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The Road to College Golf, run exclusively by PGA ProfessionalsPress Release
September 6-7, 2025
Nisku, AB
MJT Ford Series delivers standout Alberta finale with Lassman’s 63 and Wells’ playoff triumph at RedTail Landing
The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) wrapped up another incredible season in Alberta with the MJT Ford Series at RedTail Landing Golf Club in Nisku, September 6-7. A heavily waitlisted field of 19U athletes teed it up across five divisions, fighting for their final chances at 2025 season wins, exceptional prizing, and the thrill of a brand-new Ford Escape up for grabs in the exciting Ford Hole-in-One Contest. Saturday also featured the Nisku Ford Go Golf! Junior Clinic, where 40 enthusiastic kids aged five to 12 were introduced to the game free of charge. With nearly every MJT event in Alberta selling out this year, the season finale highlighted the strength and depth of the province’s thriving junior golf community.
The MJT Bantam Boys division came down to the wire, as Edmonton’s 13-year-old Harrison Wells and Drayton Valley’s 13-year-old Nixen Wilkes both finished tied at 147 (74-73). The playoff battle stretched to two extra holes before Wells sealed the victory with a clutch birdie.
Strong scores were recorded by both the Boys and Girls Low Overall winners, Chase Lassman, 17, of Parkland County, AB, in MJT Junior Boys who shot an outstanding red-hot 9-under, 63 in round one (63-70=133) and Raylee Denton, 15, of Red Deer, AB, in MJT Girls 15-19 (76-73=149).
The MJT Bantam Boys division came down to the wire, as Edmonton’s 13-year-old Harrison Wells and Drayton Valley’s 13-year-old Nixen Wilkes both finished tied at 147 (74-73). The playoff battle stretched to two extra holes before Wells sealed the victory with a clutch birdie.
Strong scores were recorded by both the Boys and Girls Low Overall winners, Chase Lassman, 17, of Parkland County, AB, in MJT Junior Boys who shot an outstanding red-hot 9-under, 63 in round one (63-70=133) and Raylee Denton, 15, of Red Deer, AB, in MJT Girls 15-19 (76-73=149).
Additional division titles were earned by Harrison Kiziak, 16, from Fort Saskatchewan, AB, in MJT Juvenile Boys (142) and Camilla Ruesga, 13, from Calgary, AB, in MJT Girls U15 (151).
Top finisher scores and quotes from the division winners 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.
As the 2025 MJT Alberta season draws to a close, the MJT extends heartfelt thanks to all members, participants, families, and sponsors for a fantastic year. Early Bird Memberships for 2026 will be available starting in December. For more details, visit the MJT website at www.maplejt.com.
Top Finishers by Division
MJT Junior Boys: RedTail Landing: Par 72, Ydg 6470, Slope/Rating 121/70.1
1. Chase Lassman (17), Parkland County, AB | 63, 70 (133)
2. Casey Sliva (17), Red Deer, AB | 70, 74 (144)
2. Liam Salacki (18), Edmonton, AB | 67, 77 (144)
Seventeen-year-old Chase Lassman, of Parkland County, AB, delivered a spectacular performance in the MJT Junior Boys division, firing a nine-under-par 63 in the opening round highlighted by nine birdies. He followed up with a steady 70 to finish at 133 and secure his fourth win of the season. “It feels great to get my fourth win of the season and see all my hard work pay off by firing a 63 on day one,” said Lassman, who added that his favourite part about competing on the MJT is “definitely the people and opportunity to showcase my game at a high-level circuit.”
Seventeen-year-old Chase Lassman, of Parkland County, AB, delivered a spectacular performance in the MJT Junior Boys division, firing a nine-under-par 63 in the opening round highlighted by nine birdies. He followed up with a steady 70 to finish at 133 and secure his fourth win of the season. “It feels great to get my fourth win of the season and see all my hard work pay off by firing a 63 on day one,” said Lassman, who added that his favourite part about competing on the MJT is “definitely the people and opportunity to showcase my game at a high-level circuit.”
