Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

Kingswood Resort in Fredericton, NB, buzzed with junior golf talent on August long weekend, as the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada’s leading competitive circuit, brought together a combined field of Mini and Junior Tour events with 70 athletes taking part altogether.

 

Below are detailed results from the MJT Mini Tour, which teed off on August 3 and featured promising players aged 12 and under competing across six divisions for titles, prizes, and qualifying spots in the MJT Mini Tour National Championship at Tsawwassen Springs Golf Club in British Columbia later this month. Running concurrently was the MJT PLYR Series for 19U junior golfers which ran over two days on August 2 and 3. The premier venue provided the perfect stage for fierce competition and unforgettable moments, with both events highlighting the strength and depth of junior golf talent in Atlantic Canada.
 

The rising talent in the region was highlighted by a two-under score shot by Nazzim Rafih, 11, of Wolfville, NS, who won the MJT Boys 11-12 (70). More strong showings led to additional division titles going to Sophie Landry, 11, of Dieppe, NB, in MJT Girls 11-12 (100), Camden Boies, 10, from Fredericton, NB, in MJT Boys 9-10 (78), Ariyah Sock, 8, from Elsipogtog First Nation, NB, in MJT Girls 9-10 (98), Cohen Nugent, 8, of Moncton, NB, in MJT Boys 8U (96), and Niyah Rafih, 8, of Wolfville, NS, in MJT Girls 8U (105).                              

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 region is at Fredericton Golf Club in Fredericton, NB, taking place August 10. To register or for more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

1. Nazzim Rafih (11), Wolfville, NS | 70          

2. Nate Baker (12), Hartland, NB | 78

3. Sae Chan (12), Moncton, NB | 80

Wolfville’s 11-year-old Nazzim Rafih fired a sizzling two-under-par 70 to take the MJT Boys 11-12 division title. “It feels really good to tie my record and get my fourth MJT win,” said Rafih, who added, “I really like what courses they choose for us to play.”

MJT Girls 11-12: Kingswood: Par 72, Ydg 4000, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Sophie Landry (11), Dieppe, NB | 100

Sophie Landry, an 11-year-old from Dieppe, NB, came out to play in the MJT Girls 11-12 division and carded a score of 100. When asked how it felt, she simply said, “Great!!” Her favourite part? “Playing with friends.”

MJT Boys 9-10: Kingswood: Par 72, Ydg 4000, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Camden Boies (10), Fredericton, NB | 78   

2. Callum Burge (9), Amherst, NS | 79            

3. Rory Maclellan (9), Lutes Mountain, NB | 83

Fredericton’s own Camden Boies, age 10, shot a round of 78 to edge out a one-stroke victory in MJT Boys 9-10. “It feels good (to win)!” he said. “It was a good tournament.”

MJT Girls 9-10: Kingswood: Par 72, Ydg 3600, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Ariyah Sock (8), Elsipogtog First Nation, NB | 98    

2. Zoey Chishti (10), Fredericton, NB | 126    

Eight-year-old Ariyah Sock from Elsipogtog First Nation, NB, broke a personal milestone with a round of 98 to top the MJT Girls 9-10 division. “It feels good because I was trying to break 100 and I didn't think I could, but I did,” she said. “My favourite part about the MJT is finishing 18 holes and making friends along the way.”

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

1. Cohen Nugent (8), Moncton, NB | 96         

2. Oliver Kamp (8), Trenton, NS | 98  

3. Leo Roach (7), Fredy, NB |103

                                
Cohen Nugent, an eight-year-old from Moncton, NB, posted a 96 to lead the MJT Boys 8U division. “Exciting. I'm really happy and surprised,” he shared about his feelings on the win. “I think it was an amazing tournament and I had a lot of fun.”

MJT Girls 8U: Kingswood: Par 72, Ydg 3000, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Niyah Rafih (8), Wolfville, NS | 105

Eight-year-old Niyah Rafih of Wolfville, NS, continued her improvement on tour, carding a personal best 105. “(The win feels) good because I broke my record!” she said. When asked what stood out most, she answered, “Being with my mom.”

 

Qualified Players (must meet scoring requirements)

MJT Mini Tour National Championship at Tsawwassen Springs
Boys: Camden Boies, Sae Chan

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