Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

Canada’s leading junior golf circuit, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), brought the energy to Elmwood Golf and Country Club in Swift Current, SK, over the May long weekend, with a huge field of nearly 140 young players turning up to compete in either the MJT Mini Tour for 12U players or the MJT Junior Tour for 19U.  Detailed below are results from the MJT Mini Tour event, which ran on May 17 and had contenders battling across five divisions for spots in the highly anticipated MJT Mini Tour National Championship in British Columbia this August.

Strong performances, despite cold, tough weather conditions, resulted in titles being awarded to Declan Kozakavich, 11, of Saskatoon, SK, in MJT Boys 11-12 (81), Lila Skeates, 11, of Calgary, AB, in MJT Girls 11-12 (96), Jackson Orr, 10, from Corman Park, SK, in MJT Boys 9-10 (77), Mae McTavish, 9, from Canora, SK, in MJT Girls 9-10 (87), and Jameson Fox, 8, of Herbert, SK, in MJT Boys 8U (123).

Quotes from the division winners, top finisher scores and the list of qualified players are detailed below. Full results are posted on the MJT website here.

 

The next MJT Mini Tour event in the province is at Lloydminster Golf and Country Club in Lloydminster on May 31. To register or for more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

MJT Boys 11-12: Elmwood G&CC: Par 72, Ydg 5600, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Declan Kozakavich (11), Saskatoon, SK | 81    

2. Caleb O'Brien (11), Melville, SK | 83    

3. Harrison Coulthard (12), Regina, SK | 88

 

Declan Kozakavich, 11, of Saskatoon, SK, kept things light and focused at Elmwood, carding an 81 with two birdies to top the MJT Boys 11-12 division by two strokes. With a season goal to ‘play the best I can and have fun,’ Kozakavich is proving that a great attitude and solid play go hand in hand.

MJT Girls 11-12: Elmwood G&CC: Par 72, Ydg 5000, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Lila Skeates (11), Calgary, AB | 96

Eleven-year-old Lila Skeates of Calgary, AB, brought the energy and enthusiasm to Elmwood, shooting 96 as the sole competitor in the MJT Girls 11-12 division — making her own performance the one to beat. Rating the event ‘11/10 (because of Jeff, MJT Saskatchewan Tournament Director!),’ Skeates called Elmwood a ‘special and fun place.’

MJT Boys 9-10: Elmwood G&CC: Par 72, Ydg 4500, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Jackson Orr (10), Corman Park, SK | 77    

2. Jerry King Zhao (9), Regina, SK | 78    

3. Vincent Yu (9), Calgary, AB | 80

 

Jackson Orr, a 10-year-old from Corman Park, SK, lit up the course with three birdies and an eagle on his way to a stellar 77 to win the MJT Boys 9-10 division. “10/10!! I love this event and I love Elmwood,” he shared. “Thank you for the work – I love this tour SO MUCH!” With both passion and precision, Orr delivered a standout performance.

MJT Girls 9-10: Elmwood G&CC: Par 72, Ydg 4200, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Mae McTavish (9), Canora, SK | 87    

2. Brooke Sundquist (10), Calgary, AB | 88

 

Nine-year-old Mae McTavish from Canora, SK, kept her winning streak alive with a second straight MJT victory, carding an 87 with three birdies in the MJT Girls 9-10 division. Her take on the event? “Obviously, 10/10. Same as all the other MJT events!” Mae’s steady game and love for the tour are making waves this season.

MJT Boys 8U: Elmwood G&CC: Par 72, Ydg 3800, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Jameson Fox (8), Herbert, SK | 123

Eight-year-old Jameson Fox from Herbert, SK, came out to compete solo in the MJT Boys 8U division, carding a 123. His off-season prep? “Hitting balls in my garage.” With a season goal to break 110, Fox is putting in the work and should achieve his goal with ease.

Qualified Players (* must meet scoring requirements; spot defaults to next player if winner has previously qualified) 

Girls: Brooke Sundquist 

Boys: Jackson Orr and Declan Kozakavich

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