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The Road to College Golf, run exclusively by PGA ProfessionalsPress Release
May 31-June 1, 2025
Surrey, BC
Maui Jim Series showcases style and substance at MJT’s Hills at Portal stop
Canada’s premier tour since 1999, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), continued its nationwide dominance with another full field in the MJT Maui Jim Series at The Hills at Portal Golf Club in Surrey, BC, from May 31 to June 1. The two-day tournament, one of six in the national MJT Maui Jim Series, saw players competing in six age groups for titles, qualifying spots, and fabulous prizing including Maui Jim sunglasses for every division winner.
Heavy rain, pooling greens, and cold, damp temperatures challenged the young athletes during round one, with a reprieve on day two. With MJT Order of Merit points towards National Championship qualification on the line, as well as exemptions into both the East Coast Junior Championship in New Brunswick and the MJT National Tour Challenge in Ontario, the stakes, and the competition, were high.
Low Overall Honours for boys and girls respectively were claimed by Jonathan Mingze Xia, 15, of Surrey, BC, in MJT Juvenile Boys (75-69=144) and Jenny Guo, 13, of West Vancouver, BC, in MJT Girls 15-19 (75-72=147). Other standout performances led to division wins for Hunter Auramenko, 17, from Campbell River, BC, in MJT Junior Boys (75-72=147), Tiffany Rao, 11, from Vancouver, BC, in MJT Girls U15 (77-83=160) , Kevin Zhang, 14, from Vancouver, BC, in MJT Bantam Boys (70-80=150), and James C.R. Qiu, 12, from Surrey, BC, in MJT Peewee Boys (74-74=148).
Low Overall Honours for boys and girls respectively were claimed by Jonathan Mingze Xia, 15, of Surrey, BC, in MJT Juvenile Boys (75-69=144) and Jenny Guo, 13, of West Vancouver, BC, in MJT Girls 15-19 (75-72=147). Other standout performances led to division wins for Hunter Auramenko, 17, from Campbell River, BC, in MJT Junior Boys (75-72=147), Tiffany Rao, 11, from Vancouver, BC, in MJT Girls U15 (77-83=160) , Kevin Zhang, 14, from Vancouver, BC, in MJT Bantam Boys (70-80=150), and James C.R. Qiu, 12, from Surrey, BC, in MJT Peewee Boys (74-74=148).
Top finisher scores, quotes from the division winners, and the list of qualified players can be found below. Results from the Bomber Long Drive, PLYR Closest to the Pin, Booster Juice BounceBack Awards and Academy Points can be found here.
Up next in the province is the wait listed MJT U.S. Performance Academy Series, taking place at Golden Eagle Golf Club in Pitt Meadows on June 14-15. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, please visit www.maplejt.com.
Top Finishers by Division
MJT Junior Boys: The Hills at Portal: Par 72, Ydg 6368, Slope/Rating 126/70.1
1. Hunter Auramenko (17), Campbell River, BC | 75, 72 (147)
2. Mitchell Krahn (19), Christina Lake, BC | 79, 75 (154)
3. Alejandro Arvizu Reynoso (18), Qualicum Beach, BC | 78, 78 (156)
Hunter Auramenko, 17, of Campbell River, BC, claimed the MJT Junior Boys division title with solid rounds of 75 and 72 (147), including four birdies. “Feels great that my hard work is paying off,” said Auramenko, who also praised the experience: “It was a really well-run tournament.”
Hunter Auramenko, 17, of Campbell River, BC, claimed the MJT Junior Boys division title with solid rounds of 75 and 72 (147), including four birdies. “Feels great that my hard work is paying off,” said Auramenko, who also praised the experience: “It was a really well-run tournament.”
MJT Girls 15-19: The Hills at Portal: Par 72, Ydg 5467, Slope/Rating 125/72.0
1. Jenny Guo (13), West Vancouver, BC | 75, 72 (147)
2. Nicole Zhai (16), Surrey, BC | 81, 77 (158)
3. Doris Xiaotong Liu (15), Vancouver, BC | 84, 75 (159)
Despite being only 13 years old, Jenny Guo of West Vancouver, BC, took down the MJT Girls 15-19 division with rounds of 75 and 72 (147) and four birdies. It marked her third MJT win of the season. “It feels great and a confidence booster,” said Guo. “I think practicing my golf every day really contributed—and also my golf coach helping me fix my swing.”
Despite being only 13 years old, Jenny Guo of West Vancouver, BC, took down the MJT Girls 15-19 division with rounds of 75 and 72 (147) and four birdies. It marked her third MJT win of the season. “It feels great and a confidence booster,” said Guo. “I think practicing my golf every day really contributed—and also my golf coach helping me fix my swing.”
