Eagle Creek Junior Open
The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour stormed into Orlando for the Eagle Creek Junior Open, delivering a thrilling Thanksgiving weekend packed with playoff drama, clutch Sunday rounds, and breakout performances across every age division. From the opening tee shots to the final putts, Eagle Creek tested ball-striking, demanded precision, and produced champions who earned every stroke of their titles.
The spotlight belonged to Kainan Huang of Taiwan, who captured the Boys 16–18 championship in a playoff after finishing tied with Kentucky’s Talen Beane at +3 (149). Huang’s calm under pressure and sharp iron play in extras sealed one of the most intense finishes of the fall. Behind them, a world-class field stacked with players from Canada, India, China, and across the U.S. pushed hard, with Hudson Kelahear and Julian Simone tying at +5 and Joshua Cohen just behind at +6.
The Boys 14–15 division delivered its own sudden-death storyline, as Caiden Westbroek of Palm Harbor rose to the moment to win a playoff over Brody Drewes after both posted +9 (155). Westbroek’s final-round 73—matching the best score of any player his age all weekend—gave him the momentum he needed to close out the victory when it mattered most.
In Boys 12–13, the performance of the weekend came from Junhang Wu of Massachusetts, whose Sunday 75 powered a wire-to-wire win at +13 (159). Wu’s ball-striking separated him from the field as he held off Zain Sadiq (+16) and Evan Pratt (+29), securing another standout result in his HJGT season.
The Boys 10–11 title went to Canada’s Rylan Chan, who displayed maturity well beyond his years with rounds of 80–78 to finish at +12 (158). His consistency gave him the edge over Orlando’s Joshua Townsend, who took runner-up at +18.
On the girls’ side, Myiah Davidson of Lakewood Ranch delivered one of the clutch rounds of the entire tournament—an even-par 73 on Sunday—to capture the Girls 14–18 championship at +7 (153). She held off a strong charge from Connecticut’s Audrey Bai (+9) and China’s Xinyi “Bonnie” Wu (+10), shaping one of the most competitive girls’ fields of the fall.
In Girls U13, Madeline Raun of Seminole put together steady, composed golf all weekend to claim the division title at +40 (186), continuing her strong development through the HJGT ranks.
From playoffs to pressure-packed closes, the Eagle Creek Junior Open once again showcased why the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour remains the proving ground for elite junior golfers nationwide and around the world. The performances in Orlando set the tone for a massive winter stretch ahead, as the tour continues elevating the next generation of rising stars.
boys 16-18
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The HJGT’s Eagle Creek Junior Open delivered a finish worthy of a championship stage, as Kainan Huang of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, survived a tense playoff to capture the Boys 16–18 title after tying Talen Beane at +3 (149) through regulation.
Huang had been circling the lead all weekend, opening with a steady 75 before tightening the screws on Sunday with a composed 74—a round built on fairways, center-of-green targets, and zero fear of the moment. When the final group posted their numbers and the playoff was set, Huang walked to the extra hole with the body language of a player who knew exactly how he wanted the story to end. One hole later, it did—Huang dropping the clinching putt to emerge as champion.
Beane, the consistent ball-striker out of Kentucky, made Huang earn every inch of it. His 74–75 performance was as steady as anyone in the field, and he looked every bit the eventual winner for stretches of Sunday’s round. But in the playoff, a single swing separated contender from champion, and Beane walked off having played championship-level golf from start to finish.
Two Canadians, Hudson Kelahear and Julian Simone, kept pressure on the leaders throughout the weekend, finishing tied at +5 (151). Kelahear flashed early control with a sharp 73, while Simone’s rock-solid 75–76 showed he was never far from striking distance.
Behind them, Joshua Cohen quietly put together one of the most efficient tournaments in the field with matching 76s for +6, and the pursuit pack—Sachin Kundra, Gabriel Rodriguez, Joseph Hansen, and others—scrapped for every position as Eagle Creek’s narrow corridors and penal water lines punished even minor mistakes.
In the end, the story belonged to Huang—a player whose poise under pressure translated into a playoff victory and a well-earned HJGT trophy. On a weekend when Eagle Creek offered nothing freely, Huang took the moment, took control, and took home the win.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Kainan Huang
+3 Total
No. 2 Rank
Talen Beane
+3 Total
No. 3 Rank
Hudson Kelahear
+5 Total
No. 3 Rank
Julian Simone
+5 Total
boys 14-15
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The HJGT’s Eagle Creek Junior Open produced a dramatic finish in the Boys 14–15 division, where Caiden Westbroek of Palm Harbor, FL, completed a Sunday charge and then sealed the deal in a playoff to take home the title at +9 (155).
Westbroek entered the final round trailing after an opening 82, but he flipped the script with the division’s best round of the day—a poised, precise 73 that wiped away the deficit and forced a tie at the top. His control off the tee and a pair of clutch par saves on the back nine set the stage for the playoff, where he wasted little time asserting himself. One extra hole, one decisive moment: Westbroek buried the winning putt and left Eagle Creek as champion.
Brody Drewes, who had set the early standard with 80 on Saturday and followed it with a solid 75, did everything right for 36 holes. His steady play kept him in command most of the weekend, but in the playoff, he ran into a Westbroek who simply would not back down.
Rounding out the podium was Colton Miller of Newmarket, Ontario, whose 85–75 (+14) run featured one of the steadiest Sunday performances in the field.
