Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Norman Course at Barefoot Resort and Golf – Norman Course once again proved why it remains one of the most respected championship venues in junior golf, providing a demanding and educational test as host of the Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour schedule.
Designed by Greg Norman, the course challenged players with a layout that placed a premium on strategy and discipline from the opening tee shot. Wide visuals off the tee often masked subtly placed hazards and angles that required thoughtful decision-making, rewarding players who prioritized position over power. The fairways, while generous in appearance, funneled errant shots into penal areas, making recovery both difficult and unpredictable.
Approach play became the defining factor throughout the week. The Norman Course’s greens featured firm surfaces and understated contours that demanded precise distance control and confident commitment. Missed targets were rarely forgiven, turning short-sided approaches into delicate recovery shots and testing touch, creativity, and patience around the putting surfaces.
As the tournament progressed, conditions steadily intensified the challenge. Coastal breezes added another layer of complexity, forcing competitors to manage ball flight and remain mentally engaged on every shot. Momentum was difficult to sustain, and the course consistently rewarded players who accepted conservative targets and trusted disciplined execution.
For the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, Barefoot’s Norman Course delivered exactly what a championship venue should — a true test of fundamentals, mental toughness, and course management. The venue provided players across all age divisions with a meaningful benchmark, offering not just competition, but a learning experience that mirrors the demands of higher-level tournament golf.
By the final round, the Norman Course had once again asserted its identity: a venue that does not yield to impatience, but instead rewards those willing to respect the design and embrace the challenge shot by shot. In hosting the Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic, Barefoot Resort and Golf reinforced its standing as a premier stage for junior championship golf and a fitting proving ground for the next generation of competitive players.
boys 16-18
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic delivered a demanding late-season test at Barefoot Resort and Golf, where firm greens, shifting coastal breezes, and strategic sightlines required patience and precision across two competitive rounds. When the weekend concluded, Gavin Hutchinson emerged as the most resilient player in the Boys 16–18 field, navigating the challenge to secure the title on home turf.
Hutchinson, representing Myrtle Beach, opened with a steady 79 before grinding through a tough closing round of 82 to finish at +17, holding off a tightly packed leaderboard that remained in flux until the final holes. On a course that punished missed fairways and tested touch around the greens, his ability to manage momentum proved decisive.
Close behind, Roane Taylor of Daniel Island applied pressure throughout the championship, following an opening-round 76 with an 86 to finish one shot back at +18. Landon Heers rounded out the top three at +19, highlighting the depth of the field as multiple players hovered within striking distance deep into Sunday.
Barefoot Resort demanded disciplined course management, particularly as conditions firmed and the margin for error narrowed. Players were forced to commit to conservative lines off the tee and precise approaches into greens that offered few easy recoveries. The leaderboard reflected that reality, with steady execution rewarded and aggressive mistakes quickly magnified.
As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour holiday schedule, the Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic once again provided a championship-caliber environment for junior competitors. The venue tested every facet of the game—physical, technical, and mental—offering players a meaningful benchmark as they closed out the year.
For Hutchinson, the victory was defined not by flashes of brilliance, but by composure under pressure on a course that demanded respect. It was a fitting conclusion to a weekend where Barefoot Resort reaffirmed its status as a true proving ground for elite junior golf competition.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Gavin Hutchinson
+17 Total
No. 2 Rank
Roane Taylor
+18 Total
No. 3 Rank
Landon Heers
+19 Total
boys 14-15
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic continued to test endurance and execution at Barefoot Resort and Golf, where the Boys 14–15 division faced two demanding rounds on a layout that required patience, commitment, and disciplined course management. When the weekend concluded, Jonathan Dewey stood alone at the top of the leaderboard, delivering the most composed performance in the field.
Dewey, competing out of Charlotte, North Carolina, opened the championship with a strong 73 before navigating a more challenging final round with a 79 to finish at +8, a total that separated him comfortably from the rest of the field. His ability to control the golf ball and limit mistakes proved decisive on a course that offered little forgiveness for missed targets.
Behind him, Mathis Mandeville of Myrtle Beach claimed second at +25, followed by Ryder O’Neal of Florence, South Carolina, at +34. As the tournament unfolded, Barefoot Resort steadily asserted its challenge, particularly around the greens, where firm surfaces and subtle contours placed a premium on precision and touch.
For the remainder of the field, the weekend became a test of resilience as conditions exposed lapses in execution and demanded focus from start to finish. The course rewarded players who stayed committed to conservative strategies while penalizing aggressive lines that strayed offline.
As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour holiday schedule, the Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic once again provided a championship-style experience for developing competitors. For Dewey, the victory was built on steady execution and mental toughness — a performance that stood out on a course that required respect and patience on every shot.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Jonathan Dewey
+8 Total
No. 2 Rank
Mathis Mandeville
+25 Total
No. 3 Rank
Ryder O’Neal
+34 Total
boys 12-13
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic continued its demanding run at Barefoot Resort and Golf, where the Boys 12–13 division faced a stern two-day test that emphasized patience, course management, and mental resilience. By the end of the weekend, Caisen McKay emerged as the most consistent competitor, earning the title with steady execution across both rounds.
