Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada’s leading and most competitive junior golf circuit, made a historic first with an exciting debut on Prince Edward Island, holding back-to-back Junior and Mini Tour stops at the scenic Countryview Golf Club in Fairview, PE. Between the two stops, nearly 80 athletes teed it up in this successful inaugural event in the province, with talent showcased in a one-day MJT Mini Tour for 12U on June 14 and a two-day Junior Tour U19 event, the MJT Zeal Series, on June 14–15. Results from the latter event, which was one of five tournaments in the national MJT Zeal Series, are detailed below.

 

The competition featured top young talent across six divisions, with coveted titles on the line along with qualifying spots in the East Coast Junior Championship, the Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) International Junior Classic in Australia, and the MJT National Tour Challenge.
 

Winners in each division, who were presented with a stylish pair of Zeal sunglasses, included Low Overall Boy and Girl, Kooper MacKay, 16, of Wolfville, NS, in MJT Junior Boys (69-73=142) and Reid Hart, 17, of O'Leary, PE, in MJT Girls 15-19 (73-76=149), respectively. Other top performances leading to division titles were recorded by Carter Lavigne, 15, of Moncton, NB, in MJT Juvenile Boys (70-73=143), Lila Bishop, 13, from Port Williams, NS, in MJT Girls U15 (80-85=165), Finn Grinton, 14, of Brookfield, NS, in MJT Bantam Boys (79-71=150), and Sullivan Campbell, 12, of Stratford, PE, in MJT Peewee Boys (74-72=146).

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 Atlantic Canada is the MJT PLYR Series, taking place at Kingswood Resort in Fredericton, NB, on August 2-3. To register or for more information on the MJT and upcoming events, please visit www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

MJT Junior Boys: Countryview GC: Par 72, Ydg 6229, Slope/Rating 114/69.6
1. Kooper MacKay (16), Wolfville, NS | 69, 73 (142)  

2. Theo Hustler (18), Miminegash, PE | 74, 71 (145)

3. Keaton Bradley (17), Stratford, PE | 72, 76 (148)

Sixteen-year-old Kooper MacKay of Wolfville, NS, delivered a commanding performance in the MJT Junior Boys division at Countryview, carding an exceptional three-under-par 69 in the opening round to build a comfortable lead. With six birdies and a highlight-reel eagle across the two days, MacKay closed with a 73 to secure the title and Low Overall Score with a two-day total of 142.
 

MJT Girls 15-19: Countryview GC: Par 72, Ydg 5740, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Reid Hart (17), O'Leary, PE | 73, 76 (149)   

2. Neve Miller (17), Dieppe, NB | 78, 74 (152)

Reid Hart, 17, of O’Leary, PE, rose to the occasion at home, carding excellent rounds of 73 and 76 (149) to secure the MJT Girls Low Overall and 15-19 division titles. With seven birdies on the card, Hart said the win ‘means a lot to me because it was the first MJT on PEI, so coming into this event I wanted to win at home.’ She added that her favourite part of the tour is how ‘well-organized each event is,’ and the chance to reconnect with friends from other provinces.
 

MJT Juvenile Boys: Countryview GC: Par 72, Ydg 6229, Slope/Rating 114/69.6
1. Carter Lavigne (15), Moncton, NB | 70, 73 (143)

2. Maxime Anthony (16), Berry Mills, NB | 74, 73 (147)         

3. Nathan MacDonald (14), Fall River, NS | 74, 74 (148)

Fifteen-year-old Carter Lavigne of Moncton, NB, opened with a fine two-under 70 to set the tone in the MJT Juvenile Boys division, finishing with a 143 total (70-73) and six birdies. “It feels great to win this tournament,” said Lavigne. “My driver was hitting many fairways and the rest of my game was also strong. It feels great to win on Father's Day.” He noted the level of competition and ‘amazing staff’ as top reasons he enjoys playing on the MJT.
 

1. Lila Bishop (13), Port Williams, NS | 80, 85 (165)

2. Brooke Shepard (13), Fredericton, NB | 134, 123 (257)

Lila Bishop, 13, from Port Williams, NS, claimed the MJT Girls U15 title after posting rounds of 80 and 85 (165), highlighted by three birdies. “It feels amazing to see all my hard work pay off and come out on top in this tournament,” said Bishop. Her favourite part of being on tour? “Playing on awesome courses with great competition and making new friends along the way.”
 

MJT Bantam Boys: Countryview GC: Par 72, Ydg 5740, Slope/Rating 108/67.7
1. Finn Grinton (14), Brookfield, NS | 79, 71 (150)     

2. Jack Grinton (14), Brookfield, NS | 77, 75 (152)     

3. Archer MacDougall (13), Charlottetown, PE | 85, 74 (159)            

3. Liam Wheaton (14), Memramcook, NB | 80, 79 (159)

With a final round of 71 to come from behind, 14-year-old Finn Grinton of Brookfield, NS, clinched the MJT Bantam Boys division with a 150 total (79-71), notching eight birdies over the weekend. “It feels great, especially coming from behind and beating my brother,” said Grinton. He credited the MJT’s great course selection and the way competitors are treated as key highlights of his experience.

MJT Peewee Boys: Countryview GC: Par 72, Ydg 5740, Slope/Rating 108/67.7

1. Sullivan Campbell (12), Stratford, PE | 74, 72 (146)

2. Borden Nicholson (12), Pictou, NS | 78, 73 (151)   

3. Miguel Poirier (11), Bouctouche, NB | 81, 81 (162)

Hometown golfer Sullivan Campbell of Stratford, PE, age 12, fired great rounds of 74 and 72 (146) to take the MJT Peewee Boys title, making four birdies along the way. “It was amazing! I'm really excited,” he shared post-round. As for his thoughts on the final stretch? “Don’t hit it out of bounds,” he said. A simple but effective mindset under pressure.

Qualified and Shortlisted Players: 
 

Kooper MacKay

 

Boys: Sullivan Campbell, Youseff Rafih, Colin MacCormac, Theo Hustler

 

Archer MacDougall, Carter Lavigne, Theo Hustler
 

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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