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June 14-15, 2025
Toronto, ON
MJT PLYR Series heats up in Toronto with back-to-back playoffs at Don Valley
The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) brought its national PLYR Series to Don Valley Golf Course in Toronto, ON, June 14–15, drawing a full field of 90 junior golfers which had a waitlist nearly 20 players deep. As one of six premier events in the MJT’s partnership with PLYR Golf, the tournament featured high-level competition across six age divisions, with qualifying spots on the line for the East Coast Junior, Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) International Junior Classic in Australia, MJT National Tour Challenge, and Golf Canada’s NextGen Quebec Championship.
A pair of thrilling playoffs capped off the MJT PLYR Series at Don Valley in both the Junior and Peewee Boys divisions. In the Junior Boys division, 18-year-olds Jaiden Brown of Newcastle, ON, and Ed Friesen of Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, battled through three extra holes after tying for the lead with a total score of 151. Brown prevailed to claim the title. In the Peewee Boys division, 12-year-olds Ivan Xue of Toronto, ON, and Michael Li of Richmond Hill, ON, finished tied at the top with a total score of 158, forcing a playoff of their own. Xue secured the win with a clutch 18 foot birdie on the first extra hole.
Additional impressive performances resulted in division wins for Sadie Westfall, 16, of Oshawa, ON, in MJT Girls 15-19 (78-81=159), Karuna Doulat, 15, of Brampton, ON, in MJT Juvenile Boys (74-78=152), Grace (HyunYi) Kim, 13, from Oakville, ON, in MJT Girls U15 (78-74=152), and Nathan Dai, 14, from North York, ON, in MJT Bantam Boys (76-79=155).
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.
Additional impressive performances resulted in division wins for Sadie Westfall, 16, of Oshawa, ON, in MJT Girls 15-19 (78-81=159), Karuna Doulat, 15, of Brampton, ON, in MJT Juvenile Boys (74-78=152), Grace (HyunYi) Kim, 13, from Oakville, ON, in MJT Girls U15 (78-74=152), and Nathan Dai, 14, from North York, ON, in MJT Bantam Boys (76-79=155).
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 Sergio Garcia Qualifier, taking place at Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club in Thornton, June 21-22. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, please visit www.maplejt.com.
Top Finishers by Division
MJT Junior Boys: Don Valley GC: Par 72, Ydg 6163, Slope/Rating 124/70.0
1. Jaiden Brown (18), Newcastle, ON | 74, 77 (151) *Won playoff
1. Jaiden Brown (18), Newcastle, ON | 74, 77 (151) *Won playoff
2. Ed Friesen (18), Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON | 75, 76 (151)
3. Owen Marsella (17), Aurora, ON | 80, 72 (152)
Jaiden Brown, 18, of Newcastle, ON, captured the MJT PLYR Series Junior Boys division title in thrilling fashion, outlasting Ed Friesen, also 18, from Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, in a three-hole playoff after both players finished tied at the top in a field packed with top-tier talent. “I’m glad to win this tournament back-to-back years,” said Brown, who credited the atmosphere for elevating the experience. “My favourite part about MJT events are the support and representatives, it’s always nice to see them.”
Jaiden Brown, 18, of Newcastle, ON, captured the MJT PLYR Series Junior Boys division title in thrilling fashion, outlasting Ed Friesen, also 18, from Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, in a three-hole playoff after both players finished tied at the top in a field packed with top-tier talent. “I’m glad to win this tournament back-to-back years,” said Brown, who credited the atmosphere for elevating the experience. “My favourite part about MJT events are the support and representatives, it’s always nice to see them.”
MJT Girls 15-19: Don Valley GC: Par 72, Ydg 5625, Slope/Rating 128/71.2
1. Sadie Westfall (16), Oshawa, ON | 78, 81 (159)
1. Sadie Westfall (16), Oshawa, ON | 78, 81 (159)
2. Rainah Bajwa (16), Oakville, ON | 85, 78 (163)
3. Kiana Chen (18), North York, ON | 82, 81 (163)
Oshawa’s Sadie Westfall, 16, delivered a steady performance to claim the MJT PLYR Series Girls 15–19 division title with rounds of 78 and 81 (159), highlighted by three birdies. Her consistency over two days set her apart from the field by a four-stroke margin. “It feels good and as if hard work is paying off,” said Westfall. “It also allows me to have a good idea of where I stand early in the season and how I can go about improving my game.” She added that her favourite part of the MJT is ‘how it helps me perfect and polish off my game and advance my tournament play.’ She added, “The structure and format of the events is also great, as well as the wonderful people.”
Oshawa’s Sadie Westfall, 16, delivered a steady performance to claim the MJT PLYR Series Girls 15–19 division title with rounds of 78 and 81 (159), highlighted by three birdies. Her consistency over two days set her apart from the field by a four-stroke margin. “It feels good and as if hard work is paying off,” said Westfall. “It also allows me to have a good idea of where I stand early in the season and how I can go about improving my game.” She added that her favourite part of the MJT is ‘how it helps me perfect and polish off my game and advance my tournament play.’ She added, “The structure and format of the events is also great, as well as the wonderful people.”
