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Canada’s next generation of talent was on full display at the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s MJT Mini Tour Uswing Mojing Junior Worlds Qualifier, where a field of young golfers aged 12 and under teed it up at Cultus Lake Golf Club in Cultus Lake, BC, on April 19. Battling for highly coveted direct qualifying spots into the Uswing Mojing Junior Worlds in San Diego, CA, this July, the MJT Mini Tour National Championship, in Tsawwassen, BC, on August 30–31, and the MJT Mini Tour OOM Invitational at Quilchena GC in Richmond, BC, on May 23, young athletes delivered impressive performances in a high-energy and competitive environment. 

Across six age divisions, winners were rewarded with ZEAL sunglasses and custom medals, marking a standout day on Canada’s number one-played junior tour.

The MJT Boys 11–12 division delivered a dramatic finish in a playoff, as Taylor Chu (10) of Vancouver, BC, defeated Harrison MacEwan (11) of Abbotsford, BC, after both players tied at 75. Chu sealed the victory with a birdie on the second extra hole, capping off an exciting battle. “I feel really proud of myself, and I'm really happy of this huge accomplishment,” he said. “MJT really helped me interact with other great players and got me to know the course better.”

Stella Sun (10) of White Rock, BC, captured the MJT Girls 11–12 title with a strong round of 67, bouncing back in impressive fashion on the back nine to secure the win. “I haven't won a tournament in a long time,” she shared. Reflecting on her round, Sun added, “I got a bogey and a double on the back nine, but I quickly got back by a birdie and par on the last few holes.”

Allen Kong (10) of Vancouver, BC, delivered a standout performance in the MJT Boys 9–10 division, firing a remarkable 63 to take the title. His impressive round highlighted both skill and composure in a competitive field. “It feels great because I had a lot of fun and also love that this is a Junior Worlds Qualifier,” said Kong. “The greens were in mint condition.”

Annabel Zhao (10) of Richmond, BC, continued her strong play with a dominant performance in the MJT Girls 9–10 division, posting a two-under-par 61 to secure the win. “It felt great to win this tournament and I'm really proud of my score,” she said. Praising the event, Zhao added, “Perfect 10/10. Today was great weather. The event is very well organized.”

The MJT Boys 8U division saw another playoff finish, as Gavin Shi (8) of Burnaby, BC, defeated Sawyer Morrow (7) of Vancouver, BC, after both players battled to the top of the leaderboard. Shi clinched the title with a birdie on the first extra hole, concluding a memorable victory in one of the day’s most exciting finishes.

Anna Song (8) of Vancouver, BC, claimed the MJT Girls 8U title with a score of 77, showcasing determination and focus to come out on top in her division and cap off a strong performance on the course.

 

Top finisher scores and the list of qualified players are noted below. Full results, as well as winners of the Closest-to-the-Pin and Long Drive competitions, are posted on the MJT website here.
 

The next MJT Mini Tour event in the province is the FCG Worlds Qualifier at GreenTee Country Club in Langley, BC, on May 3. For more information, or to view the upcoming British Columbia MJT Mini Tour schedule, please visit www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

MJT Boys 11-12: Cultus Lake: Par 63, Ydg 3805, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Taylor Chu (10), Vancouver, BC | 75 *Won playoff

2. Harrison MacEwan (11), Abbotsford, BC | 75         

3. Jimmy Guan (12), Richmond, BC | 76         

3. Rory McAbee (12), Mission, BC | 76

 

1. Stella Sun (10), White Rock, BC | 67           

2. Luchen Yang (12), Vancouver, BC | 73        

3. Elizabeth Yang (10), Vancouver, BC | 74

MJT Boys 9-10: Cultus Lake: Par 63, Ydg 3171, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Allen Kong (10), Vancouver, BC | 63           

2. James Padron (10), Richmond, BC | 66      

3. Edward Yu (10), Vancouver, BC | 70

MJT Girls 9-10: Cultus Lake: Par 63, Ydg 3172, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Annabel Zhao (10), Richmond, BC | 61       

2. Yoyo Zhang (9), Richmond, BC | 65

3. Chloe He (9), Richmond, BC            | 72

 

1. Gavin Shi (8), Burnaby, BC | 65 *Won playoff

2. Sawyer Morrow (7), Vancouver, BC | 65    

3. Mason Hou (7), Vancouver, BC | 67

MJT Girls 8U: Cultus Lake: Par 63, Ydg 2800, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Anna Song (8), Vancouver, BC | 77

2. Nyla Poirier (8), Surrey, BC | 84

 

Qualified and Short-Listed Players

Uswing Mojing Jr. Worlds Qualifier (Direct Exemption 8U and 9-10)

Boys: Gavin Shi, Allen Kong

Girls: Anna Song, Annabel Zhao 
 

Boys: Gavin Shi, Allen Kong, Taylor Chu

Girls: Yoyo Zhang, Stella Sun
 

Boys: Mason Hou, Zachary Vu, Edward Yu, Mason Huang, Harrison MacEwan, Rory McAbee

Girls: Nyla Poirier, Chloe He, Gloria Han, Ruby Chen, Elizabeth Yang, Maricela Murray
 

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