Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

Canada’s number one junior golf circuit, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), held a Mini Tour stop for 7- to 12-year-old players on the welcoming fairways of Fredericton Golf Club, NB, on August 10, where beautiful sunny skies set the stage for an exciting day of competition. The young players were chasing titles in four divisions along with great prizes and the chance to qualify for the region’s final qualifying spots in the MJT Mini Tour National Championship in British Columbia later this month. With its classic parkland layout and tree-lined fairways, Fredericton Golf Club provided the perfect backdrop for a fun day of competition.

 

Solid showings led to MJT Mini Tour division wins for Cian O'Brien, 11, of Rothesay, NB, in MJT Boys 11-12 (91), Sophie Landry, 11, of Dieppe, NB, in MJT Girls 11-12 (95), Callum Burge, 9, from Amherst, NS, in MJT Boys 9-10 (74), and Leo Roach, 7, from Fredy, NB, in MJT Boys 8U (98).

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.

 

The next and final MJT Mini Tour event in the region is at Amherst Golf Club in Amherst, NS, on August 23. To register or for more information on the MJT, visit www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

1. Cian O'Brien (11), Rothesay, NB | 91          

2. Nate Baker (12), Hartland, NB | 92

3. Sae Chan (12), Moncton, NB | 98

Rothesay’s 11-year-old Cian O’Brien edged out the competition by a single stroke, carding a round of 91 that included three birdies to take the MJT Boys 11-12 division. “It was close, so I had to maintain my focus,” he said of his mindset down the stretch. When asked about his favourite part of the tour, O’Brien noted, ‘the people and how you get a caddie,’ highlighting the camaraderie and support that make the experience memorable.

MJT Girls 11-12: Fredericton GC: Par 70, Ydg 4851, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Sophie Landry (11), Dieppe, NB | 95

Dieppe’s Sophie Landry, age 11, was the sole female competitor in the MJT Girls 11-12 division, finishing with a score of 95. “Really good. Lots of fun!” she said of the experience, adding a message for the tour: “Keep up the great work.”

MJT Boys 9-10: Fredericton GC: Par 70, Ydg 4200, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Callum Burge (9), Amherst, NS | 74            

2. Camden Boies (10), Fredericton, NB | 80   

3. Jacob Henderson (9), Fredericton, NB | 82

 

Nine-year-old Callum Burge of Amherst, NS, fired an impressive 74 to top the MJT Boys 9-10 division. “Great, my first (win) this year,” he said, also sharing his advice for the tour: “Keep running great tournaments.”

MJT Boys 8U: Fredericton GC: Par 70, Ydg 3400, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Leo Roach (7), Fredy, NB | 98         

2. Oliver Kamp (8), Trenton, NS | 102

Seven-year-old Leo Roach of Fredericton, NB, shone in the MJT Boys 8U division with a score of 98. “It feels awesome, so awesome, all the work paid off,” he said, adding, “I love the awards.”
 

Qualified Players (must meet scoring requirements)
MJT Mini Tour National Championship at Tsawwassen Springs
Boys: Leo Roach, Jacob Henderson

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