Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

In a record field size in Manitoba for Canada’s leading competitive junior golf circuit, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), 83 athletes came out to compete in the highly anticipated MJT PLYR Series at Selkirk Golf and Country Club in Selkirk, July 21–22. Proudly supported by long-time MJT partner PLYR Golf, with PLYR tee gifting and prizing generously on hand, the event marked the largest-ever MJT stop in the province. The future of golf looks bright in Manitoba with the number of players and depth of talent displayed in Selkirk.

 

A classic, tree-lined layout with tight fairways and well-guarded greens, Selkirk Golf Course tested every part of the players’ games. With high stakes in play, athletes had their sights set not only on division titles but also on direct and shortlisted spots in the 2025 MJT National Tour Challenge in Ontario and the prestigious Sergio Garcia Junior Championship in Spain, adding extra intensity to an already electric two days of competition. 

The MJT Girls U15 division delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the weekend, as two Winnipeg golfers, 13-year-old Angelina Sitarz and 12-year-old Sadie Blazeiko, battled it out over 36 holes to finish tied at 175. With a playoff needed to crown a champion, the duel extended to three extra holes before Sitarz emerged victorious, capping off a thrilling showdown.

The other divisions were equally competitive, with the following players emerging victorious, Brayden Boge, 17, of Winnipeg, MB, in MJT Junior Boys (146), Brooke Henderson, 17, of Portage La Prairie, MB, in MJT Girls 15-19 (179), Ty Brewster, 16, from Steinbach, MB, in MJT Juvenile Boys (148), Ryder St. Laurent, 14, from Île Des Chênes, MB, in MJT Bantam Boys (148), and Ty Montour, 12, from Oakville, MB, in MJT Peewee Boys (162).   
 

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.  

The next and final stop in the province is the three-day Major MJT Bieber Classic at Carman Golf Club in Carman, MB, on August 12-14. To register of for more information on the MJT, visit www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

1. Brayden Boge (17), Winnipeg, MB | 75, 71 (146)

2. Liam Comaskey (18), Oakbank, MB | 73, 74 (147)

3. Adam Blair (17), Winnipeg, MB | 76, 77 (153)

Brayden Boge, 17, of Winnipeg, MB, continued his hot streak on the MJT with excellent rounds of 75 and 71 (146) to take the MJT Junior Boys title by a single stroke. “(Winning) felt really good being down going into the second round,” he shared, after carding six birdies en route to his third win of the season. When asked what stood out most, Boge pointed to ‘the competition and playing with friends,’ as highlights of his experience on tour.
 

1. Brooke Henderson (17), Portage La Prairie, MB | 94, 85 (179)      

2. Kora Montour (15), Oakville, MB | 107, 115 (222)

Portage La Prairie’s Brooke Henderson, 17, carded rounds of 94 and 85 (179) to finish on top of the MJT Girls 15-19 division. “It feels good to win this tournament since I had competition,” she said. “I had fun playing with someone my age. My favourite part is playing with different people and all over Winnipeg and Manitoba.”
 

1. Ty Brewster (16), Steinbach, MB | 76, 72 (148)     

2. Liam Silvaggio (16), Winnipeg, MB | 75, 74 (149)   

3. Ryder Pufahl (16), East St. Paul, MB | 73, 76 (149)

Sixteen-year-old Ty Brewster of Steinbach, MB, fired 76 and 72 (148) to clinch the MJT Juvenile Boys division by a single stroke over a tightly packed leaderboard. With five birdies and a clutch eagle, Brewster stayed consistent down the stretch, admitting, “Honestly, I didn’t think I was going to win, but I just kept making pars.” Reflecting on the victory, he said, “Feels great to see lots of hard work pay off. It’s one of the best feelings,” adding that his favourite part of the tour is ‘the competition and competitors.’
 

MJT Girls U15: Selkirk: Par 73, Ydg 5729, Slope/Rating 121/72.3

1. Angelina Sitarz (13), Winnipeg, MB | 89, 86 (175)
2. Sadie Blazeiko (12), Winnipeg, MB | 93, 82 (175)  

3. Payton Chapman (14), Winnipeg, MB | 84, 95 (179)

            
In one of the most dramatic finishes at the tournament, 13-year-old Angelina Sitarz of Winnipeg, MB, edged out 12-year-old Sadie Blazeiko in a three-hole playoff in MJT Girls U15 after both players tied at 175. “It feels good, especially winning in a playoff,” said Sitarz. “I was pretty nervous going into my playoff hole, but I kept telling myself to play my game.”
 

1. Ryder St. Laurent (14), Île Des Chênes, MB | 75, 73 (148)

2. Owen Conrad (14), Winnipeg, MB | 75, 78 (153)   

3. Grant Secord (13), La Salle, MB | 82, 82 (164)

Ryder St. Laurent, 14, of Île Des Chênes, MB, fired rounds of 75 and 73 (148) to secure the MJT Bantam Boys division title. “Feels great, glad to win here at Selkirk,” he shared. ‘Being able to play with guys my age and try and play well’ was the most enjoyable part for him.

MJT Peewee Boys: Selkirk: Par 71, Ydg 5729, Slope/Rating 112/67.0

1. Ty Montour (12), Oakville, MB | 80, 82 (162)

2. Ryan Small (11), Winnipeg, MB | 85, 83 (168)        

3. Ethan Sitarz (11), Winnipeg, MB | 88, 85 (173)

Twelve-year-old Ty Montour of Oakville, MB, shot 80 and 82 (162) to take top honours in the MJT Peewee Boys division by six strokes. “(It feels) good. I’ve worked hard and practiced for this tournament,” said Montour. ‘Getting to golf with my friends and play golf’ was what he enjoyed the most.

Qualified and Shortlisted Players:
·MJT National Tour Challenge

Boys: Ryder St.Laurent, Ty Brewster, Liam Comaskey

Girls: Makenzie Bartlett

·Sergio Garcia Junior Championship

Shortlisted - Brayden Boge, Brooke Henderson

About PLYR Golf: Established in 2015, PLYR emerged with an idea that would allow both casual street apparel and golf attire to merge.  Fast forward a few years and although the brand has expanded beyond the course, the vision remains - push the status quo on what is 'cool' in athletic apparel. Our mission is simple. Create a culture that will inspire and connect the next generation of PLYR's through innovative, high-quality products.  PLYR - any and all athletes. We are all PLYR's. For more information, and to see PLYR's full line of products, visit the website HERE.

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