Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

Canada’s leading junior golf tour, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), held the 18^th annual MJT Odlum Brown Classic, another Elite Series event, at Hazelmere Golf and Tennis Club in Surrey, BC, over August 5–7. A waitlisted field of over 100 athletes from two Canadian provinces, Florida, and China, competed in six divisions at this WAGR-ranked tournament, for division titles, exceptional prizing, and bonus Order of Merit points to determine qualification for the 27th annual MJT National Championship presented by adidas Golf in Florida this November. After 36 holes of play in challenging wet conditions, the field was cut, with only the top performers advancing to the final round of the 54-hole showdown.

 

Proudly supported by Odlum Brown, a long-time advocate for junior golf, the competition carried extra stakes as players also chased a qualifying spot into the prestigious 2026 Junior Dubai Desert Classic. This direct exemption for boys aged 17 and under was won by MJT veteran, Ryan LePrieur, 16, from Langley, BC, who took the MJT Odlum Brown Juvenile Boys Champion’s title after firing rounds of 69-75-75 (219).

A brilliant 54-hole performance led to an impressive tournament victory by the reigning BC Amateur and Junior Boys Champion, Austin Krahn, 18, of Christina Lake, BC, who fired three red-hot rounds of 68, 67, 67 (202) to claim the MJT Odlum Brown Junior Boys Champion’s title and Boys Low Overall Honours at 14-under par.

Continued scoring excellence across the divisions led to Esther Cheon, 16, from Langley, BC, winning the MJT Odlum Brown Girls 15-19 Champion’s title and Low Overall Girl Honours (74-73-75=222), Olivia (Jing yuan) Li, 11, of Richmond, BC, becoming the MJT Odlum Brown Girls 15U Champion (83-77-75=235), and Tiger Zhao, 14, of Vancouver, BC, crowned MJT Odlum Brown Bantam Boys Champion (73-75-69=217). More under-par magic in MJT Peewee Boys was recorded by Minxing Matt Li, 12, of Surrey, BC, who shot 70, 69, 73 (212) to win his division’s Champion’s title at 4-under. 

            
Top finisher scores and quotes from the division winners 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.  

The next Junior Tour stop in the province is the MJT Ford Series at Chilliwack Golf and Country Club in Chilliwack, taking place September 27-28. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

MJT Junior Boys: Hazelmere: Par 72, Ydg 6401, Slope/Rating 123/70.3

1. Austin Krahn (18), Christina Lake, BC | 68, 67, 67 (202)     

2. Anthony Whiting (17), North Vancouver, BC | 77, 72, 75 (224)     

2. Blake Newell (18), Surrey, BC | 72, 76, 76 (224)

Austin Krahn, 18, of Christina Lake, BC, fired three consecutive under-par rounds of 68, 67, and 67 (202) to capture the MJT Odlum Brown Junior Boys Champion’s title. His stellar play included 17 birdies and an eagle, and he credited his ability to ‘keep my foot on the gas the whole week and keep going lower’ as the key to his victory. “Feels great to come up on top this week,” he said, adding, “I love the people I get to play with and having fun with workers like Sadiq.”
 

1. Esther Cheon (16), Langley, BC | 74, 73, 75 (222)  

2. Charlotte Tam (15), Burnaby, BC | 71, 78, 75 (224)           

3. Doris Xiaotong Liu (15), Vancouver, BC | 76, 77, 78 (231)

Esther Cheon, 16, of Langley, BC, claimed her first MJT win of the season as MJT Odlum Brown Girls 15–19 Champion after firing rock-solid rounds of 74, 73, and 75 (222), her seven birdies overall securing a two-stroke victory.
 

1. Ryan LePrieur (16), Langley, BC | 69, 75, 75 (219)

2. Curtis Liu (16), Richmond, BC | 78, 72, 72 (222)

2. Jim (ChengZe) Zhu (16), Vancouver, BC | 69, 74, 79 (222)

Langley, BC’s Ryan LePrieur, 16, won not only the MJT Odlum Brown Juvenile Boys Champion’s title but also a direct exemption into the 2026 Junior Dubai Desert Classic. His opening under-par 69 was followed by consistent rounds of 75 and 75 (219). With 11 birdies on the board, LePrieur said, “It feels amazing to win this MJT Major. I played some good golf and kept my head in the game.” He added, “I think it is an amazing atmosphere and very competitive.”
 

1. Olivia (Jing yuan) Li (11), Richmond, BC | 83, 77, 75 (235)

2. Christy Man (14), Richmond, BC | 85, 78, 76 (239)

2. Satnam Gill (14), Surrey, BC | 78, 82, 79 (239)

Richmond, BC’s Olivia (Jing Yuan) Li, just 11 years old, battled through three days of competition to shoot 83, 77, and 75 (235) for the MJT Odlum Brown Girls U15 Champion’s title. “I am really excited, feeling proud and grateful to win this championship! Three days of hard work, focus, and perseverance paid off,” she said, thanking ‘the sponsors and our Tournament Director (Lee JH Lee) for their hard work.’ Li also shared about her experience, “I enjoy meeting new friends, playing on great courses and learning from every round.”
 

1. Tiger Zhao (14), Vancouver, BC | 73, 75, 69 (217)  

2. Hyunseo Moon (13), White Rock, BC | 73, 74, 71 (218)     

3. Dylan Pandher (14), Delta, BC | 71, 72, 76 (219)

MJT Odlum Brown Bantam Boys Champion, Tiger Zhao of Vancouver, BC, edged his competition by a single stroke with rounds of 73, 75, and 69 (217), fueled by 12 birdies. “It feels great to win my first MJT this year, especially since the scores are so close,” he said. Zhao also highlighted a fun perk of tournament week: “The pizza and the drinks that are provided are very good and give us energy over the 3 days,” referring to MJT Partners, Panago Pizza and Cwench Hydration.

MJT Peewee Boys: Hazelmere: Par 72, Ydg 5279, Slope/Rating 111/66.1

1. Minxing Matt Li (12), Surrey, BC | 70, 69, 73 (212)

2. James C.R. Qiu (12), Surrey, BC | 71, 74, 70 (215)  

3. Hayden Soohyun Lee (11), Port Moody, BC | 80, 74, 79 (233)

 

Surrey, BC’s Minxing “Matt” Li, 12, posted impressive scores of 70, 69, and 73 (212) with 12 birdies to win the MJT Odlum Brown Peewee Boys Champion’s title. Coming off a season that already included three runner-up finishes and one victory, this win marked a significant milestone in Li’s strong 2025 campaign.

Qualifiers
Junior Dubai Desert Classic

Ryan LePrieur

About Odlum Brown Limited: Odlum Brown Limited is an independent, BC-based, full-service investment firm providing disciplined investment advice and objective research with a singular focus on clients. Established in 1923, the firm offers a full range of investment products including equities, fixed income, mutual funds and GIC’s; and financial, retirement and estate planning through its wholly owned subsidiary, Odlum Brown Financial Services Limited. For more information visit www.OdlumBrown.com member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

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