Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada’s #1-played junior golf tour, teed off its Atlantic Canada Junior Tour season at Chester Golf Club in Chester, NS, on May 9–10, with a combined field of 80 players across both Junior and Mini Tour events. The 19U Junior Tour competed in the MJT Maui Jim Series over both days, while the 12U Mini Tour played on May 9, making a strong opening weekend as athletes battled cold and windy conditions.
 

With custom crystal trophies and Maui Jim sunglasses on the line in the MJT Maui Jim Series, which features six National events on the MJT during the 2026 season, the tone was set for a competitive event. Players were also competing for valuable qualifying spots into premier events such as the East Coast Junior Championship and the Uswing Mojing Junior World Golf Championship.

Seventeen-year-old Maxime Anthony of Berry Mills, NB, broke through to win the MJT Junior Boys division with rounds of 75 and 77 (152). “Pretty sweet, I was very happy to finally win one of these,” he said, adding simply, “Love MJT!”

Neve Miller of Dieppe, NB, mounted an impressive comeback to capture the MJT Girls 15–19 title by two strokes with scores of 83 and 86 (169). The 18-year-old fought back from four shots behind after round one, sharing, “I feel proud that I was able to bounce back from four shots back after a tricky first day.” She added that, down the stretch, “the wind started picking back up, so I was just trying to stay concentrated and in my zone.”

Stewiacke’s Mitchell Patterson, 15, earned the MJT Juvenile Boys title with consistent rounds of 77 and 78 (155). “It feels great to win so early in the season,” he said, noting his mindset late in the round was to “stay focused and stay present.”

Charlotte Bannister of Rothesay, NB, playing in her very first MJT tournament at just 11 years of age, and shot scores of 172 and 163 in the MJT Girls U15 division. She summed up her feelings simply as “good and happy,” while giving the event a “10/10” rating.

Halifax’s Eddie MacPherson (14) carded rounds of 81 and 79 (160) to win the MJT Bantam Boys division, finishing two strokes ahead of a tied second-place group. MacPherson described the victory as “very good and exciting,” adding that his focus down the stretch was clear: “I need to keep the driver in play.”

Kentville’s 12-year-old Joshua Nickerson delivered one of the top performances of the tournament, firing 76 and 72 (148) to win the MJT Peewee Boys title in style. Nickerson shared, “It feels great to win, especially the first tournament of the year,” adding that he “love[s] the course and the prizes are great. Very well managed tournament.”
 

Top finisher scores and the list of qualified players 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 the region is the MJT KAILANI Series at KenWo Golf Club, taking place May 23-24 in New Minas (Wolfville), NS. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

1. Maxime Anthony (17), Berry Mills, NB | 75, 77 (152)         

2. Aidan Fry (18), Falmouth, NS | 77, 78 (155)           

3. Andrew McCarthy (16), Beaver Bank, NS | 76, 80 (156)

 

1. Neve Miller (18), Dieppe, NB | 83, 86 (169)           

2. Frédérique Doiron (16), Dieppe, NB | 79, 92 (171)

3. Zara Kenley (16), Digby, NS | 89, 84 (173)

 

1. Mitchell Patterson (15), Stewiacke, NS | 77, 78 (155)        

2. Mathis Landry (16), Dieppe, NB | 81, 75 (156)

3. Luke Nickerson (15), Kentville, NS | 80, 81 (161)
 

1. Charlotte Bannister (11), Rothesay, NB | 172, 163 (335)

 

1. Eddie MacPherson (14), Halifax, NS | 81, 79 (160)

2. Borden Nicholson (13), Pictou, NS | 83, 79 (162)   

2. Hunter Kassam (14), Miramichi, NB | 80, 82 (162)

MJT Peewee Boys: Chester GC: Par 70, Ydg 4936, Slope/Rating 110/64.9

1. Joshua Nickerson (12), Kentville, NS | 76, 72 (148)

2. Elie Yazbek (11), Timberlea, NS | 77, 77 (154)        

3. Nazzim Rafih (12), Wolfville, NS | 80, 84 (164)

 

Boys: Joshua Nickerson, Eddie MacPherson, Mitchell Patterson, Maxime Anthony

Girls: Neve Miller
 

Boys: Joshua Nickerson, Eddie MacPherson, Maxime Anthony

Girls: Neve Miller

About Maui Jim: Now the fastest growing premium polarized sunglass maker in the world, Maui Jim got its start seeing a need in the market for technology that could combat intense glare and harmful UV while bringing brilliant colors to life. The Aloha Spirit permeates our philosophy at Maui Jim. Our "ohana" (Hawaiian for family) is passionate about creating the best sunglasses on the planet. Because at the end of the day, we want to see the world at its best - and we know that you do, too, no matter where you live. Aloha, friends!
 

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