MJT Girls 15-19: RedTail Landing: Par 72, Ydg 5466, Slope/Rating 121/70.4
1. Raylee Denton (15), Red Deer, AB | 76, 73 (149)
2. Mataya Hampson (17), Rocky View County, AB | 79, 75 (154)
3. Ali Norris (16), Lethbridge, AB | 84, 80 (164)
Red Deer’s Raylee Denton, 15, showcased her consistency with rounds of 76 and 73 for a 149 total, capturing the MJT Girls 15-19 division title. “It feels amazing, especially knowing it’s the last one of the season. I’m extremely proud of how far I have come this year, knowing all the hard work has paid off,” she said after her win. Denton added that her favourite part of competing on the MJT is “the people and the experience. Every event is a chance to learn and grow. The atmosphere is always positive and supportive, it feels like a community.”
Red Deer’s Raylee Denton, 15, showcased her consistency with rounds of 76 and 73 for a 149 total, capturing the MJT Girls 15-19 division title. “It feels amazing, especially knowing it’s the last one of the season. I’m extremely proud of how far I have come this year, knowing all the hard work has paid off,” she said after her win. Denton added that her favourite part of competing on the MJT is “the people and the experience. Every event is a chance to learn and grow. The atmosphere is always positive and supportive, it feels like a community.”
MJT Juvenile Boys: RedTail Landing: Par 72, Ydg 6470, Slope/Rating 121/70.1
1. Harrison Kiziak (16), Fort Saskatchewan, AB | 68, 74 (142)
2. Everett Braithwaite (16), Edmonton, AB | 71, 72 (143)
2. Jeevin Dhaliwal (15), Calgary, AB | 71, 72 (143)
Fort Saskatchewan’s Harrison Kiziak, 16, emerged from a highly contested MJT Juvenile Boys field with rounds of 68 and 74 (142). His weekend included five birdies and an eagle, and he shared: “I’m thrilled to win this tournament, as it’s one of my favourite events to compete in. The competition, as well as the tournament organizers, are my favourite part.”
Fort Saskatchewan’s Harrison Kiziak, 16, emerged from a highly contested MJT Juvenile Boys field with rounds of 68 and 74 (142). His weekend included five birdies and an eagle, and he shared: “I’m thrilled to win this tournament, as it’s one of my favourite events to compete in. The competition, as well as the tournament organizers, are my favourite part.”
MJT Girls U15: RedTail Landing: Par 72, Ydg 5466, Slope/Rating 121/70.4
1. Camilla Ruesga (13), Calgary, AB | 78, 73 (151)
2. Kaleia Kurylo (13), Edmonton, AB | 82, 73 (155)
3. Danika Horcica (13), Edmonton, AB | 81, 77 (158)
Thirteen-year-old Camilla Ruesga, of Calgary, AB, carded scores of 78 and 73 (151) to claim the MJT Girls U15 division title. After the win, she reflected: “My plans are to work a lot on short game during the off-season. It’s fun competing with my friends.”
MJT Bantam Boys: RedTail Landing: Par 72, Ydg 5988, Slope/Rating 114/68.0
1. Harrison Wells (13), Edmonton, AB | 74, 73 (147) *Won playoff
2. Nixen Wilkes (13), Drayton Valley, AB | 74, 73 (147)
3. Luke Bock (14), Spruce Grove, AB | 77, 79 (156)
In the MJT Bantam Boys division, Harrison Wells, 13, of Edmonton, AB, battled Drayton Valley’s Nixen Wilkes, also 13, to a tie at 147 (74-73). The playoff extended to two extra holes, where Wells drained a birdie to clinch the title. “Good, I felt like I worked really hard for it the past little bit,” said Wells of his victory, adding that his favourite part was proving “I can play against the best players in Canada.”
In the MJT Bantam Boys division, Harrison Wells, 13, of Edmonton, AB, battled Drayton Valley’s Nixen Wilkes, also 13, to a tie at 147 (74-73). The playoff extended to two extra holes, where Wells drained a birdie to clinch the title. “Good, I felt like I worked really hard for it the past little bit,” said Wells of his victory, adding that his favourite part was proving “I can play against the best players in Canada.”
About Ford Canada: Ford of Canada and the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) are proud to continue with the successful MJT Ford Go Golf! Junior Clinics - an initiative that introduces golf for free to young people, teaching them a game they can benefit from their entire lives. Many thousands of kids have participated in this program since 2006. Clinics have been held in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan where participating Ford Dealers offer free MJT Ford Go Golf! Junior Clinics conducted by PGA of Canada Professionals to children in their community. Ford and the Ford Dealers Association wish to support amateur sport in their communities by introducing children to golf, encouraging them to learn the fundamentals, and rewarding them for their efforts.
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