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Under beautiful blue skies, the non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) wrapped up its 2024 Atlantic Canada Mini Tour season for 12U golfers with a newly added event to the schedule, held at Fredericton Golf Club in Fredericton, NB, on August 24. The tournament was a late addition in order to give the young players one more chance to compete this season, with medals and prizes in six divisions up for grabs, and they made the most of their final opportunity to shine.

 

Great scoring led to division titles won by Drew Marchand, 11, of Upper Tantallon, NS, in MJT Boys 11-12 (84), Brooke Shepard, 12, of Fredericton, NB, in MJT Girls 11-12 (107), Cian O’Brien, 10, from Rothesay, NB, in MJT Boys 9-10 (77), Sophie Landry, 10, from Dieppe, NB, in MJT Girls 9-10 (116), Jameson Whitehead, 7, of Halifax, NS, in MJT Boys 8U (84), and Ariyah Sock, 8, from Elsipogtog First Nation, NB, in MJT Girls 8U (106).
 

As the 2024 MJT Mini Tour season in Atlantic Canada comes to an end, we want to thank our members, participants, families, and sponsors for a successful year. Early Bird Memberships for 2025 will be available in December; more information on the program can be found online at www.maplejt.com.
 

1. Ariyah Sock (8), Elsipogtog First Nation, NB | 106

Eight-year-old Ariyah Sock from Elsipogtog First Nation, NB, showed spirit and determination as she competed in a division all her own. As the sole participant in the MJT Girls 8U, Sock embraced the challenge, embodying the true essence of competition

 

1. Sophie Landry (10), Dieppe, NB | 116        

2. Zoey Chishti (9), Fredericton, NB | 123

Sophie Landry, 10, from Dieppe, NB, has had a remarkable season, consistently delivering performances that set the bar high for her peers. The hard work she's put in throughout the year is testament to her dedication and passion for golf. 
 

1. Brooke Shepard (12), Fredericton, NB | 107

Twelve-year-old Brooke Shepard from Fredericton, NB, was a one-girl show in her division, but that didn't stop her from bringing her A-game. "I practiced by playing 18 holes and tried to keep a good mindset in the days before," she shared. To stay loose, Shepard had a unique strategy: "I listen to music and just laugh it off."
 

1. Jameson Whitehead (7), Halifax, NS | 84   

2. Jacob Henderson (8), Fredericton, NB | 97

Jameson Whitehead, just 7 years old from Halifax, NS, showed off his hard work thanks to ‘lots of practice with my coach, Moritz Wittmann from Ashburn.’ His enthusiasm was clear as, when rating the tournament, he declared, "10/10! Love to compete and love the prizes!"

 

1. Cian O'Brien (10), Rothesay, NB | 77          

2. William Thompson (10), Fredericton, NB | 97

Ten-year-old Cian O'Brien from Rothesay, NB, shined under the Atlantic skies, crediting his win to a warm-up at his home course and ‘a good night's sleep.’ Beaming with pride, Cian is confident this victory will fuel his future improvement. "10/10, it was so much fun!" he exclaimed, capturing the day's excitement.
 

1. Drew Marchand (11), Upper Tantallon, NS | 84

2. Eliot Bacon (12), Fredericton, NB | 88

2. Luke Thompson (12), Fredericton, NB | 88

Drew Marchand, 11, from Upper Tantallon, NS, is all about preparation and fun. "I go to every tournament one hour early so I can practice every single club," he shared about his strategy. But it's not just about the game—Marchand loves the social aspect too.  "They (the tournaments) are so fun, and I make a lot of friends."

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