Orlando Holiday Classic

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Holiday Classic delivered a fitting finish just days before Christmas, with two rounds of steady pressure and a playoff that ultimately decided the title at Celebration Golf Club. When it was over, Joseph Hansen stood alone, outlasting the field in extra holes to claim victory on a course that demanded patience, precision, and composure from start to finish. Hansen, playing his way through a tightly packed leaderboard, posted rounds of 78 and 72 to finish at +6, forcing a playoff with Christian Carlson after the two emerged from the final round tied atop the standings. Carlson had authored one of the tournament’s most impressive turnarounds, rebounding from an opening-round 82 with a brilliant second-round 68 — the lowest score of the weekend — to surge into contention and apply late pressure. But when the moment required one final answer, it was Hansen who delivered, closing out the playoff to secure the championship. Behind them, the chase was relentless. A group of four players finished just four shots back at +10, including Brady Durkin, Logan Larsen, Campbell Ryan, and Tyler Vincelli, each posting consistent play across both rounds to remain in the mix deep into Sunday. Mitchell Keene followed closely at +11, while the remainder of the field navigated a demanding setup that punished missed fairways and imprecise approaches. Celebration Golf Club proved to be an ideal stage for the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, rewarding disciplined ball-striking and mental toughness rather than aggressive gambles. With subtle greens and positional demands off the tee, players were tested across all facets of their games — a fitting challenge for a late-season event drawing competitors from across the country. In the end, the Orlando Holiday Classic came down to execution under pressure, and Joseph Hansen delivered when it mattered most. As the HJGT calendar turns toward the new year, the performance served as a reminder that championships are often decided not by flashes of brilliance alone, but by resilience when the tournament reaches its defining moment.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Holiday Classic continued to test resolve and endurance across every division at Celebration Golf Club, where the Boys 14–15 field faced two demanding days that rewarded patience and punished mistakes. By the end of the weekend, Harry Leopold emerged as the steady force, navigating the course with consistency to secure the championship. Leopold, competing out of Etobicoke, Ontario, delivered matching rounds of 81 to finish at +18, separating himself in a field where managing the golf course proved just as important as shot-making. His ability to limit big numbers across both rounds became the defining factor, as Celebration’s subtle greens and narrow corridors steadily wore on the field. Close behind, Ben Campbell of Atlanta kept pressure on throughout the tournament, carding rounds of 80 and 83 to finish one shot back at +19. Campbell remained within striking distance deep into the final round, but Leopold’s consistency ultimately held firm. The rest of the leaderboard reflected the challenge presented by the course. Graham Gilbert finished third at +27, followed by Matthew Ross at +37, as the weekend demanded composure from tee to green. For many, Celebration Golf Club offered a lesson in course management and resilience, particularly for a developing age group learning to navigate tournament pressure. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s holiday slate, the Orlando Holiday Classic once again showcased the importance of discipline and mental toughness. For Leopold, the victory capped a weekend defined by steady execution — a performance that stood out on a course that allowed little margin for error and rewarded those willing to stay patient until the final putt dropped.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Holiday Classic wrapped up a full weekend of competition at Celebration Golf Club with the Boys 12–13 division facing the same demanding conditions that defined the event from start to finish. On a course that rewarded discipline and composure, Mervin Lee delivered a steady performance to claim the title. Lee, competing out of Great Neck, New York, posted matching rounds of 83 to finish at +22, separating himself through consistency and smart course management. With Celebration’s narrow sightlines and challenging green complexes applying pressure throughout the weekend, avoiding costly mistakes proved to be the key, and Lee did just that over both rounds. The event underscored the mental and physical challenge Celebration Golf Club presents to young competitors, particularly in a division where learning to manage tournament conditions is part of the development process. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s holiday schedule, the Orlando Holiday Classic once again provided a competitive stage that tested resilience as much as shot-making. For Lee, the victory marked a composed and controlled finish to the year, closing the weekend with a performance built on patience — a fitting way to end a tournament defined by precision and perseverance.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Holiday Classic closed with another composed performance at Celebration Golf Club, as the Boys 10–11 division saw Seunghun “Ben” Hahn rise to the moment on a course that demanded precision well beyond his years. Hahn, competing out of Seoul, Republic of Korea, delivered rounds of 79 and 78 to finish at +13, showing poise and consistency across two days of challenging conditions. Celebration’s narrow corridors and firm greens placed a premium on controlled ball flight and smart decision-making, and Hahn met the test with a calm, methodical approach from tee to green. Even in the youngest age group, the course revealed little margin for error, reinforcing the importance of discipline and patience — traits Hahn displayed throughout the weekend. His ability to avoid costly mistakes and steadily navigate the layout separated him from the field and underscored his maturity under tournament pressure. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s holiday slate, the Orlando Holiday Classic once again provided a meaningful competitive stage for junior golfers at every level. For Hahn, the victory served as a strong statement to close the year — a performance defined by composure, focus, and a steady hand on a demanding course.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Holiday Classic concluded at Celebration Golf Club with a demanding test for the Girls 14–18 field, where patience and resilience once again proved essential. Over two challenging rounds, Riley Wilfong emerged as the steady presence, navigating the course with composure to capture the title. Wilfong, competing out of Cle Elum, Washington, carded rounds of 83 and 85 to finish at +24, separating herself through consistency on a layout that punished aggressive mistakes. Celebration’s narrow driving areas and exacting green complexes required thoughtful course management throughout the weekend, and Wilfong’s ability to stay disciplined under pressure became the difference. Close behind, Caroline Au of Ooltewah, Tennessee, finished second at +31, while Jein Lee, playing on her home turf in Orlando, posted a strong closing round to claim third at +32. Each navigated a course that demanded precision rather than power, emphasizing decision-making and mental toughness across all 36 holes. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s holiday schedule, the Orlando Holiday Classic once again delivered a competitive stage that challenged players in every phase of the game. For Wilfong, the victory marked a composed finish to the year — a performance defined by patience, control, and the ability to rise above a demanding test when it mattered most.