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The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada’s leading competitive junior golf circuit, qualified a set field of 72 top-ranked young athletes for the prestigious MJT Alberta Invitational at Stewart Creek Golf and Country Club in Canmore, AB, on June 8, 2025. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, this special tournament marked the facility’s 25^th anniversary and welcomed an exclusive, invite-only field of players in three divisions: MJT Junior Boys, MJT Juvenile Boys, and MJT Girls 15-19.

 

Selections were based on the 2024 MJT Alberta Order of Merit standings and top performers from the first three 2025 Alberta events, creating a highly competitive field worthy of one of the province’s premier courses.

 

The day delivered more than just championship-level golf, as highlights included a special Skills Contest sponsored by Bronze Sponsor, Tanya Rogalczyk Simply Mortgages, with Closest-to-the-Pin prizes to be won as well as a $10,000 RESP for a hole-in-one, adding to the high-stakes excitement at this wonderful showcase of Alberta’s best junior talent. Players were treated to a first-class guest experience by Stewart Creek, with premium tee gifting and a spectacular full-course dinner following the round. 

Crowned as division champions were Brae Rogalczyk, 17, of Innisfail, AB, in MJT Junior Boys (70), Hayden Desmarais, 19, of Edmonton, AB, in MJT Girls 15-19 (78), and Brady Wagner, 16, of Sherwood Park, AB, in MJT Juvenile Boys (69).

Top finisher scores and quotes from the division winners can be found below. Overall highlights of the event, including the photo gallery, can be found here.  

Up next in the province is the waitlisted MJT Northern Alberta Xtreme Classic at Stony Plain Golf Course in Stony Plain, on June 14-15. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

1. Brae Rogalczyk (17), Innisfail, AB | 70        

2. Beckham Chiew (17), Calgary, AB | 73        

2. Zach Lehmann (18), Calgary, AB | 73

Brae Rogalczyk, 17, of Innisfail, AB, fired a solid one-under-par 70, highlighted by five birdies, on the beautiful Stewart Creek course, winning the MJT Junior Boys title at the Alberta Invitational by three strokes. Reflecting on his performance in a deep field of 42 in his division alone, Rogalczyk said, “It feels great to win my age group today. And overall, just happy with the event and how it was run.” When asked what stands out most about competing on the MJT, he didn’t hesitate: “I love the way these events are run — great people make it a whole lot better.”
 

MJT Girls 15-19: Stewart Creek GC: Par 71, Ydg 5727, Slope/Rating 143/73.2
1. Hayden Desmarais (19), Edmonton, AB | 78          

2. Emma Liu (17), Edmonton, AB | 80

3. Shylee Kostiuk (15), Spruce Grove, AB | 82

Hayden Desmarais of Edmonton, AB, made the most of her final season on the MJT, capturing the Girls 15-19 title at Stewart Creek with a solid round of 78. The 19-year-old credited her strong finish to staying present under pressure, saying one of her goals coming into the tournament was ‘staying super present, so coming down the stretch I was just focusing on the next shot I had to hit.’ Desmarais added that the experience was made even better by the camaraderie in her group, noting, “It feels great! I had a super fun day golfing with my group — they were awesome.”
 

MJT Juvenile Boys: Stewart Creek GC: Par 71, Ydg 6639, Slope/Rating 138/72.4
1. Brady Wagner (16), Sherwood Park, AB | 69          

2. Bennett Love (14), Red Deer, AB | 72         

3. Chase Strang (15), Airdrie, AB | 76

3. Kendrick Lee (16), Edmonton, AB | 76

Sixteen-year-old Brady Wagner, of Sherwood Park, AB, put together an impressive two-under-par 69 to card the low overall score and win the MJT Juvenile Boys title at Stewart Creek. After a tough start to his season, Wagner was thrilled to bounce back in style, saying, “It feels amazing to win at such a beautiful course, especially after a rough start to the season. It feels great to pull through.” Reflecting on what makes the MJT experience unique, he highlighted, “The competitors and people you meet, as well as getting to play some incredible courses across the province.”

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