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May 3, 2025
Breslau, ON
Keating’s 63 leads way in record-size field for MJT Mini Tour at Merry-Hill
The 2025 MJT Mini Tour officially got underway in Breslau on May 3 with a record-size field of talented 12U players for the Ontario’s circuit on Canada’s number one-played junior golf tour, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT). Under grey skies and cool spring temperatures, players teed it up in the MJT Mini Tour Junior Worlds Qualifier, launching another exciting year of grassroots competition on the scenic executive-style layout of Merry-Hill Golf Club.
This opening event marked the first stop of seven in Ontario, and young golfers were competing for division titles along with coveted invitations to international events and a place in the season-ending MJT Mini Tour National Championship in British Columbia. Winners of Boys and Girls 8U and 9–10 divisions earned direct exemptions into the 2025 FCG Callaway World Championship in Rancho Mirage, California, while top performers ages 10 and under were also shortlisted for the Uswing Mojing Academy Junior World Championship.
Twelve-year-old Braden Keating of Stratford, ON, torched the course with a stellar 9-under-par 63 in the MJT Boys 11–12 division, racking up five birdies and two eagles over the round. Other outstanding division wins were recorded by Fiona Lin, 10, of Markham, ON, in MJT Girls 11-12 (71), Rylan Chan, 9, of Markham, ON, in MJT Boys 9-10 (75), Lanai Park, 9, of Oakville, ON, in MJT Girls 9-10 (80), Logan Metzen, 8, of Etobicoke, ON, in MJT Boys 8U (75), and Olivia Tu, 8, of Markham, ON, in MJT Girls 8U (88).
Quotes from the division winners, top finisher scores and the list of qualified players are detailed below. Full results, as well as winners of the Closest-to-the-Pin competitions, are posted on the MJT website here.
The next MJT Mini Tour event in the province is at Centennial Park Golf Centre in Etobicoke, taking place June 1. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.
Twelve-year-old Braden Keating of Stratford, ON, torched the course with a stellar 9-under-par 63 in the MJT Boys 11–12 division, racking up five birdies and two eagles over the round. Other outstanding division wins were recorded by Fiona Lin, 10, of Markham, ON, in MJT Girls 11-12 (71), Rylan Chan, 9, of Markham, ON, in MJT Boys 9-10 (75), Lanai Park, 9, of Oakville, ON, in MJT Girls 9-10 (80), Logan Metzen, 8, of Etobicoke, ON, in MJT Boys 8U (75), and Olivia Tu, 8, of Markham, ON, in MJT Girls 8U (88).
Quotes from the division winners, top finisher scores and the list of qualified players are detailed below. Full results, as well as winners of the Closest-to-the-Pin competitions, are posted on the MJT website here.
The next MJT Mini Tour event in the province is at Centennial Park Golf Centre in Etobicoke, taking place June 1. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.
Top Finishers by Division
MJT Boys 11-12: Merry-Hill: Par 72, Ydg 4165, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
MJT Boys 11-12: Merry-Hill: Par 72, Ydg 4165, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Braden Keating (12), Stratford, ON | 63
2. Caleb Kennedy, (11), Kitchener, ON | 71
2. Caleb Kennedy, (11), Kitchener, ON | 71
3. Niklas Zierik (11), Collingwood, ON | 72
Braden Keating, 12, of Stratford, ON, lit up the leaderboard in the MJT Boys 11–12 division with a phenomenal 9-under-par 63, securing the win in dominant fashion. His scorecard featured five birdies and two eagles, showcasing both power and precision. Keating credited his preparation to daily putting practice and time on the simulator throughout the offseason. With goals to “keep working hard and win again,” he’s clearly setting the tone early as a force to watch this season on the MJT.
Braden Keating, 12, of Stratford, ON, lit up the leaderboard in the MJT Boys 11–12 division with a phenomenal 9-under-par 63, securing the win in dominant fashion. His scorecard featured five birdies and two eagles, showcasing both power and precision. Keating credited his preparation to daily putting practice and time on the simulator throughout the offseason. With goals to “keep working hard and win again,” he’s clearly setting the tone early as a force to watch this season on the MJT.
MJT Girls 11-12: Merry-Hill: Par 72, Ydg 4165, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Fiona Lin (10), Markham, ON | 71
1. Fiona Lin (10), Markham, ON | 71
2. Charlotte Black (10), Paris, ON | 86
3. Charlotte Heinbuck (12), Saint Marys, ON | 93
In the MJT Girls 11–12 division, 10-year-old Fiona Lin of Markham, ON, delivered a standout performance, carding a one
In the MJT Girls 11–12 division, 10-year-old Fiona Lin of Markham, ON, delivered a standout performance, carding a one
-under-par 71 including four birdies to win by a wide margin. Lin credited her offseason preparation, saying, “I practiced indoors during winter and went to Florida a few times to warm up and get the feel of playing on grass.” Her motivation? Simple: “I like playing golf.”
