Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

More than 130 players on Canada’s leading junior golf tour, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), flooded to Humboldt Golf Club in Humboldt, SK, over June 13-14, for a successful weekend of competition across both its Mini Tour and Junior Tour circuits.

 

The MJT Mini Tour, designed for golfers aged 12U, was playing at Humboldt Golf Club on June 13 for the first time, with competitors battling in five divisions for custom medals, premium prizes, and qualifying spots into MJT Mini Tour Nationals at Tsawwassen Springs in British Columbia later this summer. At the same time, the Junior Tour’s MJT ZEAL Series for athletes aged 19U ran on both June 13 and 14, creating a huge showcase of junior golfing talent from across the region. 

Results from the MJT Mini Tour at Humboldt Golf Club are detailed below.

 

Twelve-year-old Caleb O'Brien of Melville fired a strong round of 74 to capture the MJT Boys 11-12 title. O'Brien credited his support team for helping him reach the winner's circle, citing ‘mom for caddying for me for the first time and Keaton for practicing with me daily.’ He also gave high marks to the host venue and event as a ‘10/10 experience, fun course with nice greens and fairways giving chances for low scores.’

 

Saskatoon's Kensi Bourassa, 12, claimed top spot in the MJT Girls 11-12 division after posting a score of 93. Bourassa highlighted the role her mother played throughout the round, noting, “My mom was very helpful.” When asked what was going through her mind down the stretch, she kept it simple: “Just play golf and don't think anything negative.”

 

Prince Albert's Jozef Sierzycki earned the MJT Boys 9-10 crown with a round of 87. The 10-year-old credited his father for supporting him, saying, “My dad helped me get the win.” His game plan throughout the day was straightforward and effective: “Just play it safe on every shot and on every hole.”

 

Eight-year-old Aria Shoffner of St. Denis won the MJT Girls 9-10 title with a score of 110. Shoffner drew confidence from her father's encouragement during the round, sharing that he told her, ‘You can do this.’ Asked if she enjoys competing on the MJT, her answer was enthusiastic and concise: “I love it.”

 

Prince Albert's Aleksander Sierzycki topped the MJT Boys 8U division after carding a 94. The eight-year-old credited his father for helping him along the way, noting, “My dad gave me some tips.” When asked to rate his experience at the event, Sierzycki responded with a perfect “10 out of 10.”

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

The next MJT Mini Tour event in the province is the MJT Mini Tour at Joanne Goulet Golf Course, in Regina, on June 26. For more information, or to view the upcoming Saskatchewan MJT Mini Tour schedule, please visit www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

MJT Boys 11-12: Humboldt GC: Par 72, Ydg 5000, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Caleb O'Brien (12), Melville, SK | 74           

2. Declan Kozakavich (12), Saskatoon, SK | 79           

3. Jace Kay (12), Canwood, SK | 80

 

1. Kensi Bourassa (12), Saskatoon, SK | 93     

2. Makinlee McCrystal (11), Regina, SK | 96   

3. Addison Cote (11), Estevan, SK | 100

MJT Boys 9-10: Humboldt GC: Par 72, Ydg 4500, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Jozef Sierzycki (10), Prince Albert, SK | 87  

2. Grady Robillard (10), Saskatoon, SK | 89    

3. Jack Unrau (10), Humboldt, SK | 90

            
MJT Girls 9-10: Humboldt GC: Par 72, Ydg 4500, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Aria Shoffner (8), St Denis, SK | 110           

2. Ayden Bridge (10), Corman Park, SK | 131

MJT Boys 8U:  Humboldt GC: Par 72, Ydg 3500, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Aleksander Sierzycki (8), Prince Albert, SK | 94      

2. Laken Schick (7), Humboldt, SK | 95           

3. James Neufeld (8), Wymark, SK | 112

 

Qualified Players

MJT Mini Tour Nationals (those who have not previously qualified)
Boys: Jozef Sierzycki, Declan Kozakavich 
Girls: Do not meet scoring requirements

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