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There was a long waitlist for the final MJT stop on the regular season in Ontario, which played out at FireRock Golf Club in Komoka on September 7-8. Those juniors who braved the forecast ended up battling shocking weather with the season’s worst wind and rain to date, which forced the first round to be cut short after just nine holes for both female divisions. Round two, however, saw sunny skies welcome the competitors, highlighting the fantastic facility.  Titles in six divisions were up for grabs, along with a final chance to qualify for the 2025 Champion of Champions World Invitational in Enniskillen, UK, as juniors triumphed over the elements and finished strong.

Great scores were carded by both the Boys and Girls Low Overall winners, Benjamin Hudson, 17, from Aisla Craig, ON, winner of MJT Junior Boys (72,76=148) and Adrianna Salalila, 15, from Peterborough, ON, winner of MJT Girls 15-19 (38,77=115).
 

Other fine performances resulted in division titles also being awarded to Grayson Carter, 15, of Newton, ON, in MJT Juvenile Boys (153), Callum McDonald, 14, of Mount Forest, ON, in MJT Bantam Boys (154), Gracie Vescan, 14, from Mississauga, ON, in MJT Girls U15 (121), and Mark Luan, 12, from Toronto, ON, in MJT Peewee Boys (164).

Eligible players who had not already qualified for the 2025 Champion of Champions World Invitational are listed below along with top finisher 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. 
 

As the 2024 MJT Ontario regular season draws to a close, the MJT extends heartfelt thanks to all members, participants, families, and sponsors for a fantastic year. Early Bird Memberships for 2025 will be available starting in December. For more details, visit the MJT website at www.maplejt.com.

 

MJT Junior Boys: FireRock GC: Par 72, Ydg 6676, Slope/Rating 133/72.0

1. Benjamin Hudson (17), Ailsa Craig, ON | 72, 76 (148)

2. Tristan Zhang (16), Toronto, ON | 78, 76 (154)      

3. Austin Brianka (17), Omemee, ON | 77, 79 (156)

Benjamin Hudson, 17, from Ailsa Craig, ON, fired a solid even-par round one, proving his prowess on the course under tough conditions, and finished with the low overall score and MJT Junior Boys title after two days of intense competition. "I had a blast," Hudson enthused, reflecting on his experience. "It was a 10/10—love the officials and the great choice of course!" 

 

1. Grayson Carter (15), Newton, ON | 77, 76 (153)

2. Ashton Rinaldi (16), Springwater, ON | 80, 75 (155)          

3. Andrew Burciul (16), Thorold, ON | 83, 75 (158)

3. Alexander Battaglia (16), St. Thomas, ON | 82, 76 (158)    

3. Colton Cheeseman (15), Hamilton, ON | 80, 78 (158)

It was an exceptionally close race in MJT Juvenile Boys, with five players finishing with the top three scores. Fifteen-year-old Grayson Carter from Newton, ON, emerged victorious in this tightly contested field, edging out a two-stroke victory. "I practiced a lot and studied the course to know it the best I can," said Carter, whose dedication paid off in clutch moments. "I just focused on what I was trying to do and didn’t let my bad shots get to me."
 

1. Callum McDonald (14), Mount Forest, ON | 77, 77 (154)  

2. Kieran Small (14), Uxbridge, ON | 83, 75 (158)

3. Bryce Burridge (13), London, ON | 82, 77 (159)

Callum McDonald, 14, from Mount Forest, ON, carded two steady rounds of 77 to secure a four-shot victory in MJT Bantam Boys. "I prepared with a bit of a break going into this tournament for a mental reset," shared McDonald, whose strategy paid off in a big way. "Winning this tournament is a big confidence booster and, in the off-season, I will continue to practice."

MJT Peewee Boys: FireRock GC: Par 72, Ydg 5672, Slope/Rating 119/67.9

1. Mark Luan (12), Toronto, ON | 85, 79 (164)

2. Jackson Stevenson (12), London, ON | 99, 91 (190)           

3. Braden Keating (11), Stratford, ON | 103, 90 (193)

 

MJT Peewee Boys saw 12-year-old Mark Luan from Toronto, ON, celebrate his first MJT title with a stellar win. "I forget about the score and try to have fun," said Luan, whose relaxed approach proved to be a winning formula. "It feels great to win my first tournament, but I know I can do even better. I'll keep practicing during the school year to build on this success!"

MJT Girls 15-19: Round 1: FireRock GC: Par 36, Ydg 2827, Slope/Rating 62/37.0

1. Adrianna Salalila (15), Peterborough, ON | 38, 77 (115)    

2. Naomi Goh (17), Markham, ON | 42, 76 (118)       

2. Kassandra Rombouts (16), Florence, ON | 41, 77 (118)
            
Adrianna Salalila, a 15-year-old from Peterborough, ON, made a powerful debut by winning her very first MJT event with a fine performance in the weather-shortened MJT Girls 15-19 division. "In pressure moments, I make sure to focus on myself since I am the only person in control of my round," said Salalila. "This being my first MJT event was huge for me and a major confidence boost."

 

1. Gracie Vescan (14), Mississauga, ON | 40, 81 (121)           

2. Mona Zhao (12), Richmond Hill, ON | 45, 85 (130)

3. Krisline Truong (13), Mississauga, ON | 47, 89 (136)

Gracie Vescan, 14, from Mississauga, ON, an MJT podium superstar, secured another victory in the weather-affected MJT Girls U15 division. Despite facing high winds that challenged concentration, Vescan's unwavering focus was key to her success. "Staying focused was super important as the weather was extremely windy and made it tougher to concentrate," she said. "Winning one of my final tournaments of the season means a lot."

Qualified Players

Girls U15: Gracie Vescan

Girls 15-18: Kassandra Roberts 

Boys U15: Callum McDonald

Boys 15-18: Benjamin Hudson

 

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