Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

May 23-24, 2026
New Minas (Wolfville), NS

MJT KAILANI Series sees 2 playoffs out of stacked field at KenWo Golf Club

Canada’s number one-played junior golf tour, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), brought another exciting weekend of competition to the East Coast with the MJT KAILANI Series at KenWo Golf Club in New Minas, Nova Scotia, on May 23–24. A total of 83 young athletes teed it up under beautiful sunny skies across two levels of competition, with 12U players competing in the one-day MJT Mini Tour event on May 23 and 19U athletes battling over two days in the MJT Junior Tour stop. 

In the MJT Junior Tour event, players received fantastic tee gifting courtesy of series sponsor, KAILANI Outdoors, marking the first of three KAILANI Series stops across the country this season. Up for grabs in six divisions were trophies and an array of prizing including custom Titleist golf bags, with the added stakes of qualifying opportunities in the Golf Canada NextGen Atlantic Championship, the MJT East Coast Junior Championship, and the FCG World Championship.

Wolfville’s Kooper MacKay, 17, carded two great rounds to claim the MJT Junior Boys division title with his scores of 70 and 76 for a 146 total. MacKay shot five birdies across the tournament to secure the victory on home turf at KenWo Golf Club.

The MJT Girls 15-19 division title was captured by Frédérique Doiron, 16, of Dieppe, NB, after she fired rounds of 80 and 79 for a two-day total of 159. Doiron credited her composure throughout the event, saying, “I was able to stay focused on the game,” before rating the tournament experience a ‘10/10, great!’

One of the weekend’s most exciting finishes came in the MJT Juvenile Boys division, where 15-year-old Arlo Anderson of Berwick, NS, edged Carter Lavigne, 16, of Moncton, NB, in a playoff after both players finished tied for the lead at 147. Anderson, who had shot 71 and 76, sealed the title with a par on the second extra hole. Reflecting on the breakthrough victory, Anderson said, “It felt great to win my division this year. I've been playing the MJT tournaments for a few years and this is the first time I was able to put together two good rounds.” Down the stretch, he stayed composed by ‘trying to not think about what my score was or where I was in the standings’ and instead focused on ‘trying to stay locked in.’

Competing in a division all her own, 14-year-old Lila Bishop of Port Williams, NS, put together an impressive performance in the MJT Girls U15 division with rounds of 75 and 71 for a 146 total. Bishop was pleased with both her start to the season and her steady play, saying, “It feels nice to start the season with a win and I am pretty happy with my scores.” She also praised the conditions at KenWo, noting that ‘the course was in great conditions and the weather was perfect.’

Dartmouth’s Holden Urquhart, 14, showcased consistency in the MJT Bantam Boys division, carding matching rounds of 72 to finish at even par for the tournament and the title. Urquhart enjoyed both the competition and atmosphere, saying, “It feels great to win. It was fun to compete with my friends.” He also complimented the course setup, adding, “The course was in great condition, the greens were very fast and rolled great.”

The MJT Peewee Boys division also required extra holes, where 12-year-old Joshua Nickerson of Kentville, NS, defeated Nazzim Rafih, 12, of Wolfville, NS, after both players had tied at the top with a total score of 161. Nickerson, who had fired rounds of 79 and 82, clinched the win on the first playoff hole in the tightly contested battle. “It felt great, very close tournament,” said Nickerson, who also praised the event, rating it ‘10/10’ and adding, ‘Very well run. Thank you MJT.’

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 Zeal Series at Countryview Golf Club, taking place June 6-7 in Fairview, PE. To register, or for more information, visit the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour website at www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

MJT Junior Boys: KenWo GC: Par 69, Ydg 6213, Slope/Rating 137/71.7

About KAILANI Outdoors: About KAILANI Outdoors: KAILANI’s mission is to ensure you maximize your passion and enjoyment of the outdoors.  Founded in 2020, KAILANI Outdoors is a Canadian brand with Hawaiian inspiration. We started with paddleboards so we could enjoy the sun and water at the same time. The word KAILANI came to mind (which means ‘sea and sky’ in Hawaiian). Just like Hawaii with its natural and vibrant colors, bright colors have become part of our brand identity and represent the freedom and fun we all have in nature.  We quickly expanded our offerings to innovative coolers, drinkware, and more outdoor products that support and enhance an active outdoor lifestyle. KAILANI Outdoors strives for enduring consumer loyalty, and products of uncompromising performance and value through original designs, real-word testing, and a strong commitment to quality. 

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