Vancouver, BC – Players from Canada’s number one junior golf tour, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), recently returned from proudly representing their country in Australia’s prestigious Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) International Junior Classic. This major junior golf event, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, saw its 14th appearance by MJT Team Canada, captained by PGA of Canada Professional and MJT Tournament Director, Lee J.H. Lee.
The tournament, held from October 1-4 at the scenic Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club in Hunter Valley, NSW, featured over 500 competitors from around the globe, including participants from Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Philippines, Samoa, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the USA. The event included both team-based and individual competitions, showcasing top-level junior golf talent on an international stage.
In the highly competitive Individual Boys Championship, Josiah Edwards of Perth, Australia, claimed the title with stellar rounds of 69, 68, 76, and 66 for a nine-under total score of 279. North Vancouver’s Anthony Whiting led the Canadian charge with rounds of 78, 76, 76, and 70 (300), earning a tie for 31st place overall.
MJT teammates Grayson Carter (Newton, ON), Sean Kelly (Innisfail, AB), Braden Ahern (Moncton, NB), Carter Banton (Kitchener, ON), Brayden Boge (Winnipeg, MB), Jackson Delaurier (Dauphin, MB), and Edward Li (Markham, ON) also delivered strong performances throughout the tournament. For full results, please visit the JNJG website here.
Lee J.H. Lee expressed pride in the team’s performance, stating, “It’s an incredible honor to bring Canadian junior golfers to an event of this magnitude. Competing on an international stage helps our players grow not just as athletes but as individuals. I’m proud of how the team represented themselves and Canada, showing grit and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.”
The MJT’s participation in such prestigious global events continues to provide its athletes with valuable international experience, helping shape the future of junior golf in Canada. As the team looks ahead, the success in Australia marks yet another milestone in MJT’s mission to foster excellence in junior golf.
A photo gallery can be found on the MJT website, www.maplejt.com.
About Jack Newton Junior Golf:
The Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation was established in 1986 to introduce more young people to the game of golf and to nurture their skills and enjoyment of the sport. The objectives of JNJG are to establish and service a variety of golf programs for boys and girls that create pathways through the sport and cater for the beginner through to the elite.
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
