Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

A picture-perfect summer day set the stage at Joanne Goulet Golf Course in Regina, SK, as the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada’s most played junior tour, hosted the latest stop on the MJT Mini Tour. A strong field of 12U athletes competed across five divisions, all vying for titles and qualifying spots in the MJT Mini Tour National Championship at Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course later this summer.

 

The event showcased the lasting impact and deep-rooted community of the MJT, with a heartwarming full-circle moment as former tour player, Jordan Johns, returned as a caddie for his son, Luka, who finished second in the MJT Boys 8U division in his debut. Now marking their 20th season at the helm of the Saskatchewan circuit, MJT Tournament Director Jeff Chambers and his wife Carrie continue to foster the same spirit of connection, mentorship, and passion that has defined the MJT for generations.

Exciting division wins were recorded by Jace Fehr, 11, of Hague, SK, in MJT Boys 11-12 (74), Alyxa Melsted, 12, of Wynyard, SK, in MJT Girls 11-12 (66), Darrell Yuzicappi, 10, from Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation, SK, in MJT Boys 9-10 (71), Makinlee McCrystal, 10, from Regina, SK, in MJT Girls 9-10 (92), and     Aleksander Sierzycki, 7, of Prince Albert, SK, in MJT Boys 8U (88).

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 Moon Lake Golf and Country Club, in Saskatoon, on July 27. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.
 

1. Jace Fehr (11), Hague, SK | 74        

2. Jacob Son (12), Raymore, SK | 78   

3. Cooper Melsted (12), Wynyard, SK | 83     

3. Harrison Coulthard (12), Regina, SK | 83

Jace Fehr of Hague, SK, brought the heat with a round of 74 to take the MJT Boys 11-12 division title. The 11-year-old shared, “Feels pretty amazing,” and reflected on the pressure of closing: “I was just trying to stay focused in the hot weather.”
 

1. Alyxa Melsted (12), Wynyard, SK | 66        

2. Clara Zhang (12), Saskatoon, SK | 80          

3. Kensi Bourassa (11), Saskatoon, SK | 85

Wynyard’s Alyxa Melsted, age 12, fired a personal best 66 with four birdies to top the MJT Girls 11-12 division. “Very good, it was my personal best,” she said. “It is a very good tournament and it's so fun to play in.”
 

1. Darrell Yuzicappi (10), Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation, SK | 71    

2. Jerry King Zhao (72), Regina, SK | 72          

3. Jozef Sierzycki (9), Prince Albert, SK | 83

Ten-year-old Darrell Yuzicappi, from Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation, SK, shot an impressive 71 to win the MJT Boys 9-10 division. “It feels good,” he said. When asked about the MJT experience, he added that ‘the competition’ is the best part.

MJT Girls 9-10: Joanne Goulet GC: Par 64, Ydg 2800, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Makinlee McCrystal (10), Regina, SK | 92   

2. Addison Cote (10), Estevan, SK | 95

Regina local Makinlee McCrystal, age 10, earned the MJT Girls 9-10 division title with a score of 92. “It feels really awesome and I'm really proud of myself and happy,” she said. “It's an awesome program, very nice people. It's just great.”

MJT Boys 8U: Joanne Goulet GC: Par 64, Ydg 3100, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Aleksander Sierzycki (7), Prince Albert, SK | 88      

2. Luka Johns (8), Fort Qu’Appelle, SK | 91     

3. Soren Richards (8), Swift Current, SK | 94

Seven-year-old Aleksander Sierzycki, hailing from Prince Albert, SK, wowed with an 88 to win the MJT Boys 8U division. “Really good, I couldn't believe I shot as well as I did,” he said. When asked what kept him grounded, he replied, “I just need to stay calm and try my best.”

Qualified Players: MJT Mini Tour National Championship

Boys: Darrell Yuzicappi, Jacob Son; Girls: Clara Zhang

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