Minneapolis Fall Junior Open at Emerald Greens

Hastings, MN — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Minneapolis Fall Junior Open at Emerald Greens Golf Club delivered one of the most competitive finishes of the fall season. In a division loaded with talent, Peyton Albers of Waunakee, WI showed remarkable consistency, carding back-to-back rounds of 70 to finish at 140 (-4) and secure the Boys 16–18 championship. Albers’ steady play gave him the narrowest of margins in a tournament that saw three players finish just one shot back. Nathan Hoogsteen of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, Jake Palen of Eagan, MN, and Ryder Rose of Edina, MN all closed at 141 (-3) to share runner-up honors. Palen’s opening-round 67 had him leading early, while Rose stormed into contention with a 69 on Sunday, one of the lowest rounds of the day. Hoogsteen matched Albers’ steady play, firing 70–71, but came up just short. The battle for top-five honors was equally intense. Cooper Daikawa (Lino Lakes, MN) and Tony Ianfolla (Eden Prairie, MN) both finished at even-par 144, with Ianfolla posting a red-hot 69 in the final round to leap up the leaderboard. Just behind them, Myles Jorde (Cando, ND) placed seventh at 145 (+1), while Wyatt Holmes (Lakeville, MN) finished eighth at 147 (+3). Further down the leaderboard, Jack Brogle (Peterson, MN) posted a bounce-back 72 on Sunday to secure a top-10 finish at 149 (+5). Crosby Montei (Mendota Heights, MN) and Jack Peterson (Lakeville, MN) tied for tenth at 151 (+7), capping off a strong showing for local Minnesota talent. With a field that featured multiple sub-par rounds, international competition, and a final leaderboard separated by only a handful of shots, the Boys 16–18 division at Emerald Greens was a showcase of both skill and composure. In the end, Albers’ ability to go low on both days and keep mistakes to a minimum allowed him to hold off a crowded field and lift the trophy in Hastings.

Hastings, MN — The Boys 14–15 division at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Minneapolis Fall Junior Open came down to composure and consistency, and it was Blake Knight of Lakeville, MN who rose above the field to secure the championship. Knight opened with a strong 74 on Saturday, putting himself at the top of the leaderboard heading into the final round. On Sunday, despite battling tougher conditions and posting a 79, he closed with a two-day total of 153 (+9) to claim the title by four strokes. Peyton Peterson of Maplewood, MN stayed within striking distance throughout the weekend, finishing runner-up at 157 (+13) after rounds of 77 and 80. Griffin Klepac of Lake Elmo, MN showed resilience, bouncing back from an opening 83 to shoot 78 on Sunday, good enough for third place at 161 (+17). The division also saw dramatic swings in scoring. Jake Moran of Zumbrota, MN fired a remarkable 72 in the opening round — the lowest single-round score in the division — but struggled on Sunday with a 90, finishing fourth at 162 (+18). Rounding out the top five was Owen Feldhaus of Rosemount, MN, who carded 76–90 for a 166 (+22). Further down, Reve Barthelemy of Lake Elmo, MN placed sixth at 177 (+33), while Charlie Hastings of Wayzata, MN did not complete play. Knight’s ability to stay steady across both rounds, especially while others faltered in the final stretch, proved decisive. His victory at Emerald Greens adds his name to the growing list of Minnesota standouts making their mark on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.

Hastings, MN — The Boys 12–13 division at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Minneapolis Fall Junior Open was controlled from start to finish by Lai Jiang of Woodbury, MN, who showcased poise and consistency en route to a convincing victory at Emerald Greens Golf Club. Jiang opened with a 77 on Saturday to take the early lead, then elevated his play on Sunday with a sharp 73 — the lowest round of the division by a wide margin. His two-day total of 150 (+6) gave him a commanding 26-shot victory over the field, one of the most dominant performances of the weekend across all divisions. Aidan Grady of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada finished runner-up at 176 (+32), while Miles Ugurlu of Plymouth, MN took third with a two-day score of 195 (+51). Jiang’s ability to limit mistakes and string together solid stretches of golf on both days set him apart, making him a standout among the younger competitors. His win not only earned him the Boys 12–13 crown but also positioned him as one of Minnesota’s rising junior talents to watch on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.

Hastings, MN — The Girls 14–18 division at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Minneapolis Fall Junior Open featured a competitive field, but it was Payton Anderson of Maple Grove, MN who stood tall, delivering two strong rounds to claim the championship at Emerald Greens Golf Club. Anderson set the pace early with a 74 on Saturday, then followed with a composed 73 on Sunday — the lowest round of the division — to close at 147 (+3). Her steady play across both days gave her a nine-shot margin over the field, cementing her as the clear standout of the weekend. Sarah Dove of North Oaks, MN secured runner-up honors with rounds of 76 and 80 for a 156 (+12) total, while Reagan Juhl of Stillwater, MN surged in the final round with a 75 to finish third at 157 (+13). Just one shot back, Addicyn Sailer of Dakota Dunes, SD placed fourth at 158 (+14). The top five was completed by Grace Raich of Blaine, MN, who finished at 160 (+16) after posting a solid opening-round 77. Reese Barry (Medina, MN), Sonja Johnson (Waconia, MN), and Stella Bodensteiner (Edina, MN) all stayed close behind, finishing within striking distance of the leaders. With her victory, Anderson not only showcased her ability to go low under pressure but also reaffirmed her status as one of the premier junior players in Minnesota. Her win highlighted a weekend of strong performances across the girls’ division, making the Minneapolis Fall Junior Open a showcase of both local and regional talent.

Hastings, MN — The Girls U13 division at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Minneapolis Fall Junior Open belonged to Shayla Pearson of Mendota Heights, MN, who put together back-to-back rounds of 82 to secure the championship at Emerald Greens Golf Club. Pearson’s steady play gave her a two-day total of 164 (+20), highlighting her consistency and composure across both rounds. With her performance, she earned the Girls U13 crown and added her name to the list of champions at one of Minnesota’s marquee junior golf events.