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Canada’s leading junior golf tour, the non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), hosted the popular MJT Ontario Series at Century Pines Golf Club in Troy, ON, on August 17-18, where some exceptionally low scores were recorded despite challenging winds and rain. The juniors navigated a diverse mix of long, short, water-laden, and risk-reward holes, along with a 45-minute rain delay halfway through round two, but the elite golfers persevered to deliver fantastic scores regardless. The event, a standout in the MJT Ontario Series, was a testament to the determination and skill of the future stars of Canadian golf.
 

Low Overall Honours for Girls went to Nobelle Park, 14, from Oakville, ON, who fired a blistering 63 on day two to tie the course record, finishing at an impressive 11-under par with brilliant rounds of 70 and 63 in MJT Girls 15-19.  The Boys’s Low Overall title went to Nathan Le-Nguyen, 16, of Toronto, ON, in MJT Junior Boys, who dazzled with rounds of 65 and 73 (138).

 

More hot scores resulted in division wins for Jett Metaxas, 15, of Stoney Creek, ON, in MJT Juvenile Boys (144), Brennan Turner, 14, from Fenwick, ON, in MJT Bantam Boys (144), Max Sue, 11, from Markham, ON, in MJT Peewee Boys (148), and Kaprice Park, 14, in MJT Girls 15U (142).
 

Another highlight at the event was courtesy of Grayson Carter, 15, from Newton, ON, who made the fifth hole at Century Pines Golf Club a whole lot more exciting thanks to a spectacular hole-in-one using a perfectly executed nine iron from 150 yards. Carter finished third in the MJT Juvenile Boys division.
 
Top finisher scores and quotes from the division winners are noted below. For full tournament results, please visit the MJT website here; results from the Projekt/2UNDR Long Drive, PLYR Closest to the Pin, Booster Juice BounceBack Awards and Academy Points standings, are posted here. 
 

The next stop in the province is the MJT Humber College PGM Classic at Lakeridge Links Golf Club, in Brooklin, ON, taking place August 24-25, 2024. For more information, please visit the MJT website at www.maplejt.com.

 

 

1. Nobelle Park (14), Oakville, ON | 70, 63 (133)

2. Francesca Ampil (15), Brampton, ON | 71, 75 (146)

3. Stella Babbitt (15), Burlington, ON | 84, 83 (167)

Nobelle Park, 14, from Oakville, ON, delivered an incredible performance, carding 14 birdies over two rounds and tying the course record with a scorching 63. Her stellar play propelled her to victory, securing both the Girls Low Overall and MJT Girls 15-19 division titles. "This win boosts my confidence, especially because I shot my personal best!" she exclaimed.
            

MJT Girls U15: Century Pines: Par 72, Ydg 5183, Slope/Rating 122/68.0
1. Kaprice Park (14), Oakville, ON | 72, 70 (142)

2. Gracie Vescan (14), Mississauga, ON | 79, 76 (155)

3. Mirela Boras (12), Burlington, ON | 80, 81 (161)

Kaprice Park, a 14-year-old from Oakville, ON, delivered a standout performance with seven birdies over two rounds, pulling away from the pack and soaring to victory. "I prepared mentally by taking deep breaths and physically by sleeping well at night," said Park. "I just played my game like the rest of the holes."

MJT Junior Boys: Century Pines: Par 72, Ydg 6605, Slope/Rating 128/71.6
1. Nathan Le-Nguyen (16), Toronto, ON | 65, 73 (138)

2. Michael Murphy-Del Castillo (17), Burlington, ON | 74, 84 (158)  

3. Justin Jansen (17), Puslinch, ON | 78, 81 (159)

Nathan Le-Nguyen, 16, from Toronto, ON, lit up the leaderboard with an exceptional first round of seven-under-par 65, ultimately taking home both the Boys Low Overall and MJT Junior Boys titles. "I focused on my process and made sure I go through my routine. If I do that, the result takes care of itself," said Le-Nguyen. He praised the MJT, stating, "Great organization and well run. Thank you for such a great event."

 

MJT Juvenile Boys: Century Pines: Par 72, Ydg 6605, Slope/Rating 128/71.6
1. Jett Metaxas (15), Stoney Creek, ON | 71, 73 (144)

2. Rowan Reynard (16), Guelph, ON | 77, 69 (146)

3. Grayson Carter (15), Newton, ON | 74, 73 (147)

Fifteen-year-old Jett Metaxas from Stoney Creek, ON, showcased two strong rounds that propelled him to victory. "This win gives me confidence towards my overall game," said Metaxas, adding, “My playing partners were great, and the event was very well managed.”
 

1. Brennan Turner (14), Fenwick, ON | 72, 72 (144)

2. Dustin Zhao (12), Maple, ON | 75, 73 (148)           

3. Nathan Dai (13), North York, ON | 73, 76 (149)

Brennan Turner, 14, from Fenwick, ON, carded two rock-solid, back-to-back rounds of even par, earning him a commanding four-stroke lead. "I try to focus on my own score and make it me against the course," Turner shared. "This was a big confidence booster to do well on day two."

MJT Peewee Boys: Century Pines: Par 72, Ydg 5183, Slope/Rating 118/68.6
1. Max Sue (11), Markham, ON | 71, 77 (148)

2. Chi-Shen Lin (12), Toronto, ON | 76, 74 (150)

3. Mark Luan (12), Toronto, ON | 77, 76 (153)

Eleven-year-old Max Sue from Markham, ON, put on a show with three birdies and an eagle, displaying his impressive skills on the course. "Sleep early and drink water," he stated as his simple yet effective strategy. Max added, "This (win) is good for my confidence."

About the MJT: The non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour is Canada’s #1 Junior Golf Tour as well as the only national junior tour run exclusively by PGA of Canada Professionals and the ‘Road to College Golf’ in Canada. The organization is supported by partners across various tiers, including Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels. The MJT hosts more than 100 events across Canada, including free Ford Go Golf Junior Clinics, the MJT Mini Tour for 12U and multi-day events for competitive players aged 11-19 which also offer qualifiers for international tournaments. The program has annual awards, scholarships and incentives to help reward performance and participation throughout each season. MJT alumni include many Professional Tour players and PGA of Canada Professionals, as well as Canadian Amateur, National and Provincial Junior Champions. The MJT aims to develop champions, in golf and in life, promoting the game from grassroots through to the provincial, national, university and professional levels.

 

Media Contact: Jessica Parker, marketing@maplejt.com 
Marketing Manager, MJT