Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

Some outstanding scores lit up the leaderboard in the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s (MJT) Junior Worlds Qualifier, as 112 highly talented players teed it up on Canada’s number one-played Junior Tour at Morgan Creek Golf Course in Surrey, BC, on April 5–6. The field was treated to mostly sunny skies on day one, followed by a dramatic shift to heavy rain on day two, adding an extra layer of challenge to the final round. With a packed field and high stakes, the weekend featured incredible performances and fierce competition across all six divisions.

 

Brilliant scoring led to Low Overall titles won by BoSheng (Dylan) Zhang, 14, of Tsawwassen, BC, in MJT Juvenile Boys (138) and Lilian Zhao, 15, of Port Moody, BC, in the MJT Girls 15-19 Division (140).

Other outstanding performances led to division wins for Manny Lalh, 18, of Nanaimo, BC, in MJT Junior Boys (142), Jackson Wang, 13, from Langley, BC, in MJT Bantam Boys (140), Maggie Zhang, 15, of Richmond, BC, in MJT Girls U15 (142), and Ziping Chen, 11, from Surrey, BC, in MJT Peewee Boys (150).

In addition to vying for division titles, players were competing for the chance to qualify for several major events, including the MJT East Coast Junior Championship, Junior America's Cup – Team BC, MJT National Tour Challenge, and the international Uswing Mojing Junior World Golf Championship.
            

Top finisher scores, quotes from the division winners, and the list of qualified players are noted below. Results from the Bomber Long Drive, PLYR Closest to the Pin, Booster Juice BounceBack Awards and Academy Points can be found here.  

2. Connely Parker (17), Delta, BC | 71, 76 (147)         

3. Eric Niu (17), West Vancouver, BC | 78, 70 (148)   

3. Blake Newell (17), Surrey, BC | 72, 76 (148)           

3. Yu Chen (Vincent) Guo (16), Vancouver, BC | 71, 77 (148)

3. Anthony Whiting (17), North Vancouver, BC | 68, 80 (148)

Eighteen-year-old Manny Lalh of Nanaimo, BC, put together a clutch performance by backing up a solid opening-round 73 with a sharp final round of 69 to finish at 142, taking home the MJT Junior Boys title in a fiercely competitive division. Lalh racked up nine birdies over the weekend and credited the event’s quality for helping him elevate his game. “The event was very competitive — the setup, greens, tee boxes, and overall condition were phenomenal,” he said.

 

1. Lilian Zhao (15), Port Moody, BC | 71, 69 (140)     

2. Esther Cheon (15), Langley, BC | 76, 73 (149)        

3. Doris Xiaotong Liu (15), Vancouver, BC | 78, 75 (153)

With eight birdies and an eagle on the card, Lilian Zhao, 15, of Port Moody, BC, delivered a stellar performance, firing rounds of 71 and 69 to win the MJT Girls 15-19 and Low Overall Girl titles. Zhao’s composed play and strong finish set her apart in a competitive field. When asked who has helped shape her success, Zhao was quick to credit her support team: “My family — my sister played a big role because we would always play together and have friendly competitions. My mom also supports me and makes sure I get good nutrition. And of course, my coaches (golf and fitness).”
 

1. BoSheng (Dylan) Zhang (14), Tsawwassen, BC | 67, 71 (138)         

2. Jaden August (16), Pitt Meadows, BC | 72, 72 (144)

3. Jeevyn Lotay (15), Burnaby, BC | 72, 75 (147)

A standout performance by BoSheng (Dylan) Zhang, 14, of Tsawwassen, BC, witnessed him firing brilliant rounds of 67 and 71 to win the MJT Juvenile division and Boys Low Overall titles by an impressive margin. Zhang nine birdies and an eagle over two rounds showcased sharp ball-striking and a fearless approach under pressure. His opening-round 67 set the tone for the weekend, and he held steady in round two to secure a dominant win in a deep field. After the victory, Zhang credited the people behind his success, saying he “really wants to say thanks to his father and his mom, and of course his coaches.”
 

MJT Girls U15: Morgan Creek: Par 72, Ydg 5280, Slope/Rating 128/71.0
1. Maggie Zhang (13), Richmond, BC | 71, 71 (142)

2. Rikki Liu (13), Vancouver, BC | 71, 76 (147)           

3. Quorra Mi (12), Burnaby, BC | 78, 76 (154)

Richmond’s Maggie Zhang, 13, was on fire at Morgan Creek, carding back-to-back rounds of 71 for a two-day total of 142 to win the MJT Girls U15 Division by a commanding five-shot margin. Zhang poured in 11 birdies over the weekend, showing off a hot flatstick — especially impressive given her last-minute equipment change. “I changed my putter just before this tournament, so I did a lot of putting to get used to it,” she said. The victory marks her second MJT title of the 2025 season, as she continues an early-season hot streak.
 

1. Jackson Wang (13), Langley, BC | 71, 69 (140)       

2. Jayden H Yang (13), Vancouver, BC | 71, 71 (142)

3. Tiger Yuanjun Liu (14), Surrey, BC | 69, 73 (142)

Jackson Wang, 13, of Langley, BC, added another victory to his resume with hot rounds of 71 and 69 in the MJT Bantam Boys Division at Morgan Creek. Wang came into the event riding a wave of momentum after a second-place finish at the MJT FCG World Golf Championship Qualifier at Northview and a division title at the MJT adidas Golf Series at University Golf Club — and he didn’t let up. With 10 birdies over the weekend and two sub-par rounds, Wang secured a two-stroke victory in style.

 

1. Ziping Chen (11), Surrey, BC | 74, 76 (150)

2. James C.R. Qiu (12), Surrey, BC | 77, 74 (151)        

3. Kingston Ji (12), Coquitlam, BC | 77, 75 (152)

Surrey’s Ziping Chen, 11, kept his cool over two rounds, carding 74 and 76 to take the top spot in the MJT Peewee Boys Division. With four birdies on the weekend and a composed, consistent game, Chen edged the competition by a single stroke to secure a well-earned victory.

Qualified and Shortlisted Players: 

East Coast Junior Championship
Junior Boys: Manny Lalh

Juvenile Boys:  BoSheng (Dylan) Zhang

Bantam Boys: Jayden H Yang

15-19 Girls: Lilian Zhao

 

MJT National Tour Challenge
Junior Boys: Manny Lalh

Juvenile Boys: BoSheng (Dylan) Zhang

Bantam Boys: Jayden H Yang

15-19 Girls: Lilian Zhao

U15 Girls: Rikki Liu

 

Uswing Mojing Junior World Golf Championship (11-18) (shortlisted)
11-12 Boys: Ziping Chen

11-12 Girls: Quorra Mi

13-14 Boys: BoSheng (Dylan) Zhang

13-14 Girls: Maggie Zhang

15-18 Boys: Manny Lalh

15-18 Girls: Lilian Zhao
 

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