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The Road to College Golf, run exclusively by PGA ProfessionalsPress Release
July 21-22, 2025
Rocky Mountain House, AB
Robust resolve rules the road to Spain in rainy MJT Sergio Garcia Qualifier at Pine Hills
Canada’s leading competitive junior golf circuit, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), brought a waitlisted field of 19U athletes to scenic Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, for the MJT Sergio Garcia Junior Championship Qualifier at Pine Hills Golf Club on July 21–22.
Set against a rugged, tree-lined backdrop, Pine Hills offered a true Alberta test, made even tougher by unfavourably wet conditions throughout the two-day tournament. Still, the challenging weather couldn’t dampen the drive of these talented juniors, who battled it out in six divisions for coveted titles, fantastic prizes, and qualifying spots in three of MJT’s most prestigious events: the Sergio Garcia Junior Championship in Spain, the Jack Newton International Junior Classic in Australia, and the MJT National Tour Challenge in Ontario.
Low Overall Honours for boys and girls respectively went to Chase Strang, 15, of Airdrie, AB, winner of MJT Juvenile Boys (73-75=148) and Saylar May, 16, of Rocky Mountain House, AB, winner of the MJT Girls 15-19 division (74-73=147). Despite the rain, additional winning performances led to division titles for Casey Sliva, 17, from Red Deer, AB, in MJT Junior Boys (152), Belanna Bandola, 13, from Edmonton, AB, in MJT Girls U15 (174), Harrison Wells, 13, of Edmonton, AB, in MJT Bantam Boys (161), and Jaxon Rogalczyk, 11, of Innisfail, AB, in MJT Peewee Boys (167).
Low Overall Honours for boys and girls respectively went to Chase Strang, 15, of Airdrie, AB, winner of MJT Juvenile Boys (73-75=148) and Saylar May, 16, of Rocky Mountain House, AB, winner of the MJT Girls 15-19 division (74-73=147). Despite the rain, additional winning performances led to division titles for Casey Sliva, 17, from Red Deer, AB, in MJT Junior Boys (152), Belanna Bandola, 13, from Edmonton, AB, in MJT Girls U15 (174), Harrison Wells, 13, of Edmonton, AB, in MJT Bantam Boys (161), and Jaxon Rogalczyk, 11, of Innisfail, AB, in MJT Peewee Boys (167).
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 Alberta is the major three-day MJT Ford Series at Olds Golf Course in Olds, August 5-7. This elite event promises top-tier competition and a showcase of rising junior talent. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.
Top Finishers by Division
MJT Junior Boys: Pine Hills GC: Par 72, Ydg 6546, Slope/Rating 121/70.8
1. Casey Sliva (17), Red Deer, AB | 73, 79 (152)
2. Avery Shadbolt (18), Sylvan Lake, AB | 75, 78 (153)
3. Kade Trefanenko (16), Spruce Grove, AB | 74, 82 (156)
Casey Sliva, 17, of Red Deer, AB, secured his second MJT title of the season with a one-stroke winning margin after carding rounds of 73 and 79 (152) at Pine Hills Golf Club. “It’s great to get it done,” said Sliva. “Nice to have a second win of the year.” Reflecting on what he liked about the experience, he added, “The competition and having Luke (MJT Alberta Tournament Director) announce my name on the first tee.”
Casey Sliva, 17, of Red Deer, AB, secured his second MJT title of the season with a one-stroke winning margin after carding rounds of 73 and 79 (152) at Pine Hills Golf Club. “It’s great to get it done,” said Sliva. “Nice to have a second win of the year.” Reflecting on what he liked about the experience, he added, “The competition and having Luke (MJT Alberta Tournament Director) announce my name on the first tee.”
MJT Girls 15-19: Pine Hills: Par 73, Ydg 5639, Slope/Rating 121/71.8
1. Saylar May (16), Rocky Mountain House, AB | 74, 73 (147)
2. Sophie Dhaliwal (18), Calgary, AB | 74, 77 (151)
3. Raylee Denton (15), Red Deer, AB | 80, 86 (166)
3. Charlie Duchnij (17), Airdrie, AB | 80, 86 (166)
3. Tristyn Anderson (15), Calgary, AB | 78, 88 (166)
Local standout Saylar May, 16, of Rocky Mountain House, AB, used her home course advantage in a tightly contested field to full effect, firing 74 and 73 (147) to claim the MJT Girls 15-19 title and Low Overall Girl Honours. “It feels really great. Pine Hills is my home course, so it’s awesome to be able to play at home and win,” said May. Down the stretch, she focused on ‘just playing my own game,’ and her favourite part of the tour? “Playing with my friends.”
