New Jersey Fall Junior Open

West Trenton, NJ — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s New Jersey Fall Junior Open delivered high drama at Mountain View Golf Course, with Calvin Pace of Exton, PA showing poise and consistency to earn the Boys 16–18 championship. Pace set the tone early with a strong opening 71, then closed with a steady 74 for a 145 (+1) total — enough to hold off a crowded leaderboard in one of the most competitive divisions of the season. Quin Zuegner of New Hope, PA applied pressure with rounds of 73 and 75, finishing runner-up at 148 (+4). Just one shot further back, a three-way tie at 149 (+5) highlighted the depth of the field: Michael Bonczak (Fort Washington, PA), Trevor Sieben (Medford, NJ), and Kai Sugimoto (Tokyo, Japan) all showcased strong performances across two rounds. Not far behind, Chase Riley of Chester Springs, PA flashed early brilliance with a field-best 69 in round one before settling at 150 (+6). Kenyon Crawford (South Riding, VA) and Ryan Brnich (Wyndmoor, PA) also finished inside the top 10, keeping the pressure on throughout the weekend. With over 40 players in the field and international talent mixing with East Coast standouts, the New Jersey Fall Junior Open reaffirmed its reputation as one of the marquee stops on the HJGT schedule. Pace’s steady play under pressure proved decisive as he lifted the Boys 16–18 trophy in West Trenton.

West Trenton, NJ — The New Jersey Fall Junior Open at Mountain View Golf Course delivered a dramatic finish in the Boys 14–15 division, where Rayan Shah of Newtown, PA pulled through under pressure to secure the championship. Shah opened with an 83 in round one, leaving him in the middle of the pack, but came back on Sunday with one of the division’s strongest rounds — a gritty 75 that propelled him to the top of the leaderboard. His two-day total of 158 (+14) gave him just enough separation to fend off Timothy Hauser of Stony Point, NY, who stayed consistent across both rounds with scores of 80 and 79 for 159 (+15). Eli Singer of New York City, NY finished third at 162 (+18) after carding back-to-back 80s, while Joseph Chachkin of Jenkintown, PA was close behind in fourth at 163 (+19). Max Trudell of Hoboken, NJ rounded out the top five with a two-day 164 (+20), keeping the top of the leaderboard tightly packed. The depth of the field highlighted the strength of the region, with players from Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey battling throughout the weekend. Shah’s ability to rebound on Sunday proved decisive, earning him his first HJGT title of the fall season.

West Trenton, NJ — The Boys 12–13 division at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s New Jersey Fall Junior Open showcased resilience and determination, with Grant Bravyak of Marlton, NJ capturing the title after two steady rounds at Mountain View Golf Course. Bravyak opened the weekend with an 85, leaving the door open for challengers, but he responded with a composed 83 on Sunday to post a two-day total of 168 (+24). His consistency across both days proved to be just enough to edge out Sebastian Brodale of Brooklyn, NY, who matched Bravyak’s second-round 83 but ultimately finished two shots back at 170 (+26). The pair separated themselves from the rest of the field, trading momentum throughout the weekend and turning the division into one of the most competitive storylines at Mountain View. Behind the front-runners, Jace Collins of Spring Brook Township, PA posted rounds of 85 and 92 to claim third at 177 (+33). Daniel Ruggiero of Mays Landing, NJ followed closely in fourth at 180 (+36) after rounds of 86 and 94. Christian Schwarz of Hatboro, PA rounded out the top five at 186 (+42), while Alex Heffner of New York, NY fought through both rounds to finish sixth. The Boys 12–13 division underscored the spirit of junior golf — determination, improvement, and the drive to compete under pressure. Bravyak’s ability to steady himself and shave strokes on Sunday proved decisive, making him a well-earned champion and one to watch in upcoming HJGT events.

West Trenton, NJ — The Boys 10–11 division at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s New Jersey Fall Junior Open featured a strong individual performance from Henry Myers of New York, NY, who secured the championship at Mountain View Golf Course. Myers carded rounds of 88 and 89 for a 177 (+33) total, showing steady play across both days. His ability to handle the course conditions and remain consistent throughout the weekend allowed him to separate from the field and take home the division trophy. The win adds a highlight to Myers’ junior golf resume and underscores his potential as he continues to develop within the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour ranks.

West Trenton, NJ — The Girls 14–18 division at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s New Jersey Fall Junior Open saw a commanding performance from Florence Madurzak of Stockton, NJ, who captured the championship with steady play over two rounds at Mountain View Golf Course. Madurzak opened with an 86 before rebounding on Sunday with a sharp 80, finishing at 166 (+22) to secure a five-shot victory. Katherine Shrum of Devon, PA played consistent golf across both days to finish runner-up at 171 (+27), while Emma Otterburn of New York City, NY claimed third at 174 (+30). Rounding out the top five were Anya Balakumaran of Westfield, NJ in fourth at 175 (+31), and a tie between Lauren Springman (Audubon, PA) and Maggie Veale (Wayne, NJ), who both finished at 177 (+33). Madurzak’s final-round composure and ability to limit mistakes underlined her victory in a competitive division that featured talent from across the region. Her win highlights the depth of play emerging from the Northeast on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.