It was a record-setting ending to the successful Saskatchewan season on Canada’s leading Junior Golf Tour, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), with a waitlisted field of 132 athletes competing in the two-day MJT Order of Merit Series at The Legends Golf Club in Warman over the August 23-24 weekend.
An ace, low scores and sibling victories were some of the many highlights experienced, as players battled for titles, coveted crystal trophies, and valuable Order of Merit points in the race to qualify for the 27th annual MJT National Championship presented by adidas Golf at Orange Lake Resort in Florida this November.
Known for its challenging layout and wide prairie fairways, The Legends provided a fitting stage for the tournament. A spectacular hole-in-one was made by Saskatoon’s Ryder Bourassa, 14, on the 17th hole, on day two, in the MJT Bantam Boys division. The excitement continued with a sibling sweep by Regina’s Yuna and Jun Lee, who both captured their respective division titles. Yuna, 15, topped the leaderboard in MJT Girls 15-19 with rounds of 86-82 (168), while Jun, 12, fired under-par rounds of 71-70 (141) to win the MJT Bantam Boys division.
Standout scores of back-to-back 69’s by 17-year-old Brady Guenther of Saskatoon, SK, shot him up to the top of the MJT Junior Boys division where his six-under par 138 total earned a commanding victory. More fine performances which resulted in division wins were recorded by Youran (Yoyo) Zhu, 14, from Saskatoon, SK, in MJT Girls U15 (79-80=159), and Hudson Deibert, 10, from Regina, SK, in MJT Peewee Boys (76-72=148).
Top finisher scores and quotes from the division winners be found below. Results from the Bomber Long Drive, PLYR Closest to the Pin, Booster Juice BounceBack Awards and Academy Points can be found here.
With the regular 2025 MJT Junior Tour season in Saskatchewan coming to a close, the MJT wishes to thank members, families, sponsors and host facilities for an incredibly successful year. Early Bird Memberships for 2026 will be available in December and more information on the program can be found online at www.maplejt.com.
Top Finishers by Division
MJT Junior Boys: The Legends: Par 72, Ydg 6730, Slope/Rating 128/72.7
1. Brady Guenther (17), Saskatoon, SK | 69, 69 (138)
2. Griffin Blanch (17), Saskatoon, SK | 74, 71 (145)
2. Lincoln Rogers (17), Prince Albert, SK | 74, 71 (145)
In the MJT Junior Boys division, Saskatoon’s Brady Guenther, 17, closed out the season in style with back-to-back 69s for a six-under total of 138, highlighted by 10 birdies. “It feels good to win and end the season with a win,” he said, adding, “My favourite part about competing on the MJT is how friendly all the staff and players are.”
MJT Girls 15-19: The Legends: Par 72, Ydg 5741, Slope/Rating 129/73.7
1. Yuna Lee (15), Regina, SK | 86, 82 (168)
2. Ada Dillon (16), Onion Lake, SK | 92, 85 (177)
3. Miranda Merriman (15), La Ronge, SK | 88, 90 (178)
The MJT Girls 15-19 title was won convincingly by Yuna Lee, 15, of Regina, SK, who shot rounds of 86 and 82 (168). “I feel like my hard work has paid off and that it was all worth it,” she shared, noting that her favourite part is ‘I get to meet new players and show off my skills.’
MJT Juvenile Boys: The Legends: Par 72, Ydg 6730, Slope/Rating 128/72.7
1. Kai Kriekle (16), Regina, SK | 75, 70 (145)
2. Tryce Wallin (16), Humboldt, SK | 77, 70 (147)
2. Matty Schmiess (15), Swift Current, SK | 76, 71 (147)
In the MJT Juvenile Boys division, 16-year-old Kai Kriekle of Regina, SK, bounced back after a tough previous week to win with solid scores of 75 and 70 (145), including seven birdies. “It feels amazing after not playing the best the week prior,” he said, also praising the event as ‘an amazing tournament with a great job by Jeff and team.’
MJT Girls U15: The Legends: Par 72, Ydg 5217, Slope/Rating 126/70.4
1. Youran (Yoyo) Zhu (14), Saskatoon, SK | 79, 80 (159)
2. Natalie Maunula (13), North Battleford, SK | 90, 81 (171)
3. Alyxa Melsted (12), Wynyard, SK | 93, 90 (183)
The MJT Girls U15 title was captured by Youran (Yoyo) Zhu, a 14-year-old from Saskatoon, SK, who capped her season with rounds of 79 and 80 (159). “It feels amazing, especially since it’s the last tournament of the year. It’s a good way to end off the season and prepare for the next one,” she said. “Everyone is super nice. The staff is super helpful and supportive, it’s like everyone in the tournament is family.”
MJT Bantam Boys: The Legends: Par 72, Ydg 6216, Slope/Rating 122/70.4
1. Jun Lee (12), Regina, SK | 71, 70 (141)
2. Austin Nesbitt (14), Pilot Butte, SK | 73, 73 (146)
3. Declan Wall (14), Saskatoon, SK | 76, 75 (151)
Claiming the MJT Bantam Boys division title was Jun Lee, 12, of Regina, SK, who fired two under-par rounds of 71 and 70 (141), with seven birdies in total, to win by five strokes. “It feels great to end the season off with a win,” he commented, adding his mindset down the stretch was to ‘stay calm, don’t get too confident and just play my game.’
