Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

Canada’s most played competitive junior golf circuit, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), made its return to the picturesque Kingswood Resort in Fredericton, NB, for the 2025 MJT PLYR Series on August 2–3. Known for its scenic layout, elevation changes, and championship-calibre design, the course offered a true test for a combined field of 70 junior golfers competing across two MJT events.

 

The 19U athletes teed it up over two days in a MJT PLYR Series tournament, one of five in a series across Canada, with premium prizing from proud partner and vocal advocate for junior golf in Canada, PLYR Golf, up for grabs. Running concurrently on August 3, the MJT Mini Tour for 12U saw talented 12U players hit the links, further highlighting the depth of talent on display in Atlantic Canada. The below results are from the 19U event, where six division titles were up for grabs.
 

Strong gameplay over 36 holes led to Boys and Girls Low Overall Honours, respectively, going to Cedrick LeBlanc, 15, from Cocagne, NB, in MJT Juvenile Boys, who carded an exceptional 66 in round two (78-66=144) and Frédérique Doiron, 15, from Dieppe, NB, in MJT Girls 15-19 (72-77=149). Additional division titles were awarded to Chase Burgess, 18, of Petitcodiac, NB, in MJT Junior Boys (69-77=146), Brooke Shepard, 13, of Fredericton, NB, in MJT Girls U15 (145-147=292), Liam Wheaton, 14, from Memramcook, NB, in MJT Bantam Boys (76-73=149), and Borden Nicholson, 12, from Pictou, NS, in MJT Peewee Boys (72-72=144).

Top finisher scores along with quotes from the division winners 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.  

The next and final stop in the region is the three-day Major MJT adidas Golf Series at Amherst Golf Club in Amherst, NS, taking place August 22-24. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

MJT Junior Boys: Kingswood: Par 72, Ydg 6416, Slope/Rating 126/71.0

1. Chase Burgess (18), Petitcodiac, NB | 69, 77 (146)

2. Tommy Chang (17), Dieppe, NB | 74, 75 (149)       

3. Leo Savio (17), Welland, ON | 74, 77 (151)

Chase Burgess, 18, of Petitcodiac, NB, put on a birdie clinic at Kingswood Resort, firing rounds of 69 and 77 (146) to secure a three-stroke victory in the MJT Junior Boys division. With nine birdies on the weekend, Burgess’s confident and consistent performance was especially meaningful. “Feels good to win for my grandfather, who just passed,” he shared. Reflecting on the event, he added, “Well organized and very fun.”
 

1. Frédérique Doiron (15), Dieppe, NB | 72, 77 (149)

2. Reid Hart (17), O'Leary, PE | 77, 73 (150)

3. Rachel Steeves (18), Quispamsis, NB | 81, 76 (157)

In her biggest win to date, 15-year-old Frédérique Doiron of Dieppe, NB, claimed the MJT Girls 15–19 title by a single stroke with scores of 72 and 77 (149), carding four birdies along the way. “It feels pretty good, this is my biggest win so far,” she shared. She added, “Seeing my friends again and all the nice prizes made the experience even more memorable.”

 

1. Cedrick LeBlanc (15), Cocagne, NB | 78, 66 (144)  

2. Nathan Dykstra (16), Sussex Corner, NB | 75, 72 (147)      

3. Maxime Anthony (16), Berry Mills, NB | 73, 75 (148)

Fifteen-year-old Cedrick LeBlanc of Cocagne, NB, bounced back in spectacular fashion in round two, improving by 12 strokes to shoot a sizzling 66 and claim the MJT Juvenile Boys division with a 144 total (78, 66). His seven birdies on day two helped fuel one of the strongest comeback rounds of the season. “It feels amazing! This is my first MJT tour win, so it means a lot to me," said LeBlanc. "Kingswood is one of my favourite courses on the tour, so getting my first win here makes it even more special.” He also added, “I really like how professional everyone is, but at the same time there's great camaraderie. Everyone plays their best, but everyone supports each other too.”
 

1. Brooke Shepard (13), Fredericton, NB | 145, 147 (292)

Brooke Shepard, 13, of Fredericton, NB, returned to a familiar course at Kingswood and posted scores of 145 and 147 (292) in the MJT Girls U15 division. “I liked playing Kingswood last year and it was fun to play it again,” she said. Her favourite part of the tour? “I get to play different courses.”
 

1. Liam Wheaton (14), Memramcook, NB | 76, 73 (149)       

2. Youseff Rafih (13), Wolfville, NS | 82, 78 (160)

3. Jordan Kinney (14), Fredericton, NB | 85, 79 (164)

Memramcook’s Liam Wheaton, 14, fired rounds of 76 and 73 (149) with five birdies to take the MJT Bantam Boys title. “It feels absolutely amazing. I haven't won an MJT event since 2023, so winning this one was huge for me,” said Wheaton. “My favourite part is that everybody here is very competitive, so it makes it fun to compete, and I find that the MJT does a great job of showcasing and hosting the events.”

MJT Peewee Boys: Kingswood: Par 72, Ydg 5451, Slope/Rating 110/71.0

1. Borden Nicholson (12), Pictou, NS | 72, 72 (144)

2. Lennon Goyette (12), Bathurst, NB | 77, 84 (161)  

3. Seth Ritchie (12), Hammonds Plains, NS | 90, 83 (173)

Twelve-year-old Borden Nicholson of Pictou, NS, strung together two steady rounds of 72 for a 144 total in the MJT Peewee Boys division, notching nine birdies over the weekend. “I feel great to get a win on tour this season. It's a great momentum builder,” he said. “Great event and beautiful course.”

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. For more information, and to see PLYR's full line of products, visit the website HERE.

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