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May 18-19, 2025
Winnipeg, MB
Pufahl’s ace and back-to-back playoffs headline MJT adidas Series at St. Boniface
A wait listed field of 72 junior golfers teed it up at St. Boniface Golf Club over the May long weekend, May 18-19, for the MJT adidas Golf Series, one of six adidas-sponsored stops on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada’s leading junior golf tour.
Set against the scenic, tree-lined fairways of one of Manitoba’s premier courses, athletes competed for six division titles, along with qualifying and shortlist exemptions for the East Coast Junior Championship in New Brunswick, the Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) International Junior Classic in Australia, and the MJT National Tour Challenge in Ontario. Players also took home fantastic gifts and prizing from adidas Golf, adding to the prestige and excitement of the event.
Ryder Pufahl, 16, of East St. Paul, MB, delivered one of the weekend’s standout moments with a spectacular hole-in-one on hole 5 during round one, and finished a respectable 5th in the MJT Juvenile Boys division.
Ryder Pufahl, 16, of East St. Paul, MB, delivered one of the weekend’s standout moments with a spectacular hole-in-one on hole 5 during round one, and finished a respectable 5th in the MJT Juvenile Boys division.
The excitement didn’t stop there; two divisions went to playoffs to decide winners. Brayden Boge, 17, of Winnipeg, MB, outlasted Liam Comaskey, 18, of Oakbank, MB, in a four-hole playoff, after both had tied for the lead with a score of 149, winning Boge the MJT Junior Boys title. In another tight battle, Darren Hesom, 15, of Morden, MB, edged Ethan Bayluk, 15, of East St. Paul, MB, in a one-hole playoff in the MJT Juvenile Boys division, after both finished tied at the top with a score of 160.
Brooke Henderson, 17, from Portage La Prairie, MB, came out to compete in the MJT Girls 15-19 division and won the low overall Girls score, (92, 102=194). Other strong performances across the field resulted in division titles for Owen Conrad, 14, of Winnipeg, MB, in MJT Bantam Boys (75, 79=154), Payton Chapman, 14, of Winnipeg, MB, in MJT Girls U15 (88, 107=195), and Tiago Miranda, 11, of Winnipeg, MB, in MJT Peewee Boys (85, 90=175).
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 Maui Jim Series at Larters at St. Andrews, in St. Andrews, June 21 - 22. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.
Top Finishers by Division
MJT Junior Boys: St. Boniface: Par 72, Ydg 6348, Slope/Rating 127/70.7
1. Brayden Boge (17), Winnipeg, MB | 75, 74 (149)
2. Liam Comaskey (18), Oakbank, MB | 74, 75 (149)
3. Payne Wood (18), Winnipeg, MB | 72, 79 (151)
Brayden Boge, 17, of Winnipeg, MB, came out on top in a thrilling four-hole playoff to win the MJT Junior Boys division, edging out Liam Comaskey, 18, of Oakbank, MB, after both finished tied at 149. Boge carded five birdies over two rounds and credited his steady tee game for the win: “I hit almost every fairway.” A composed performance under pressure earned him the division title in a playoff victory.
Brayden Boge, 17, of Winnipeg, MB, came out on top in a thrilling four-hole playoff to win the MJT Junior Boys division, edging out Liam Comaskey, 18, of Oakbank, MB, after both finished tied at 149. Boge carded five birdies over two rounds and credited his steady tee game for the win: “I hit almost every fairway.” A composed performance under pressure earned him the division title in a playoff victory.
MJT Juvenile Boys: St. Boniface: Par 72, Ydg 6348, Slope/Rating 127/70.7
1. Darren Hesom (15), Morden, MB | 80, 80 (160)
2. Ethan Bayluk (15), East St. Paul, MB | 84, 76 (160)
2. Ethan Bayluk (15), East St. Paul, MB | 84, 76 (160)
3. Hudson Hunnie (16), Winnipeg, MB | 81, 81 (162)
Darren Hesom, 15, of Morden, MB, secured the MJT Juvenile Boys title in dramatic fashion, winning a one-hole playoff over Ethan Bayluk, 15, of East St. Paul, MB, after both finished tied at 160. Hesom fired two consistent rounds of 80-80 and was thrilled with the early-season breakthrough: “It feels great, I can’t even express it. This is only my second event, and to win this early in my MJT career shows my hard work pays off.”
MJT Girls 15-19: St. Boniface: Par 72, Ydg 5719, Slope/Rating 130/73.2
1. Brooke Henderson (17) Portage La Prairie, MB | 92, 102 (194)
1. Brooke Henderson (17) Portage La Prairie, MB | 92, 102 (194)
Seventeen-year-old Brooke Henderson of Portage La Prairie, MB, put together rounds of 92 and 102 (194) in the MJT Girls 15-19 division, earning Low Overall honours for the girls. Henderson showed up ready to compete and put in a solid effort across both rounds.
