Bolt to Invest in Continued Growth of Largest Multi-Day Junior Golf Tour in the US
New York, N.Y. / Kissimmee, Fla. — April 9, 2026 — Bolt Ventures, the private investment platform of David Blitzer, announced today the acquisition of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT), the largest multi-day junior golf tour in the United States. Founded in 2007, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour provides junior golfers between the ages of 8-18 an opportunity to experience competitive golf while developing important life skills. The HJGT hosts more than 300 events annually at 250 courses across 24 states and three countries. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Bolt Ventures has a proven track record in both golf – via its investments in Jupiter Links Golf Club and TMRW Sports – and youth sports – through investments such as Unrivaled Sports. Additionally, Blitzer’s sports portfolio includes ownership stakes in Crystal Palace F.C. (EPL), the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), the New Jersey Devils (NHL), the Washington Commanders (NFL), the Cleveland Guardians (MLB), Real Salt Lake (MLS), and multiple other franchises spanning the globe. This deep experience in sports operations will help propel the next stage of HJGT’s growth.
As part of the acquisition, Bolt Ventures appointed Josh Press as Chief Executive Officer of the HJGT, where he will work alongside HJGT founder and executive director Mario Conte during the ownership transition. Press will also continue to support the build out of Bolt Ventures’ golf vertical, which includes investments in L.A.B. Golf, KemperSports, and Golf Source Network.
“One of our missions at Bolt Ventures is to invest in companies that create opportunities for young people to experience the positive impact of sports such as golf,” Blitzer said. “For two decades, the team behind the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour has done a tremendous job in helping junior golfers and their families create lifelong memories. Under Josh’s leadership, we’re eager to help the tour build upon its strong foundation and reach even more golfers by delivering unforgettable experiences.”
Press, a Bolt Ventures executive with nearly three decades of experience in asset management and strategic investing, believes there is a unique opportunity with HJGT to strengthen how young people engage with golf. This includes exploring ways to enhance tournament formats and pace of play initiatives to encourage golfers of all levels to participate while learning critical life skills along the way. Press added:
“I’m grateful to David for the chance to blend two of my passions: golf and business building. Over the last few months, Mario and I have discussed ways in which Bolt Ventures can fuel the next stage of growth and amplify the great work the HJGT team has done. In this next chapter, we aim to elevate HJGT tournaments by leveraging our resources across sports operations, brand building, innovation, and technology to connect more youth to the game of golf. Giving young people the resources to grow as players is important, but so is teaching them the value of character, commitment, and sportsmanship. I’m really excited for the future of the HJGT.”
“It has been an honor to build the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour alongside such a dedicated and talented team over the last 19 years,” Conte said. “What started as a vision to create more competitive access for young players has grown into the largest multi-day junior golf tour in the country. We built this platform around the belief that competitive golf should be accessible to players of all backgrounds and skill levels, and that approach has been central to our growth. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built and the impact it has had on thousands of players and families. Today represents a meaningful milestone and a validation of that work. I’m grateful to David Blitzer and Josh Press for recognizing the strength of this platform and for their commitment to taking it even further. I look forward to supporting Josh through the transition — the tour is in great hands and positioned for an even bigger future.”
Based in Central Florida, the HJGT has conducted events in Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, China and Canada. Juniors compete in 1 of 6 divisions which are: Boys 16-18, Boys 14-15, Boys 12-13, Boys 10-11, Girls 14-18, and Girls Under 13. Its 2026 tour schedule is available here.
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Press Contact for Bolt Ventures:
Dave Sholler – davesholler@hbse.com
