Junior Golf Boys 12-13 Division

The Stoneybrook West Junior Open continued to live up to its reputation as a thinking player’s test as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour challenged the Boys 12–13 division at Stoneybrook West Golf Club — a course that quietly demands focus from the first tee to the final green. Stoneybrook West doesn’t overwhelm with length, but it steadily exposes lapses in discipline. Narrow landing areas, well-placed bunkering, and greens that punish indecision force players to commit to every shot. For this age group, it was championship golf stripped down to fundamentals: smart decisions, emotional control, and the ability to grind when scoring chances disappear. At the top of the leaderboard, Evan Pratt of Montverde, Florida, delivered the most consistent performance across two demanding rounds. Posting scores of 87 and 90, Pratt finished at +33 (177) to claim the division title. On a course where momentum is hard to build, his ability to limit compounding mistakes and stay composed proved decisive. Behind him, Lincoln Dubiel of Windermere, Florida, finished second at +39 (183), while Giovanni DiGiacomo of Sanford, Florida, rounded out the podium at +47 (191). Across the field, players were forced to manage difficult lies, recover from missed greens, and learn firsthand how quickly small errors can add up at this level. That’s exactly why Stoneybrook West fits the HJGT blueprint. The event wasn’t about chasing low numbers — it was about learning how to compete under pressure. Two-day formats, championship setups, and professional tournament operations create an environment that prepares players for tougher tests ahead. When the final scorecards were signed, the takeaway was clear. At Stoneybrook West, patience isn’t optional — it’s required. And for the Boys 12–13 division, the lessons learned this weekend will matter just as much as the trophy as the season continues to unfold.

The 2026 Hurricane Cup delivered one of its most compelling storylines in the Boys 12–13 division, as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour brought championship pressure to the historic grounds of World Golf Village — a venue that has a way of revealing both potential and poise. World Golf Village demanded discipline from the opening tee shot. Long sightlines, demanding approach angles, and greens that punished hesitation made it clear this would not be a birdie-fest. Momentum swung quickly, and players were forced to manage both expectations and execution across two demanding rounds. At the center of the championship stood Victor Kornienko of Sankt-Petersburg, Russia, who authored the defining moment of the weekend. Kornienko opened the tournament with a sensational 63, one of the lowest rounds recorded across all divisions, establishing an early lead that set the tone for the entire field. He followed with an 81 in tougher conditions, finishing even par (144) to secure the Hurricane Cup title. On a course where mistakes linger, his opening-round brilliance proved decisive. The chase was relentless. Braxton Wooten of Jeffersonville, Indiana, finished second at +2 (146), while Ryan Totte of Falls Church, Virginia, closed strong to take third at +5 (149). Throughout the top of the leaderboard, the margins were razor-thin — one swing often separating a charge from a setback. As the field battled through the weekend, the theme remained consistent. World Golf Village rewarded patience and punished impatience. Players who chased pins quickly found trouble, while those who trusted conservative targets stayed competitive deep into the final round. For many in this division, the Hurricane Cup represented their first exposure to a true major-style environment — national competition, a championship venue, and the expectation to perform under pressure. That’s exactly what defines the Hurricane Cup and the broader HJGT mission. These events aren’t designed for comfort. They’re built to accelerate development — testing players mentally, emotionally, and competitively in environments that mirror what lies ahead at higher levels. When the final scorecards were signed, the message from World Golf Village was clear. Talent opens the door. Composure keeps it open. And in the Boys 12–13 division, the 2026 Hurricane Cup proved to be a measuring stick that will resonate long after the trophies were handed out.