Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

The largest and most prestigious event of its kind for 12U golfers in Canada took place this past week, with a qualified field of 106 of the most talented young golfers from across the country congregating in British Columbia for the 2025 MJT Mini Tour National Championship on Canada's premier Junior Tour, the non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT). Held on August 29 and 30 in perfect conditions at the fantastic Tsawwassen Springs Golf Club in Tsawwassen, the two-day invitation-only season finale yielded up outstanding scoring as competitors battled for National titles in six divisions, along with the chance to qualify for the Champion of Champions tournament in Ireland, 2026.

 

Players enjoyed a first-class experience, with top-notch tee gifts, refreshments, treats, and a bounty of prizes. They were also inspired by Guest Speakers, Aneesh Kaura, UBC and Cadence Ko, SFU, both MJT alumni, who attended the Welcome Reception on August 28.

 

The showcase of skill by the future stars of Canadian golf yielded crowning moments, as six young athletes rose to the occasion and etched their names into the record books as National Champions. In the MJT Boys 11-12 division, Surrey’s Minxing Matt Li, 12, delivered two brilliant rounds of 67 and 71 (138) to capture the National title in commanding style, while the MJT Girls 11-12 National Champion, Sedona Weitz, 12, of Foothills M.D., AB, saved her best for last, firing a closing 66 to finish at 140 and take home the trophy. 

 

The MJT Boys 9-10 National Champion was Zhongjun Daniel Qi, 10, of Surrey, BC, who showed phenomenal poise by carding two outstanding rounds of 70 and 65 (135). The National title for MJT Girls 9-10 went to Vancouver’s Luna Zhou, 10, who fired 70 and 76 (146) to top the leaderboard. 

 

In the youngest categories, eight-year-old Blake Widmer of Edmonton, AB, proved unstoppable with red hot rounds of 68 and 67 (135) to claim the MJT Boys 8U National Championship, while Richmond’s Yoyo Zhang, 8, wowed with back-to-back 70s (140) to earn the MJT Girls 8U National crown.
 

Top finisher scores and quotes from each division’s National Champion feature below. Full results, as well as results from the Long Drive and Closest-to-the-Pin competitions, are posted on the website here.

 

This event capped off another spectacular season on the MJT Mini Tour circuit, and the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour extends gratitude to our members and their families, our host courses and sponsors. A special thank you to Tsawwassen Springs Golf Club for hosting Canada’s largest 12U Championship. The 2026 Early Bird membership will be available in December; more information on Canada’s most-played Junior Golf Tour can be found at www.maplejt.com. 

 

Top Finishers
 

1. Minxing Matt Li (12), Surrey, BC | 67, 71 (138)

2. David Chaofan Wu (12), Richmond, BC | 73, 73 (146)        

3. Judah Hornstein (12), Calgary, AB | 75, 75 (150)

Surrey’s Minxing Matt Li, 12, was unstoppable in the MJT Boys 11-12 division, firing rounds of 67 and 71 (138) with nine birdies across two days to win the National Championship. “It feels awesome, every time I made birdie, especially on day two, I felt so much closer to winning,” he said. Known for his fun, competitive spirit, Li added: “My favourite part about MJT is getting to play golf with my friends and beating them.” He rated the experience a ‘10/10.’

MJT Girls 11-12: Tsawwassen Springs: Par 70, Ydg 4781, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Sedona Weitz (12), Foothills M.D., AB | 74, 66 (140)

2. Avery McAbee (12), Mission, BC | 76, 67 (143)      

3. Lucy Li (12), Vancouver, BC | 75, 74 (149)

In the MJT Girls 11-12 division, 12-year-old Sedona Weitz of Foothills M.D., AB, came from behind to win the National title with a brilliant final-round 66, finishing at 140 after opening with 74. Seven birdies over 36 holes helped propel her to victory. “It feels incredible to win my last MJT Mini Tour tournament. All year I was working hard to achieve this win,” said Weitz. She also praised the event: “The course was in excellent condition, and the organization of this tournament was amazing.”

MJT Boys 9-10: Tsawwassen Springs: Par 70, Ydg 4010, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Zhongjun Daniel Qi (10), Surrey, BC | 70, 65 (135)

2. Everett Quewezance (10), Kamloops, BC | 72, 64 (136)     

3. Johnny Wang (10), Vancouver, BC | 71, 68 (139)

Zhongjun Daniel Qi, age 10, of Surrey, BC, captured the MJT Boys 9-10 National Championship with outstanding rounds of 70 and 65 (135), highlighted by nine birdies. “It feels very good to win this tournament,” he said, reflecting that his favourite part was ‘competing with players across the whole country.’

MJT Girls 9-10: Tsawwassen Springs: Par 70, Ydg 4010, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Luna Zhou (10), Vancouver, BC | 70, 76 (146)        

2. Annabel Zhao (9), Richmond, BC | 79, 69 (148)     

3. Grace Yuemeng Wu (10), Richmond, BC | 77, 78 (155)

Vancouver’s Luna Zhou, 10, made her mark in the MJT Girls 9-10 division with rounds of 70 and 76 (146), powered by four birdies and an eagle, winning the National title by two strokes. “It feels good,” she said simply, adding that she especially enjoyed ‘the KP and Long Drive.’

MJT Boys 8U: Tsawwassen Springs: Par 70, Ydg 3000, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Blake Widmer (8), Edmonton, AB | 68, 67 (135)    

2. Brian Wang (8), Vancouver, BC | 68, 72 (140)        

3. Logan Metzen (8), Etobicoke, ON | 72, 70 (142)

In the youngest boys’ division, Edmonton’s eight-year-old Blake Widmer rose to the occasion to be crowned MJT Boys 8U National Champion with brilliant back-to-back rounds of 68 and 67 (135), going under par on the challenging par-70 layout. His 11 birdies over two days highlighted an exceptional performance that earned him the title in dominant fashion.

MJT Girls 8U: Tsawwassen Springs: Par 70, Ydg 3000, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Yoyo Zhang (8), Richmond, BC | 70, 70 (140)

2. Chloe He (8), Richmond, BC            | 73, 74 (147)

3. Paris Liu (8), Richmond, BC | 76, 77 (153)

Richmond’s Yoyo Zhang, 8, wowed the crowds with consistency to win the MJT Girls 8U National Champion’s title after posting matching rounds of 70 (140). Her play was fueled by eight birdies and an eagle over two rounds. “It feels good,” she said, adding that during the final stretch she thought, “I am going to improve by a lot compared to last year,” after finishing fourth in 2024.
 

Qualifiers
·Champion of Champions

 

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