HJGT Results

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Norman Course at Barefoot Resort and Golf – Norman Course once again proved why it remains one of the most respected championship venues in junior golf, providing a demanding and educational test as host of the Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour schedule. Designed by Greg Norman, the course challenged players with a layout that placed a premium on strategy and discipline from the opening tee shot. Wide visuals off the tee often masked subtly placed hazards and angles that required thoughtful decision-making, rewarding players who prioritized position over power. The fairways, while generous in appearance, funneled errant shots into penal areas, making recovery both difficult and unpredictable. Approach play became the defining factor throughout the week. The Norman Course’s greens featured firm surfaces and understated contours that demanded precise distance control and confident commitment. Missed targets were rarely forgiven, turning short-sided approaches into delicate recovery shots and testing touch, creativity, and patience around the putting surfaces. As the tournament progressed, conditions steadily intensified the challenge. Coastal breezes added another layer of complexity, forcing competitors to manage ball flight and remain mentally engaged on every shot. Momentum was difficult to sustain, and the course consistently rewarded players who accepted conservative targets and trusted disciplined execution. For the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, Barefoot’s Norman Course delivered exactly what a championship venue should — a true test of fundamentals, mental toughness, and course management. The venue provided players across all age divisions with a meaningful benchmark, offering not just competition, but a learning experience that mirrors the demands of higher-level tournament golf. By the final round, the Norman Course had once again asserted its identity: a venue that does not yield to impatience, but instead rewards those willing to respect the design and embrace the challenge shot by shot. In hosting the Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic, Barefoot Resort and Golf reinforced its standing as a premier stage for junior championship golf and a fitting proving ground for the next generation of competitive players.

The Kiawah Island Junior Open delivered a true championship test as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour brought players to the iconic Kiawah Island Golf Resort for a demanding weekend of competition. Coastal winds, firm conditions, and strategic course design challenged every division, placing an emphasis on patience, composure, and course management rather than low scoring. Across all age groups, competitors demonstrated resilience and growth while navigating one of junior golf’s most respected venues. Strong closing rounds, steady improvement, and mental toughness defined the leaderboard, with several champions separating themselves through consistency and the ability to adjust under pressure. From the youngest divisions gaining invaluable experience to the older players sharpening their competitive edge, the Kiawah Island Junior Open exemplified the HJGT mission—providing elite playing opportunities on championship courses that prepare athletes for the next level of the game. The weekend reinforced Kiawah Island’s reputation as a proving ground, where performance is earned and development is accelerated through challenge.

FRIPP ISLAND, S.C. — The Coastal Carolina Junior Open at Fripp Island delivered a gritty, wind-battered weekend as juniors from across the country — and around the world — took on the twisting marsh carries and demanding greens of Ocean Creek Golf Course. Hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, the event tested patience, precision, and late-season toughness, with several divisions coming down to Sunday surges. In the Boys 16–18 division, Winslow Robinson of Traverse City, Michigan, set the standard with back-to-back rounds of 73, good for a winning total of +4. Robinson’s steady tempo and confident approach play allowed him to stay above the fray as coastal winds lifted scores around him. Alex Hunter of Hilton Head Island stayed within reach the entire weekend, finishing just one stroke back at +5, while Joey Looby of Wyoming posted a strong closing 74 to secure third at +9. The Boys 14–15 division belonged to James Conroy of London, England, who mounted a Sunday charge with a 74—one of the cleanest rounds of the weekend across any age group—to finish at +15. Colorado’s Bode Truman claimed runner-up honors at +23, while the remaining field battled shifting gusts and firming greens that made birdie looks rare and momentum hard to find. In the Boys 12–13 division, Nathaniel Miller of Arlington, Virginia, put together a poised two-day performance, following an 86 with an impressive 75 to post +19 and take the division by a commanding margin. He was the only player in the field to break 80, and his Sunday round stood out as one of the best of the day regardless of division. The Boys 10–11 division saw Wallace Simmons of Beaufort, South Carolina, rise to the moment on his home turf. After opening with an 80, Simmons delivered a composed 75 on Sunday—one of the cleanest second-round cards in the entire tournament—to close at +13 and secure the title. His ability to scramble and stay emotionally steady defined the victory. On the girls’ side, Diana Gao of Foshan, China, captured the Girls 14–18 division at +18, leaning on a sharp opening-round 75 to build a cushion she never relinquished. Georgia’s Maya Lilja-Vazquez made a push with rounds of 79 and 83 to finish just two shots back, while Nina Lang and Caroline Parks shared third at +23 following determined Sunday recoveries. In the Girls U13 division, Avery Huls of Tampa held firm across two demanding rounds, posting 94–93 to finish at +43 and claim the division title. Noelle Wood of Orlando earned runner-up honors with a two-day total of +64. Across every division, Ocean Creek delivered a true late-fall test—tight corridors off the tee, swirling breezes, and a layout that rewarded patience as much as power. The players answered with grit, resilience, and several standout Sunday rounds that reshaped leaderboards. Another challenging coastal stop is officially in the books for the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, with Fripp Island once again proving why it remains one of the most anticipated fall venues on the HJGT schedule.

Palmetto Dunes Golf Club | November 1–2, 2025 The Hilton Head Junior Classic delivered an unforgettable weekend of golf at Palmetto Dunes Golf Club, as players from across the country and around the world competed under perfect Lowcountry conditions in one of the final stops of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) fall season. Known for its picturesque coastal views, narrow fairways, and slick island greens, Palmetto Dunes once again proved why it stands among the most respected venues on the HJGT circuit—rewarding discipline, strategy, and pure shot-making. In the Boys 16–18 Division, A.J. Gardner of Bluffton, SC, produced a near-flawless display of golf, firing rounds of 72–68 (E) to win by a commanding 14 strokes. Gardner’s control off the tee and ability to capitalize on birdie chances showcased both his local knowledge and his championship poise. The Boys 14–15 Division saw pure drama, as Baker Hartman of Oak Island, NC, edged Landon Gray of Pinehurst, NC, in a sudden-death playoff after both finished regulation tied at 161 (+21). Hartman’s clutch par on the extra hole sealed his first HJGT title, a testament to his resilience and mental strength under pressure. In the Boys 12–13 Division, Ibrahim Sheikh of McLean, VA, was steady from start to finish, carding matching rounds of 80–80 (160, +20) to earn a convincing victory. His composed play in shifting winds made him one of the most consistent competitors of the weekend. On the girls’ side, Georgia Grace Spence of Lakeland, FL, delivered a dominant performance, winning the Girls 14–18 Division by nine strokes after rounds of 73–72 (145, +5). Spence’s precision iron play and confident putting separated her from the field and made her victory one of the standout moments of the event. Across all divisions, the Hilton Head Junior Classic captured everything that defines the HJGT—elite competition, sportsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence. From playoff finishes to breakout performances, the weekend at Palmetto Dunes was a true celebration of junior golf at its highest level. As the sun set over Hilton Head Island, one thing was clear: the next generation of champions isn’t just learning the game—they’re mastering it.