Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

Canada’s number one-played junior tour, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), wrapped up its Ontario Mini Tour season for 12U players at Merry-Hill Golf Club in Breslau on August 30. A talented field descended on the scenic par-62 layout, known for its rolling terrain, tree-lined fairways, and fun, challenging design, to compete over 18 holes. With six division titles on the line, athletes battled for the final podium finishes of the 2025 MJT Mini Tour regular season.

One of the many highlights of the day came in the MJT Girls 9-10 division, where Toronto’s nine-year-old Islay Oh outlasted Barrie’s Sophie Wang in a thrilling playoff. After both players carded matching rounds of 75 to tie for the lead, Oh sealed the victory on the very first extra hole to claim the title. Alongside this exciting finish, the following young golfers also put together great scores to win their respective division titles: Bowen Li, 11, of Toronto, ON, in MJT Boys 11-12 (73), Fiona Lin, 10, of Markham, ON, in MJT Girls 11-12 (71), James Plunkett, 9, from Guelph, ON, in MJT Boys 9-10 (78), Lucas Lu, 7, from Toronto, ON, in MJT Boys 8U (78), and Hannah Shao, 8, from Komoka, ON, in MJT Girls 8U (94).

                        
Quotes from the division winners and top finisher scores are detailed below. Full results, as well as winners of the Closest-to-the-Pin competition, are posted on the MJT website here.

As the regular 2025 MJT Mini Tour season in Ontario comes to a close, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour wishes to thank members, families, and sponsors for an incredible year with record participation. Early Bird Memberships for 2026 will be available in December and more information on the program can be found online at www.maplejt.com.
 

1. Bowen Li (11), Toronto, ON | 73     

2. Ridley Rainsberry (11), Toronto, ON | 74   

3. Bayden Mitchell (11), Cambridge, ON | 75

Toronto’s Bowen Li, age 11, carded a solid 73 to top the closely contested MJT Boys 11-12 division. “I feel very excited,” said Li, who also praised the Tour: “It’s very competitive and very organized.”

 

1. Fiona Lin (10), Markham, ON | 71  

2. Sophia Chen (11), Markham, ON | 76         

3. Charlotte Black (11), Paris, ON | 83

Markham golfer Fiona Lin, just 10 years old, shined with a round of 71 to win the MJT Girls 11-12 title by five strokes. “It feels great to win this tournament,” she shared, adding that down the stretch she ‘was thinking how to hit my shot.’
 

1. James Plunkett (9), Guelph, ON | 78          

2. Brody Stewart (10), Elora, ON | 79

3. Bennett Murray (9), Oakville, ON | 80

In the MJT Boys 9-10 division, nine-year-old James Plunkett of Guelph edged out a one-stroke victory in the final Ontario MJT Mini Tour stop. “I am excited to win the last tournament of the year,” he said, also noting, “Everything is great and well run.”
 

1. Islay Oh (9), Toronto, ON | 75 *Won playoff

2. Sophie Wang (9), Barrie, ON | 75   

3. Kensie McGuire (10), King City, ON | 76

The MJT Girls 9-10 division ended in high drama, with Islay Oh of Toronto, 9, prevailing in a playoff over Barrie’s Sophie Wang after both shot 75 to tie for the lead by one shot in a close race. “It feels great to win this tournament because in the end, I had to go in a playoff and it was the last tournament of the year for MJT,” said Oh. She added: “My favourite part about competing on the MJT is the many great players and that it is very competitive. Everything is challenging, which I love!”

MJT Boys 8U: Merry-Hill: Par 62, Ydg 3389, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Lucas Lu (7), Toronto, ON | 78        

2. Liam Lin (7), Markham, ON | 80     

3. Bastian Kuenzler (8), Kitchener, ON | 82

Seven-year-old Lucas Lu of Toronto emerged victorious in the MJT Boys 8U division with a round of 78, winning by two strokes. “I’m feeling pretty good and I worked pretty hard,” he said, adding that he enjoys ‘the gifts’ and rated the experience a ‘10/10.’

MJT Girls 8U: Merry-Hill: Par 62, Ydg 3389, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Hannah Shao (8), Komoka, ON | 94            

2. June Cooper (7), Alvinston, ON | 100         

3. Zoe Viastikopoulos (7), Thamesford, ON | 122

In the MJT Girls 8U division, Komoka’s Hannah Shao, 8, posted a 94 to claim the title. “My favourite part is that I chipped in the hole,” she shared, admitting she ‘felt a little nervous’ coming down the stretch.

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