National Championship Boys 14-15 presented by Foresight Sports

On one of the biggest stages of the season, Nico Vasto rose above a stacked field to capture the National Championship at MetroWest Country Club, delivering a composed 2-under total of 142 to seal one of the most meaningful victories on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour calendar. Vasto opened with a sharp 70, then steadied himself with a 72 under Sunday pressure—never letting the moment overwhelm him as challengers made their push. His calm closing stretch was the difference between a solid weekend and a championship forever attached to his name. Just one stroke back, William Richards (-1) mounted the strongest charge of the final day with a brilliant 70, applying pressure until the last green. He finished alone in second after showing some of the best ball-striking of the tournament. Behind them, scoring surged as the field tightened. Geno Chiellini’s statement 70 vaulted him into a tie for third at +4, matching Nicholas Chiu, who hung tough with rounds of 73–75. Michael Kim and Luke Ousley rounded out the top five at 149 (+5), each firing consistent, competitive golf on a championship-level layout. MetroWest demanded discipline—firm greens, swirling winds, and championship pin positions revealed who could handle the pressure of a National Championship weekend. Vasto answered every call. On a weekend defined by grit and momentum swings, Nico Vasto became the newest National Champion of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour—etching his name into HJGT history with a performance built on poise, precision, and championship resolve.