MJT Girls U15: St. Boniface: Par 72, Ydg 5719, Slope/Rating 130/73.2
1. Payton Chapman (14), Winnipeg, MB | 88, 107 (195)
2. Sadie Blazeiko (12), Winnipeg, MB | 105, 105 (210)
3. Annika Gording (12), East St Paul, MB | 125, 124 (249)
Payton Chapman, a 14-year-old of Winnipeg, MB, captured the MJT Girls U15 title with rounds of 88 and 107 (195). Her strong performance in round one set the pace and proved enough to secure the win in her division.
Payton Chapman, a 14-year-old of Winnipeg, MB, captured the MJT Girls U15 title with rounds of 88 and 107 (195). Her strong performance in round one set the pace and proved enough to secure the win in her division.
MJT Bantam Boys: St. Boniface: Par 72, Ydg 6104, Slope/Rating 127/69.6
1. Owen Conrad (14), Winnipeg, MB | 75, 79 (154)
2. Rhett Dyck (13), Morden, MB | 75, 83 (158)
3. Ryder St.Laurent (14), Île Des Chênes, MB | 77, 88 (165)
Winnipeg’s Owen Conrad put together rounds of 75 and 79 (154) to take the MJT Bantam Boys title, delivering a steady performance across both days. The 14-year-old is building momentum this season, sharing, “(The win) feels great, my confidence is definitely going to be better moving forward.” Conrad called the tournament a ‘great event’.
MJT Peewee Boys: St. Boniface: Par 72, Ydg 5719, Slope/Rating 119/67.9
Winnipeg’s Owen Conrad put together rounds of 75 and 79 (154) to take the MJT Bantam Boys title, delivering a steady performance across both days. The 14-year-old is building momentum this season, sharing, “(The win) feels great, my confidence is definitely going to be better moving forward.” Conrad called the tournament a ‘great event’.
MJT Peewee Boys: St. Boniface: Par 72, Ydg 5719, Slope/Rating 119/67.9
1. Tiago Miranda (11), Winnipeg, MB | 85, 90 (175)
2. Ethan Sitarz (10), Winnipeg, MB | 93, 96 (189)
3. Malcolm Sisson (10), Elm Creek, MB | 90, 104 (194)
Winnipeg’s Tiago Miranda posted rounds of 85 and 90 (175) to win the MJT Peewee Boys title, marking a meaningful return to the winner’s circle. The 11-year-old stated, “It feels awesome, I haven’t won in two years. It’s also my second year on the MJT Junior Tour.” When asked who he’d most like to play a round with, Miranda didn’t hesitate: “100% it would be Rory McIlroy because I’ve always looked up to him.”
Qualified and Shortlisted Players:
Winnipeg’s Tiago Miranda posted rounds of 85 and 90 (175) to win the MJT Peewee Boys title, marking a meaningful return to the winner’s circle. The 11-year-old stated, “It feels awesome, I haven’t won in two years. It’s also my second year on the MJT Junior Tour.” When asked who he’d most like to play a round with, Miranda didn’t hesitate: “100% it would be Rory McIlroy because I’ve always looked up to him.”
Qualified and Shortlisted Players:
East Coast Junior Championship
Boys: Tiago Miranda, Owen Conrad, Darren Hesom, Brayden Boge
Girls: Payton Chapman, Brooke Henderson
Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) International Junior Classic (short listed)
Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) International Junior Classic (short listed)
Braden Boge and Liam Comaskey
MJT National Team Challenge
Boys: Owen Conrad, Darren Hesom, Brayden Boge
MJT National Team Challenge
Boys: Owen Conrad, Darren Hesom, Brayden Boge
Girls: Payton Chapman, Brooke Henderson
About adidas Golf: adidas is a global leader in the design and manufacture of athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories, committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation to help athletes perform at their best. Founded in 1949 by Adolf “Adi” Dassler, adidas has grown to become one of the most recognized brands in the world, known for its iconic three-stripe logo and its dedication to sustainability, inclusivity, and performance. With a focus on creating cutting-edge products for athletes across a variety of sports, adidas is committed to inspiring and empowering individuals to unlock their full potential, both in sport and in life. Through collaboration with athletes, designers, and partners, adidas continues to drive progress in the world of sports and fashion, delivering high-quality products that combine style, functionality, and sustainability.
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 adidas Golf: adidas is a global leader in the design and manufacture of athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories, committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation to help athletes perform at their best. Founded in 1949 by Adolf “Adi” Dassler, adidas has grown to become one of the most recognized brands in the world, known for its iconic three-stripe logo and its dedication to sustainability, inclusivity, and performance. With a focus on creating cutting-edge products for athletes across a variety of sports, adidas is committed to inspiring and empowering individuals to unlock their full potential, both in sport and in life. Through collaboration with athletes, designers, and partners, adidas continues to drive progress in the world of sports and fashion, delivering high-quality products that combine style, functionality, and sustainability.
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