This August, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour and the Fore All Junior Golf Foundation are proud to host the inaugural Fore All Junior Golf Foundation Match Play Challenge, an invitation-only, elite junior golf showdown at the prestigious Club at Ibis in West Palm Beach. In a 24-versus-24 team format, boys and girls ages 10 to 18 from across the country will battle head-to-head in 9-hole and 18-hole match play, testing skill, strategy, composure, and teamwork under pressure.
This week, we are proud to introduce two members from the Hurricane Team and one member from the Fore All Junior Golf Foundation Team. We will feature more players from each team leading up to the event on August 9-10, 2025.
Mathis Mandeville
HJGT All-Stars
Who is your favorite golfer, and why do they inspire you?
Rory McIlroy. His resilience and perseverance in winning the Masters and completing the career Grand Slam are similar to my efforts to win a tournament.
What is your favorite golf brand(s) to wear on the course?
I like Puma’s style, I like G-Fore shoes, and Titleist players’ gloves.
I don’t have a strong preference when it comes to clothes; if they are comfortable, I wear them.
Tell us about your future goals and how golf fits into the big picture.
I would love to complete the grand slam to join the greats of the game, to be the best of all time
What advice do you have for younger players starting their junior golf journey?
Take it easy, it takes a lot of time and effort to get better, and it’s not always going to be easy, but how you deal with that is the key
Where would you like to play collegiate golf and why?
I would love to play at Stanford or any other prestigious university that strongly supports golf.
What is your favorite golf course or tournament?
The Masters at Augusta National, where beauty meets vibe, and careers are enhanced.
What excites you the most about the upcoming Fore All Match Play Challenge?
To get to know more people, to make friends and learn how it is to play with others and not against them
What are you doing to prepare for this match-play event?
I will strive to make my game more consistent and continually improve my techniques to stay at the top of my game.
Dylan Hirst
Fore All Junior Golf Foundation All-Stars
Who is your favorite golfer, and why do they inspire you?
My favorite golfer is Victor Hoveland because he is always in a great mood on the golf course. He is down-to-earth and always appears to be having a good time when he plays. Also, we both love Chipotle.
What is your favorite golf brand(s) to wear on the course?
My favorite brand is Titleist/Footjoy
Tell us about your future goals and how golf fits into the big picture.
I want to play golf in college and, hopefully, play on the PGA Tour.
What advice do you have for younger players starting their junior golf journey?
Play various other sports and find friends to golf with, as it always makes practicing more fun.
Where would you like to play collegiate golf and why?
I’m not sure yet; it would depend on the school, coach, and my teammates!
What is your favorite golf course or tournament?
My favorite golf course is Cypress Point.
What excites you the most about the upcoming Fore All Match Play Challenge?
I am very excited to participate in a match play event and meet new people while competing against some good players.
What are you doing to prepare for this match-play event?
I am going to putt a lot.
William Keszler
Fore All Junior Golf Foundation All-Stars
Who is your favorite golfer, and why do they inspire you?
My favorite golfer is Bryson DeChambeau. I saw him hit a drive over the water on the 6th hole at Bay Hill in 2021. Bryson pushing the limits of what was previously thought possible inspired me to play golf.
What is your favorite golf brand(s) to wear on the course?
My favorite brands to wear are Malbon, Peter Millar, and Travis Mathew.
Tell us about your future goals and how golf fits into the big picture.
I aspire to play golf in college, and later in life, I plan to utilize golf in business while also enjoying it with friends and family for leisure.
What advice do you have for younger players starting their junior golf journey?
My advice is to keep playing as many sports as possible for as long as possible. This will help build athleticism and prevent them from getting tired of golf at a young age.
Where would you like to play collegiate golf and why?
I would love to play collegiate golf. I want to keep building my skills for as long as possible; over the last few years, I have spent countless hours on the course, and I don’t want my journey of competitive golf to end with high school.
What is your favorite golf course or tournament?
My favorite golf course is Spyglass Hill. It’s the perfect test of golf that forces you to play well both mentally and physically to achieve success.
What excites you the most about the upcoming Fore All Match Play Challenge?
I’m excited to play alongside both friends from home and members of Fore All from Florida that I have played against in the past. I also can’t wait to play against new competitors from across the country.
What are you doing to prepare for this match-play event?
I have been playing with friends who will be joining me in Florida.
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More on the Fore All Junior Golf Foundation Match Play Challenge…
The Club at Ibis boasts three Nicklaus-designed championship courses and world-class amenities, providing an exceptional setting for this next-level competition. The weekend kicks off Friday evening, August 8, with a Pairings Party and Dinner—an opportunity for players, families, sponsors, and staff to connect and celebrate the spirit of junior golf in a welcoming, social atmosphere. Competitors will don custom team gear, receive special gifts, and fully immerse themselves in an unforgettable hospitality experience.
Created through a partnership with Carson Lowe and Nicholas Zaccagnino—Fore All’s co-founders and junior golfers passionate about expanding access to the sport—the Match Play Challenge showcases how golf can unite youth from diverse communities in meaningful competition and camaraderie.
As Rex Grayner, HJGT’s SVP of Business Development, noted: “This event reflects the best of what junior golf can be—competitive, inclusive, and inspiring.” This Challenge is more than a tournament for these junior athletes; it’s a chance to build character, foster friendships, and demonstrate how teamwork and tenacity define true junior golf excellence at one of Florida’s premier venues.