Behind them, Jason Zhai and Zeke Varela finished at +31, while the rest of the division fought through a challenging Eagle Creek layout that punished anything off-line. Players like Ryder O’Neal and Zac Acosta battled deep rough, demanding tee shots, and fast, sloping greens that refused to yield easy numbers.
But the day belonged to Westbroek—a comeback, a playoff, and a championship earned under pressure. It was the kind of finish that defines the HJGT stage: big swings, big moments, and one player rising above them all.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Caiden Westbroek
+9 Total
No. 2 Rank
Brody Drewes
+9 Total
No. 3 Rank
Colton Miller
+14 Total
boys 12-13
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At the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Eagle Creek Junior Open, Junhang Wu delivered the kind of Sunday surge that separates contenders from closers. Trailing after an opening-round 84, Wu flipped the script with a composed, momentum-grabbing 75, the best round in the division, to capture the Boys 12–13 title at +13 (159).
Wu looked every bit like a player rising to the moment—tight lines off the tee, controlled trajectories into firm greens, and the poise to save par when the round threatened to slip. When the field tightened around him, Wu didn’t blink. He simply elevated, turning Sunday into a statement.
Zain Sadiq stayed in striking distance all weekend with a pair of steady 81s, finishing three back at +16 (162). His consistency kept the pressure alive through the closing stretch, forcing Wu to deliver under fire.
Behind them, Evan Pratt found rhythm with a strong 85 on Sunday to secure third, while Sebastian Vizcarra and JJ Neustadt battled through the demanding Eagle Creek setup to round out the leaderboard.
But this division belonged to Wu, who showed the kind of composure and late-round clarity that defines champions on the HJGT stage—a Sunday finish worthy of the moment and the tour’s spotlight.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Junhang Wu
+13 Total
No. 2 Rank
Zain Sadiq
+16 Total
No. 3 Rank
Evan Pratt
+29 Total
boys 10-11
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At the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Eagle Creek Junior Open, Rylan Chan delivered a wire-to-wire performance that looked nothing like a 10–11 division—more like a young player already studying how to win. With rounds of 80–78, Chan controlled the pace, the moment, and ultimately the field, claiming the championship at +12 (158).
Chan’s Sunday was a masterclass in mistake management. While Eagle Creek tested the entire field with tight landing areas and firm greens, he found the fairways early and never allowed the pressure to chase him. His closing 78 was the best round in the division and the separator that slammed the door on any late drama.
Joshua Townsend battled throughout the weekend with back-to-back 82s, locking down solo second at +18 (164). His aggressive approach into several risk-reward par 4s created scoring windows, but Chan’s steadiness proved too strong to overcome.
From start to finish, the Boys 10–11 division showcased exactly what the HJGT is known for—young talent competing with the confidence, intensity, and precision of players well beyond their age.
Rylan Chan walked away with the trophy, but more importantly, he stamped his name as one to watch on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Rylan Chan
+12 Total
No. 2 Rank
Joshua Townsend
+18 Total
girls 14-18
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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to Eagle Creek Golf Club with a Girls 14–18 division that delivered a heavyweight battle from start to finish, and Myiah Davidson rose above the field with the poise of a seasoned champion. Her closing-round 73 (E) — the only even-par round of the entire division — propelled her to the top at +7 (153) and sealed a statement victory.
Davidson set the tone early with disciplined ball-striking, but it was her Sunday performance that defined the weekend. Eagle Creek’s watery corridors and firm greens punished anything less than precision, yet she attacked flags with confidence, turning a tight leaderboard into her own runway down the stretch.
Just behind her, Audrey Bai kept the pressure on with rounds of 76–79 to finish at +9 (155). Bai’s consistency on the par 5s kept her in striking distance, but Davidson’s flawless closing round proved too strong to reel in.
China’s Xinyi “Bonnie” Wu delivered one of the cleanest ball-striking performances in the field, firing 80–76 to finish third at +10 (156). Her ability to recover from missed greens kept her in contention and showcased a complete, tournament-ready game.
Rounding out the top five were Chloe Kang (+12) and Emma Sanabria (+13), both battling through a tightly packed leaderboard where every mistake mattered.
From wire-to-wire poise to international depth, the Girls 14–18 field once again highlighted the competitive fire that defines the HJGT. Davidson’s closing round wasn’t just the best golf of the weekend — it was a statement that she’s ready for the next stage.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Myiah Davidson
+7 Total
No. 2 Rank
Audrey Bai
+9 Total
No. 3 Rank
Xinyi “Bonnie” Wu
+10 Total
girls 13 & under
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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour saw a commanding performance in the Girls U13 division at Eagle Creek Golf Club, where Madeline Raun delivered one of the most composed showings of the entire weekend. Raun posted rounds of 95–91 to finish at +40 (186) and secure the division title with undeniable control from start to finish.
Eagle Creek’s tight corridors and water-lined approach shots tested every player, but Raun showed maturity well beyond her years. Her ability to regain momentum after miscues and keep her tee-to-green strategy steady was the separator on a course that demanded patience and discipline.
With two rounds that trended upward each day, Raun didn’t just win — she built her victory, tightening her short game on Sunday and closing out the final stretch with confidence that set the tone for the winter swing on the HJGT.
A wire-to-wire win, a polished Sunday finish, and a performance that positions her as one to watch — Madeline Raun leaves Eagle Creek with hardware and a spotlight firmly on her.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Madeline Raun
+40 Total