Junior Golf Girls 14-18 Division

West Trenton, NJ — The Girls 14–18 division at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s New Jersey Fall Junior Open saw a commanding performance from Florence Madurzak of Stockton, NJ, who captured the championship with steady play over two rounds at Mountain View Golf Course. Madurzak opened with an 86 before rebounding on Sunday with a sharp 80, finishing at 166 (+22) to secure a five-shot victory. Katherine Shrum of Devon, PA played consistent golf across both days to finish runner-up at 171 (+27), while Emma Otterburn of New York City, NY claimed third at 174 (+30). Rounding out the top five were Anya Balakumaran of Westfield, NJ in fourth at 175 (+31), and a tie between Lauren Springman (Audubon, PA) and Maggie Veale (Wayne, NJ), who both finished at 177 (+33). Madurzak’s final-round composure and ability to limit mistakes underlined her victory in a competitive division that featured talent from across the region. Her win highlights the depth of play emerging from the Northeast on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.

Hastings, MN — The Girls 14–18 division at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Minneapolis Fall Junior Open featured a competitive field, but it was Payton Anderson of Maple Grove, MN who stood tall, delivering two strong rounds to claim the championship at Emerald Greens Golf Club. Anderson set the pace early with a 74 on Saturday, then followed with a composed 73 on Sunday — the lowest round of the division — to close at 147 (+3). Her steady play across both days gave her a nine-shot margin over the field, cementing her as the clear standout of the weekend. Sarah Dove of North Oaks, MN secured runner-up honors with rounds of 76 and 80 for a 156 (+12) total, while Reagan Juhl of Stillwater, MN surged in the final round with a 75 to finish third at 157 (+13). Just one shot back, Addicyn Sailer of Dakota Dunes, SD placed fourth at 158 (+14). The top five was completed by Grace Raich of Blaine, MN, who finished at 160 (+16) after posting a solid opening-round 77. Reese Barry (Medina, MN), Sonja Johnson (Waconia, MN), and Stella Bodensteiner (Edina, MN) all stayed close behind, finishing within striking distance of the leaders. With her victory, Anderson not only showcased her ability to go low under pressure but also reaffirmed her status as one of the premier junior players in Minnesota. Her win highlighted a weekend of strong performances across the girls’ division, making the Minneapolis Fall Junior Open a showcase of both local and regional talent.