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June 7-8, 2025
Petersburg, ON
MJT Maui Jim Series delivers high-stakes playoff finish and more at Rebel Creek
The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada’s leading and most competitive junior golf circuit, continued its 2025 national schedule with another MJT Maui Jim Series event, this time at Rebel Creek Golf Club in Petersburg, ON, June 7–8. A heavily waitlisted field of 88 players with top junior talent from across the region competed in six age divisions, all chasing not only division titles but spots in prestigious international events. Up for grabs at the high-level tournament were stylish Maui Jim sunglasses for each of the six division winners, along with qualifying opportunities for the East Coast Junior Championship, MJT National Tour Challenge, and MJT Team Canada to Australia for the Jack Newton International Junior Classic.
Adding to the atmosphere, Foresight Sports Canada was onsite during round one with a full activation on the range, allowing players to analyze their launch data, ball speed, spin rates, and club performance, a valuable tool as they fine-tuned their games ahead of competition.
The MJT Juvenile Boys division delivered one of the most thrilling finishes of the tournament, when Trent Clarke (16) of Vineland, ON, and Callum McDonald (15) of Mount Forest, ON, finished tied at the top with a score of 143 after two rounds of outstanding play. The pair combined for 21 birdies, with Clarke carding nine and McDonald racking up an impressive 12. The title was decided on the first playoff hole, where Clarke sealed the win with a composed par to capture his first MJT victory.
The MJT Juvenile Boys division delivered one of the most thrilling finishes of the tournament, when Trent Clarke (16) of Vineland, ON, and Callum McDonald (15) of Mount Forest, ON, finished tied at the top with a score of 143 after two rounds of outstanding play. The pair combined for 21 birdies, with Clarke carding nine and McDonald racking up an impressive 12. The title was decided on the first playoff hole, where Clarke sealed the win with a composed par to capture his first MJT victory.
Low Overall Boy and Girl Honours in the event went to Tristan Zhang, 16, of Toronto, ON, in MJT Junior Boys (74-70=144) and Gracie Vescan, 15, of Mississauga, ON, in MJT Girls 15-19 (75-75=150). Rounding out the leaderboard with impressive wins were Mona Zhao, 13, from Richmond Hill, ON, in MJT Girls U15 (75-76=151), Michael Jeffery, 14, from Whitby, ON, in MJT Bantam Boys (73-74=147), and Max Sue, 12, from Markham, ON, in MJT Peewee Boys (75-76=151).
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.
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 waitlisted MJT PLYR Series at Don Valley Golf Course in Toronto, on June 14-15. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.
Top Finishers by Division
MJT Junior Boys: Rebel Creek GC: Par 72, Ydg 6460, Slope/Rating 129/71.3
1. Tristan Zhang (16), Toronto, ON | 74, 70 (144)
2. Maxwell Harrison (17), Burlington, ON | 77, 69 (146)
3. Haiden Green (17), Thornbury, ON | 74, 74 (148)
3. Rowan Reynard (17), Guelph, ON | 71, 77 (148)
Toronto’s Tristan Zhang, a standout at 16 years old, captured the Low Overall and MJT Junior Boys division title with rounds of 74 and 70 (144), highlighted by seven birdies and an eagle. “(I feel) very good. I played excellent,” said Zhang. “It was a well-organized event.” When asked what sets the MJT apart, he replied, “The people, the staff are amazing, and the players are amazing.”
Toronto’s Tristan Zhang, a standout at 16 years old, captured the Low Overall and MJT Junior Boys division title with rounds of 74 and 70 (144), highlighted by seven birdies and an eagle. “(I feel) very good. I played excellent,” said Zhang. “It was a well-organized event.” When asked what sets the MJT apart, he replied, “The people, the staff are amazing, and the players are amazing.”
MJT Girls 15-19: Rebel Creek GC: Par 72, Ydg 5569, Slope/Rating 126/72.5
1. Gracie Vescan (15), Mississauga, ON | 75, 75 (150)
1. Gracie Vescan (15), Mississauga, ON | 75, 75 (150)
2. Sadie Westfall (16), Oshawa, ON | 76, 79 (155)
3. Chloe Hassberger (15), Minesing, ON | 82, 80 (162)
Gracie Vescan, 15, from Mississauga, ON, delivered two consistent rounds of 75-75 (150) to win the MJT Girls 15–19 division and claim Girls Low Overall honours. With five birdies over the weekend, Vescan’s steady performance secured a wire-to-wire win. “It feels great as the defending champ at Rebel Creek,” she shared. “It's a great confidence booster for the rest of the season.” Reflecting on her MJT experience, Vescan added, “The courses chosen are always great and everyone is so nice. It is so well run. Thank you!”
Gracie Vescan, 15, from Mississauga, ON, delivered two consistent rounds of 75-75 (150) to win the MJT Girls 15–19 division and claim Girls Low Overall honours. With five birdies over the weekend, Vescan’s steady performance secured a wire-to-wire win. “It feels great as the defending champ at Rebel Creek,” she shared. “It's a great confidence booster for the rest of the season.” Reflecting on her MJT experience, Vescan added, “The courses chosen are always great and everyone is so nice. It is so well run. Thank you!”
