Myrtle Beach Winter Junior Open

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Winter Junior Open delivered a classic Lowcountry test as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour brought its field to The Founders Club at Pawleys Island, a venue that blends traditional Carolina golf with strategic nuance and quiet difficulty. The Founders Club challenged players from the first tee with tree-lined corridors, subtle doglegs, and fairways that reward placement over power. Tee shots required commitment and shape to access the best angles into greens, while approaches demanded precise yardage control into putting surfaces protected by bunkering and natural run-offs. The course rarely offered easy birdie chances, placing a premium on patience and disciplined execution. As the weekend progressed, conditions emphasized the mental side of the game. Missed fairways often led to obstructed lies, and approaches from the wrong angle left difficult recovery shots. Players who accepted conservative targets and trusted their short games were able to manage the course effectively, while those who pressed found the layout quick to push back. Pars carried real value, and momentum had to be earned. The Boys 16–18 division reflected the course’s steady pressure, with scoring tightly grouped and consistency rewarded over flashes of aggression. The Founders Club proved to be the type of venue where every mistake compounds, reinforcing the importance of emotional control and smart decision-making. By hosting the Myrtle Beach Winter Junior Open at The Founders Club, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour once again delivered a championship-style environment designed to prepare players for the next level of competition. The venue served as a true proving ground—one that tests fundamentals, course management, and resilience rather than raw distance. When the final scores were posted, The Founders Club at Pawleys Island reaffirmed its reputation as a meaningful stop on the HJGT schedule. For players across the field, the event offered more than a leaderboard finish—it delivered a developmental experience rooted in traditional golf values and the disciplined approach required to succeed as competition intensifies.

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Winter Junior Open continued its run through the Lowcountry as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour hosted the Boys 14–15 division at The Founders Club at Pawleys Island, a venue that quietly applies pressure and rewards players who stay disciplined from start to finish. The Founders Club is a course built on angles and restraint. Tree-lined fairways and subtle doglegs force players to prioritize positioning off the tee rather than distance, while approach shots demand precise yardage control to greens that are well-protected and deceptively contoured. Missed targets often leave difficult recoveries from tight lies or awkward angles, making pars an important part of any successful round. For the Boys 14–15 field, the course proved to be a steady mental test across two rounds. Momentum was difficult to maintain, and players who chased birdies aggressively often found themselves scrambling to recover. Those who committed to conservative targets, trusted their short games, and accepted the grind were able to separate themselves on a layout that rarely gives anything away. Conditions reinforced the course’s character as the weekend progressed. Tee shots that missed fairways brought overhanging trees into play, while approaches from the wrong side of the fairway limited scoring opportunities. The Founders Club consistently asked players to think one shot ahead, reinforcing fundamentals and course management over raw shot-making. By hosting the Myrtle Beach Winter Junior Open at The Founders Club at Pawleys Island, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour once again delivered a championship-style environment designed for development. The venue served as a true proving ground—challenging young players to manage adversity, control emotions, and execute with patience. As the event concluded, The Founders Club reaffirmed its place as a valuable stop on the HJGT schedule. For the Boys 14–15 division, the weekend offered more than competition—it delivered meaningful experience on a course that prepares players for the increasing demands of tournament golf ahead.

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Winter Junior Open continued to emphasize precision and patience as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour hosted the Boys 12–13 division at The Founders Club at Pawleys Island, a venue that quietly exposes weaknesses and rewards players willing to stay disciplined. The Founders Club is a classic Lowcountry layout that demands restraint. Tree-lined fairways narrow landing areas and force players to think carefully off the tee, while subtle doglegs punish poor angles into greens. Approach shots require precise distance control, as greens are guarded by bunkering and gentle slopes that repel shots missed to the wrong side. For younger players, the course quickly becomes a lesson in course management rather than power. Throughout the weekend, momentum was difficult to sustain. Pars carried real value, and avoiding compounding mistakes often mattered more than chasing birdies. Tee shots that drifted offline brought overhanging trees into play, while approaches from poor positions left little margin for recovery. The Founders Club consistently asked players to slow the game down and commit to smart decisions. Navigating those challenges most effectively was Ryan Korman of Leland, North Carolina, who finished atop the division at +17. Korman’s steady play across both rounds reflected the patience and composure required to succeed on a course that rarely offers easy scoring opportunities. By hosting the Myrtle Beach Winter Junior Open at The Founders Club at Pawleys Island, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour once again delivered a developmental environment that mirrors higher levels of competitive golf. The venue served as a proving ground for the Boys 12–13 field—reinforcing fundamentals, emotional control, and the importance of thinking one shot ahead. As play concluded, The Founders Club reaffirmed its role as a meaningful stop on the HJGT schedule, offering young competitors a challenging but valuable experience rooted in traditional golf values and long-term development.

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Winter Junior Open continued to showcase the quiet difficulty of Lowcountry golf as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour hosted the Boys 10–11 division at The Founders Club at Pawleys Island, a venue that tests fundamentals, patience, and composure regardless of age. The Founders Club presents a subtle but demanding challenge. Tree-lined fairways narrow landing areas and require commitment off the tee, while gentle doglegs and strategic bunkering reward thoughtful positioning rather than power. Approach shots into well-guarded greens demand accurate distance control, and missed targets often leave difficult recovery shots from tight lies or awkward angles. For younger players, the course quickly becomes a lesson in managing the golf course one shot at a time. Throughout the weekend, the Boys 10–11 field experienced how quickly small mistakes can compound on a layout that rarely offers easy scoring opportunities. Pars carried significant value, and maintaining focus proved just as important as execution. The Founders Club consistently asked players to slow the game down, accept conservative targets, and stay emotionally steady through challenging stretches. Navigating that test most effectively was Cole Kreutzer of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, who finished atop the division at +35. Kreutzer showed persistence and resilience across two rounds, staying committed to his game plan and managing the course’s steady pressure. Close behind, Blake Vlahakis of Ashland, Virginia battled through the same demanding conditions, underscoring the grind required at this venue. By hosting the Myrtle Beach Winter Junior Open at The Founders Club at Pawleys Island, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour once again delivered a developmental environment designed to prepare young players for the realities of competitive golf. The course served as a true proving ground for the Boys 10–11 division—reinforcing fundamentals, patience, and mental toughness that will pay dividends as these players continue to grow within the game.

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Winter Junior Open closed out with the Girls 14–18 division tackling the measured, Lowcountry challenge of The Founders Club at Pawleys Island, as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour continued its winter stretch of championship-style venues. The Founders Club offered no shortcuts. Tree-lined corridors narrowed landing areas and emphasized placement over power, while subtle doglegs punished poor angles into greens. Approaches demanded precise yardage control to putting surfaces protected by bunkering and gentle run-offs; misses to the wrong side quickly turned into difficult recoveries. The course’s quiet difficulty showed itself over 36 holes, where patience and emotional control mattered as much as ball-striking. In the Girls 14–18 field, momentum was hard-earned. Conditions encouraged conservative targets and disciplined decision-making, and pars carried real value on a layout that rarely gives easy looks. Players who accepted the grind—staying committed to smart lines off the tee and center-of-green approaches—were able to manage the course’s steady pressure. By hosting the Myrtle Beach Winter Junior Open at The Founders Club, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour once again delivered a developmental environment that mirrors higher-level competition. The venue functioned as a true proving ground, reinforcing fundamentals, course management, and resilience under pressure. As the weekend concluded, The Founders Club at Pawleys Island reaffirmed its place as a meaningful stop on the HJGT schedule—one that prepares players for the demands ahead by rewarding discipline, composure, and a thoughtful approach to the game.