HJGT Results

The Lake Tansi Junior Open brought a gritty, hard-fought weekend of golf to Tennessee, where cold air, tight fairways, and demanding greens forced every player in the field to earn every stroke. From the opening tee shots on Saturday to the last putts falling on Sunday, Lake Tansi Village Country Club played as tough as it has all season, and the champions who emerged did so by handling pressure, avoiding big numbers, and staying mentally sharp in conditions that punished even slight mistakes. At the top of the leaderboard in the Boys 16–18 division, Ryder Rose of Edina, MN delivered the steadiness the moment required. His matching rounds of 75–75, finishing at +6, weren’t flashy—but they were controlled, disciplined, and exactly what the course demanded. As the rest of the field absorbed double bogeys and momentum swings, Rose never wavered, maintaining a rhythm that separated him from those chasing. Hayden Bowman fought hard to finish six shots back at +12, while Cillian Carmack closed at +13, each player showing flashes of charge but unable to track down Rose’s consistency. Down the leaderboard, the fight was just as fierce. Minjun Choi at +15, followed by the duo of Parker Brandon and Josh Franks at +18, all battled through the same swirling winds and firm greens that defined the weekend. But Rose’s composure proved the difference, marking a standout performance as the 2025 season winds down. The Boys 14–15 division produced the weekend’s most dramatic Sunday surge. Mark Mercer of Elizabethtown, KY erased a slow start with a brilliant final-round 74, the best score in his division by a wide margin. That run of precision and poise carried him to the top at +16, well ahead of Henry Rackley, who finished at +25, and Austin Manchir, who held third at +42. Mercer’s back nine on Sunday—calm tee shots, confident approaches, and unshakable putting—became the signature stretch of the day across all divisions. In Boys 12–13, Jack Dorr of Nashville embraced the grind better than anyone. His 90–95 weekend, finishing at +41, reflected two days of steady recovery and damage control. With Lake Tansi punishing any lapse in accuracy, Dorr’s resilience and ability to reset after tough holes pushed him clear of Walker Smith, who took second at +61 but showed excellent touch around the greens all weekend. The youngest boys division featured one of the most commanding wins of the event. Hayden Cofield of Chattanooga posted 94–90 to finish at +40, comfortably securing the Boys 10–11 title. His ball-striking improved significantly on Sunday, allowing him to pull away early and never look back. In the Girls 14–18 field, Kamryn Renner of Greeneville, TN emerged as the standout, closing with a strong 80 to capture the title at +20. Renner navigated the course with maturity, turning away pressure with smart club selections and decisive putting when the greens became increasingly tricky. Behind her, a tie at +43 between Bayley Dunn and Reese Hukka showcased two players who stayed tough even as conditions grew more demanding. Caroline Au followed at +47, while Kalyn Watkins completed the top five at +48. In every division, Lake Tansi delivered the same message: this was a weekend where patience beat power, where course management overshadowed risk-taking, and where every champion proved they could adapt when the course tilted against them. The HJGT once again hosted an event that pushed junior golfers to compete, grow, and elevate their games at one of Tennessee’s most challenging venues—and those who battled through Lake Tansi’s test will carry the confidence of this grind into the rest of the season.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville Winter Junior Open, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, brought an exciting weekend of competition to Hermitage Golf Club on November 8–9, 2025. Junior golfers from across the country braved crisp temperatures and swirling winds as they navigated one of Tennessee’s most challenging and historic layouts, showcasing grit, precision, and true HJGT competitive spirit. In the Boys 16–18 Division, Jeremy “Luke” Diamond of Morristown, Tennessee, emerged victorious with a composed and disciplined performance, finishing at +4 (148) for the weekend. Diamond followed his opening-round 75 with a steady 73, managing the fast greens and firm fairways of Hermitage with veteran-like poise. His clutch iron play and confident putting down the stretch helped him hold off Trevor Youssi of Denver, Colorado, who finished second at +6 (150) after a strong final-round 72. Cole Harris of Bettendorf, Iowa, secured third at +8 (152), rounding out a talented and competitive top tier. The Boys 14–15 Division saw a dominant showing from Connor Daniel of Bolivar, Tennessee, who captured the title at +12 (156) with rounds of 75 and 81. Daniel’s control off the tee and ability to minimize mistakes set him apart as he cruised to a 16-shot win over Whitt Kaster of Louisville, Kentucky at +28 (172). Jack Brooks of Cincinnati, Ohio, finished third at +30 (174) as the division showcased a blend of emerging talent from across the Midwest and Southeast. In the Boys 12–13 Division, Paxton Divine of Owensboro, Kentucky, claimed the top spot with a steady total of +38 (182), highlighted by a closing 90 on Sunday that sealed his victory. Grayson Sanford of Lebanon, Tennessee, finished second at +46 (190) as both young competitors displayed strong focus and determination throughout the weekend. The Boys 10–11 Division featured Harrison Gladin of Jeffersonville, Indiana, who battled the challenging conditions to earn his first HJGT victory, finishing with a two-day total of +86 (230). Gladin’s perseverance and consistent effort over 36 holes reflected the spirit and dedication that define the tour’s youngest competitors. On the girls’ side, Sydney Hunt of Peoria, Illinois, delivered an exceptional weekend of golf to secure the Girls 14–18 Division championship with rounds of 83 and 77 for a +16 (160) total. Hunt’s ability to stay calm under pressure and find consistency across both days gave her a four-shot edge over Ava Cipriano of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, who finished runner-up at +20 (164). Alexis Cipriano of College Grove, Tennessee, placed third at +27 (171), as the division featured a deep and competitive field. In the Girls U13 Division, Allister Amedio of Mokena, Illinois, showcased remarkable composure and consistency to take home the title at +22 (166), carding back-to-back rounds of 83–83. Bayley Dunn of Louisville, Kentucky, finished second at +27 (171), while Lily Quintero of Clarksville, Tennessee, took third at +43 (187). Amedio’s steady play and confident approach rounded out a weekend defined by perseverance and emerging talent. From Diamond’s steady command to Hunt’s clutch finish, the Nashville Winter Junior Open embodied the competitive excellence and sportsmanship that continue to define the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. Against the backdrop of Hermitage’s rolling fairways and crisp November air, each champion earned their place through composure, discipline, and a love for the game that represents the very best of junior golf.

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour hosted the Summer College Prep Series at Vanderbilt this past week, July 9-10, at Vanderbilt Legends Club. The tournament was made up of a 36-hole format with a field of 5 divisions that included the Boys 16-18 Division, Boys 14-15, Division, Boys 12-13 Division, Boys 10-11 Division, and Girls 14-18 Division.

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour hosted Nashville Summer Kickoff at Greystone this past weekend, June 7th-June 8th, at Greystone Golf Club. The tournament was made up of a 36-hole format with a field of 4 divisions that included the Boys 16-18 Division, Boys 14-15, Division, Boys 10-11 Division, and Girls 14-18 Division.