HJGT Results

Louisville, KY — October 18–19, 2025 The Fall College Prep Series at Louisville, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at the University of Louisville Golf Club, delivered a weekend of competitive golf and college-level precision from the region’s top juniors. Josh Fratzel of Shawnee, Kansas, dominated the field with a remarkable -4 (68–72—140) performance, showcasing control and consistency from start to finish. His opening-round 68 set the tone, and he held steady through challenging Sunday conditions to secure a wire-to-wire victory. Local standout Parker Brandon of La Grange, Kentucky, claimed runner-up honors at +3 (70–77—147), while Chase Huff of Bardstown, Kentucky, rounded out the top three with a steady +7 (76–75—151). The leaderboard behind them featured determined efforts from a deep field, including Austin Nicholas of Ohio and Jack Walker of Texas, who tied for fourth at +15 (159). Fratzel’s victory highlighted not only his precision and mental toughness but also the competitive spirit that defines HJGT events. The University of Louisville Golf Club’s demanding layout tested every aspect of the players’ games, making Fratzel’s under-par finish an impressive exclamation point on a strong collegiate-prep weekend.

The Midwest/West Regional Invitational, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Harborside International Golf Club, delivered a weekend of exceptional golf and fierce competition among some of the region’s most talented junior players. The course’s signature blend of challenging links-style fairways, unpredictable winds, and undulating greens demanded both precision and mental toughness — and those who rose to the challenge showcased elite-level composure. At the top of the leaderboard, Austin Rinkenberger of Wildwood, Missouri, emerged victorious with a total score of +1 (71–74—145). Rinkenberger displayed remarkable consistency throughout the weekend, managing his game with maturity and capitalizing on key birdie opportunities to edge out a competitive field. His ability to stay composed under pressure proved decisive as he secured the regional title. Just behind him, a pair of players shared runner-up honors at +4 (148). Evan Hall of Elmira, Ontario, Canada, battled through the breezy Sunday conditions to hold his spot near the top, while Sumner Meekhof of Eastmanville, Michigan, started hot with an opening-round 68, one of the best rounds of the tournament, before running into tougher conditions during round two. Lucas Gilbart of Toronto, Ontario, also made a strong impression with steady rounds of 74 and 75 (+5) to claim fourth place, while Cole Hendrix of Weldon Spring, Missouri, rounded out the top five at +6 (71–79) after a strong opening day. From start to finish, the Midwest/West Regional Invitational served as a true test of discipline and endurance. With shifting lakefront winds and demanding approach shots into well-guarded greens, every stroke mattered. The event highlighted the depth of junior golf talent across the Midwest and Canada — and set the stage for these rising competitors as they continue their paths toward college and beyond. The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour once again provided a world-class platform for young athletes to showcase their skill, sportsmanship, and determination, and Harborside’s championship layout ensured that only the most composed and creative players stood atop the leaderboard.

High Bridge, NJ — October 18–19, 2025 The Northern Jersey Junior Open, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at High Bridge Hills Golf Club, delivered a weekend of tight competition and dramatic finishes as some of the Northeast’s best junior golfers battled through challenging fall conditions. In the Boys 16–18 Division, Anthony Rzeszutko of Staten Island, New York, emerged victorious with a composed two-round total of 146 (+6). Rzeszutko’s steady play, highlighted by a closing round of 72, gave him a one-stroke edge over Caleb Walsh of Center Valley, PA, who finished runner-up at 147 (+7). Cole Maller of Owings Mills, MD, took third at 149 (+9) after back-to-back solid rounds, while Ryan Quigley of Holmdel, NJ, and Luke Salome, also of Staten Island, rounded out the top five at 151 (+11). Rzeszutko’s win was defined by consistent ball striking and confident putting, especially under pressure late on Sunday. His final nine holes sealed the victory as he calmly avoided mistakes that derailed others down the stretch. The Northern Jersey Junior Open was another showcase of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s commitment to providing elite competition and development opportunities for rising golf talent across the region. With strong performances and close finishes, the event reflected the skill, composure, and competitive fire that define junior golf at its best.

Kansas City, MO — The Kansas City Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Drumm Farm Golf Club, closed out the season with a stellar weekend of golf and a standout performance from Rowan Banning of Leawood, Kansas, who claimed the Boys 16–18 Division title with a total score of 143 (-1). Banning’s consistent play, highlighted by rounds of 72 and 71, earned him the only under-par finish in the field. He displayed steady control off the tee and a sharp short game, separating himself from a competitive group of local and regional talent. Porter Howard of Fairway, KS, finished close behind at +2 (75–71), surging on Sunday with a strong final-round 71 to secure second place. Jackson Wood of Mission Hills, KS, rounded out the top three at +4 (76–72), maintaining pressure on the leaders throughout the weekend. Drumm Farm’s challenging layout tested every aspect of the players’ games, with gusty winds and slick greens adding difficulty to an already demanding course. The event capped off an exciting fall season in the Midwest, celebrating a strong field of rising junior golf talent in true championship fashion.