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May 18-19, 2025
Banff, AB
Mountain weather and major qualifiers mark MJT adidas Series at iconic Banff Springs
A heavily waitlisted field of nearly 120 elite junior golfers from three provinces teed it up on the stunning Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course in Banff over the May long weekend, competing in the MJT adidas Golf Series on May 18–19, one of six adidas-sponsored stops on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) in 2025. Players were bestowed with great adidas Golf tee gifting and the awards table laden with fabulous adidas Golf prizing.
It was a battle due to rain-soaking conditions and brisk mountain air during round one, but this was followed by slightly improved weather in round two for the juniors, as they competed in six divisions for MJT Order of Merit points, qualifying spots into four major events - the East Coast Junior Championship, Junior America’s Cup Team Alberta, MJT Alberta Invitational at Stewart Creek, and the MJT National Tour Challenge.
Low Overall Honours for boys and girls respectively were won by Brae Rogalczyk, 17, of Innisfail, AB, in MJT Junior Boys (68-71=139) and Olivia Johnson, 16, of Calgary, AB, in MJT Girls 15-19 (76-70=146). Other strong performances across the field resulted in division titles for Solomon Tong, 15, from Heritage Pointe, AB, in MJT Juvenile Boys (74-70=144), Danika Horcica, 13, from Edmonton, AB, in MJT Girls U15 (80-77=157), Sebastian Rothzén, 13, of Calgary, AB, in MJT Bantam Boys (72-78=150), and Niko Tran, 12, from Calgary, AB, in MJT Peewee Boys (87-79=166).
Top finisher scores, quotes from 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.
Low Overall Honours for boys and girls respectively were won by Brae Rogalczyk, 17, of Innisfail, AB, in MJT Junior Boys (68-71=139) and Olivia Johnson, 16, of Calgary, AB, in MJT Girls 15-19 (76-70=146). Other strong performances across the field resulted in division titles for Solomon Tong, 15, from Heritage Pointe, AB, in MJT Juvenile Boys (74-70=144), Danika Horcica, 13, from Edmonton, AB, in MJT Girls U15 (80-77=157), Sebastian Rothzén, 13, of Calgary, AB, in MJT Bantam Boys (72-78=150), and Niko Tran, 12, from Calgary, AB, in MJT Peewee Boys (87-79=166).
Top finisher scores, quotes from 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 Alberta Invitational at Stewart Creek Golf and Country Club in Canmore, on June 8. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.
Top Finishers by Division
MJT Junior Boys: Banff Springs: Par 71, Ydg 6573, Slope/Rating 128/70.6
1. Brae Rogalczyk (17), Innisfail, AB | 68, 71 (139)
2. Cohen Bitzer (18), Penticton, BC | 73, 70 (143)
2. Matthew Keane (17), Calgary, AB | 68, 75 (143)
Brae Rogalczyk, 17, of Innisfail, AB, blazed his way around the rain-soaked course to card two fantastic rounds of 68 and 71 (139), capturing the MJT Junior Boys title in style after finishing three-under par with six birdies and an eagle along the way. “It’s a pleasure to finally have this title after a lot of seconds in the past here in Banff,” said Rogalczyk, who sealed the win with a composed and confident performance at one of Canada’s most iconic venues.
Brae Rogalczyk, 17, of Innisfail, AB, blazed his way around the rain-soaked course to card two fantastic rounds of 68 and 71 (139), capturing the MJT Junior Boys title in style after finishing three-under par with six birdies and an eagle along the way. “It’s a pleasure to finally have this title after a lot of seconds in the past here in Banff,” said Rogalczyk, who sealed the win with a composed and confident performance at one of Canada’s most iconic venues.
MJT Girls 15-19: Banff Springs: Par 71, Ydg 5607, Slope/Rating 133/71.3
1. Olivia Johnson (16), Calgary, AB | 76, 70 (146)
1. Olivia Johnson (16), Calgary, AB | 76, 70 (146)
2. Charlie Duchnij (17), Airdrie, AB | 80, 77 (157)
3. Alexandra Chiew (19), Calgary, AB | 85, 78 (163)
Sixteen-year-old Olivia Johnson of Calgary, AB, won the MJT Girls 15-19 title in impressive fashion after firing rounds of 76 and 70 (146), with her stellar second round featuring three birdies. “It feels really good to win my first tournament of the year!” she stated afterwards, and when asked who she would pick to tee it up with, noted, “Nelly Korda, because she seems super fun, is a great player and has a great swing.”
