Fall College Prep Series at Purdue

West Lafayette, IN — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Fall College Prep Series at Purdue brought together a deep field of Midwest talent at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Club, and it was Tyler Dillingham of Edinburgh, IN who rose to the challenge. With two consistent rounds of 74 and 76, Dillingham finished at 150 (+6) to secure the Boys 16–18 championship. The demanding Purdue layout tested players throughout the weekend, rewarding patience and precision. Dillingham’s opening 74 kept him in contention, and despite tricky conditions in the final round, his 76 was enough to hold off the field by two shots. His ability to limit mistakes and manage the course separated him from the pack when it mattered most. Zach Matthys of South Bend, IN was the closest challenger, finishing runner-up at 152 (+8) after rounds of 74 and 78. Matthys stayed in striking distance throughout, but a handful of late bogeys on Sunday left him just short of the title. Luke Cofer of New Palestine, IN followed closely in third at 153 (+9), showcasing steady play across both rounds. Brooks Cole of Louisville, KY finished fourth at 154 (+10), while Logan Carroll of Saint John, IN rounded out the top five at 158 (+14), thanks to a strong 77 in the final round. One of the most notable performances came from Aiden Boyd of Washington, IN, who bounced back from a difficult 89 on Saturday with an impressive even-par 72 on Sunday, vaulting himself into a tie for sixth at 161 alongside Jimmy Williams of Jackson, MO. Beyond the leaders, the division also featured international representation, with Siwat Surakomol of Bangkok, Thailand, and regional talent from Indiana, Missouri, and Kentucky filling out the field. The variety of players underscored the depth and reach of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. With his victory, Dillingham not only earned the Boys 16–18 crown but also demonstrated the poise and consistency needed to succeed at the next level, making him one to watch as the fall season continues.

West Lafayette, IN — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Fall College Prep Series at Purdue crowned a dominant champion in the Boys 14–15 division, as Porter Bell of Noblesville, IN controlled the field from start to finish at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Club. Bell opened with a solid 76 on Saturday, putting him atop the leaderboard heading into the final round. On Sunday, he showed even more composure, carding a 74 — the lowest round of the division — to close with a two-day total of 150 (+6). His steady ball striking and ability to minimize mistakes allowed him to separate from the pack, winning by a commanding 13 shots. The closest challenger was Luke Mulligan of Burr Ridge, IL, who posted rounds of 79 and 84 for a 163 (+19) finish. Caiden Murray of Crawfordsville, IN followed in third at 175 (+31), while Ethan Hoffenberg (Wilmette, IL) and Carter Brock (Kenilworth, IL) rounded out the top five at 176 (+32) and 178 (+34), respectively. Further down the leaderboard, Yianni Boufis of Dyer, IN battled back with a Sunday 88 to take sixth, while Owen Wern of Wilmette, IL completed the field. With his wire-to-wire victory, Bell’s performance stood out as one of the strongest of the weekend across all divisions. His ability to stay composed on Purdue’s challenging layout not only earned him the title but also showcased his potential as one of the region’s rising young players.

West Lafayette, IN — At the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Fall College Prep Series at Purdue, the spotlight in the Girls 14–18 division belonged to Daphne Breen of Beverly Hills, MI, who put together two steady rounds at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Club to claim the championship. Breen opened with an 81 on Saturday, immediately establishing herself as the player to beat. On Sunday, she followed with an 83 to finish with a two-day total of 164 (+20), securing a three-shot margin of victory. Her consistent ball striking and ability to recover from mistakes allowed her to maintain control throughout the weekend. Amaya Bellon of St. Louis, MO kept the pressure on, closing with rounds of 83 and 84 for a runner-up finish at 167 (+23). Just behind, Lucy Beam of Louisville, KY rounded out the top three at 173 (+29), highlighted by an opening-round 84. The Girls 14–18 field at Purdue showcased the depth of regional talent, with Breen’s composure and steady play proving decisive. Her performance adds another highlight to a strong season and marks her as a player to watch as the HJGT fall schedule continues.