Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) staged the inaugural MJT National Tour Challenge presented by Canada Life at Sawmill Golf Course in Fenwick, ON, from September 12–14, 2025. The 54-hole, WAGR-ranked championship brought together 88 of Canada’s top junior golfers aged 19U from seven provinces, competing across five divisions in near-perfect weather. Impeccable course conditions and outstanding hospitality set the stage for three memorable rounds, which also featured an exciting Foresight Sports Canada equipment activation on Friday. Players were vying for outstanding prizes, division titles, and direct qualifying spots in both the 2026 FCG World Championship (female) and the 2026 Junior Dubai Desert Classic (male), making this new event a premier highlight on the MJT schedule.

 

Low Overall honours highlighted the weekend, with David Kowalewski, 16, of Barrie, ON, firing rounds of 67-70-74 (211) to finish on top in the MJT Juvenile Boys division, while Olivia Johnson, 16, of Calgary, AB, showcased strong, determined play with excellent scores of 77-76-81 (234) to lead the way in the MJT Girls 15-19 division. Both secured coveted qualifying spots into prestigious international events.
 

Adding to the excitement, round three featured a spectacular hole-in-one by Ethan Tan, 14, of Oakville, ON, on the par-3 third hole, en route to a respectable sixth-place finish in the MJT Bantam Boys division. The drama continued in the MJT Girls U15 division, where Oakville’s Grace (HyunYi) Kim, 13, and Richmond Hill’s Mona Zhao, 13, tied at 238 after 54 holes. The playoff stretched to a second extra hole before Kim emerged victorious to claim the title.
 

Other exceptional performances resulting in division wins were recorded by Liam Comaskey, 18, of Oakbank, MB, in MJT Junior Boys (74-73-71=218) and Jack Grinton, 15, of Brookfield, NS, in MJT Bantam Boys (68-69-75=212)        .

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.  

Early Bird Memberships for 2026 will be available starting in December. For more details, visit MJT online at www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

MJT Junior Boys: Sawmill GC: Par 71, Ydg 6572, Slope/Rating 128/71.8

1. Liam Comaskey (18), Oakbank, MB | 74, 73, 71 (218)        

2. Kole Myhra (17), Calgary, AB | 74, 76, 76 (226)

3. Andrew Burciul (18), Thorold, ON | 77, 77, 74 (228)

Oakbank, MB’s Liam Comaskey, 18, closed out his junior career in style, carding rounds of 74, 73, and 71 (218) to win the MJT Junior Boys title. “It feels awesome. This is my last junior tournament, so it was a great way to end it off,” said Comaskey, who added that he loves “the competition and the great athletes I get to play against. I love seeing the new tracks as well.” Reflecting on his MJT journey, he summed it up simply: “Always a blast!!”
 

1. Olivia Johnson (16), Calgary, AB | 77, 76, 81 (234)

2. Gracie Vescan (15), Mississauga, ON | 77, 80, 83 (240)     

3. Georgia McGregor (18), Lindsay, ON | 81, 79, 83 (243)

Calgary’s Olivia Johnson, 16 years old, put together three steady rounds of 77, 76, and 81 (234) to secure the MJT Girls 15–19 division title. “It feels good to win this tournament,” she said, noting that the most enjoyable part for her was, “the people are fun to play with.”

MJT Juvenile Boys: Sawmill GC: Par 71, Ydg 6572, Slope/Rating 128/71.8

1. David Kowalewski (16), Barrie, ON | 67, 70, 74 (211)

2. Chase Strang (15), Airdrie, AB | 73, 75, 70 (218)    

2. Jett Metaxas (16), Stoney Creek, ON | 70, 74, 74 (218)

Barrie, ON’s David Kowalewski, 16, started red-hot with a 67 and never looked back, firing rounds of 67, 70, and 74 (211) to capture the MJT Juvenile Boys crown. Over the weekend he tallied nine birdies and an eagle. “It feels great to know that the work I’ve been putting in is finally paying off. It’s a great relief to have been able to hold the lead from day one,” he said. Kowalewski also praised the MJT, sharing that “MJT has such a welcoming atmosphere. The staff are very helpful and they do everything they can to make the tournaments as fun as possible.”
 

1. Grace (HyunYi) Kim (13), Oakville, ON | 81, 78, 79 (238) *Won Playoff

2. Mona Zhao (13), Richmond Hill, ON | 79, 79, 80 (238)      

3. Rikki Liu (14), Vancouver, BC | 75, 80, 87 (242)

Thirteen-year-old Grace (HyunYi) Kim, of Oakville, ON, battled to a tie with Richmond Hill’s Mona Zhao, also 13, after both finished with 238 totals in the MJT Girls U15 division. The playoff stretched to a second extra hole, where Kim emerged victorious. “It honestly feels really really awesome, especially because I won in the playoff. I feel really grateful for this community also because they always comfort me and give me confidence,” Kim reflected. She added that her favourite part of MJT is “all the staff and the community. Playing so many MJT this year, it really showed me how generous and amazing all of the staff are. They are the main reason I love MJT.”
 

1. Jack Grinton (15), Brookfield, NS | 68, 69, 75 (212)           

2. Cooper Eisen (14), North York, ON | 71, 72, 70 (213)        

3. Finn Grinton (15), Brookfield, NS | 73, 73, 72 (218)

Brookfield, NS’s Jack Grinton, age 15, lit up the leaderboard with spectacular opening rounds of 68 and 69, followed by a 75 to finish at 212 and claim the MJT Bantam Boys title. His weekend featured an impressive 13 birdies, while his brother Finn followed close behind in third place. “It feels great. I worked hard all summer and I’m happy it paid off,” said Grinton, who already has his winter training mapped out: “I am going to do some training in the gym and practice my golf on the sim.”

Qualified Players:

2026 FCG World Championship (15-18)

Olivia Johnson

 

David Kowalewski

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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.

 

Media Contact: Jessica Parker, marketing@maplejt.com 
Marketing Manager, MJT