Chicagoland Season Finale at Whitetail
Yorkville, IL — The Chicagoland Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Whitetail Ridge Golf Club, brought together top junior golfers from across the region for one final test of skill and endurance to close out the 2025 season.
In the Boys 16–18 Division, hometown favorite Kashton Wilson of Yorkville delivered a memorable performance, shooting a strong 71 (E) in the final round to claim the title at 150 (+8). His poise under pressure capped off a season highlight for the Illinois native.
Julian Bugara of Prospect Heights, IL, dominated the Boys 14–15 Division, opening with a remarkable 69 (-2) and cruising to victory with a 41-stroke lead — one of the largest margins of the weekend.
In the Boys 12–13 Division, Cameron Nevara of Belvidere, IL, impressed with consistent rounds of 84–80 (+22) to take the win, while Aviel Cornett of Winfield, IL, earned top honors in the Girls U13 Division, firing rounds of 84–83 (+25) to secure her title.
The Chicagoland finale showcased grit, talent, and sportsmanship — a fitting close to an exciting HJGT season in the Midwest, where new champions were crowned and future stars made their mark.
boys 16-18
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Yorkville, IL — Competing in his hometown, Kashton Wilson of Yorkville, IL, delivered a clutch performance to win the Boys 16–18 Division at the Chicagoland Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Whitetail Ridge Golf Club.
After an opening 79 (+8), Wilson stormed back with a brilliant 71 (E) on Sunday — the lowest round of the tournament — to finish at 150 (+8) and secure the victory. His final round composure and sharp iron play helped him separate from the pack in a competitive field.
Landon Heers of Sherrills Ford, NC, and Drew Peters of Fitchburg, WI, shared runner-up honors at 158 (+16), both showcasing consistent efforts across two challenging days at Whitetail Ridge.
Wilson’s hometown triumph marked a fitting close to the Chicagoland junior golf season, underscoring the depth of talent showcased throughout the HJGT’s 2025 campaign.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Kashton Wilson
+8 Total
No. 2 Rank
Landon Heers
+16 Total
No. 2 Rank
Drew Peters
+16 Total
boys 14-15
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Yorkville, IL — Julian Bugara of Prospect Heights, IL, delivered a commanding performance to win the Boys 14–15 Division at the Chicagoland Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Whitetail Ridge Golf Club.
Bugara opened with a sizzling 69 (-2) — one of the lowest rounds of the entire event — and followed it up with a steady 76 (+5) on Sunday to finish at 145 (+3), an incredible 41 strokes clear of the field. His composed play and precision off the tee set the tone for a wire-to-wire victory.
Caiden Murray of Crawfordsville, IN, finished runner-up at 186 (+44), while Carter Brock of Kenilworth, IL, and Charles Keich of Wilmette, IL, tied for third at 187 (+45).
Bugara’s dominance at Whitetail Ridge capped an outstanding finish to his 2025 season, establishing him as one of Illinois’ top rising junior golfers on the HJGT tour.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Julian Bugara
+3 Total
No. 2 Rank
Caiden Murray
+44 Total
No. 3 Rank
Carter Brock
+45 Total
No. 3 Rank
Charles Keich
+45 Total
boys 12-13
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Yorkville, IL — Cameron Nevara of Belvidere, IL, closed out his Hurricane Junior Golf Tour season in impressive fashion, capturing the Boys 12–13 Division title at the Chicagoland Season Finale at Whitetail Ridge Golf Club.
Nevara carded rounds of 84–80 (+22) to finish atop the leaderboard, showing remarkable steadiness on a course that challenged players with fast greens and demanding approaches. His composed play and strong ball striking earned him a well-deserved victory.
Grady Mueller of Peru, IL, secured second place at 172 (+30), while Valentino Palmi of Northbrook, IL, and Alex Welsh of Naperville, IL, rounded out the top four.
With his win, Nevara capped off a consistent 2025 season and set the tone for what promises to be a strong year ahead on the HJGT circuit.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Cameron Nevara
+22 Total
No. 2 Rank
Grady Mueller
+30 Total
No. 3 Rank
Valentino Palmi
+61 Total
girls 13 & under
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Yorkville, IL — Aviel Cornett of Winfield, IL, capped off her season in style with a commanding victory in the Girls U13 Division at the Chicagoland Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Whitetail Ridge Golf Club.
Cornett delivered back-to-back strong rounds of 84–83 (+25) to take home the title, showing poise and consistency across the two-day championship. Her control off the tee and ability to recover under pressure helped her stay ahead of the field throughout the weekend.
Sadie Johnson of Geneva, IL, finished runner-up at 175 (+33) after posting rounds of 90–85, closing her season on a high note with improved play on Sunday.
Cornett’s victory marks a fitting end to an impressive season, highlighting her growth and composure on the HJGT circuit as one of Illinois’ brightest young competitors.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Aviel Cornett
+25 Total
No. 2 Rank
Sadie Johnson
+33 Total