MJT Peewee Boys: The Legends: Par 72, Ydg 5217, Slope/Rating 113/65.3
1. Hudson Deibert (10), Regina, SK | 76, 72 (148)
2. Caleb O’Brien (11), Melville, SK | 78, 77 (155)
3. Cohen Bridge (11), Corman Park, SK | 76, 83 (159)
The MJT Peewee Boys title went to Hudson Deibert, 10, of Regina, SK, after he shot rock solid rounds of 76 and 72 (148) to finish his season in style. “It felt good to win,” he said, adding that his favourite part about competing on the MJT is ‘meeting new friends.’
Canada’s leading junior golf circuit, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), brought its Mini Tour for seven- to 12-year-olds to Wildwood Golf Course in Saskatoon, SK, on August 22, where 44 athletes teed it up in the province’s successful season finale. The event capped off a record-breaking 2025 season for junior golf in Saskatchewan, marked by strong fields, competitive scoring, and inspiring performances throughout the summer, pointing to a very bright future for the game.
Nestled along the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, Wildwood’s tree-lined fairways and prairie charm provided a fitting backdrop for players competing in five divisions for medals, exceptional prizing, and the last chance to earn ranking points to see who finishes as overall Order of Merit winners.
The young golfers rose to the challenge, and their efforts culminated in some standout performances and personal bests, resulting in division titles for Cohen Bridge, 11, of Corman Park, SK, in MJT Boys 11-12 (70), Alyxa Melsted, 12, of Wynyard, SK, in MJT Girls 11-12 (81), Jerry King Zhao, 9, from Regina, SK, in MJT Boys 9-10 (73), Mae McTavish, 9, from Canora, SK, in MJT Girls 9-10 (71), and Aleksander Sierzycki, 7, from Prince Albert, SK, in MJT Boys 8U (90).
Winners of the Long Drive, Closest-to-the-Pin, and Ready-to-Play awards are posted on the MJT website here.
COHEN BRIDGE WINS MJT MINI TOUR EVENT IN SASKATOON
As the 2025 MJT Mini Tour season in Saskatchewan comes to a close, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour wishes to thank members, participants, families, and sponsors for an incredible year. Early Bird Memberships for 2026 will be available in December and more information on the program can be found online at www.maplejt.com.
Top Finishers by Division
MJT Boys 11-12: Wildwood: Par 71, Ydg 4400, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Cohen Bridge (11), Corman Park, SK | 70
2. Declan Kozakavich (11), Saskatoon, SK | 73
3. David Joseph-Fineday (12), Spiritwood, SK | 75
Cohen Bridge of Corman Park, SK, carded a personal best 70 to finish two shots clear in the MJT Boys 11-12 division. The 11-year-old said, “It feels good on top of shooting my personal best and having fun with my friends.” Bridge added, “The competition was great.”
MJT Girls 11-12: Wildwood: Par 71, Ydg 3700, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Alyxa Melsted (12), Wynyard, SK | 81
2. Kensi Bourassa (11), Saskatoon, SK | 92
3. Jiaer (Callie) Xie (11), Saskatoon, SK | 94
Twelve-year-old Alyxa Melsted of Wynyard, SK, capped off her season with a winning 81 in the MJT Girls 11-12 division. “(It feels) good, I’m happy I got to win the last one of the year,” she shared, highlighting that, ‘having fun with the friends that you make,’ is the best part of competing.
MJT Boys 9-10: Wildwood: Par 71, Ydg 3700, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Jerry King Zhao (9), Regina, SK | 73
2. Jackson Orr (10), Corman Park, SK | 80
3. Tryton Langevin (10), Humboldt, SK | 86
Regina’s Jerry King Zhao, just nine years old, stayed calm and composed en route to shooting 73 and winning the MJT Boys 9-10 division. After collecting his fifth MJT victory, Zhao said, “(It feels) good, it’s my 5th MJT win,” adding his thoughts down the stretch were, ‘be calm, do every step, don’t get frustrated.’
MJT Girls 9-10: Wildwood: Par 71, Ydg 3700, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Mae McTavish (9), Canora, SK | 71
2. Maddie Ness (10), Grasswood, SK | 126
Nine-year-old Mae McTavish of Canora, SK, fired an even-par 71 to top the MJT Girls 9-10 division in style. “It feels good because I did my personal best,” she said. Her favourite part? “Getting to play golf with new people and getting to play different courses.”
MJT Boys 8U: Wildwood: Par 71, Ydg 3200, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
1. Aleksander Sierzycki (7), Prince Albert, SK | 90
2. Luka Johns (8), Fort Qu’Appelle, SK | 97
3. Jameson Fox (8), Herbert, SK | 98
Prince Albert’s Aleksander Sierzycki, aged seven, shot 90 in the MJT Boys 8U division, and smiled as he summed up his day: “It was good! I wanted to do well today.” Reflecting on his experience, he added simply, “It was fun!”
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.