Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

The non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) held the final event in the Humber College PGM series at the stunning Lakeridge Links Golf Club in Brooklin, ON, on August 24-25. This highly anticipated, waitlisted tournament featured intense competition in six divisions, and despite a season marked by unpredictable weather, the weekend blessed competitors with beautiful blue skies and hot temperatures. With many juniors fighting for their last chance to secure a spot in the 2025 Champion of Champions World Invitational in Ross Inner, Enniskillen, UK, the event was a showcase of grit and talent.
 

Excellent scores were carded by both low overall division winners for Boys and Girls, Kris Gopisetty, 16, of Mississauga, ON, winner of MJT Juvenile Boys (74,72=146) and Kaprice Park, 14, from Oakville, ON, winner of MJT Girls U15 (76,74=150).
 

More great scoring led to division wins by Austin Brianka, 17, from Omemee, ON, in MJT Junior Boys (149), Sadie Westfall, 15, from Oshawa, ON, in MJT Girls 15-19 (177), Dustin Zhao, 12, from Maple, ON, in MJT Bantam Boys (146), and Chi-Shen Lin, 12, of Toronto, ON, in MJT Peewee Boys (142).

Top scorers who were not already qualified for the 2025 Champion of Champions World Invitational are listed below along with scores and quotes from the division winners. 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 last event in the province of the successful 2024 season is the MJT Ontario Series at FireRock Golf Club in Komoka, ON, scheduled for September 7-8, 2024. For more information, please visit the MJT website at www.maplejt.com.

 

MJT Junior Boys: Lakeridge Links: Par 72, Ydg 6520, Slope/Rating 131/72.4

1. Austin Brianka (17), Omemee, ON | 73, 76 (149)

2. Nicklaus Mooradian (17), St Catharines, ON | 80, 78 (158)            

3. Harrison Jones (18), Bracebridge, ON | 79, 80 (159)

Austin Brianka, 17, from Omemee, ON, delivered a strong performance, securing a commanding nine-stroke lead with seven impressive birdies. “Coming down the stretch, I made sure to stay present and focused on hitting one shot at a time,” Brianka said. His dedication to staying in the moment paid off spectacularly, earning him top honours. Reflecting on the event, Brianka rated it a perfect 10/10, expressing heartfelt gratitude: “I thank everyone at MJT and the volunteers. I also wanted to thank my coaches and parents for getting me to where I am today.”
 

1. Kris Gopisetty (16), Mississauga, ON | 74, 72 (146)

2. Trent Clarke (15), Vineland, ON | 73, 74 (147)       

2. Edward Li (15), Markham, ON | 72, 75 (147)

Kris Gopisetty, 16, from Mississauga, ON, transformed his game by embracing a fresh mindset and playing for the pure joy of it. This shift in perspective led to impressive results on the course. “I decided to look at golf from a different mindset,” Gopisetty explained, “I started playing golf for fun, and the results showed.” His newfound approach not only brought him victory but also boosted his confidence as he gears up for next year. “It gives me a lot of confidence going into the next year that I can close under pressure,” he added.
 

1. Dustin Zhao (12), Maple, ON | 72, 74 (146)           

2. Michael Jeffery (13), Whitby, ON | 75, 76 (151)     

3. Hoffmann Tchong (12), Markham, ON | 77, 78 (155)

Dustin Zhao, a 12-year-old from Maple, ON, is quickly becoming a fixture in the winner's circle! With a winning formula that included staying hydrated and focused, Zhao powered through the competition with ease. “I feel happy,” Zhao shared while reflecting on the event.

MJT Peewee Boys: Lakeridge Links: Par 72, Ydg 5188, Slope/Rating 120/68.2

1. Chi-Shen Lin (12), Toronto, ON | 72, 70 (142)

2. Daniel Yongteng Wu (12), North York, ON | 80, 83 (163)   

3. Wilson Zhou (12), Toronto, ON | 88, 76 (164)

Twelver-year-old Chi-Shen Lin from Toronto, ON, delivered an inspiring performance, pulling away from the competition in round one and never looking back. Despite battling an injury, Lin showcased incredible resilience and skill, ultimately noting, “My confidence has gone up!”

MJT Girls 15-19: Lakeridge Links: Par 72, Ydg 5188, Slope/Rating 120/72.4

1. Sadie Westfall (15), Oshawa, ON | 87, 90 (177)     

2. Madison Howell (17), Guelph, ON | 107, 100 (207)

Fifteen-year-old Sadie Westfall from Oshawa, ON, demonstrated her commitment with a winning formula of ‘lots of practice and playtime at my home course, combined with plenty of sleep and healthy eating.’ Her dedication has already brought impressive results, but Westfall is not resting on her laurels. “I have to grind this winter,” she stated, eagerly anticipating even greater accomplishments in the coming season.
            

MJT Girls U15: Lakeridge Links: Par 72, Ydg 5188, Slope/Rating 120/72.4
1. Kaprice Park (14), Oakville, ON | 76, 74 (150)        

2. Sophia Reid (13), Fonthill, ON | 86, 83 (169)          

3. Annie Wang (11), Newmarket, ON | 84, 90 (174)

Kaprice Park, 14, from Oakville, ON, delivered an impressive performance to secure another win in the MJT winner’s circle, maintaining a commanding lead throughout the competition. Known for her exceptional consistency, Park’s victory was powered by meticulous on-course practice and a laser focus on her pre-shot routine. "This win will help me prepare for a better end of the season," she noted.

Qualified Players:

2025 Champion of Champions World Championship: Kaprice Park, Sadie Westfall, Dustin Zhao, Kris Gopisetty

 

About Humber College PGM Program: Humber College’s Business Administration - Professional Golf Management program is a Recognized PGA of Canada program. Gain a business education, develop your golf game, and embark on a career you will love. Gain valuable experience and earn income during our two six-month paid co-op terms. Our on-campus Golf Lab is a world-class golf performance training facility run by PGA Professionals. Our Golf Lab is equipped with three Simulator Rooms, a Golf Retail Shop, Golf Club Workshop, and 2000 square feet of putting surface. Students have the opportunity to play on the Humber Hawks varsity golf team, the most decorated golf team in Canada. For more information, please visit our website at business.humber.ca/golf. 

 

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