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The Road to College Golf, run exclusively by PGA ProfessionalsPress Release
May 2, 2026
Breslau, ON
Brisk conditions and early qualifiers headline MJT Mini Tour season opener at Merry-Hill
Canada’s #1-played junior golf tour, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), kicked off its 2026 Ontario Mini Tour season at Merry-Hill Golf Club in Breslau, ON, on May 2, where a determined field of 12U athletes teed it up in brisk spring conditions at the MJT Mini Tour Junior Worlds Qualifier.
Competing across six age divisions, players battled not only for the first titles of the season, but for early qualifying spots into three major championships; the Uswing Mojing Junior World Championship (U10), the MJT Mini Tour Nationals at Tsawwassen Springs in BC (August 30–31), and the FCG World Championship in Palm Desert, CA.
Jaxon Mitchell (11) of Burlington, ON, delivered a standout performance in the MJT Boys 11–12 division, firing a three-under-par 68 to take the title. Mitchell carded five birdies on the day, separating himself by two strokes atop the leaderboard. “It feels so great, I’m speechless. It’s nice to see the hard work pay off,” he said. “It was the perfect competition.”
Burlington’s Matea Boras, age 11, claimed the MJT Girls 11–12 division with a score of 80, showcasing steady play in challenging spring conditions. “It feels very good and makes me very happy. I’m also proud of myself,” she shared. “I love this tour!!”
Nine-year-old Logan Metzen of Etobicoke, ON, captured the MJT Boys 9–10 division title with a round of 75. “It feels nice to win in my division at the MJT Tournament,” he said. “I would rate this MJT event 10/10 because I can’t rate it more than ten.”
Lanai Park (10) of Oakville, ON, put together an impressive one-over-par round of 72 to win the MJT Girls 9–10 division, highlighted by three birdies. “Infinity out of 10, keep up the good work,” she said when asked about the event.
In the MJT Boys 8U division, Gabriel Kennedy (8) of New Hamburg, ON, battled the elements to secure the win with a round of 75, featuring four birdies and an eagle. “Greens were fast,” he noted. “It was freezing, it literally snowed.”
Seven-year-old June Cooper of Alvinston, ON, earned the MJT Girls 8U title with a score of 96. “It feels great,” she said. “The course was beautiful.”
Competing across six age divisions, players battled not only for the first titles of the season, but for early qualifying spots into three major championships; the Uswing Mojing Junior World Championship (U10), the MJT Mini Tour Nationals at Tsawwassen Springs in BC (August 30–31), and the FCG World Championship in Palm Desert, CA.
Jaxon Mitchell (11) of Burlington, ON, delivered a standout performance in the MJT Boys 11–12 division, firing a three-under-par 68 to take the title. Mitchell carded five birdies on the day, separating himself by two strokes atop the leaderboard. “It feels so great, I’m speechless. It’s nice to see the hard work pay off,” he said. “It was the perfect competition.”
Burlington’s Matea Boras, age 11, claimed the MJT Girls 11–12 division with a score of 80, showcasing steady play in challenging spring conditions. “It feels very good and makes me very happy. I’m also proud of myself,” she shared. “I love this tour!!”
Nine-year-old Logan Metzen of Etobicoke, ON, captured the MJT Boys 9–10 division title with a round of 75. “It feels nice to win in my division at the MJT Tournament,” he said. “I would rate this MJT event 10/10 because I can’t rate it more than ten.”
Lanai Park (10) of Oakville, ON, put together an impressive one-over-par round of 72 to win the MJT Girls 9–10 division, highlighted by three birdies. “Infinity out of 10, keep up the good work,” she said when asked about the event.
In the MJT Boys 8U division, Gabriel Kennedy (8) of New Hamburg, ON, battled the elements to secure the win with a round of 75, featuring four birdies and an eagle. “Greens were fast,” he noted. “It was freezing, it literally snowed.”
Seven-year-old June Cooper of Alvinston, ON, earned the MJT Girls 8U title with a score of 96. “It feels great,” she said. “The course was beautiful.”
Top finisher scores and the list of qualified players are noted below. Full results and winners of the Closest-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 Sawmill Golf Course in Fenwick on May 31. For more information, or to view the upcoming Ontario MJT Mini Tour schedule, please visit www.maplejt.com.
Top Finishers by Division
MJT Boys 11-12: Merry-Hill: Par 71, Ydg 4165, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Jaxon Mitchell (11), Burlington, ON | 68
2. Caleb Kennedy (12), Kitchener, ON | 70
3. Parker Harrison (12), Burlington, ON | 71
MJT Girls 11-12: Merry-Hill: Par 71, Ydg 4165, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Matea Boras (11), Burlington, ON | 80
2. Kensie McGuire (11), King City, ON | 83
3. Yushan Hilary Li (10), Thornhill, ON | 85
MJT Boys 9-10: Merry-Hill: Par 71, Ydg 4165, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Logan Metzen (9), Etobicoke, ON | 75
2. Terence Wu (9), Markham, ON | 76
3. Lucas Song (10), Markham, ON | 83
MJT Girls 9-10: Merry-Hill: Par 71, Ydg 4165, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Lanai Park (10). Oakville, ON | 72
2. Chloe Wang (10), Markham, ON | 77
3. Sophie Wang (10), Barrie, ON | 83
MJT Boys 8U: Merry-Hill: Par 71, Ydg 3389, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Gabriel Kennedy (8), New Hamburg, ON | 75
2. Lucas Lu (7), Toronto, ON | 78
3. Leo Johnson (6), Toronto, ON | 86
MJT Girls 8U: Merry-Hill: Par 71, Ydg 3389, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
MJT Girls 8U: Merry-Hill: Par 71, Ydg 3389, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. June Cooper (7), Alvinston, ON | 96
2. Arabella Li (8), North York, ON | 117
Qualified and Short-Listed Players
FCG World Championship (10U)
FCG World Championship (10U)
Boys: Gabriel Kennedy, Joshua Kennedy
Girls: June Cooper, Lanai Park
MJT Mini Tour Nationals
Boys: Gabriel Kennedy, Logan Metzen, Jaxon Mitchell
Girls: June Cooper, Lanai Park, Matea Boras
Uswing Mojing Jr. World Golf Championship (10U) (Shortlisted)
Boys: Gabriel Kennedy, Joshua Kennedy
Girls: June Cooper, Lanai Park
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
Marketing Manager, MJT