Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

A talented field of young golfers aged 12 and under teed it up on the MJT Mini Tour in Saskatoon, SK, on July 27, under the auspices of Canada’s leading competitive junior circuit, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour. The players were competing over 18 holes on the picturesque fairways of Moon Lake Golf and Country Club, vying for division titles, great prizes, and qualifying spots for the MJT Mini Tour National Championship in British Columbia next month.

The MJT’s strong sense of community was on full display, with a special full-circle moment as former tour player Scott Jenkins stepped back onto the course, this time caddying for his son, Brady, in the MJT Boys 9-10 division.

In the MJT Boys 11-12 division, a tie at 87 between 11-year-old Declan Kozakavich of Saskatoon, SK, and 12-year-old Jacob Son of Raymore, SK, led to a rare shared finish. With no playoff, both boys were celebrated as co-winners and awarded gold medals for their impressive rounds.

The leaderboard saw other division wins resulting from impressive gameplay by Alyxa Melsted, 12, from Wynyard, SK, in MJT Girls 11-12 (77), Jackson Orr, 10, from Corman Park, SK, in MJT Boys 9-10 (73), Mae McTavish, 9, from Canora, SK, in MJT Girls 9-10 (93), and Luka Johns, 8, from Fort Qu’Appelle, SK, in MJT Boys 8U (99). 

Winners of the Long Drive, Closest-to-the-Pin, Ready-to-Play awards and Draw Prizes are posted on the website here. 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 and final MJT Mini Tour stop in the province is taking place at Wildwood Golf Course in Saskatoon on August 22. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

1. Declan Kozakavich (11), Saskatoon, SK | 87           

1. Jacob Son (12), Raymore, SK | 87   

2. Carson Walker (12), Wainwright, AB | 91

In a rare and exciting finish, 11-year-old Declan Kozakavich of Saskatoon and 12-year-old Jacob Son of Raymore, SK, shared the top spot in the MJT Boys 11-12 division, both carding rounds of 87. “I need to birdie the last hole,” thought Kozakavich as he battled down the stretch. Meanwhile, Son summed it up simply: “Good, it feels very nice.”

MJT Girls 11-12: Moon Lake: Par 72, Ydg 5000, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Alyxa Melsted (12), Wynyard, SK | 77        

2. Clara Zhang (12), Saskatoon, SK | 89          

3. Jiaer (Callie) Xie (11), Saskatoon, SK | 96

Twelve-year-old Alyxa Melsted of Wynyard, SK, brought her A-game to the MJT Girls 11-12 division, shooting a 77 to take the title. “Good, I was very proud of my round,” she shared, adding that her focus coming in was to ‘finish good and play smart.’

 

1. Jackson Orr (10), Corman Park, SK | 73      

2. Jozef Sierzycki (9), Prince Albert, SK | 85    

3. Grady Robillard (9), Saskatoon, SK | 88

Jackson Orr, 10, of Corman Park, SK, showed how far he’s come and how players improve through competition with a stellar round of 73 in the MJT Boys 9-10 division. “Great, it is just the best feeling ever,” said Orr. “It brings back memories of when I shot a 119 here in my first tour.” His favourite part? “Making new friends and spending 4-5 hours on a golf course enjoying every moment. I love the MJT.”

MJT Girls 9-10: Moon Lake: Par 72, Ydg 4500, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Mae McTavish (9), Canora, SK | 93

2. Makinlee McCrystal (10), Regina, SK | 102

Nine-year-old Mae McTavish of Canora, SK, captured the MJT Girls 9-10 division title with a determined round of 93. “It feels good because I tried my best and worked hard,” she said. When asked what she loves most, Mae said: “Getting to play new courses… it’s the best!”

MJT Boys 8U: Moon Lake: Par 72, Ydg 3000, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Luka Johns (8), Fort Qu’Appelle, SK | 99     

2. Aleksander Sierzycki (7), Prince Albert, SK | 103    

3. Jameson Fox (8), Herbert, SK | 115

Luka Johns, 8, from Fort Qu’Appelle, SK, topped the leaderboard in the MJT Boys 8U division with a score of 99. “I’m pumped!” he exclaimed. His MJT highlight? “It makes me feel like I’m on tour!”

Qualified Players: (those not already qualified and who meet scoring requirements)
MJT Mini Tour National Championship Boys: Jozef Sierzycki

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