HJGT Results

March 7 – 8, 2026

Bears Best Junior Open

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Bear’s Best Golf Club gave the Bears Best Junior Open exactly what a serious junior event needs: a venue with identity, difficulty, and real championship presence. Located in Suwanee, Bear’s Best is built as a Jack Nicklaus “greatest hits” course, with 18 holes inspired by some of the most iconic designs from across his portfolio, including holes tied to places like Muirfield Village, PGA National, Castle Pines, Shoal Creek, Sherwood Country Club, and Gleneagles. That gives the property a big-stage feel before a player even hits the first tee shot. What makes the venue work so well for the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour is that it does not feel like a soft resort round. It plays like a premium, championship-caliber test, with bentgrass greens, strong conditioning, strategic bunkering, and a layout that forces players to think through shots instead of just swinging freely. The course is also recognized as one of Georgia’s stronger public golf experiences, with Bear’s Best describing itself as a high-end club experience open to the public and outside sources noting its reputation as a top-tier daily-fee facility. For this event, the venue clearly shaped the story. Across multiple divisions, scores rose, separation came from patience and discipline, and the players who won were the ones who managed the golf course instead of trying to overpower it. That is exactly what you want from an HJGT stop. Bear’s Best did not just host the tournament — it elevated it, giving the weekend a polished, nationally credible atmosphere that matched the standard of a premier junior golf event. This is the kind of venue that reinforces HJGT’s brand: competitive golf, premium setting, and a course that makes winning mean something.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division

Matthew Runckel

+7 Total

Boys 14-15 Division

Joshua Hong

+3 Total

Boys 12-13 Division

Grayson Pearce

+2 Total

Boys 10-11 Division

Hayden Cofield

+22 Total

Girls 14-18 Division

Cariann Beatty

+12 Total

Girls 13&U Division

Brynn Mason

-7 Total

February 14 – 16, 2026

54 Hole Jekyll Island Junior Open

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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.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division

Marek Majercak

+7 Total

Boys 10-11 Division

Regan Polka

+21 Total

Girls 14-18 Division

Diana Gao

+21 Total

February 7 – 8, 2026

Lanier Islands Junior Open at Legacy

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Set against the rolling terrain and lakefront backdrop of North Georgia, Legacy on Lanier Golf Club provided a demanding and fitting stage for the Lanier Islands Junior Open, as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour brought another competitive field to one of the region’s most respected championship venues. Legacy on Lanier is a course that asks questions on every hole. Tight driving corridors framed by mature trees force players to commit off the tee, while elevation changes and sloping fairways place a premium on distance control and trajectory. The greens, subtly contoured and well protected, reward disciplined approaches and punish anything careless. Throughout the weekend, players quickly learned that scoring at Legacy is earned through patience, not power. HJGT competitors across all divisions were tested by the course’s strategic design, where positioning often mattered more than raw distance. Recovery shots required imagination, and managing momentum became just as important as shot-making. Those who succeeded did so by embracing course management, minimizing mistakes, and staying mentally composed when birdie chances were scarce. From an event standpoint, the Lanier Islands Junior Open reflected what HJGT continues to emphasize nationally: placing junior golfers in environments that mirror the demands of higher-level competition. Legacy on Lanier delivered exactly that. The course elevated the level of play, sharpened decision-making, and reinforced the importance of fundamentals under pressure. As the weekend concluded, it was clear that Legacy on Lanier once again lived up to its reputation as a true championship test, and HJGT’s presence ensured that the event was more than just another tournament—it was a developmental proving ground. For players progressing through the tour, experiences like this define growth, resilience, and readiness for what comes next in their competitive journey.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division

Griffin Lyell

+13 Total

Boys 14-15 Division

Beau Harrison

+10 Total

Boys 12-13 Division

Chance Petersen

+20 Total

Boys 10-11 Division

Maverick Moretti

+15 Total

Girls 14-18 Division

Aynslee Terrell

+41 Total

Girls 13&U Division

Brynn Mason

+8 Total

January 17 – 18, 2026

Savannah Junior Open

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SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah Junior Open showcased why The Club at Savannah Harbor remains one of the most demanding and visually striking venues on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour schedule. Set along the Savannah River with sweeping waterfront exposure, the course delivered a championship test that emphasized strategy, patience, and adaptability from the opening tee shot to the final putt. Savannah Harbor’s defining feature was its exposure. Coastal winds influenced ball flight throughout the weekend, forcing players to adjust trajectories and commit fully to every shot. Tee shots required precise placement to account for both wind and visual deception, while approach shots demanded exact distance control into firm, subtly contoured greens that rejected anything short-sided. On this layout, indecision was quickly punished. As the rounds progressed, the course steadily asserted its challenge. Waterfront holes amplified pressure, recovery shots became a frequent necessity, and pars carried real value across all divisions. Momentum proved difficult to sustain, making emotional control and disciplined course management just as important as technical execution. Hosting the Savannah Junior Open, Savannah Harbor delivered exactly what the HJGT seeks in a premier venue: a fair but exacting examination that mirrors higher-level tournament golf. The layout tested not only physical skill, but also a player’s ability to think strategically, respond to adversity, and stay composed in demanding conditions. By the conclusion of the event, Savannah Harbor once again affirmed its reputation as a true championship stage. For HJGT competitors, the venue provided more than a tournament—it offered a meaningful developmental experience, reinforcing the standards required to succeed as players progress to more competitive levels of the game.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division