Connecticut Season Finale
Farmington, CT — The Connecticut Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Farmington Woods Golf Club, brought an exciting close to the fall season with strong performances across all divisions despite challenging course conditions.
In the Boys 16–18 Division, Matteo Barbaro of Middletown, CT, held firm to capture the title at 159 (+15), edging out a trio of players — Rowan Banning, Yixun Chen, and Kuisheng Zhou — by a single stroke. Barbaro’s opening-round 74 set the tone for a weekend defined by tight margins and mental toughness.
Blake Waidlich of Keene, NH, dominated the Boys 14–15 Division, firing rounds of 76 and 77 (+9) for a commanding win, while Junhang Wu of Newton, MA, secured the Boys 12–13 crown by just one shot after posting a composed 87–80 (+23).
On the girls’ side, Ella Michaud of Kensington, CT, earned the Girls 14–18 Division title at 174 (+30), while Anthony Mazzuoccolo of Weston, CT, topped the Boys 10–11 Division at 199 (+55).
The event marked a fitting finale to the HJGT’s Connecticut schedule — a weekend full of grit, growth, and competitive spirit that showcased the region’s top rising junior golf talent.
boys 16-18
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Farmington, CT — Matteo Barbaro of Middletown, CT, claimed the Boys 16–18 Division title at the Connecticut Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Farmington Woods Golf Club.
Barbaro opened with a solid 74 and held off a competitive field on Sunday despite a challenging final round 85, finishing at 159 (+15) to edge out a three-way tie for second. Rowan Banning of Leawood, KS, Yixun Chen, and Kuisheng Zhou of Ashburnham, MA, all finished just one stroke back at 160 (+16), showcasing the tight competition at the top of the leaderboard.
Patrik Burke of Bedford, NH, rounded out the top five with a total of 162 (+18).
Barbaro’s steady composure under pressure helped him seal the victory and conclude the HJGT’s Connecticut season with a memorable performance that highlighted both resilience and consistency.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Matteo Barbaro
+15 Total
No. 2 Rank
Rowan Banning
+16 Total
No. 2 Rank
Yixun Chen
+16 Total
No. 2 Rank
Kuisheng Zhou
+16 Total
boys 14-15
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Farmington, CT — Blake Waidlich of Keene, NH, delivered an impressive wire-to-wire victory in the Boys 14–15 Division at the Connecticut Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Farmington Woods Golf Club.
Waidlich posted consistent rounds of 76 and 77 (+9) to secure the win, navigating the challenging course with steady play and strong course management. Luke Nguyen of Braintree, MA, finished second at 167 (+23), while Jonathan Ellis of Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, rounded out the top three at 178 (+34).
Waidlich’s composed performance capped off a competitive weekend in Connecticut, as the HJGT’s regional finale showcased the next generation of junior golf talent.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Blake Waidlich
+9 Total
No. 2 Rank
Luke Nguyen
+23 Total
No. 3 Rank
Jonathan Ellis
+34 Total
boys 12-13
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Farmington, CT — In a tightly contested finish at Farmington Woods Golf Club, Junhang Wu of Newton, MA, emerged victorious in the Boys 12–13 Division at the Connecticut Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.
Wu posted rounds of 87 and 80 (+23) to claim the title by a single stroke over Neil Sullivan of Simsbury, CT, who finished close behind at 168 (+24). CJ Griffith of Norwell, MA, secured third with 177 (+33) after a strong final round of 85.
The competition came down to the wire, with Wu’s composed back-nine play on Sunday sealing the win and closing out the HJGT’s Connecticut season in thrilling fashion.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Junhang Wu
+23 Total
No. 2 Rank
Neil Sullivan
+24 Total
No. 3 Rank
CJ Griffith
+33 Total
boys 10-11
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Farmington, CT — Anthony Mazzuoccolo of Weston, CT, delivered a commanding performance at Farmington Woods Golf Club, taking home the Boys 10–11 Division title at the Connecticut Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.
Mazzuoccolo’s rounds of 97 and 102 (+55) showcased his steady play over two demanding days, giving him a decisive victory in challenging fall conditions.
Raiyan Ismail of Glen Head, NY, finished in second place at 244 (+100), rounding out the division.
Mazzuoccolo’s win marked a strong close to the Connecticut HJGT season, highlighting the growth and perseverance of the tour’s youngest competitors.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Anthony Mazzuoccolo
+55 Total
No. 2 Rank
Raiyan Ismail
+100 Total
girls 14-18
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Farmington, CT — Ella Michaud of Kensington, CT, rose to the occasion at Farmington Woods Golf Club, claiming the Girls 14–18 Division crown at the Connecticut Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.
Michaud posted steady rounds of 88 and 86 (+30) to secure the top spot, showing composure and consistency across both days on the challenging Farmington layout.
Lucianne Lavigne of New Canaan, CT, finished runner-up at 192 (+48) after a strong final round of 92, while Layla Drago of Brookfield, CT, rounded out the top three with 199 (+55).
Michaud’s victory capped off a competitive weekend of golf in Connecticut, closing out the regional HJGT season with impressive displays of determination and sportsmanship from the field.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Ella Michaud
+30 Total
No. 2 Rank
Lucianne Lavigne
+48 Total
No. 3 Rank
Layla Drago
+55 Total