SGCC hosts MJT event

The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada’s premier junior golf circuit, descended upon the pristine greens of Selkirk Golf and Country Club in Selkirk, MB, on July 15-16. Nestled on the picturesque west bank of the historic Red River, this semi-private 18-hole gem set the stage for the second leg of four in the MJT PLYR Series across Canada. With over 60 players taking part from three provinces, it was a showcase of talent from budding golf stars across the region.

Participants were competing for titles in six divisions and the opportunity to be short-listed for the MJT Team Canada to the Jack Newton International Junior Classic in New South Wales, Australia, in October and the National Team Challenge in Fenwick, ON, this September.

A standout moment of the event was a thrilling hole-in-one on the par-three seventh hole, courtesy of 12-year-old Tomas Scarcello from Winnipeg, MB. Armed with a six iron, Tomas delivered the perfect shot. He went on to secure a respectable sixth place in the MJT Peewee Boys division. More highlights included shared Low Overall honours between Jackson Delaurier, 17, of Dauphin, MB, the MJT Junior Boys winner (76,73=149), and Hudson Hunnie, 15, of Winnipeg, MB, who won the MJT Juvenile Boys title (75,74=149). Following their respective wins, both Delaurier and Hunnie have been short-listed to represent MJT Team Canada in Australia.

Other leading performances were recorded by Ryder St. Laurent, 13, from Île Des Chênes, MB, in MJT Bantam Boys (155), Ty Montour, 11, of Oakville, MB, in MJT Peewee Boys (165), Skylar Whitford, 15, from St. Andrews, MB, in MJT Girls 15-19 (203), Camryn Thomas, 14, from Winnipeg, MB, in MJT Girls U15 (202).

Top finisher scores and quotes from the division winners are noted below, along with the list of qualified players. Results from the Projekt/2UNDR Long Drive, PLYR Closest to the Pin, Booster Juice BounceBack Awards, and Academy Points standings, are posted here; for full tournament results, please visit the MJT website here.

The next and final stop in the province is the highly anticipated MJT Bieber Classic/Manitoba Junior Championship, taking place at Carman Golf Club in Carman, MB, from August 6-8, 2024. For more information, please visit the MJT website at www.maplejt.com.

1. Ty Montour (11), Oakville, MB | 79, 86 (165)

2. Minxing Matt Li (11), Surrey, BC | 89, 88 (177)

2. Grant Secord (12), La Salle, MB | 86, 91 (177)

MJT Bantam Boys: Selkirk: Par 71, Ydg 6251, Slope/Rating 118/69.3
1. Ryder St. Laurent (13), Île Des Chênes, MB | 76, 79 (155)

2. Mark Munday (14), Headingley, MB | 82, 78 (160)

2. Aris Mercury (14), Winnipeg, MB | 79, 81 (160)

1. Hudson Hunnie (15), Winnipeg, MB | 75, 74 (149)

2. Ryan Tuck (16), Winnipeg, MB | 77, 79 (156)

3. Brayden Boge (16), Winnipeg, MB | 79, 78 (157)

1. Jackson Delaurier (17), Dauphin, MB | 76, 73 (149)

2. Kaleb Lambert (18), Lorette West, MB | 77, 75 (152)

2. Payne Wood (17), Winnipeg, MB | 74, 78 (152)

MJT Girls U15: Selkirk: Par 73, Ydg 5729, Slope/Rating 121/72.3
1. Camryn Thomas (14), Winnipeg, MB | 100, 102 (202)

1. Skylar Whitford *(15), St Andrews, MB | 103, 100 (203)

Skylar Whitford, 15, from St Andrews, MB, came to play in the MJT Girls 15-19 division, showing everyone that a little preparation goes a long way. “I prepared by going out to golf with friends and family who challenged me,” she said, adding, “I also mentally prepared by giving myself motivation and talking positive. It brings me confidence in my game knowing I can play in new environments and under pressure.”
* Skylar is also a SGCC junior member and proshop employee

Team MJT at the National Team Challenge Short-Listed Position: Jackson Delaurier

MJT Team Canada to Australia (JNJG International) Short-Listed Position: Jackson Delaurier and Hudson Hunnie