54 Hole Jekyll Island Junior Open
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to Georgia’s coast for the 54-Hole Jekyll Island Junior Open, where wind, marshland corridors, and exposed greens framed a championship built on patience and control.
Jekyll Island Golf Club is not a venue that yields easily. Coastal breezes shift throughout the day. Fairways demand positioning. Greens reward precise distance control and punish tentative swings. Over three rounds, the course functioned exactly as a championship test should — separating disciplined competitors from those chasing recovery.
Across divisions, scoring reflected the environment. In the Boys 16–18 championship, steady golf carried the week, with the title decided by a single shot. In the Girls 14–18 division, resilience defined the leaderboard as competitors from multiple continents navigated demanding conditions. Even the Boys 10–11 division experienced the full 54-hole grind, building competitive maturity on a layout that does not soften for age.
International depth remained a defining theme. Players traveled from Slovakia, Panama, Egypt, Switzerland, Singapore, England, China, South Africa, and across the United States, reinforcing the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s global footprint. The event became more than a regional stop — it became a coastal proving ground.
The 54-hole format remains the differentiator. One hot round is not enough. Position after 36 holes matters. Final-round composure determines outcomes. The structure mirrors higher-level competitive golf, reinforcing HJGT’s commitment to preparing junior athletes for collegiate and elite pathways.
Operationally, the event delivered a professional tournament atmosphere — structured pairings, defined championship conditions, and a venue that demands strategic decision-making. Parents, coaches, and players experienced a format built on merit and endurance.
At Jekyll Island Golf Club, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour delivered exactly what a championship week should provide: a demanding venue, international competition, and a leaderboard shaped by discipline over three coastal rounds.
boys 16-18
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JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — Wind, coastal exposure, and firm conditions defined the 54-Hole Jekyll Island Junior Open, where patience proved more valuable than power and survival often outweighed scoring.
When the final putts dropped at Jekyll Island Golf Club, Marek Majercak of Slovakia stood at the top of the Boys 16–18 leaderboard.
Majercak carded rounds of 75-73-75 to finish at seven-over-par 223, navigating three steady days on a layout that penalized loose ball-striking. His second-round 73 created separation, and his closing 75 under pressure sealed the championship. There were no fireworks — just controlled golf in difficult conditions.
Davis Blackmon of Georgia finished one shot back at 224. After opening with a 77, Blackmon steadied himself with back-to-back rounds of 73 and 74, applying pressure late but ultimately falling just short. Winslow Robinson secured third at 226, remaining in contention all week with consistent play across all three rounds.
Jekyll Island’s coastal design shaped the championship. Crosswinds demanded trajectory control. Approaches into exposed greens required precision. Misses in the wrong spots quickly turned into double bogey territory. Scores reflected that reality — this was a tournament earned through discipline, not aggression.
International representation added depth to the field. Competitors traveled from Slovakia, Panama, Egypt, Switzerland, Singapore, England, and across the United States, turning the event into a global proving ground on the Georgia coast.
Across 54 holes, momentum proved fragile. Round-two positioning mattered. Closing composure mattered more. Players who managed emotions and accepted conservative targets survived the grind.
The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour continues to showcase championship environments that mirror the next level — three-round formats, demanding venues, and leaderboards that reward consistency over volatility.
At Jekyll Island Golf Club, the margin was one shot. And over three coastal rounds, Marek Majercak managed it better than anyone else.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Marek Majercak
+7 Total
No. 2 Rank
Davis Blackmon
+8 Total
No. 3 Rank
Winslow Robinson
+10 Total
boys 10-11
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JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — The youngest competitors at the 54-Hole Jekyll Island Junior Open faced the same coastal elements as the older divisions — wind, firm greens, and exposed approaches — and the Boys 10–11 division responded with resilience beyond their years.
Regan Polka of St. Simons, Georgia captured the title at 21-over-par 237, posting rounds of 77-80-80 across three demanding days. His opening 77 set the tone, and while conditions stiffened over the weekend, Polka’s steady play and ability to limit big numbers secured a decisive victory. In a format rarely experienced at this age, endurance became part of the test — and Polka passed it.
Jonah Hull of North Carolina finished runner-up at 46-over 262. Hull showed determination throughout the championship, grinding through shifting coastal winds and challenging scoring stretches to complete all 54 holes.
Jekyll Island Golf Club proved an educational proving ground for the division. The layout demanded thoughtful club selection and disciplined decision-making, even for players still developing physically. Shots into exposed greens required commitment. Recovery opportunities were limited. Patience was essential.
The 54-hole structure is what separates this championship. For players in the 10–11 age group, competing over three consecutive rounds mirrors higher-level tournament expectations and builds competitive maturity early.
At Jekyll Island, the Boys 10–11 division demonstrated that development and championship experience can coexist. Over three coastal rounds, composure carried the day — and Regan Polka emerged as champion.
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Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Regan Polka
+21 Total
No. 2 Rank
Jonah Hull
+46 Total
girls 14-18
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JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — Coastal wind and firm conditions once again dictated play at Jekyll Island Golf Club, where the Girls 14–18 division battled through three demanding rounds at the 54-Hole Jekyll Island Junior Open.
Diana Gao of Foshan, China emerged as champion at 21-over-par 237, navigating shifting conditions with composure. Gao opened with an 80, surged into contention with a steady second-round 74 — the lowest round of the division for the week — and closed with an 83 to secure the title. In a championship where consistency outweighed volatility, her ability to produce the week’s best round proved decisive.
Cindy Moreki of South Africa finished runner-up at 250. After opening with an 88, Moreki improved each day, posting rounds of 82 and 80 to close strong and separate from the rest of the field. Her progression over 54 holes reflected growing comfort on a layout that punishes indecision.
Rayna Hardin of Florida claimed third at 278, followed by Chandler Salita of South Carolina at 299. Completing 54 holes on this exposed coastal venue required endurance, focus, and discipline — traits that were tested throughout the week.
Jekyll Island Golf Club’s design framed the championship. Crosswinds influenced club selection on nearly every approach. Greens required precise distance control. Misses into surrounding collection areas demanded creativity. The scoring reflected the test.
The division also highlighted the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s international scope, with competitors representing China, South Africa, and multiple U.S. states. Over three rounds, the global field competed on equal footing against one of Georgia’s most demanding coastal tracks.
At Jekyll Island, the challenge was constant. Through wind and pressure, Diana Gao proved the most complete over 54 holes — and earned the championship accordingly.
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Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Diana Gao
+21 Total
No. 2 Rank
Cindy Moreki
+34 Total
No. 3 Rank
Rayna Hardin
+62 Total