McKay, competing out of Charlotte, North Carolina, posted rounds of 80 and 82 to finish at +18, separating himself through composure on a layout that offered little margin for error. Barefoot’s firm greens and strategic angles demanded thoughtful decision-making, and McKay’s ability to avoid big numbers proved decisive as conditions tightened late in the championship.
Josiah Hardee of Alpharetta, Georgia, kept pressure on throughout the final round, closing with an 81 to finish second at +25, while Bennett Williams of Canton, North Carolina, rounded out the podium at +38. Each navigated a course that consistently challenged ball-striking and touch around the greens, rewarding commitment and discipline over aggressive play.
As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour holiday schedule, the Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic once again delivered a championship-caliber environment for developing players. For McKay, the victory reflected a mature approach and steady mindset—qualities well-suited to a venue that demanded focus on every shot from the opening tee to the final putt.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Caisen McKay
+18 Total
No. 2 Rank
Josiah Hardee
+25 Total
No. 3 Rank
Bennett Williams
+38 Total
boys 10-11
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic concluded at Barefoot Resort and Golf with the Boys 10–11 division taking on a demanding two-day challenge that tested patience, perseverance, and mental toughness above all else. On a course that offered little margin for error, simply managing the golf course became the primary objective.
Carter Orzechowski, competing out of Belmont, North Carolina, navigated the full championship test to earn the division title, completing two rounds in conditions that steadily wore on the field. Barefoot Resort’s length, forced carries, and firm green complexes placed constant pressure on young competitors, turning each hole into a lesson in commitment and resilience.
For the youngest players in the field, the venue provided a true championship-style experience, demanding focus from the opening tee shot through the final putt. The course exposed the importance of course management and emotional control, reinforcing lessons that extend well beyond the scorecard.
As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour holiday schedule, the Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic once again delivered meaningful competitive opportunities for developing players. For Orzechowski, the weekend was defined by determination and the ability to stay committed under challenging conditions — an experience that serves as a valuable building block in his continued growth within tournament golf.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Carter Orzechowski
+86 Total
girls 14-18
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic closed out a demanding weekend at Barefoot Resort and Golf, where the Girls 14–18 division faced a course that tested patience, precision, and mental resilience from start to finish. Over two challenging rounds, Madeleine Burda emerged as the most consistent competitor, navigating the layout with composure to claim the championship.
Burda, competing out of Saint Cloud, Florida, posted rounds of 82 and 81 to finish at +19, separating herself by limiting mistakes on a course that steadily punished missed targets. Barefoot’s firm greens and strategic angles demanded disciplined approach play, and Burda’s ability to stay composed under pressure proved to be the difference as conditions tightened late in the tournament.
Behind her, Addison Suggs of Florence, South Carolina, finished second at +31, while Katarina DeVito of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, followed closely at +33. The remainder of the field battled a venue that required full commitment on every shot, particularly around the greens, where subtle contours turned small errors into difficult recoveries.
As the championship unfolded, Barefoot Resort reinforced its reputation as a true test of tournament golf. Players were challenged to manage momentum, accept conservative targets, and remain mentally engaged through all 36 holes — qualities essential for success at the next level.
As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour holiday schedule, the Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic once again delivered a championship-caliber experience. For Burda, the victory was built on steady execution and sound decision-making, closing the year with a performance that matched the demands of one of the tour’s most exacting venues.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Madeleine Burda
+19 Total
No. 2 Rank
Addison Suggs
+31 Total
No. 3 Rank
Katarina DeVito
+33 Total
girls 13 & under
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic wrapped up at Barefoot Resort and Golf with the Girls U13 division taking on one of the most demanding tests of the weekend. Across two rounds, the course once again emphasized patience, perseverance, and mental toughness, qualities that ultimately defined the competition.
Mia Simpkins, competing out of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, navigated the full challenge to earn the division title, finishing at +36 after rounds of 83 and 97. Barefoot’s firm greens, strategic angles, and long sightlines required consistent focus from tee to green, and Simpkins’ ability to stay committed through difficult stretches proved decisive on a layout that offered little margin for error.
For the Girls U13 field, the venue provided a true championship-style experience, where managing the course and maintaining composure mattered as much as shot-making. Each hole demanded thoughtful decisions, reinforcing lessons that extend beyond the scorecard and into long-term player development.
As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour holiday schedule, the Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic once again delivered a meaningful competitive environment for young players. For Simpkins, the weekend was defined by resilience and determination — a performance shaped by a venue that consistently challenges competitors to rise to the occasion.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Mia Simpkins
+36 Total