Moon Lake Golf Club Hosts a Standout Week Highlighted by a Final-Round Comeback and a Back-to-Back Champion
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Aricin Franklin (Tour Path Academy) authored the comeback of the week to win the Junior Boys U19 title at -6 (210). Trailing by four shots entering the final round, Franklin went six-under on the day, firing a closing 66 to storm past the field and claim the title in style.
The depth of the division was on full display behind him, with a three-way tie for second at +1 (217). Lucas Sturgeon (Jonas Golf Academy), Ethan Hunter (Jonas Academy), and Dante Gamble (Valley Regional Rosthern) all shared runner-up honours, with Gamble’s Round 2 eagle a key moment in his push up the leaderboard.
JUNIOR GIRLS (U19)
Letian (Tina) Liu (Jonas Golf Academy) went back-to-back in Saskatchewan, winning the Junior Girls U19 title at +18 (234) to become a two-time JPT Saskatchewan Champion. Liu saved her best for last, closing with a division-best round of 75 on a windy final day at Moon Lake, a testament to her ball-striking and composure in tough scoring conditions.
Miranda Merriman (Jeff Chambers) finished as runner-up at +29 (245), with Alayna Mortimer (JDS Golf) rounding out the top three at +46 (262).
BANTAM BOYS (U15)
Cohen Bridge (Cody Callaway Golf) claimed the Bantam Boys U15 title at +17 (233). Bridge’s steady play through the first two rounds gave him the opportunity he needed to capture the divisional title.
Kellen Hunter (Jonas Academy) finished as runner-up at +18 (234), just one stroke back, with Jace Munro (Jeff Gross) rounding out the top three at +24 (240).
BANTAM GIRLS (U15)
Natalie Maunula (Clinton Schmaltz) won the Bantam Girls U15 title at +43 (259), delivering three consistent rounds (89-84-86) to lead the division from start to finish. Maunula’s steady week held up under pressure to earn her the championship.
Clara Zhang (Jonas Golf Academy) finished as runner-up at +45 (261), with Callie Glover (JDS Golf) rounding out the top three at +71 (287).
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