MJT major announcements of Team BC and Alberta for Junior America's Cup; ‘MJT 18’ for Future Stars Invitational
Canada’s leading junior golf tour, the non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), is pleased to announce the elite players who have qualified for two prestigious events: the Junior America's Cup in Utah, USA, and the PGA TOUR America's-affiliated MJT Future Stars Invitational presented by ATB in Alberta, Canada.
The MJT Future Stars Invitational presented by ATB at Northern Bear Golf Course in Sherwood Park, AB, June 22 and 23, features 18 top juniors who qualified from across Canada, competing in a 36-hole stroke-play event under PGA TOUR conditions the week leading into the ATB Classic at the same venue. This unique opportunity offers participants a full professional tour experience and the chance to win an exemption into the PGA TOUR America's ATB Classic.
The MJT Future Stars Invitational presented by ATB at Northern Bear Golf Course in Sherwood Park, AB, June 22 and 23, features 18 top juniors who qualified from across Canada, competing in a 36-hole stroke-play event under PGA TOUR conditions the week leading into the ATB Classic at the same venue. This unique opportunity offers participants a full professional tour experience and the chance to win an exemption into the PGA TOUR America's ATB Classic.
The qualifying ‘MJT 18’ are as follows:
Jaden August, Pitt Meadows, BC
Louis Chun, Port Coquitlam, BC
Tobias Buffam, Calgary, AB
Anthony Whiting, North Vancouver, BC
Liam Jackes, Burnaby, BC
Ethan Hunter, Casa Rio, SK
Brae Rogalczyk, Innisfail, AB
Josiah Tong, Heritage Pointe, AB
Brett Jones, Calgary, AB
Jalen Apedoe, Calgary, AB
Mateo Kern, Calgary, AB
Austin Boge, Winnipeg, MB
Ryan Garbutt, Edmonton, AB
Tate Bruggeman, Edmonton, AB
Kyle Fisher, Leduc, AB
Tommy Danielson, Saskatoon, SK
Hayden Delaloye, Neepawa, MB
Kenny Taylor, Edmonton, AB
Jaden August, Pitt Meadows, BC
Louis Chun, Port Coquitlam, BC
Tobias Buffam, Calgary, AB
Anthony Whiting, North Vancouver, BC
Liam Jackes, Burnaby, BC
Ethan Hunter, Casa Rio, SK
Brae Rogalczyk, Innisfail, AB
Josiah Tong, Heritage Pointe, AB
Brett Jones, Calgary, AB
Jalen Apedoe, Calgary, AB
Mateo Kern, Calgary, AB
Austin Boge, Winnipeg, MB
Ryan Garbutt, Edmonton, AB
Tate Bruggeman, Edmonton, AB
Kyle Fisher, Leduc, AB
Tommy Danielson, Saskatoon, SK
Hayden Delaloye, Neepawa, MB
Kenny Taylor, Edmonton, AB
The Junior America’s Cup (JAC) is one of the most recognized and prestigious high-level junior golf tournaments in the USA; it features an elite field of 18 teams, each consisting of the top four boys from 12 U.S. states, two Canadian provinces, and Mexico. Team results are determined by the lowest three gross scores of the four team members, with individual players also competing for low individual medalist honors. This year’s event will take place at the Soldier Hollow Golf Club (Gold Course) in Midway, Utah, from July 28 to August 1. The qualifying criteria for the Canadian teams is available on the MJT website here.
MJT Team British Columbia qualified players are as follows:
Austin Krahn, Christina Lake, BC
Louis Chun, Port Coquitlam, BC
Troy Gadalla, Vancouver, BC
Jaden August, Pitt Meadows, BC
MJT Team Alberta qualified players are as follows:
Louis Chun, Port Coquitlam, BC
Troy Gadalla, Vancouver, BC
Jaden August, Pitt Meadows, BC
MJT Team Alberta qualified players are as follows:
Mateo Kern, Calgary, AB
Charlie Gillespie, Calgary, AB
Brae Rogalczyk, Innisfail, AB
Tobias Buffam, Calgary, AB
Many former participants at JAC have gone on to become successful Tour players, such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Fred Couples, Corey Pavin, Ricky Barnes, Notay Begay, Jason Gore, Charley Hoffman, Peter Jacobson, Steve Jones, Anthony Kim, Joel Kribel, Casey Martin, Billy Mayfair, Ryan Moore, Kevin Na, John Cook, Robert Gamez, Pat Perez, Chris Riley, Scott Simpson, Duffy Waldorf and Mark Wiebe.
The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour is proud to support and celebrate the achievements of these young golfers as they represent Canada on international and national stages. The Junior America’s Cup and the MJT Future Stars Invitational presented by ATB provide unparalleled opportunities for these athletes to showcase their skills and experience the intensity of high-level competition. We wish our players the best of luck as they compete in Utah and Alberta, and we look forward to their continued success in the future. For more information on the MJT and its events, please visit our website at www.maplejt.com.
About Junior America’s Cup: The Junior America’s Cup (JAC) is a prestigious annual golf tournament that brings together top junior golfers from across North America. Established in 1959, the event aims to foster friendship, sportsmanship, and competitive excellence among young golfers. With a history spanning over six decades, the JAC has been a platform for many young golfers who have gone on to achieve significant success in the golfing world. The event is respected for its tradition of excellence and its role in the development of junior golf.
Charlie Gillespie, Calgary, AB
Brae Rogalczyk, Innisfail, AB
Tobias Buffam, Calgary, AB
Many former participants at JAC have gone on to become successful Tour players, such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Fred Couples, Corey Pavin, Ricky Barnes, Notay Begay, Jason Gore, Charley Hoffman, Peter Jacobson, Steve Jones, Anthony Kim, Joel Kribel, Casey Martin, Billy Mayfair, Ryan Moore, Kevin Na, John Cook, Robert Gamez, Pat Perez, Chris Riley, Scott Simpson, Duffy Waldorf and Mark Wiebe.
The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour is proud to support and celebrate the achievements of these young golfers as they represent Canada on international and national stages. The Junior America’s Cup and the MJT Future Stars Invitational presented by ATB provide unparalleled opportunities for these athletes to showcase their skills and experience the intensity of high-level competition. We wish our players the best of luck as they compete in Utah and Alberta, and we look forward to their continued success in the future. For more information on the MJT and its events, please visit our website at www.maplejt.com.
About Junior America’s Cup: The Junior America’s Cup (JAC) is a prestigious annual golf tournament that brings together top junior golfers from across North America. Established in 1959, the event aims to foster friendship, sportsmanship, and competitive excellence among young golfers. With a history spanning over six decades, the JAC has been a platform for many young golfers who have gone on to achieve significant success in the golfing world. The event is respected for its tradition of excellence and its role in the development of junior golf.
About MJT Future Stars Invitational presented by ATB: The MJT Future Stars Invitational presented by ATB is a prestigious junior golf tournament organized by the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), which is Canada’s leading junior golf tour. This event is designed to provide a professional-level competitive experience for top junior golfers in Canada. Sponsored by ATB Financial, the event underscores the importance of community and corporate support in nurturing young athletic talent. ATB’s involvement highlights their commitment to developing the next generation of golf stars.
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