Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

Under the hot, sunny skies of Alberta, the Triple Creek Golf Course in Millet, AB, was abuzz with excitement on July 11 as the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s Mini Tour for 12U made its latest stop. Young golfers from three provinces gathered to showcase their skills and determination, competing for titles in five divisions and vying for coveted qualifying spots in the MJT Mini Tour National Championship, set to take place in Tsawwassen, BC, this August.
 

Shane Sky, 9, from Foothills, AB, delivered a standout performance in the MJT Boys 9-10 division, securing his division title with an exceptional 5-under-par, 65.
 

Other notable performances were seen by Minxing Matt Li, 11, of Surrey, BC, in MJT Boys 11-12 (74), Danika Horcica, 12, from Edmonton, AB, in MJT Girls 11-12 (69), Ain Lee, 10, from Sylvan Lake, AB, in MJT Girls 9-10 (74), and Jordy Bain, 7, of Edmonton, AB, in MJT Boys 8U (81).

 

Top finisher scores along with quotes from each division winner are noted below. Full results as well as Closest to the Pin Competition winners are posted on the MJT website here.
 

The next MJT Mini Tour event in the province is the MJT Mini Tour at Innisfail GC in Innisfail, AB, on July 14. More information on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour can be found online at www.maplejt.com.

 

MJT Girls 9-10: Triple Creek: Par 70, Ydg 3600, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Ain Lee (10), Sylvan Lake, AB | 74   

2. Brooke Sundquist (9), Calgary, AB | 88       

3. Mia He (9), Edmonton, AB | 90

Ain Lee, 10, from Sylvan Lake, AB, has a simple yet effective formula for success: "It's always the same - practice, practice, practice. Am I right?" Lee's dedication paid off, showcasing impressive skills on the course. When asked about her strategy, she shared, "Staying positive and not pushing myself to the limit helps me a lot!" Looks like a mix of hard work and a dash of fun is her secret sauce!
 

1. Danika Horcica (12), Edmonton, AB | 69    

2. Jaya Naicker (11), Calgary, AB | 95

3. Tricia Zeng (11), Calgary, AB | 96

Twelve-year-old Danika Horcica from Edmonton, AB, is no stranger to the MJT podium. With confidence, she revealed her winning strategy: "Making sure I was in a good mindset and also that every part of my game was good." Her verdict on the event? "10/10, MJT always does a great job of setting up tournaments." It looks like Horcica's not just playing for the trophies—she's also in it for the top-notch experience!
 

1. Jordy Bain (7), Edmonton, AB | 81  

2. Vincent Yu (8), Calgary, AB | 83      

3. Mason Wilkes (7), Drayton Valley, AB | 91

Jordy Bain, the 7-year-old from Edmonton, AB, shared his winning approach: "I had a practice round with my family and played lots of golf the last few weeks." When asked about his secret to success on the green, Bain explained, "I concentrate on each shot and line up my putts." His final thoughts on his stellar performance? "It makes me feel really good!"
 

1. Shane Sky (9), Foothills, AB | 65     

2. Rylan Hryhirchuk (9), Irma, AB | 72

3. Wyatt Lazic (10), Calgary, AB | 74
 
Nine-year-old Shane Sky from Foothills, AB, soared to victory with a jaw-dropping performance: 5 birdies, 2 eagles, and a spectacular 5-under par score. When asked about his preparation for the tournament, Sky noted, "I worked on chipping and putting." His strategy for staying on top? "I just tried to not over swing. Hit fairways and greens!" With a glowing review of the event, Sky rated it "10 out of 10."
 

1. Minxing Matt Li (11), Surrey, BC | 74         

2. Hudson Lien (12), Calgary, AB | 76

3. Carter Martin (11), Millet, AB | 77

Minxing Matt Li, 11, hailing from Surrey, BC, showcased his unique mental game strategy at the recent tournament. "I can stay focused by thinking I will be fine and I will not mess up by thinking about my past few holes and thinking that those holes were all right." When reflecting on his victory, Li expressed, "This win gives me confidence because we are driving across Canada, and this is the first tournament in a different province for me.” Looks like he's got his golf game and travel game down pat!
 

Qualified Players: 
 

MJT Mini Tour National Championship (highest ranked player not already exempt): Brooke Sundquist, Jordy Bain, Rylan Hryhirchuk, Carter Martin
 

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