Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

Under beautiful sunny skies, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada’s #1 Junior Tour, descended upon the stunning Elk Ridge Resort in Waskesiu, SK, for a thrilling competition. The Elk Ridge Resort Golf Course, renowned as one of Saskatchewan's premier golf destinations, provided a breathtaking backdrop with its challenging 27-hole championship layout. A total of 116 talented young golfers took to the course, with participants either competing in the one-day Mini Tour on August 9 or the two-day Junior Tour from August 10-11. Below are the highlights from the 12U Mini Tour, showcasing the rising stars of the MJT.
 

Notable performances resulted in division wins by Dalton Stephens, 12, of Craik, SK, in MJT Boys 11-12 (71), Natalie Maunula, 12, of North Battleford, SK, in MJT Girls 11-12 (81), Hudson Deibert, 9, from Regina, SK, in MJT Boys 9-10 (73), Makinlee McCrystal, 9, from Regina, SK, in MJT Girls 9-10 (106), and Jozef Sierzycki, 8, of La Ronge, SK, in MJT Boys 8U (95).

Top finisher scores along with quotes from each division winner are noted below. Full results are posted on the MJT website here.
 

The next and final MJT Mini Tour event in the province is the MJT Mini Tour at Wildwood Golf Course in Saskatoon, SK, on August 23. More information on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour can be found online at www.maplejt.com.

 

MJT Girls 9-10: Tamarack/Birch: Par 72, Ydg 4000, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Makinlee McCrystal (9), Regina, SK | 106   

2. Kensi Bourassa (10), Saskatoon, SK | 107   

3. Raelle Inverarity (9), Saskatoon, SK | 121

Makinlee McCrystal, 9, from Regina, SK, has made herself quite comfortable at the top of the leaderboard, solidifying yet another win. "I will be prepared for Nationals!" she declared with confidence. Reflecting on her experience, McCrystal added, "10/10, the course was in great condition. MJT Saskatchewan is always very organized and positive!"

 

1. Natalie Maunula (12), North Battleford, SK | 81    

2. Alyxa Melsted (11), Wynyard, SK | 84        

3. Jiayi Tang (11), Prince Albert, SK | 97

Natalie Maunula, 12, from North Battleford, SK, is riding high after clinching her first win of the season. "Since this is my first win of the season, I will have confidence going into my next tournament," she shared with determination. Maunula added, "81 is an exceptional score for me, so I will strive to keep up the good work."
 

1. Jozef Sierzycki (8), La Ronge, SK | 95          

2. Aleksander Sierzycki (6), La Ronge, SK | 113

In a showdown only a sibling rivalry could produce, the Sierzycki brothers took control of the MJT Boys 8U division at Elk Ridge Resort. Jozef Sierzycki, 8, from La Ronge, SK, soared to victory with two birdies, while his younger brother, Aleksander, 6, claimed second place. The brothers were the only competitors in their division, but they certainly made it a memorable duel.
 

1. Hudson Deibert (9), Regina, SK | 73           

2. Caleb O'Brien (10), Melville, SK | 76           

3. Jackson Orr (9), Corman Park, SK | 79

Nine-year-old Hudson Deibert from Regina, SK, is on a winning streak, capturing his third consecutive victory on the MJT circuit. With an impressive four birdies, Deibert showcased his skill and determination, proving that hard work pays off. "I practiced hard to prepare and worked on staying focused," he shared. The young champion was also full of praise for the event, declaring, "10 out of 10, the course and MJT is amazing!" 
 

1. Dalton Stephens (12), Craik, SK | 71           

2. Jordan Labelle (12), Prince Albert, SK | 75  

3. Jace Munro (12), Swift Current, SK | 86

Dalton Stephens, 12, from Craik, SK, clinched a confidence-boosting victory with an impressive one-under par performance. "It feels really good to win, and I think it will build my confidence going into the last few tournaments," Stephens shared. He credited his focused approach, saying, "I just tried to focus on my own score and not worry about other people's—and that helped me." With this mindset, Stephens secured a well-deserved triumph.
 

Qualified Players: 
 

MJT Mini Tour National Championship (highest ranked player not already exempt): Jiayi Tang, Dalton Stephens

 

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