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The Road to College Golf, run exclusively by PGA ProfessionalsPress Release
May 10-11, 2025
Chester, NS
Winners in 6 divisions gifted with Maui Jim eyewear and more at MJT’s Maui Jim Series in rain-soaked Chester
The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada’s number one-played junior golf tour, continued its record-breaking 2025 season with the highly anticipated launch of the Atlantic Canada circuit this past weekend at the stunning seaside Chester Golf Club in Chester, Nova Scotia. The tournament, the first of six events held across the country in partnership with Maui Jim, a longstanding and valued supporter of junior golf in Canada, marked the kickoff of the 2025 Maui Jim Series on the MJT.
Despite heavy rain in round one that forced a shortened nine-hole start, improved weather conditions allowed for a full 18-hole round on day two. Players were competing for titles in six division as well as for qualifying spots into three major events - the East Coast Junior Championship, MJT National Tour Challenge, and NextGen Atlantic Championship.
Low Overall Honours for boys and girls respectively was won by Tucker Doiron, 16, of Stewiacke, NS, in MJT Junior Boys (34-57=109) and Neve Miller, 17, of Dieppe, NB, in MJT Girls 15-19 (45-84=129). Other outstanding performances led to division wins for Ben Brown, 16, of Antigonish, NS, in MJT Juvenile Boys (35-75=110), Lila Bishop, 13, from Port Williams, NS, in MJT Girls U15 (43-80=123), Jack Grinton, 14, of Brookfield, NS, in MJT Bantam Boys (38-76=114), and Joshua Nickerson, 11, from Kentville, NS, in MJT Peewee Boys (42-77=119).
Low Overall Honours for boys and girls respectively was won by Tucker Doiron, 16, of Stewiacke, NS, in MJT Junior Boys (34-57=109) and Neve Miller, 17, of Dieppe, NB, in MJT Girls 15-19 (45-84=129). Other outstanding performances led to division wins for Ben Brown, 16, of Antigonish, NS, in MJT Juvenile Boys (35-75=110), Lila Bishop, 13, from Port Williams, NS, in MJT Girls U15 (43-80=123), Jack Grinton, 14, of Brookfield, NS, in MJT Bantam Boys (38-76=114), and Joshua Nickerson, 11, from Kentville, NS, in MJT Peewee Boys (42-77=119).
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 region is the MJT Junior Worlds Qualifier, taking place at KenWo Golf Club in New Minas (Wolfville), NS, May 17–18. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.
Top Finishers by Division
MJT Junior Boys: Round 1: Chester GC: Par 35, Ydg 3028, Slope/Rating 66/35.5
Round 2: Par 70, Ydg 6086, Slope/Rating 131/70.9
1. Tucker Doiron (16), Stewiacke, NS | 34, 75 (109)
1. Tucker Doiron (16), Stewiacke, NS | 34, 75 (109)
2. Braden Ahern (17), Riverview, NB | 38, 72 (110)
3. Zachary Gaudet (18), Truro, NS | 36, 77 (113)
Sixteen-year-old Tucker Doiron of Stewiacke, NS, took control early at Chester Golf Club, carding a standout 34 in a rain-shortened round one to lead the MJT Junior Boys division. He followed it up with a solid 75 in round two for a 109 total, holding off the field to win by a single stroke. With three birdies across 27 holes and steady play under pressure, Doiron’s wire-to-wire performance capped off a strong start to his 2025 MJT season. “Henry Brunton was a huge help with my success,” said Doiron. “He really showed me how to train and progress.”
MJT Girls 15-19: Round 1: Chester GC: Par 35, Ydg 2888, Slope/Rating 68/38.6
Round 2: Par 71, Ydg 5821, Slope/Rating 136/77.2
1. Neve Miller (17), Dieppe, NB | 45, 84 (129)
1. Neve Miller (17), Dieppe, NB | 45, 84 (129)
2. Frédérique Doiron (15), Dieppe, NB | 46, 87 (133)
3. Kate Pemberton (17), Falmouth, NS | 49, 88 (137)
Neve Miller, 17, of Dieppe, NB, returned to Chester Golf Club with confidence and composure, successfully defending her title in the MJT Girls 15-19 division. Carding rounds of 45 and 84 for a 129 total, Miller built a solid four-stroke lead to repeat with back-to-back wins at the seaside venue. “My goal is to have as much fun with my friends as I can because I don't get to see most of them during the winter,” she shared — and by all accounts, the event delivered. Her rating of the event? “10/10!”
Neve Miller, 17, of Dieppe, NB, returned to Chester Golf Club with confidence and composure, successfully defending her title in the MJT Girls 15-19 division. Carding rounds of 45 and 84 for a 129 total, Miller built a solid four-stroke lead to repeat with back-to-back wins at the seaside venue. “My goal is to have as much fun with my friends as I can because I don't get to see most of them during the winter,” she shared — and by all accounts, the event delivered. Her rating of the event? “10/10!”