MJT Juvenile Boys: Don Valley GC: Par 72, Ydg 6163, Slope/Rating 124/70.7
1. Karuna Doulat (15), Brampton, ON | 74, 78 (152)
2. Zach Lederer (15), Toronto, ON | 79, 74 (153)
3. John Yang (15), North York, ON | 84, 73 (157)
Brampton’s Karuna Doulat edged out the competition by a single stroke to win the MJT PLYR Series Juvenile Boys division with rounds of 74 and 78 (152). The 15-year-old sealed the deal with a clutch birdie on the final hole. “Coming down the stretch, I knew Zach was closing in on me,” said Doulat, “so I knew I just had to stick to my routine and trust myself all the way to the end. Making that birdie on 18 was huge.” He added that he enjoys competing in MJT events because ‘they’re so well organized, straightforward and just really well run tournaments.’
Brampton’s Karuna Doulat edged out the competition by a single stroke to win the MJT PLYR Series Juvenile Boys division with rounds of 74 and 78 (152). The 15-year-old sealed the deal with a clutch birdie on the final hole. “Coming down the stretch, I knew Zach was closing in on me,” said Doulat, “so I knew I just had to stick to my routine and trust myself all the way to the end. Making that birdie on 18 was huge.” He added that he enjoys competing in MJT events because ‘they’re so well organized, straightforward and just really well run tournaments.’
MJT Girls U15: Don Valley GC: Par 72, Ydg 5625, Slope/Rating 128/71.2
1. Grace (HyunYi) Kim (13), Oakville, ON | 78, 74 (152)
2. Mona Zhao (13), Richmond Hill, ON | 78, 81 (159)
3. Audrina Lau (13), Toronto, ON | 85, 80 (165)
Grace (HyunYi) Kim, 13, of Oakville, ON, delivered rounds of 78 and 74 (152) to top the MJT PLYR Series Girls U15 division, highlighted by four birdies over the weekend. “It feels good to win this tournament because I can tell how much improvement I have made since last year,” said Kim, who also praised the overall experience. “My favourite reason would be great prizes and great community!”
MJT Bantam Boys: Don Valley GC: Par 72, Ydg 6163, Slope/Rating 124/70.7
1. Nathan Dai (14), North York, ON | 76, 79 (155)
2. Chi-Shen Lin (13), Toronto, ON | 79, 77 (156)
3. Cooper Eisen (14), North York, ON | 84, 73 (157)
In a tight battle in the MJT PLYR Series Bantam Boys division, 14-year-old Nathan Dai of North York, ON, emerged victorious by a single stroke after carding rounds of 76 and 79 (155). Dai notched five birdies en route to the win in a highly competitive field, showcasing poise and consistency across both days.
MJT Peewee Boys: Don Valley GC: Par 72, Ydg 5625, Slope/Rating 121/67.5
3. Cooper Eisen (14), North York, ON | 84, 73 (157)
In a tight battle in the MJT PLYR Series Bantam Boys division, 14-year-old Nathan Dai of North York, ON, emerged victorious by a single stroke after carding rounds of 76 and 79 (155). Dai notched five birdies en route to the win in a highly competitive field, showcasing poise and consistency across both days.
MJT Peewee Boys: Don Valley GC: Par 72, Ydg 5625, Slope/Rating 121/67.5
1. Ivan Xue (12), Toronto, ON | 82, 76 (158) *Won playoff
2. Michael Li (12), Richmond Hill, ON | 80, 78 (158)
3. Nathan He (12), Toronto, ON | 84, 86 (170)
Twelve-year-old Ivan Xue of Toronto, ON, emerged victorious in the MJT PLYR Series Peewee Boys division after a thrilling playoff finish. Xue and fellow 12-year-old Michael Li of Richmond Hill, ON, were tied at 158 after two rounds, forcing an extra hole where Xue drained an 18-foot birdie putt to seal the win. “It feels pretty nice, it was kind of hard winning because I was two down against one of my competitors coming into today’s round,” said Xue. “It’s a really fun event, I get to play against a lot of really good competitors like Michael Li and Nathan He.”
Qualified and Shortlisted Players:
East Coast Junior Championship
Qualified and Shortlisted Players:
East Coast Junior Championship
Boys: Ivan Xue, Nathan Dai, Karuna Doulat, Ed Friesen
Girls: Audrina Lau, Sadie Westfall
Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) International Junior Classic in Australia (Shortlisted)
Karuna Doulat
Karuna Doulat
MJT National Tour Challenge
Boys: Nathan Dai, Karuna Doulat, Ed Friesen
Girls: Audrina Lau, Sadie Westfall
Golf Canada NextGen Quebec Championship
Boy: Jaiden Brown
Girl: Grace (HyunYi) Kim
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.
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