The Bears Best Junior Open wrapped up an exciting weekend of junior golf competition at Bear’s Best Golf Club from March 8-9, 2025. Talented young golfers competed across multiple divisions, showcasing their skills and determination on a challenging course. With impressive performances throughout the tournament, the event delivered excitement and unforgettable moments.
Jake Chouchanian from Agoura Hills, CA, finished in first place, delivering rounds of 73 on Day 1 and 73 on Day 2, totaling 146 strokes. Carson Pruitt from Flowery Branch, GA, secured second place with rounds of 76 on Day 1 and 76 on Day 2, finishing with 152 strokes. Joe Honn from Overland Park, KS, rounded out the top three, posting 73 on Day 1 and 80 on Day 2, for a combined total of 153 strokes.
Gordon Songniu Shi from Kent, CT, finished in first place, scoring 80 on Day 1 and 85 on Day 2, totaling 165 strokes. Aarav Badlani from Duluth, GA, and Tate Hull from Cumming, GA, tied for second place, each finishing with a total of 167 strokes. Badlani shot 84 on Day 1 and 83 on Day 2, while Hull recorded 83 on Day 1 and 84 on Day 2.
Allison Maher from Suwanee, GA, finished in first place, posting 79 on Day 1 and 76 on Day 2, for a total of 155 strokes. Zoey Cho from Suwanee, GA, secured second place with rounds of 81 on Day 1 and 74 on Day 2, also finishing with 155 strokes. Grace Lee from Suwanee, GA, rounded out the top three, recording 78 on Day 1 and 82 on Day 2, for a final score of 160 strokes.
Tiare Yu from Suwanee, GA, finished in first place, delivering rounds of 82 on Day 1 and 83 on Day 2, for a total of 165 strokes. Brynn Mason from Scaly Mountain, NC, took second place, scoring 89 on Day 1 and 79 on Day 2, totaling 168 strokes.