MJT Juvenile Boys: Rebel Creek GC: Par 72, Ydg 6460, Slope/Rating 129/71.3
1. Trent Clarke (16), Vineland, ON | 73, 70 (143) *Won Playoff
2. Callum McDonald (15), Mount Forest, ON | 70, 73 (143)
3. Jett Metaxas (15), Stoney Creek, ON | 74, 72 (146)
3. Grayson Carter (16), Newton, ON | 70, 76 (146)
Trent Clarke of Vineland, ON, age 16, came through under pressure in the MJT Juvenile Boys division, winning in a playoff after tying for the lead with Callum McDonald, 15, of Mount Forest, ON, at 143. Clarke sealed the win with a par on the first extra hole, finishing with nine birdies over the tournament. “To win this event feels like a great relief,” he shared. “I’ve been playing on the tour for many years and never got a win. I have been grinding and practicing my game for this moment!” He added, “My favourite part of MJT is the relationships I’ve built over the years with my competitors.”
Trent Clarke of Vineland, ON, age 16, came through under pressure in the MJT Juvenile Boys division, winning in a playoff after tying for the lead with Callum McDonald, 15, of Mount Forest, ON, at 143. Clarke sealed the win with a par on the first extra hole, finishing with nine birdies over the tournament. “To win this event feels like a great relief,” he shared. “I’ve been playing on the tour for many years and never got a win. I have been grinding and practicing my game for this moment!” He added, “My favourite part of MJT is the relationships I’ve built over the years with my competitors.”
MJT Girls U15: Rebel Creek GC: Par 72, Ydg 5569, Slope/Rating 126/72.5
1. Mona Zhao (13), Richmond Hill, ON | 75, 76 (151)
2. Grace (HyunYi) Kim (13), Oakville, ON | 77, 75 (152)
3. Cadence Tanouye (14), Mississauga, ON | 78, 84 (162)
Thirteen-year-old Mona Zhao of Richmond Hill, ON, edged out the MJT Girls U15 division title by a single stroke with rounds of 75 and 76 (151), highlighted by eight birdies and an eagle. “It feels good to win since both days were rough,” she said. “I’m very glad I made my last putt for birdie.” Zhao also shared, “My favourite part about competing on the MJT is playing with my friends and watching us improve.”
Thirteen-year-old Mona Zhao of Richmond Hill, ON, edged out the MJT Girls U15 division title by a single stroke with rounds of 75 and 76 (151), highlighted by eight birdies and an eagle. “It feels good to win since both days were rough,” she said. “I’m very glad I made my last putt for birdie.” Zhao also shared, “My favourite part about competing on the MJT is playing with my friends and watching us improve.”
MJT Bantam Boys: Rebel Creek GC: Par 72, Ydg 6040, Slope/Rating 126/69.2
1. Michael Jeffery (14), Whitby, ON | 73, 74 (147)
2. Landon Friesen (14), St. Catharines, ON | 73, 81 (154)
3. Cooper Eisen (14), North York, ON | 80, 76 (156)
Michael Jeffery, 14, of Whitby, ON, posted rounds of 73 and 74 (147) with eight birdies to win the MJT Bantam Boys division. When asked what he was thinking coming down the stretch, Jeffery said simply: “Play simple.” He cited ‘the quality of players and courses’ as his favourite part of competing on the MJT.
MJT Peewee Boys: Rebel Creek GC: Par 72, Ydg 5569, Slope/Rating 123/66.9
Michael Jeffery, 14, of Whitby, ON, posted rounds of 73 and 74 (147) with eight birdies to win the MJT Bantam Boys division. When asked what he was thinking coming down the stretch, Jeffery said simply: “Play simple.” He cited ‘the quality of players and courses’ as his favourite part of competing on the MJT.
MJT Peewee Boys: Rebel Creek GC: Par 72, Ydg 5569, Slope/Rating 123/66.9
1. Max Sue (12), Markham, ON | 75, 76 (151)
2. Adam DiBernardo (12), Scarborough, ON | 77, 83 (160)
3. Derek Zhao (11), Maple, ON | 87, 77 (164)
Max Sue, a 12-year-old from Markham, ON, turned in an impressive showing in the MJT Peewee Boys division, finishing with rounds of 75 and 76 (151), including two eagles and four birdies. “(It’s) very exciting,” he said about the win. As for what makes MJT stand out? “The competition and the quality of prizes.”
Qualified and Shortlisted Players:
Max Sue, a 12-year-old from Markham, ON, turned in an impressive showing in the MJT Peewee Boys division, finishing with rounds of 75 and 76 (151), including two eagles and four birdies. “(It’s) very exciting,” he said about the win. As for what makes MJT stand out? “The competition and the quality of prizes.”
Qualified and Shortlisted Players:
East Coast Junior Championship
Boys: Adam DiBernardo, Michael Jeffery, Trent Clarke, Tristan Zhang
Girls: Cadence Tanouye, Gracie Vescan
MJT National Tour Challenge
Boys: Michael Jeffery, Trent Clarke, Tristan Zhang
Boys: Michael Jeffery, Trent Clarke, Tristan Zhang
Girls: Cadence Tanouye, Gracie Vescan
Jack Newton International Junior Classic (Shortlisted)
Boys: Trent Clarke, Callum McDonald
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About Maui Jim: Now the fastest growing premium polarized sunglass maker in the world, Maui Jim got its start seeing a need in the market for technology that could combat intense glare and harmful UV while bringing brilliant colors to life. The Aloha Spirit permeates our philosophy at Maui Jim. Our "ohana" (Hawaiian for family) is passionate about creating the best sunglasses on the planet. Because at the end of the day, we want to see the world at its best - and we know that you do, too, no matter where you live. Aloha, friends!
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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.
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Marketing Manager, MJT
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