Northeast Regional Invitational

Hopewell, NJ – September 2025, The Boys 16–18 Division at the Northeast Regional Invitational brought together some of the strongest junior golfers in the region, and it was Braden Bhalla (Ridgewood, NJ) who emerged victorious. Bhalla opened with a sharp 70 before grinding through a tougher final round 75 to finish at +1 (145), capturing the title by three shots. Patrick O’Connor (Fayetteville, NY) delivered back-to-back 74s to claim runner-up honors at +4 (148), while Connor Henrey (Longmeadow, MA) rounded out the podium in third at +5 (149). A logjam followed at +8 (152), where Myles Jackson (Hillsborough, NJ), Eddie Ponagai (Hastings-on-Hudson, NY), and Sebastian Skibo (Ridgewood, NJ) all tied for fourth. The leaderboard was deep with talent, as 12 players finished within 15 strokes of the lead, including strong showings from Dylan Mattessich (Manasquan, NJ), Tyler Whitney (Cherry Hill, NJ), and Kai Sugimoto (Tokyo, Japan), each demonstrating the competitive depth of the field. Bhalla’s mix of composure and timely shot-making proved decisive, allowing him to hold off challengers on a demanding Hopewell Valley layout. His win capped off a weekend that underscored the strength of Northeast junior golf and set the stage for an exciting close to the fall season.

Hopewell, NJ – September 2025, Logan Turner (Berwyn, PA) rose to the occasion at the Northeast Regional Invitational, capturing the Boys 14–15 Division title with two rounds of consistent golf. Turner opened with a 73 and followed it with a composed 74 to finish at +3 (147), earning a six-shot victory. Ishaan Catone (Cranston, RI) battled for second place, carding 76–77 to post +9 (153). The race for third was a tight one, with Jerry Guo (Purchase, NY) and Anderson Narzisi (Sellersville, PA) tying at +11 (155). Rounding out the top five was Fletcher Weins (Rochester, NY) at +13 (157), while several others including Luke Nguyen (Braintree, MA) and Blake Waidlich (Keene, NH) finished just a stroke further back in a tie for sixth. Turner’s control and composure on the demanding Hopewell Valley layout set him apart from the field, as he never relinquished his position atop the leaderboard.

Hopewell, NJ – September 2025, Preston Minio (Lansdale, PA) turned in a commanding performance at the Northeast Regional Invitational, capturing the Boys 12–13 Division title in style. Minio fired rounds of 72–71 to finish at 1-under par (143), standing as the only player in the division to break par on the challenging Hopewell Valley layout. Behind him, Ari Nadel (Amagansett, NY) battled to runner-up honors with rounds of 80–79 for a total of +15 (159). Just one shot further back, Crosby Knowland (Ridgewood, NJ) claimed third place at +16 (160) after a strong opening round. Rounding out the top five were John Burton (Chatham, NJ) at +21 (165) and Edward Song (New York, NY) at +23 (167). Minio’s ability to go under par while the rest of the field struggled highlighted both his consistency and composure, making his wire-to-wire victory one of the standout performances of the weekend.

Hopewell, NJ – September 2025, The Boys 10–11 Division at the Northeast Regional Invitational featured plenty of excitement, with Isaac Lee (Alpine, NJ) holding off a strong Sunday charge to capture the title. Lee posted rounds of 73–76 to finish at +5 (149), securing a two-shot victory. Chasing him was Lucas Kang (Brooklyn, NY), who delivered the round of the tournament with a brilliant final-round 70, climbing into second place at +7 (151) after opening with an 81. Lucas Miguel Garcia (Cedar Knolls, NJ) claimed third at +14 (158), followed by Baylor Keim (Blue Bell, PA) in fourth at +16 (160). Rounding out the top five was Ben Adkins (Lewes, DE) at +22 (166). Lee’s steadiness across both days ultimately proved decisive, but Kang’s closing 70 signaled his ability to go low under pressure making this one of the most competitive age-group finishes of the tournament.

Hopewell, NJ – September 2025, Rachel O’Rourke (Rome, NY) delivered a steady performance at the Northeast Regional Invitational, capturing the Girls 14–18 Division title with rounds of 80–79 to finish at +15 (159). Her composed play gave her a two-shot margin of victory over the field. Charlotte Reid (Cream Ridge, NJ) claimed runner-up honors at +17 (161), while Drea Minetti (Ridgewood, NJ) secured third with consistent rounds of 82–82 for +20 (164). Just behind, Blake Zarkowsky (Purchase, NY) and Taerin Lee (Jericho, NY) rounded out the top five at +21 (165) and +22 (166), respectively. The division showcased both resilience and depth, as players navigated Hopewell Valley’s tough conditions with determination. O’Rourke’s ability to grind out back-to-back steady rounds separated her from the field and earned her a well-deserved championship.