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Another full field of 89 juniors on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada’s leading junior golf tour, teed off in the MJT CWENCH Classic at the stunning Club at Bond Head in Beeton, ON, from August 9–11. This WAGR-ranked event on the MJT Elite Series saw athletes battle over 54 holes of championship golf on a challenging layout in pristine condition. Players competed in five divisions for champion titles, premium Titleist golf bags, and a spot in next month’s MJT National Tour Challenge. Throughout three days of intense heat and humidity, CWENCH Hydration, the official hydration drink of the MJT, kept players “CWENCHED” and ready to perform at their peak.

The three days of top-tier play culminated in division victories and Low Overall Honours for Boys and Girls respectively for Kian Oelofse, 17, of Fonthill, ON, in MJT Junior Boys, who finished the tournament at six-under-par (70-69-71=210) and Rainah Bajwa, 16, of Oakville, ON, in MJT Girls 15-19 (85-79-78=242). Other impressive performances resulting in division wins were carded by David Kowalewski, 16, from Barrie, ON, in MJT Juvenile Boys (217), Isla Elbe, 14, from Oakville, ON, in MJT Girls U15 (243), and William Chen, 13, from Toronto, ON, in MJT Bantam Boys (219).

Top finisher scores, quotes from the division winners, and the list of qualified 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 Zeal Series at Century Pines Golf Course in Troy, on August 16-17. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

MJT Junior Boys: South Course: Par 72, Ydg 6533, Slope/Rating 124/71.5

1. Kian Oelofse (17), Fonthill, ON | 70, 69, 71 (210)

2. Nate Ditto (18), St. Catharines, ON | 73, 75, 75 (223)        

3. Rowan Reynard (17), Guelph, ON | 74, 73, 77 (224)

Seventeen-year-old Kian Oelofse, from Fonthill, ON, fired three straight under-par rounds of 70, 69, and 71 (210) to claim the MJT Junior and Low Overall Boy titles in style. “(The win) feels good. Played great golf and managed to be pretty consistent,” he said, adding that the most enjoyable part was ‘playing with my friends and being able to compete with them.’
 

1. Rainah Bajwa (16), Oakville, ON | 85, 79, 78 (242)

2. Naomi Goh (18), Markham, ON | 81, 85, 81 (247)

3. Stella Babbitt (16), Burlington, ON | 89, 84, 80 (253)

Oakville, ON’s Rainah Bajwa, 16, put together progressively stronger rounds of 85, 79, and 78 (242) to capture the MJT Girls 15-19 and Low Overall Girl titles. “Winning a tournament feels great. This was my first time winning an MJT Tournament. I’m glad I performed well all three days,” she shared. Her favourite part? “The girls I have the privilege of playing with are kind, true, and great playing partners. I love engaging in conversation with my playmates and having friendly competition.”

MJT Juvenile Boys: South Course: Par 72, Ydg 6533, Slope/Rating 124/71.5

1. David Kowalewski (16), Barrie, ON | 72, 74, 71 (217)         

2. Parker MacMillan (16), Tottenham, ON | 76, 72, 70 (218)

2. Max Li (15), Richmond Hill, ON | 68, 74, 76 (218)
 

Sixteen-year-old David Kowalewski of Barrie, ON, secured the MJT Juvenile Boys title with rounds of 72, 74, and 71 (217), finishing just one shot ahead of his nearest competitor. “It feels amazing to know that all of the work I’ve been putting in is finally starting to pay off,” he said. He added, “MJT events have a very welcoming atmosphere and the setup is very organized. The prizes are also very generous, as well as the tee gifts.”
 

1. Isla Elbe (14), Oakville, ON | 79, 80, 84 (243)         

2. Eliana Rabo (13), Maple, ON | 86, 79, 79 (244)

With solid scores of 79, 80, and 84 (243), Isla Elbe, 14, from Oakville, ON, edged out victory in the MJT Girls U15 division by one stroke. When asked how it felt, she kept it simple: “Very good.” Her favourite part of the tour? “The people.”
 

1. William Chen (13), Toronto, ON | 72, 78, 69 (219)

2. Landon Friesen (14), St Catharines, ON | 73, 71, 76 (220)

3. Michael Jeffery (14), Whitby, ON | 79, 80, 68 (227)

Toronto’s William Chen, 13, closed with a fantastic 69 after earlier rounds of 72 and 78 (219) to take the MJT Bantam Boys division in a nail-biting finish that came down to a single shot. “I was a bit nervous, but I calmed down and made a par,” he said of his thoughts down the stretch, adding, “I like the prizes.”

Qualified Players: 
MJT National Tour Challenge presented by Canada Life at Sawmill GC, Fenwick, ON, Sept 12-14
Boys: William Chen, Parker MacMillan, Kian Oelofse

Girls: Already qualified

About CWENCH Hydration: CWENCH Hydration, which is now available across Canada, the US and Europe, is the result of extensive collaboration and testing with leading athletes and trainers across various elite sports. CWENCH delivers better-for-you hydration, tailored to hydrate passion and performance for both in competitive sports and for those living a healthy, vibrant, active lifestyle.

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