MJT Juvenile Boys: The Hills at Portal: Par 72, Ydg 6368, Slope/Rating 126/70.1
1. Jonathan Mingze Xia (15), Surrey, BC | 75, 69 (144)
2. Lucas Vizzutti (14), Powell River, BC | 74, 74 (148)
2. Ryan LePrieur (16), Langley, BC | 72, 76 (148)
A stellar closing round of three-under-par 69 saw Jonathan Mingze Xia of Surrey, BC, surge to victory in the MJT Juvenile Boys division, after he finished with a two-round total of 144 including six birdies. When asked what led to his win, he said, “A lot of things, but mostly my coach.” As for the tournament itself: “It is great.”
A stellar closing round of three-under-par 69 saw Jonathan Mingze Xia of Surrey, BC, surge to victory in the MJT Juvenile Boys division, after he finished with a two-round total of 144 including six birdies. When asked what led to his win, he said, “A lot of things, but mostly my coach.” As for the tournament itself: “It is great.”
MJT Girls U15: The Hills at Portal: Par 72, Ydg 5467, Slope/Rating 125/72.0
1. Tiffany Rao (11), Vancouver, BC | 77, 83 (160)
2. Olivia (Jingyuan) Li (11), Richmond, BC | 80, 81 (161)
2. Ruohan Grace Wang (14), Surrey, BC | 80, 81 (161)
In the MJT Girls U15 division, 11-year-old Tiffany Rao of Vancouver, BC, edged out two players who tied for second by just one stroke, after she fired rounds of 77 and 83 (160) including three birdies. “I feel really happy/sad because I played pretty good yesterday and really bad today,” she said candidly. And when asked if she had any suggestions for MJT? “No. I love you guys.”
In the MJT Girls U15 division, 11-year-old Tiffany Rao of Vancouver, BC, edged out two players who tied for second by just one stroke, after she fired rounds of 77 and 83 (160) including three birdies. “I feel really happy/sad because I played pretty good yesterday and really bad today,” she said candidly. And when asked if she had any suggestions for MJT? “No. I love you guys.”
MJT Bantam Boys: The Hills at Portal: Par 72, Ydg 6031, Slope/Rating 122/69.3
1. Kevin Zhang (14), Vancouver, BC | 70, 80 (150)
2. Andrew Hou (13), Vancouver, BC | 70, 81 (151)
3. Jack Guo (13), West Vancouver, BC | 77, 76 (153)
Vancouver’s Kevin Zhang, age 14, made a statement in the MJT Bantam Boys division, earning his first MJT victory after eight years of competing. He carded rounds of 70 and 80 (150) and tallied seven birdies. “This is the first time winning an MJT tournament in my 8-year career. So, so excited,” he shared. On the event: “Really good. You guys did great!”
MJT Peewee Boys: The Hills at Portal: Par 72, Ydg 5467, Slope/Rating 114/66.9
Vancouver’s Kevin Zhang, age 14, made a statement in the MJT Bantam Boys division, earning his first MJT victory after eight years of competing. He carded rounds of 70 and 80 (150) and tallied seven birdies. “This is the first time winning an MJT tournament in my 8-year career. So, so excited,” he shared. On the event: “Really good. You guys did great!”
MJT Peewee Boys: The Hills at Portal: Par 72, Ydg 5467, Slope/Rating 114/66.9
1. James C.R. Qiu (12), Surrey, BC | 74, 74 (148)
2. Minxing Matt Li (12), Surrey, BC | 75, 75 (150)
3. Luke Gamley (12), North Vancouver, BC | 79, 78 (157)
Twelve-year-old James C.R. Qiu of Surrey, BC, returned to top form in the MJT Peewee Boys division with back-to-back rounds of 74 (148), including five birdies. With this latest victory, Qiu celebrates his third MJT win of the season, showing consistency and confidence at every turn.
Qualified and Shortlisted Players:
Twelve-year-old James C.R. Qiu of Surrey, BC, returned to top form in the MJT Peewee Boys division with back-to-back rounds of 74 (148), including five birdies. With this latest victory, Qiu celebrates his third MJT win of the season, showing consistency and confidence at every turn.
Qualified and Shortlisted Players:
East Coast Junior Championship
Boys: Minxing Matt Li, Kevin Zhang, Jonathan Mingze Xia, Hunter Auramenko
Girls: Tiffany Rao, Nicole Zhai
MJT National Tour Challenge
Boys: Kevin Zhang, Jonathan Mingze Xia, Hunter Auramenko
Girls: Tiffany Rao, Nicole Zhai
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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
Marketing Manager, MJT