Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

With summer tournament golf beginning to wind down, nearly 90 talented young athletes had plenty left in the tank as the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) arrived at Turner Valley Golf Club in Diamond Valley, AB, for 36 holes of competition on August 27–28.
 

Before fall schedules and a return to school take over, the two-day event delivered one more test to close out August, with golfers aged 19 and under battling across six divisions for titles, custom crystal Maple Leaf trophies, and generous PLYR Gift Certificates.
 

Turner Valley also hosted the sixth and final event in the 2026 national MJT PLYR Series, capping a season-long series that brought PLYR’s support of junior sport to MJT events across Canada. 

 

Calgary’s Owen Borggard saved his best golf for the final round, improving by an impressive 10 strokes with a three-under 69 to steal the MJT Junior Boys title by a single shot. The 18-year-old finished at 148 (79-69), pouring in nine birdies over 36 holes while sticking to a simple strategy: “Be committed to every shot.” Borggard also praised the tournament experience, adding, “This event was run very professionally.”

Fifteen-year-old Brooke Halbauer of Edmonton put together rounds of 78 and 77 for a 155 total, securing both the MJT Girls 15-19 title and Girls Low Overall honours. With the tournament coming down to its closing holes, Halbauer focused on keeping her composure. “I just tried my best to stay calm, especially on the last couple holes,” she said, later adding, “The staff are always so kind and welcoming and run these tournaments well.”

Cohen Bartsch turned an early challenge into a momentum-shifting finish on his way to the MJT Juvenile Boys crown and Boys Low Overall honours. The 15-year-old from Coaldale, AB, followed an opening 75 with an even-par 72 to finish at 147, highlighted by a pivotal eagle on the back nine. “After going 2 over thru 3, I made an eagle putt on 11 to put myself back at even, giving me huge momentum,” said Bartsch. His putting held up remarkably well across both days, as he completed all 36 holes without a single three-putt.

In the two-player MJT Girls U15 field, Calgary’s Hannah Mix posted rounds of 91 and 88 to finish at 179. The 13-year-old pointed to her drive on the 18th as the standout shot of her tournament and described her overall experience at Turner Valley as simply, “It was great.”

Consistent iron and wedge play helped 14-year-old Hudson Lien of Calgary claim the MJT Bantam Boys division with rounds of 78 and 74 for a 152 total. “The strongest part of my game going into the tournament was my approach shots,” said Lien. “I was hitting my wedges and irons consistently.” Reflecting on another tournament with the Tour, he added, “Playing MJT is always great.”

 

Kolton Phillips brought plenty of firepower to Turner Valley, carding six birdies and an eagle over 36 holes to take the MJT Peewee Boys title. The 12-year-old Calgary golfer signed for rounds of 73 and 75 to finish at 148, with his first-round eagle providing the highlight. “The eagle putt that I made on 16 on the first day,” Phillips said of his standout moment. His verdict on the tournament was equally enthusiastic: “This event was awesome, 10/10. It was really good.”

Top finisher scores are noted below. Results from the Bomber Long Drive, PLYR Closest to the Pin, Booster Juice BounceBack Awards and Academy Points can be found here.  

 

Next up in Alberta is the MJT Ford Series at RedTail Landing Golf Course taking place September 5-6 in Nisku. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

1. Owen Borggard (18), Calgary, AB | 79, 69 (148)

2. Chase Smith (17), Calgary, AB | 78, 71 (149)          

2. Keeton Chalmers (18), Airdrie, AB | 76, 73 (149)

 

1. Brooke Halbauer (15), Edmonton, AB | 78, 77 (155)

2. Gabby Lin (15), Calgary, AB | 81, 77 (158)  

3. Charlotte Mix (17), Calgary, AB | 81, 79 (160)

 

1. Cohen Bartsch (15), Coaldal, AB | 75, 72 (147)      

2. Jackson Gourlie (16), Foothills, AB | 79, 70 (149)   

2. Liam Carson (15), Calgary, AB | 79, 70 (149)          

2. Silas Austin Esperanza (15), Okotoks, AB | 74, 75 (149)
 

MJT Girls U15: Turner Valley: Par 72, Ydg 5432, Slope/Rating 127/70.5

1. Hannah Mix (13), Calgary, AB | 91, 88 (179)          

2. Rachel Adamis (14), Edmonton, AB | 102, 91 (193)

 

1. Hudson Lien (14), Calgary, AB | 78, 74 (152)

2. Reilly MacLeod (13), Calgary, AB | 78, 78 (156)     

3. Kendrick Cardinal (13), St. Paul, AB | 96, 77 (173)

MJT Peewee Boys: Turner Valley: Par 72, Ydg 5432, Slope/Rating 117/65.3

1. Kolton Phillips (12), Calgary, AB | 73, 75 (148)       

2. Shane Sky (11), Foothills, AB | 77, 76 (153)            

3. Sutton Ulmer (12), Calgary, AB | 79, 77 (156)

About PLYR Golf: Established in 2015, PLYR emerged with an idea that would allow both casual street apparel and golf attire to merge.  Fast forward a few years and although the brand has expanded beyond the course, the vision remains - push the status quo on what is 'cool' in athletic apparel. Our mission is simple. Create a culture that will inspire and connect the next generation of PLYR's through innovative, high-quality products.  PLYR - any and all athletes. We are all PLYR's.

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