MJT Juvenile Boys: Banff Springs: Par 71, Ydg 6573, Slope/Rating 128/70.6
1. Solomon Tong (15), Heritage Pointe, AB | 74, 70 (144)
2. Kendrick Lee (16), Edmonton, AB | 74, 72 (146)
3. Luke MacDonald (15), Calgary, AB | 73, 74 (147)
Heritage Pointe’s Solomon Tong captured the MJT Juvenile Boys title with rounds of 74 and 70 (144), recording six birdies to secure a two-stroke victory. The 15-year-old shared, “It feels rewarding to see my hard work over the winter and spring pay off and win this tournament after podium finishes three years in a row.” When asked who he would most like to play with, Tong didn’t hesitate: “Easy choice is Tiger Woods because of his putting, experience, and mental game, especially in high pressure situations.”
Heritage Pointe’s Solomon Tong captured the MJT Juvenile Boys title with rounds of 74 and 70 (144), recording six birdies to secure a two-stroke victory. The 15-year-old shared, “It feels rewarding to see my hard work over the winter and spring pay off and win this tournament after podium finishes three years in a row.” When asked who he would most like to play with, Tong didn’t hesitate: “Easy choice is Tiger Woods because of his putting, experience, and mental game, especially in high pressure situations.”
MJT Girls U15: Banff Springs: Par 71, Ydg 5607, Slope/Rating 133/71.3
1. Danika Horcica (13), Edmonton, AB | 80, 77 (157)
2. Kaleia Kurylo (13), Edmonton, AB | 80, 80 (160)
3. Logan Nguyen (13), Calgary, AB | 88, 88 (176)
Edmonton’s Danika Horcica fired 80 and 77 (157) to claim her second MJT Girls U15 title of the season, winning by three strokes and carding five birdies over two steady rounds.
Edmonton’s Danika Horcica fired 80 and 77 (157) to claim her second MJT Girls U15 title of the season, winning by three strokes and carding five birdies over two steady rounds.
“MJT always sets up great tournaments at really nice venues. I feel lucky to be a part of these tournaments,” she stated. The 13-year-old’s composed play continues to make a statement as she builds momentum on the MJT circuit this season.
MJT Bantam Boys: Banff Springs: Par 71, Ydg 6019, Slope/Rating 123/68.0
1. Sebastian Rothzén (13), Calgary, AB | 72, 78 (150)
2. Kellen Heddema (14), Desert Blume, AB | 76, 75 (151)
3. Harrison Wells (13), Edmonton, AB | 81, 76 (157)
Thirteen-year-old Sebastian Rothzén of Calgary, AB, opened his first season in the MJT Bantam Boys division with a strong showing, posting rounds of 72 and 78 (150) to win by a single stroke. Rothzén said, “I’m very happy with how I played in my first year of Bantam.” He summed up the experience with, “All good! Amazing event!” A confident start in a competitive new division.
MJT Peewee Boys: Banff Springs: Par 71, Ydg 5607, Slope/Rating 117/65.6
Thirteen-year-old Sebastian Rothzén of Calgary, AB, opened his first season in the MJT Bantam Boys division with a strong showing, posting rounds of 72 and 78 (150) to win by a single stroke. Rothzén said, “I’m very happy with how I played in my first year of Bantam.” He summed up the experience with, “All good! Amazing event!” A confident start in a competitive new division.
MJT Peewee Boys: Banff Springs: Par 71, Ydg 5607, Slope/Rating 117/65.6
1. Niko Tran (12), Calgary, AB | 87, 79 (166)
2. Reilly MacLeod (12), Calgary, AB | 84, 83 (167)
3. Shane Sky (10), Foothills, AB | 88, 84 (172)
A narrow victory in the MJT Peewee Boys division was won by Niko Tran, 12, of Calgary, AB, after he shot 87 and 79 (166) to win by a single stroke. “I feel great,” said Tran, who called Tiger Woods his dream playing partner ‘because I have always looked up to him.’
Qualified and Shortlisted Players:
A narrow victory in the MJT Peewee Boys division was won by Niko Tran, 12, of Calgary, AB, after he shot 87 and 79 (166) to win by a single stroke. “I feel great,” said Tran, who called Tiger Woods his dream playing partner ‘because I have always looked up to him.’
Qualified and Shortlisted Players:
East Coast Junior Championship
Boys: Niko Tran, Sebastian Rothzén, Solomon Tong, Brae Rogalczyk
Girls: Kaleia Kurylo, Olivia Johnson
MJT Alberta Invitational at Stewart Creek
MJT Alberta Invitational at Stewart Creek
Boys: Solomon Tong, Kendrick Lee, Luke MacDonald, Jayden Popik, Cohen Bitzer, Braeden Marshall, Adrian Roberts, Zach Lehmann
Girls: Chloe Major, Eliza Somji
MJT National Tour Challenge
Boys: Sebastian Rothzén, Solomon Tong, Brae Rogalczyk
Girls: Kaleia Kurylo, Alexandra Chiew
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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.
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