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The Road to College Golf, run exclusively by PGA ProfessionalsPress Release
April 26-27, 2025
Lethbridge, AB
Fantastic 115-strong field and thrilling playoff highlight MJT’s Forge Golf Academy stop at Paradise Canyon
Canada’s number one-played junior tour hit the ground running in Alberta, as a wait-listed field of 115 players teed it up under sunny skies in the MJT FCG Worlds Qualifier presented by Forge Golf Academy at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort in Lethbridge, AB, on April 26-27. With strong scores across the board, players on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour battled for early-season glory and the chance to qualify for six high-level national and international events. High winds during round two put players to the test, showing just how tough Paradise Canyon can play when the conditions turn. Despite the challenging elements, brilliant scoring still emerged.
The MJT Junior Boys title had to be decided in a thrilling two-hole playoff, in which Russell Quinn, 18, of St. Albert, AB, edged out Brae Rogalczyk, 17, of Innisfail, AB, after both players fired matching rounds of 69 and 69 (138) for the lead and Low Overall Boys Score. Quinn sealed the victory with clutch play under pressure.
In the Girls 15-19 division, Charlie Duchnij, 17, of Airdrie, AB, shot steady rounds of 76-77 (153) to win the title and Low Overall Score for the Girls.
Other strong performances led to division wins for Jayden Arnold, 14, of Calgary, AB, in MJT Juvenile Boys (70-74=144), Erik Petersen, 13, from Okotoks, AB, in MJT Bantam Boys (70-75=145), Danika Horcica, 13, of Edmonton, AB, in MJT Girls U15 (75-82=157), and Oscar Gosgnach, 12, of Edmonton, AB, in MJT Peewee Boys (75-75=150).
Other strong performances led to division wins for Jayden Arnold, 14, of Calgary, AB, in MJT Juvenile Boys (70-74=144), Erik Petersen, 13, from Okotoks, AB, in MJT Bantam Boys (70-75=145), Danika Horcica, 13, of Edmonton, AB, in MJT Girls U15 (75-82=157), and Oscar Gosgnach, 12, of Edmonton, AB, in MJT Peewee Boys (75-75=150).
Top finisher scores, highlights of each division, 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.
Next up in Alberta is the wait-listed MJT Junior Worlds Qualifier presented by Edge School at Wolf Creek Golf Resort in Ponoka, taking place May 10-11. For more information on upcoming events on Canada’s leading junior golf tour, please visit www.maplejt.com.
Top Finishers by Division
MJT Junior Boys: Paradise Canyon: Par 71, Ydg 6400, Slope/Rating 130/71.3
1. Russell Quinn (18), St. Albert, AB | 69, 69 (138)
1. Russell Quinn (18), St. Albert, AB | 69, 69 (138)
2. Brae Rogalczyk (17), Innisfail, AB | 69, 69 (138)
3. Kohen Yeske (17), Calgary, AB | 69, 73 (142)
After a three-way tie at the top following round one, the MJT Junior Boys division turned into a showdown between Russell Quinn, 18, of St. Albert, AB, and Brae Rogalczyk, 17, of Innisfail, AB. Both players posted matching totals of 138 (69-69) to force extra holes, where Quinn held his nerve to edge out Rogalczyk and take the title. "I dedicated the winter to improving my mental game with the help of my parents and coaches," said Quinn, crediting his focus and preparation for the clutch win.
After a three-way tie at the top following round one, the MJT Junior Boys division turned into a showdown between Russell Quinn, 18, of St. Albert, AB, and Brae Rogalczyk, 17, of Innisfail, AB. Both players posted matching totals of 138 (69-69) to force extra holes, where Quinn held his nerve to edge out Rogalczyk and take the title. "I dedicated the winter to improving my mental game with the help of my parents and coaches," said Quinn, crediting his focus and preparation for the clutch win.
MJT Girls 15-19: Paradise Canyon: Par 71, Ydg 5528, Slope/Rating 130/73.1
1. Charlie Duchnij (17), Airdrie, AB | 76, 77 (153)
1. Charlie Duchnij (17), Airdrie, AB | 76, 77 (153)
2. Mataya Hampson (16), Rocky View County, AB | 79, 80 (159)
2. Shylee Kostiuk (14), Spruce Grove, AB | 77, 82 (159)
Charlie Duchnij, 17, of Airdrie, AB, made her mark in the MJT Girls 15-19 division, pulling away for a six-stroke win with rounds of 76 and 77 (153). After dropping three birdies along the way, Duchnij called the experience "10/10" and said, "I love the atmosphere!"
Charlie Duchnij, 17, of Airdrie, AB, made her mark in the MJT Girls 15-19 division, pulling away for a six-stroke win with rounds of 76 and 77 (153). After dropping three birdies along the way, Duchnij called the experience "10/10" and said, "I love the atmosphere!"
MJT Juvenile Boys: Paradise Canyon: Par 71, Ydg 6400, Slope/Rating 130/71.3
1. Jayden Arnold (14), Calgary, AB | 70, 74 (144)
2. Jonah Hass (16), Lethbridge County, AB | 74, 71 (145)
2. Chase Strang (15), Airdrie, AB | 71, 74 (145)
Jayden Arnold, a 14-year-old from Calgary, AB, opened his season with a win in the MJT Juvenile Boys division after rounds of 70 and 74 (144). With seven birdies on the board, Arnold said, "It was great to start off with a win, and I’m excited to carry this into my next event."
