Junior Golf Girls 13 & Under Division

OVIEDO, Fla. — The College Prep Series at UCF concluded at Twin Rivers Golf Club with the Girls U13 division taking on a course that demanded patience, focus, and resilience across two challenging days. Twin Rivers once again proved to be a true developmental test, where managing the golf course and staying composed mattered as much as shot-making. At the top of the leaderboard, Noelle Wood delivered the most consistent performance of the division to claim the title at +36. Competing on her home turf in Orlando, Wood navigated the course with discipline, handling the narrow corridors and water hazards that define Twin Rivers. Her ability to stay committed and finish rounds under pressure proved decisive in a championship environment that offered little margin for error. Close behind, Madeline Raun of Seminole, Florida, finished second at +41, battling the same demanding conditions and gaining valuable experience on a layout that steadily tested decision-making and emotional control. For both players, the weekend underscored the importance of patience and perseverance — core lessons emphasized throughout the College Prep Series. For the Girls U13 field, Twin Rivers served as an ideal proving ground. Firm greens, exacting approach shots, and long rounds challenged focus from start to finish, turning each hole into an opportunity to learn and adapt. Pars were earned, recoveries mattered, and staying positive through adversity became a key part of the competition. Hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, the College Prep Series at UCF delivered a championship-style experience designed to prepare young players for the next stages of competitive golf. For Wood, the victory reflected maturity and composure beyond her years — a fitting result on a course that rewards discipline, resilience, and respect for the game.

The 2026 Hurricane Cup delivered a championship atmosphere worthy of its name as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour brought elite junior competition to World Golf Village — a venue steeped in history and built to test every aspect of a player’s game. For the Girls U13 division, the weekend was a lesson in resilience. Long sightlines, demanding green complexes, and shifting coastal conditions ensured that every round required patience and emotional control. This wasn’t about chasing birdies — it was about learning how to compete when the course refuses to cooperate. At the top of the leaderboard, Taytum Oswald of Beloit, Wisconsin, emerged as the champion after two hard-earned rounds. Oswald opened with a 79 before grinding through an 87 in the final round, finishing at +22 (166). On a layout where momentum could swing quickly, her ability to stay composed and limit compounding mistakes proved decisive. Behind her, Victoria Anne Kessing of Coldwater, Mississippi, finished second at +29 (173), while Chloe Rounce of Nassau, Bahamas, rallied with a strong closing 82 to take third at +31 (175). Each performance reflected the global reach of the Hurricane Cup and the diversity of talent drawn to one of junior golf’s premier championship weekends. Throughout the field, World Golf Village did exactly what it’s known for — demanding discipline, rewarding smart decisions, and exposing impatience. For many in the Girls U13 division, this was their first exposure to a true major-style environment: two-day pressure, national competition, and a venue that asks difficult questions on every hole. That’s the heart of the Hurricane Cup and the standard the HJGT continues to set. These events aren’t built for comfort. They’re built to prepare young players for what lies ahead — teaching them how to compete, adapt, and finish when the stage is at its biggest. At World Golf Village, trophies mattered — but the experience mattered more. And for the Girls U13 competitors, the lessons learned on this historic stage will carry far beyond the final scorecard.