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The record-breaking season on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada’s leading junior golf tour, continued with the MJT Junior Worlds Qualifier presented by Edge School at the renowned Wolf Creek Golf Resort in Ponoka, Alberta, May 10-11. With beautiful sunshine overhead and Wolf Creek’s championship layout underfoot, this heavily wait listed event brought together a competitive field of junior golfers from three provinces, all chasing high-level competition and big opportunities.
 

On the line were six division titles and qualifying spots (direct and short-listed) in five major events: the East Coast Junior Championship, Junior America’s Cup – Team Alberta, MJT Alberta Invitational at Stewart Creek, MJT National Tour Challenge, and the Uswing Mojing Junior World Golf Championship. The stakes were sky-high — and the performances rose to meet them.

The MJT Junior Boys title was decided in a one-hole playoff after Chase Lassman (16, Parkland County, AB) and Russell Quinn (18, St. Albert, AB) both finished tied at 4-under 138 after two rounds. Lassman sealed the win with a clutch performance. The MJT Bantam Boys division also needed extra holes to determine a winner after a tie for the top with a score of 158. Parker Andrews (13, Fort St. John, BC) outlasted Jacob Natomagan (14, Sylvan Lake, AB) in a two-hole playoff to claim the title.

Rhea Deo, 15, of Edmonton, AB, won the MJT Girls 15-19 title by two strokes (72-82=154), while other strong performances led to division wins for Lucas Sturgeon, 15, from Saskatoon, SK, in MJT Juvenile Boys (74-71=145), Sedona Weitz, 12, of Foothills M.D., AB, in MJT Girls U15 (76-75=151), and Oscar Gosgnach, 12, of Edmonton, AB, in MJT Peewee Boys (149). 

Top finisher scores, highlights of the division winners, and the list of qualified and short-listed 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 MJT adidas Golf Series, taking place at Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course in Banff, May 17–18. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

MJT Junior Boys: Wolf Creek - Links: Par 71, Ydg 6572, Slope/Rating 128/71.4
1. Chase Lassman (16), Parkland County, AB | 71, 67 (138)

2. Russell Quinn (18), St. Albert, AB | 69, 69 (138)

3. Kade Trefanenko (16), Spruce Grove, AB | 70, 71 (141)

Chase Lassman, 16, of Parkland County, AB, delivered a standout performance, carding rounds of 71 and 67 for a 138 total to tie with Russell Quinn, 18, of St. Albert, AB (69-69), after 36 holes. The MJT Junior Boys title was decided in a thrilling extra-hole playoff, where Lassman sealed the victory, largely thanks to his preparation. “I followed a strict routine and really started taking my fitness and nutrition seriously,” said Lassman — a commitment that clearly paid off under pressure.

MJT Girls 15-19: Wolf Creek - Links: Par 71, Ydg 5935, Slope/Rating 135/73.4

1. Rhea Deo (15), Edmonton, AB | 72, 82 (154)

2. Coryn Tardif (17), Sylvan Lake, AB | 76, 80 (156)

3. Raylee Denton (15), Red Deer, AB | 77, 82 (159)

Rhea Deo, 15, of Edmonton, AB, set the tone early at the MJT Junior Worlds Qualifier, firing an impressive 72 in round one to build a healthy lead in the MJT Girls 15-19 division. She followed it up with an 82 on day two to finish at 154 and hold off the field for the win. “I’m looking to work better under pressure and keep improving my game,” said Deo.
 

1. Lucas Sturgeon (15), Saskatoon, SK | 74, 71 (145)

2. Harrison Kiziak (16), Fort Saskatchewan, AB | 77, 73 (150)

2. Ryan Johnson (16), Calgary, AB | 75, 75 (150)

2. Bennett Love (14), Red Deer, AB | 75, 75 (150)

2. Everett Braithwaite (16), Edmonton, AB | 73, 77 (150)

Lucas Sturgeon, 15, of Saskatoon, SK, brought both grit and firepower to the MJT Junior Worlds Qualifier, firing rounds of 74 and 71 for a 145 total — highlighted by nine birdies over two days. In a tightly packed leaderboard, Sturgeon edged out four competitors who all tied for second, rising to the top and taking the crystal trophy back to Saskatchewan. “Frankly, I want to win. I want to work hard and get it done. Like always, I try to be the best that I can be,” said Sturgeon.
 

