College Prep Series at Louisville

March 8 8, 2026
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University of Louisville Golf Club
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Simpsonville, KY
University of Louisville Golf Club
The University of Louisville Golf Club provided a fitting collegiate backdrop for the College Prep Series at Louisville, giving junior golfers the opportunity to compete on a venue designed for high-level play. Located in Simpsonville, Kentucky, the course serves as the home facility for the University of Louisville men’s and women’s golf programs and regularly hosts collegiate tournaments and elite amateur events. The layout features wide yet strategic fairways, challenging approach shots, and well-protected greens that require precise iron play and strong course management. Throughout the one-day competition, players were tested by a course that rewards smart decisions and punishes missed approaches, creating a competitive environment similar to what many will face at the collegiate level. For the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s College Prep Series, the University of Louisville Golf Club delivered exactly the type of setting the series is designed for — a collegiate-caliber venue where players can measure their game against strong competition while gaining experience on a course built for the next level.
boys 16-18
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Alex Cotton delivered the low round of the day to capture the Boys 16–18 title at the College Prep Series at Louisville, posting a 3-under 69 at the University of Louisville Golf Club. Cotton’s round stood out in the one-day event as the only under-par score in the field, giving him a three-shot victory. The Mason, Ohio native controlled the leaderboard from start to finish, combining steady ball-striking with timely scoring opportunities to separate from a competitive field. Luke Totten finished second at even-par 72 after a solid round on his home course. Brooks Cole, Nathan Miller, and Quinn Susanin shared third place at 2-over 74, each turning in consistent rounds to stay near the top of the leaderboard. Parker Brandon, Evan Hack, and Noah Thompson tied for sixth place at 3-over 75, while Sam Bates and Caiden Riddle finished tied for ninth at 4-over 76. A group of five players finished tied for 11th at 5-over 77, highlighting the depth of competition in the division. The College Prep Series format provided players with a competitive one-day test at the University of Louisville Golf Club, a venue known for hosting high-level collegiate and amateur events. Cotton’s 69 proved to be the standout performance of the day, giving him the title and headlining a strong field of junior golfers competing in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s College Prep Series.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Alex Cotton
-3 Total
No. 2 Rank
Luke Totten
E Total
No. 3 Rank
Quinns Sanin
+2 Total
No. 3 Rank
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Nathan Miller
+2 Total
No. 3 Rank
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Brooks Cole
+2 Total
boys 14-15
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Keegan Shepard captured the Boys 14–15 title at the College Prep Series at Louisville, finishing with an 8-over 80 at the University of Louisville Golf Club. In the one-day event, Shepard’s round of 80 proved enough to separate from the field and secure a four-shot victory. His steady play throughout the round allowed him to maintain control of the leaderboard and close out the championship. Whitt Kaster and Mark Mercer shared second place at 12-over 84, while Daniel Turner finished fourth at 17-over 89. Brock McIvor placed fifth at 18-over 90. Tucker Meeks and Zander Rutz tied for sixth place at 22-over 94. The Boys 14–15 division highlighted the competitive challenge presented by the University of Louisville Golf Club during the College Prep Series event. The course required players to stay disciplined throughout the round, rewarding those who managed the layout effectively. Shepard’s consistent performance allowed him to emerge from the field and claim the division title.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Keegan Shepard
+9 Total
No. 2 Rank
Whitt Kaster
+14 Total
No. 2 Rank
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Mark Mercer
+17 Total
boys 12-13
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Garrett Abell delivered the top performance in the Boys 12–13 division at the College Prep Series at Louisville, carding an 8-over 80 to claim the title at the University of Louisville Golf Club. In the one-day competition, Abell’s round of 80 proved to be the best score in the division, earning him a three-shot victory. The Lebanon, Kentucky native maintained steady play throughout the round to secure the win. Kayden Kueper finished second at 11-over 83, while Redick Johnson placed third at 14-over 86. Luke Blandford finished fourth at 15-over 87, and RP Muller rounded out the top five at 17-over 89. The Boys 12–13 division faced the same demanding conditions as the rest of the field at the University of Louisville Golf Club, a venue known for hosting collegiate-level competition. Abell’s consistent play across the round allowed him to rise to the top of the leaderboard and capture the division title at the College Prep Series event.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Garrett Abell
+8 Total
No. 2 Rank
Kayden Kueper
+11 Total
No. 3 Rank
Redick Johnson
+14 Total
girls 14-18
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Avery Suter claimed the Girls 14–18 championship at the College Prep Series at Louisville after winning a playoff at the University of Louisville Golf Club. Suter finished regulation tied with Kennedy Kaus at 2-over 74 before prevailing in the playoff to secure the title. Both players delivered strong rounds during the one-day event, setting the pace for the field and separating themselves early on the leaderboard. Zoey Ficken and Isa Flores finished tied for third at 3-over 75 after solid rounds that kept them just one shot behind the leaders. Camille DeLost and Heidi Mitchell shared fifth place at 9-over 81. Deeya Patel and Luna Wang tied for seventh at 10-over 82, while Emilie Miller finished ninth at 11-over 83. Layna Patel and Sidney Roseman rounded out the top ten at 12-over 84. The Girls 14–18 division featured one of the deepest fields of the day, with competitors battling through a challenging layout at the University of Louisville Golf Club. In the end, Suter’s steady play and composure under pressure carried her through the playoff and secured the division title at the College Prep Series event.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Avery Suter
+2 Total
No. 2 Rank
Kennedy Kaus
+2 Total
No. 3 Rank
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Zoey Ficken
+3 Total
No. 3 Rank
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Isa Flores
+3 Total