MJT Juvenile Boys: Pine Hills GC: Par 72, Ydg 6546, Slope/Rating 121/70.8
1. Chase Strang (15), Airdrie, AB | 73, 75 (148)
2. Jeevin Dhaliwal (15), Calgary, AB | 79, 72 (151)
3. Kendrick Lee (16), Edmonton, AB | 79, 74 (153)
3. Gavin Braithwaite (16), Edmonton, AB | 77, 76 (153)
Fifteen-year-old Chase Strang of Airdrie, AB, put together a rock-solid performance in the rain at Pine Hills, shooting 73 and 75 (148) to capture the MJT Juvenile Boys title and Low Overall Boy Honours. “It feels really good to win this before I lost a little confidence,” he shared. Strang credited ‘the competition and the people who run it’ as the standout qualities that make the MJT such a special tour.
Fifteen-year-old Chase Strang of Airdrie, AB, put together a rock-solid performance in the rain at Pine Hills, shooting 73 and 75 (148) to capture the MJT Juvenile Boys title and Low Overall Boy Honours. “It feels really good to win this before I lost a little confidence,” he shared. Strang credited ‘the competition and the people who run it’ as the standout qualities that make the MJT such a special tour.
MJT Girls U15: Pine Hills GC: Par 73, Ydg 5639, Slope/Rating 121/71.8
1. Belanna Bandola (13), Edmonton, AB | 87, 87 (174)
Thirteen-year-old Belanna Bandola of Edmonton, AB, showed determination to score two steady rounds of 87 (174) in the MJT Girls U15 division. “(I feel) Good, I am proud of myself, but I wish I could’ve improved on the putting a bit,” she shared. “It was good and I hope to win again.” She praised the MJT for the ‘good locations and prizes,’ adding, “I enjoy the experience and think it’s good to play and compete with people… thank you MJT!”
Thirteen-year-old Belanna Bandola of Edmonton, AB, showed determination to score two steady rounds of 87 (174) in the MJT Girls U15 division. “(I feel) Good, I am proud of myself, but I wish I could’ve improved on the putting a bit,” she shared. “It was good and I hope to win again.” She praised the MJT for the ‘good locations and prizes,’ adding, “I enjoy the experience and think it’s good to play and compete with people… thank you MJT!”
MJT Bantam Boys: Pine Hills GC: Par 72, Ydg 6133, Slope/Rating 117/68.9
1. Harrison Wells (13), Edmonton, AB | 78, 83 (161)
2. Edwin Park (12), Bentley, AB | 79, 84 (163)
3. Landyn Reid (14), Fort McMurray, AB | 83, 84 (167)
With rounds of 78 and 83 (161), 13-year-old Harrison Wells of Edmonton, AB, rose to the challenge in a competitive MJT Bantam Boys field to win by two strokes. “(It) felt good. Competitive field. The course was in the best shape for a public course,” he stated. His highlight? ‘Getting experience playing against the best kids in the country and making new friends.’
MJT Peewee Boys: Pine Hills GC: Par 72, Ydg 5639, Slope/Rating 111/66.2
With rounds of 78 and 83 (161), 13-year-old Harrison Wells of Edmonton, AB, rose to the challenge in a competitive MJT Bantam Boys field to win by two strokes. “(It) felt good. Competitive field. The course was in the best shape for a public course,” he stated. His highlight? ‘Getting experience playing against the best kids in the country and making new friends.’
MJT Peewee Boys: Pine Hills GC: Par 72, Ydg 5639, Slope/Rating 111/66.2
1. Jaxon Rogalczyk (11), Innisfail, AB | 83, 84 (167)
2. Jix Whitton (10), Rocky Mountain House, AB | 103, 96 (199)
Jaxon Rogalczyk, 11, of Innisfail, AB, made the most of his MJT Junior Member card, recording rounds of 83 and 84 (167) to top the MJT Peewee Boys division. “It feels great to win this tournament because it was my first time playing on the actual tour,” he said of his jump to the Junior Tour from the MJT Mini Tour. He noted his favourite part as competing with good golfers and having fun with them, adding enthusiastically, “This is the best tour there is!”
Jaxon Rogalczyk, 11, of Innisfail, AB, made the most of his MJT Junior Member card, recording rounds of 83 and 84 (167) to top the MJT Peewee Boys division. “It feels great to win this tournament because it was my first time playing on the actual tour,” he said of his jump to the Junior Tour from the MJT Mini Tour. He noted his favourite part as competing with good golfers and having fun with them, adding enthusiastically, “This is the best tour there is!”
Qualified and Shortlisted Players:
·MJT Team Canada to JNJG (Australia)
shortlisted- Chase Strang
·MJT National Tour Challenge
Boys: Harrison Wells, Kendrick Lee, Avery Shadbolt
Girls: Sophie Dhaliwal
·Sergio Garcia Junior Championship
shortlisted – Chase Strang, Saylar May
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