1. Sedona Weitz (12), Foothills M.D., AB | 76, 75 (151)

2. Danika Horcica (13), Edmonton, AB | 82, 76 (158)

3. Logan Nguyen (13), Calgary, AB | 87, 74 (161)
 

Twelve-year-old Sedona Weitz of Foothills M.D., AB, delivered a standout performance carding rounds of 76 and 75 for a 151 total to win the MJT Girls U15 division. Her scorecard featured six birdies and one eagle, showcasing both power and precision over two solid rounds. As for her goals? “Getting a hole-in-one, making long putts, and reading a lot of books,” she shared — a perfect mix of fun, focus, and well-rounded ambition. And her rating of the event? “100/10.”
 

1. Parker Andrews (13), Fort St. John, BC | 79, 79 (158)

2. Jacob Natomagan (14), Sylvan Lake, AB | 78, 80 (158)

3. Sebastian Rothzén (15), Calgary, AB | 79, 80 (159)

After two consistent rounds of 79, 13-year-old Parker Andrews of Fort St. John, BC, found himself tied at 158 with Jacob Natomagan, 14, of Sylvan Lake, AB, in the MJT Bantam Boys division. The pair battled through two extra holes, where Andrews pulled ahead to claim the win. “I practiced and played a lot, and I thought a lot about golf in the winter,” he shared.

MJT Peewee Boys: Wolf Creek - Links: Par 71, Ydg 5179, Slope/Rating 108/64.6

1. Oscar Gosgnach (12), Edmonton, AB | 75, 74 (149)

2. Theo Zhou (11), West Vancouver, BC | 80, 73 (153)

3. Niko Tran (12), Calgary, AB | 83, 81 (164)
 

Edmonton’s Oscar Gosgnach, a 12-year-old in the Peewee Boys division, delivered a confident performance, recording rounds of 75 and 74 for a 149 total to claim the title by a comfortable four-stroke margin. With four birdies across two rounds, he steadily built his lead and never looked back. “I'm trying to get my scoring average as low as possible,” he stated. As for the venue? “10/10. Nice to play at a links course.”

Qualified and Shortlisted Players: 

East Coast Junior Championship

Boys: Parker Andrews, Lucas Sturgeon, Chase Lassman

Girls: Sedona Weitz, Rhea Deo

 

Juvenile Boys: Lucas Sturgeon, Everett Braithwaite, Gavin Braithwaite, Bennett Simon

Junior Boys: Nolan McKay, Maciver Davis, Nicholas Janmohamed, Warner Zapisocky

Girls: Rhea Deo, Elle Lacey, Ariana He, Evelynn Clark

MJT National Tour Challenge 

Boys: Parker Andrews, Lucas Sturgeon, Chase Lassman

Girls: Sedona Weitz, Rhea Deo

 

Uswing Mojing Junior World Golf Championship (11-18) – Short Listed
Boys: Oscar Gosgnach, Bennett Love, Chase Lassman

Girls: Sedona Weitz, Danika Horcica, Rhea Deo

About Edge School: Edge School is a unique learning community for children in Grades 4-12 to pursue academic excellence while striving to reach their full athletic potential. We accommodate the training requirements of a wide range of sports and disciplines and offer high-performance training in basketball, dance, figure skating, fitness, golf, hockey, and soccer. Edge also offers a training environment for student-athletes in sports (luge, equestrian, skiing, swimming, tennis, etc.) that require a flexible schedule to meet their needs. For more information, visit edgeschool.com.

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