MJT Juvenile Boys: Round 1: Chester GC: Par 35, Ydg 6086, Slope/Rating 66/35.5
Round 2: Par 70, Ydg 6086, Slope/Rating 131/70.9
1. Ben Brown (16), Antigonish, NS | 35, 75 (110)
2. Nathan Dykstra (16), Sussex Corner, NB | 35, 76 (111)
3. Nathan MacDonald (14), Fall River, NS | 40, 73 (113)
Sixteen-year-old Ben Brown of Antigonish, NS, held his nerve in a tightly contested MJT Juvenile Boys division, carding rounds of 35 and 75 for a 110 total and a narrow one-stroke win. With solid play under pressure and a strong finish, Brown set the tone for his season, saying he will ‘hopefully win a couple more’ when asked about his goals for 2025.
Sixteen-year-old Ben Brown of Antigonish, NS, held his nerve in a tightly contested MJT Juvenile Boys division, carding rounds of 35 and 75 for a 110 total and a narrow one-stroke win. With solid play under pressure and a strong finish, Brown set the tone for his season, saying he will ‘hopefully win a couple more’ when asked about his goals for 2025.
MJT Girls U15: Chester GC: Par 35, Ydg 2394, Slope/Rating 68/38.6
Round 2: Par 71, Ydg 4936, Slope/Rating 136/77.2
1. Lila Bishop (13), Port Williams, NS | 43, 80 (123)
1. Lila Bishop (13), Port Williams, NS | 43, 80 (123)
2. Allie Botten (12), Halifax, NS | 77, 156 (233)
Thirteen-year-old Lila Bishop of Port Williams, NS, made a triumphant return to the MJT podium, capturing the MJT Girls U15 division title with rounds of 43 and 80 for a 123 total. After finishing runner-up at the same event last year, Bishop came back determined, saying, “To prepare, I practiced a lot doing what I could during the winter. And to stay motivated, I just kept thinking of the upcoming golf season.”
Thirteen-year-old Lila Bishop of Port Williams, NS, made a triumphant return to the MJT podium, capturing the MJT Girls U15 division title with rounds of 43 and 80 for a 123 total. After finishing runner-up at the same event last year, Bishop came back determined, saying, “To prepare, I practiced a lot doing what I could during the winter. And to stay motivated, I just kept thinking of the upcoming golf season.”
MJT Bantam Boys: Round 1: Chester GC: Par 35, Ydg 2888, Slope/Rating 66/35.0
Round 2: Par 70, Ydg 5821, Slope/Rating 131/70.0
1. Jack Grinton (14), Brookfield, NS | 38, 76 (114)
2. Finn Grinton (14), Brookfield, NS | 36, 80 (116)
3. Luke Nickerson (14), Kentville, NS | 43, 74 (117)
3. Nash Atwood (14), Smithsville, NS | 41, 76 (117)
It was a family affair atop the MJT Bantam Boys leaderboard at Chester Golf Club, where 14-year-old Jack Grinton of Brookfield, NS, fired rounds of 38 and 76 for a 114 total to claim the division title — edging out his twin brother Finn by just two strokes. “My twin brother Finn always pushes me to be better, and I do my best to try and beat him,” Jack shared. That extra push paid off, as Jack’s steady play across both rounds helped him rise to the top of a competitive field and walk away with the win.
MJT Peewee Boys: Round 1: Chester GC: Par 35, Ydg 2394, Slope/Rating 66/35.0
It was a family affair atop the MJT Bantam Boys leaderboard at Chester Golf Club, where 14-year-old Jack Grinton of Brookfield, NS, fired rounds of 38 and 76 for a 114 total to claim the division title — edging out his twin brother Finn by just two strokes. “My twin brother Finn always pushes me to be better, and I do my best to try and beat him,” Jack shared. That extra push paid off, as Jack’s steady play across both rounds helped him rise to the top of a competitive field and walk away with the win.
MJT Peewee Boys: Round 1: Chester GC: Par 35, Ydg 2394, Slope/Rating 66/35.0
Round 2: Par 70, Ydg 4936, Slope/Rating 131/70.0
1. Joshua Nickerson (11), Kentville, NS | 42, 77 (119)
2. Borden Nicholson, Pictou, NS | 42, 82 (124)
3. Andrew MacDonald (11), Fall River, NS | 44, 95 (139)
Joshua Nickerson, 11, of Kentville, NS, put together an impressive performance at Chester Golf Club, capturing the MJT Peewee Boys division title with rounds of 42 and 77 for a 119 total and a commanding five-stroke win. “I played a lot and I had some lessons in the winter,” said Nickerson, whose off-season work clearly paid off. As for his rating of the event? “20 out of 10! It was great.”
Qualified Players:
Joshua Nickerson, 11, of Kentville, NS, put together an impressive performance at Chester Golf Club, capturing the MJT Peewee Boys division title with rounds of 42 and 77 for a 119 total and a commanding five-stroke win. “I played a lot and I had some lessons in the winter,” said Nickerson, whose off-season work clearly paid off. As for his rating of the event? “20 out of 10! It was great.”
Qualified Players:
East Coast Junior Championship
Boys: Joshua Nickerson, Luke Nickerson, Ben Brown, Samuel Gallant
Girls: Kate Pemberton
MJT National Tour Challenge
Boys: Jack Grinton, Ben Brown, Tucker Doiron
Girls: Lila Bishop, Neve Miller
Golf Canada NextGen Atlantic
Boys: Tucker Doiron
Girls: Neve Miller
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!
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.
Girls: Neve Miller
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!
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