MJT Boys 9-10: Merry-Hill: Par 72, Ydg 4165, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Rylan Chan (9), Markham, ON | 75
1. Rylan Chan (9), Markham, ON | 75
2. Atlas Chou (10), North York, ON | 77
3. Joshua Kennedy (9), Kitchener, ON | 78
In the MJT Boys 9-10 division, nine-year-old Rylan Chan of Markham, ON, carded a 75 with three birdies to take the title. Focused on sharpening his short game, Chan shared that he spent the offseason practicing chipping and putting, along with sessions on an indoor simulator. As for his goals this season? “To get closer to even.”
In the MJT Boys 9-10 division, nine-year-old Rylan Chan of Markham, ON, carded a 75 with three birdies to take the title. Focused on sharpening his short game, Chan shared that he spent the offseason practicing chipping and putting, along with sessions on an indoor simulator. As for his goals this season? “To get closer to even.”
MJT Girls 9-10: Merry-Hill: Par 72, Ydg 4165, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Lanai Park (9), Oakville, ON | 80
1. Lanai Park (9), Oakville, ON | 80
2. Sophie Wang (9), Barrie, ON | 82
3. Evelyn He (83), Toronto, ON | 83
Lanai Park, 9, of Oakville, ON, returned to familiar territory on the MJT podium, firing an impressive 80 to win the closely contested MJT Girls 9–10 division. A regular standout during the 2024 season, Park credited her support team, saying, “My dad and my friend for caddying. And thank you to my mom and my sisters for helping.”
MJT Boys 8U: Merry-Hill: Par 72, Ydg 3389, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Logan Metzen (8), Etobicoke, ON | 75
Lanai Park, 9, of Oakville, ON, returned to familiar territory on the MJT podium, firing an impressive 80 to win the closely contested MJT Girls 9–10 division. A regular standout during the 2024 season, Park credited her support team, saying, “My dad and my friend for caddying. And thank you to my mom and my sisters for helping.”
MJT Boys 8U: Merry-Hill: Par 72, Ydg 3389, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Logan Metzen (8), Etobicoke, ON | 75
2. Jack Shaw (7), Beamsville, ON | 84
3. Bastian Kuenzler (8), Kitchener, ON | 85
Logan Metzen, an eight-year-old from Etobicoke, ON, made a statement in the MJT Boys 8U division, firing a 75 including five birdies, winning by a commanding nine-stroke margin. Metzen credited his strong play to time spent on his simulator and playing tournaments down south over the winter. When asked about his goals for the season, he kept it simple and focused: “Just to improve.”
MJT Girls 8U: Merry-Hill: Par 72, Ydg 3389, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Olivia Tu (8), Markham, ON | 88
In the MJT Girls 8U division, Olivia Tu, 8, of Markham, ON, came out to participate and posted a solid round of 88. Tu stayed sharp over the winter by practicing at the Markham Golf Dome and rated her experience at the event a “10 out of 10.”
Logan Metzen, an eight-year-old from Etobicoke, ON, made a statement in the MJT Boys 8U division, firing a 75 including five birdies, winning by a commanding nine-stroke margin. Metzen credited his strong play to time spent on his simulator and playing tournaments down south over the winter. When asked about his goals for the season, he kept it simple and focused: “Just to improve.”
MJT Girls 8U: Merry-Hill: Par 72, Ydg 3389, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Olivia Tu (8), Markham, ON | 88
In the MJT Girls 8U division, Olivia Tu, 8, of Markham, ON, came out to participate and posted a solid round of 88. Tu stayed sharp over the winter by practicing at the Markham Golf Dome and rated her experience at the event a “10 out of 10.”
Qualified and Shortlisted Players (must meet scoring criteria):
FCG World Championship (10 & Under)
Boys: Logan Metzen, Rylan Chan
Girls: Olivia Tu, Lanai Park
MJT Mini Tour National Championship
Boys: Logan Metzen, Rylan Chan, Braden Keating
Girls: Olivia Tu, Lanai Park, Fiona Lin
Uswing Mojing Jr. World Golf Championship (10 & Under) - Shortlisted
Boys: Logan Metzen, Rylan Chan
Girls: Olivia Tu, Lanai Park
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
Marketing Manager, MJT