Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

Canada’s number one-played junior golf tour, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), teed it up at Puslinch Golf Club in Cambridge, ON, on June 14, where a field of nearly 50 talented young golfers aged 12 and under competed in the latest MJT Mini Tour event.
 

In cool temperatures and wet spring conditions, athletes battled across five divisions for titles, custom medals, premium prizes, and qualifying opportunities into MJT Mini Tour Nationals at Tsawwassen Springs in British Columbia next month. The event showcased the resilience, skill, and enthusiasm of Ontario's next generation of golfers on Canada's leading junior golf circuit.

Toronto's Bowen Li carded a round of 78 to earn top honours in the MJT Boys 11-12 division. The 12-year-old credited his father for helping him navigate the course, saying, “My dad helped me a lot in my course strategy.” Li also praised the tournament experience, noting that ‘It was very well organized.’

Competing against older players, 10-year-old Cara Noh of Richmond Hill captured the MJT Girls 11-12 title with a score of 84. Noh credited her mother for helping her along the way and relied on a simple game plan throughout the day, explaining that her strategy was ‘staying dry and keeping my tempo steady.’

Lucas Song of Markham claimed the MJT Boys 9-10 crown after posting a solid score of 81. The 10-year-old pointed to the support of ‘my dad and my coach’ as instrumental to his success. As the round progressed, Song found his comfort zone, saying, “On the back 9 I felt more relaxed.”

Oakville's Lanai Park delivered one of the day's standout performances, recording three birdies en route to a winning score of 73 in the MJT Girls 9-10 division. The 10-year-old credited her father for helping her, saying, “My dad helped me win this.” Asked what was on her mind coming down the stretch, Park offered a relatable answer: ‘I was thinking about dinner.’

Seven-year-old Liam Lin of Markham topped the MJT Boys 8U division with a score of 78. Lin attributed much of his success to his short game, explaining, ‘My strategy was mostly putting.’ He also highlighted one of his favourite aspects of competing on the MJT Mini Tour, saying, “I like MJT because I can caddie for myself on the green.”

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 Scarlett Woods Golf Course in Toronto on June 29. 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: Puslinch GC: Par 70, Ydg 5296, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Bowen Li (12), Toronto, ON | 78     

2. Charlie Storey (12), Tiverton, ON | 81        

3. Isaac Min (12), North York, ON | 82           

3. Jaxon Mitchell (12), Burlington, ON | 82

 

1. Cara Noh (10), Richmond Hill, ON | 84       

2. Chloe Chen (11), North York, ON | 90        

3. Yushan Hilary Li (10), Thornhill, ON | 99

MJT Boys 9-10: Puslinch GC: Par 70, Ydg 4985, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Lucas Song (10), Markham, ON | 81           

2. James Plunkett (10), Guelph, ON | 86        

3. Roy Qi (10), Richmond Hill, ON | 89

MJT Girls 9-10: Puslinch GC: Par 70, Ydg 4787, Slope/Rating 0/0.0

1. Lanai Park (10), Oakville, ON | 73   

2. Tian Yi Lu (10), Markham, ON | 92

2. Aimee Shan (9), Unionville, ON | 92

 

1. Liam Lin (7), Markham, ON | 78     

2. Harrison Murray (7), Oakville, ON | 96       

3. Anthony Valente (7), King City, ON | 97

 

Qualified Players
MJT Mini Tour National Championship (not previously qualified)

Boys: Liam Lin, Lucas Song, Bowen Li

Girls: Cara Noh
 

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