HJGT Results

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Pittsburgh Spring Junior Challenge at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort delivered one of the toughest tests of the weekend, where course difficulty—not just competition—dictated outcomes. Nemacolin is not a forgiving layout. The course is defined by elevation changes, tight landing areas, and approach shots that demand precision into elevated and well-protected greens. Miss your number or your line, and you’re immediately playing defense. Throughout the event, scoring reflected that reality. This was not a birdie-fest—this was survival golf. Players had to manage uneven lies, navigate difficult green complexes, and stay disciplined through stretches where momentum could swing quickly. The biggest separator wasn’t talent—it was composure. Across divisions, players who avoided big numbers and stayed mentally locked in climbed the leaderboard, while others struggled to recover from compounded mistakes. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s national schedule, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort sets a high bar. It forces players to think, execute, and stay resilient—exactly the type of environment that prepares them for the next level of competitive golf.

Jeffersonville Golf Club delivered exactly what you want from an HJGT venue—structure, pressure, and a course that forces players to think their way through every hole. This wasn’t a layout where players could rely on raw talent alone. It demanded discipline, smart decision-making, and the ability to stay composed when rounds started to slip. Across all divisions, you saw the same pattern: players who managed mistakes stayed competitive, and those who didn’t fell back quickly. What made Jeffersonville stand out was how it rewarded adjustment. The players who improved in round two made the biggest moves on the leaderboard. That tells you the course is doing its job. It’s exposing weaknesses early, then rewarding players who can learn, reset, and execute better the next day. That’s real tournament golf, and it’s exactly what junior players need if they’re going to develop beyond just posting scores. From an HJGT standpoint, Jeffersonville Golf Club checks the right boxes. It creates a competitive environment where results have to be earned, not handed out. It challenges older players to close under pressure and forces younger players to build resilience and course management skills early. The Philadelphia Spring Kickoff wasn’t about low scoring—it was about who could handle the test. That’s the kind of venue standard that elevates the tour.

Greensburg, PA — October 25–26, 2025 The Pittsburgh Fall Junior Open, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Totteridge Club, delivered an exciting weekend of competition across blustery fall conditions and one of western Pennsylvania’s most challenging layouts. Players from multiple states and age groups battled firm greens, rolling fairways, and shifting winds that made every shot demand precision and patience. In one of the weekend’s most dramatic finishes, Alexander Avi of Kittanning, PA, emerged victorious in the Boys Championship after outlasting Christopher Faber of Wexford, PA, in a tense playoff. Both finished regulation play tied at +3 (147), but Avi’s steady composure in the extra hole sealed the win and capped off a strong showing that featured controlled driving and sharp putting under pressure. Bailey Donahue of Pittsburgh finished just two strokes behind at +5 (149), rounding out a tight leaderboard among the region’s top high school golfers. In another standout performance, Jordan Bello of Beaver, PA, captured the Boys 14–15 title with rounds of 79 and 76, finishing at +11 (155). Bello’s poise and improved second round helped him edge past Ethan Bobonski of Clinton, who finished at +13 (157), while consistent play from Jacob Wallace of Cranberry Township kept him within striking distance in third. The youngest divisions brought equal excitement. Coleson Paez of Rocky River, OH, put on a dominant display in the Boys 12–13 Division, firing a closing 69 to finish even par at 144 — the best total of the entire event. His mix of distance and finesse made him nearly untouchable on Sunday. Meanwhile, Angus “Finn” Lamond of Chevy Chase, MD, claimed the Boys 10–11 Division title at +14 (158) with two steady rounds of 78 and 80, displaying maturity well beyond his age. On the girls’ side, JoJo Jaskulski of Washington, PA, delivered a wire-to-wire win with back-to-back 78s, finishing at +12 (156) to secure the overall girls championship. Her consistency and ability to handle Totteridge’s demanding greens set her apart from the field. Rounding out the top finishers were Katarina DeVito and Alayna Stawovy, who tied for second at 174, showing strong grit in gusty Sunday conditions. In the Girls U13 Division, Madison Do of Mars, PA, posted rounds of 93 and 86 (179) to claim a confident victory, highlighted by significant improvement in her second round. From Avi’s playoff drama to Paez’s flawless ball striking, the Pittsburgh Fall Junior Open showcased both seasoned competitors and emerging talents. Despite brisk fall temperatures and swirling winds, the field displayed sportsmanship, precision, and heart — hallmarks of what continues to make the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour the proving ground for the next generation of champions.

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour hosted the Philly Junior Open at Wyncote this past weekend, July 30, at Wyncote Golf Club. The tournament was made up of a 18-hole format with a field of 4 divisions that included the Boys 16-18 Division, Boys 14-15, Division, Boys 12-13 Division, and Girls 14-18 Division.