Jayden Arnold, a 14-year-old from Calgary, AB, opened his season with a win in the MJT Juvenile Boys division after rounds of 70 and 74 (144). With seven birdies on the board, Arnold said, "It was great to start off with a win, and I’m excited to carry this into my next event."
MJT Girls U15: Paradise Canyon: Par 71, Ydg 5528, Slope/Rating 130/73.1
1. Danika Horcica (13), Edmonton, AB | 75, 82 (157)
2. Sedona Weitz (12), Foothills M.D., AB | 82, 77 (159)
3. Elle Banister (14), Calgary, AB | 85, 78 (163)
Danika Horcica, 13, of Edmonton, AB, leaned on her team — and her sharp short game — to grab the MJT Girls U15 title after rounds of 75 and 82 (157). "My coaches and parents helped put me in a great spot before the tournament," said Horcica, after carding three birdies to close out the win by two strokes.
Danika Horcica, 13, of Edmonton, AB, leaned on her team — and her sharp short game — to grab the MJT Girls U15 title after rounds of 75 and 82 (157). "My coaches and parents helped put me in a great spot before the tournament," said Horcica, after carding three birdies to close out the win by two strokes.
MJT Bantam Boys: Paradise Canyon: Par 71, Ydg 5778, Slope/Rating 123/68.6
1. Erik Petersen (13), Okotoks, AB | 70, 75 (145)
1. Erik Petersen (13), Okotoks, AB | 70, 75 (145)
2. Mason Kuryvial (14), Taber, AB | 73, 75 (148)
3. Austin Nesbitt (13), Pilot Butte, SK | 73, 77 (150)
Thirteen-year-old Erik Petersen of Okotoks, AB, turned off-season work into a trophy, winning the MJT Bantam Boys division with rounds of 70 and 75 (145). "I worked a lot on my swing with my coach, Wes, and stayed motivated by looking ahead to the season," said Petersen, who rolled in five birdies for a confident start.
MJT Peewee Boys: Paradise Canyon: Par 71, Ydg 5528, Slope/Rating 121/67.3
1. Oscar Gosgnach (12), Edmonton, AB | 75, 75 (150)
Thirteen-year-old Erik Petersen of Okotoks, AB, turned off-season work into a trophy, winning the MJT Bantam Boys division with rounds of 70 and 75 (145). "I worked a lot on my swing with my coach, Wes, and stayed motivated by looking ahead to the season," said Petersen, who rolled in five birdies for a confident start.
MJT Peewee Boys: Paradise Canyon: Par 71, Ydg 5528, Slope/Rating 121/67.3
1. Oscar Gosgnach (12), Edmonton, AB | 75, 75 (150)
2. Judah Hornstein (12), Calgary, AB | 82, 80 (162)
3. Jase Hansen (12), Magrath, AB | 92, 80 (172)
Oscar Gosgnach, a 12-year-old from Edmonton, AB, ran away with the MJT Peewee Boys division title, shooting matching rounds of 75 (150) for a 12-stroke winning margin. Gosgnach, who tallied five birdies, credited his parents, his coach Derek Baker — and even his dog — for keeping him smiling all the way to the top.
Oscar Gosgnach, a 12-year-old from Edmonton, AB, ran away with the MJT Peewee Boys division title, shooting matching rounds of 75 (150) for a 12-stroke winning margin. Gosgnach, who tallied five birdies, credited his parents, his coach Derek Baker — and even his dog — for keeping him smiling all the way to the top.
Qualified and Shortlisted Players:
FCG World Championship
Boys: Oscar Gosgnach, Jayden Arnold, Russell Quinn
Girls: Sedona Weitz, Danika Horcica, Charlie Duchnij
East Coast Junior Championship
East Coast Junior Championship
Boys: Erik Petersen, Jayden Arnold, Russell Quinn
Girls: Danika Horcica, Charlie Duchnij
MJT Alberta Invitational at Stewart Creek
Boys: Jayden Arnold, Jonah Hass, Chase Strang, Tristan Howes, Russell Quinn, Kohen Yeske, Saahil Kaura, Zach Lehman
Girls: Shylee Kostiuk, Kyra Tovee, Jezeaellie Tran, Tristan Anderson
MJT National Tour Challenge
Boys: Jayden Arnold, Russell Quinn
Girls: Danika Horcica, Charlie Duchnij
Golf Canada NextGen Western
Boy: Russell Quinn
Girl: Charlie Duchnij
About Forge Golf Academy: Global Sport Academy and Forge Golf are advocates, coaches, and mentors. We help student-athletes and players find their x-factor, forge their next level of play, and take their sport to new heights. Our programs are designed for student-athletes to pursue their passion for sport in an empowering program that is supported by academic and athletic leadership.
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.
About Forge Golf Academy: Global Sport Academy and Forge Golf are advocates, coaches, and mentors. We help student-athletes and players find their x-factor, forge their next level of play, and take their sport to new heights. Our programs are designed for student-athletes to pursue their passion for sport in an empowering program that is supported by academic and athletic leadership.
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