February 14 – 16, 2026
54 Hole Jekyll Island Junior Open
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JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to Georgia’s coast for the 54-Hole Jekyll Island Junior Open, where wind, marshland corridors, and exposed greens framed a championship built on patience and control.
Jekyll Island Golf Club is not a venue that yields easily. Coastal breezes shift throughout the day. Fairways demand positioning. Greens reward precise distance control and punish tentative swings. Over three rounds, the course functioned exactly as a championship test should — separating disciplined competitors from those chasing recovery.
Across divisions, scoring reflected the environment. In the Boys 16–18 championship, steady golf carried the week, with the title decided by a single shot. In the Girls 14–18 division, resilience defined the leaderboard as competitors from multiple continents navigated demanding conditions. Even the Boys 10–11 division experienced the full 54-hole grind, building competitive maturity on a layout that does not soften for age.
International depth remained a defining theme. Players traveled from Slovakia, Panama, Egypt, Switzerland, Singapore, England, China, South Africa, and across the United States, reinforcing the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s global footprint. The event became more than a regional stop — it became a coastal proving ground.
The 54-hole format remains the differentiator. One hot round is not enough. Position after 36 holes matters. Final-round composure determines outcomes. The structure mirrors higher-level competitive golf, reinforcing HJGT’s commitment to preparing junior athletes for collegiate and elite pathways.
Operationally, the event delivered a professional tournament atmosphere — structured pairings, defined championship conditions, and a venue that demands strategic decision-making. Parents, coaches, and players experienced a format built on merit and endurance.
At Jekyll Island Golf Club, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour delivered exactly what a championship week should provide: a demanding venue, international competition, and a leaderboard shaped by discipline over three coastal rounds.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Marek Majercak
+7 Total
Boys 10-11 Division
Regan Polka
+21 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Diana Gao
+21 Total
February 14 – 16, 2026
54 Hole Orlando Junior Open (All Girls, Boys 10-11, Boys 12-13)
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour delivered a full championship week at Orange Lake Resort and Country Club, where the 54-Hole Orlando Junior Open tested players across multiple divisions in a true three-round format.
Orange Lake’s layout framed the week. Water-lined fairways forced positional tee shots. Approach angles mattered. Greens required disciplined distance control. It is a venue that rewards structure and punishes emotional swings — exactly the environment a 54-hole championship demands.
Across divisions — Girls 14–18, Girls U13, Boys 12–13, and Boys 10–11 — the story remained consistent: momentum was fragile, but composure created separation.
In the Girls 14–18 division, elite scoring emerged early and held under pressure, with international representation shaping the leaderboard from start to finish. The Girls U13 championship highlighted development within a structured format, where steady play across three rounds proved more valuable than one standout score.
The Boys 12–13 division delivered one of the strongest performances of the week, with under-par rounds and international depth reinforcing the competitive standard. Meanwhile, the Boys 10–11 competitors navigated the full 54-hole grind, gaining early exposure to championship-level endurance.
The field represented a global footprint — players from Panama, Colombia, Spain, the Czech Republic, Brazil, Chile, Canada, Argentina, Italy, and across the United States competed under one banner. That diversity elevates the event from regional stop to international proving ground.
The 54-hole format remains the differentiator. Over three days, strategy compounds. Mistakes multiply if unmanaged. Consistency rises to the top. The structure mirrors collegiate tournament golf and reinforces HJGT’s commitment to competitive credibility.
Operationally, the week delivered professional pacing, structured pairings, and championship conditions that reflected the Tour’s national standard. The venue provided the stage. The players provided the separation.
At Orange Lake Resort and Country Club, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour once again demonstrated what a true championship environment looks like — disciplined golf, international depth, and performance earned over time.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Ricardo Arango
+2 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Arabella Lopez
+2 Total
Girls 13&U Division
Sofia Victoria Jaen
+17 Total
February 14 – 16, 2026
54 Hole Fort Myers Junior Open
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CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to Southwest Florida for the 54-Hole Fort Myers Junior Open, utilizing all three routing combinations at Cape Royal Golf Club — King/Prince, King/Queen, and Prince/Queen — to deliver a rotational championship test that demanded adaptability from start to finish.
Cape Royal is a strategic venue. Water hazards frame key landing zones. Doglegs force positional decisions. Greens require disciplined approach angles and confident distance control. When combined with daily routing changes, the course becomes a mental test as much as a physical one. Yardages shift. Sightlines adjust. Comfort zones disappear.
Across divisions — Boys 16–18, Boys 14–15, Boys 12–13, Boys 10–11, Girls 14–18, and Girls U13 — the pattern held consistent: early positioning mattered, but sustained control determined outcomes. The 54-hole structure eliminated volatility and rewarded players who managed risk rather than chased birdies.
The Boys 16–18 division saw the only under-par finish of the week, reinforcing the difficulty of the layout rotation. In the Girls 14–18 championship, an opening-round statement round created separation that carried through three days. The younger divisions navigated the same water-lined corridors and rotating setups, gaining championship-format experience that mirrors higher-level tournament play.
International representation once again elevated the event. Players traveled from Canada, Germany, Jordan, Tunisia, Austria, Thailand, Indonesia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, India, the United Arab Emirates, Barbados, and across the United States. The depth and diversity of the field reinforced the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s expanding global footprint.
Operationally, the event delivered a professional tournament cadence — structured pairings, consistent course conditions, and a format built on competitive integrity. Three rounds across rotating layouts provide clarity: performance compounds, mistakes multiply, and champions separate over time.
At Cape Royal Golf Club, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour showcased exactly what a 54-hole championship is designed to do — test adaptability, reward discipline, and elevate the competitive standard across every age division.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Haden Wang
-1 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Salem Al Abdallat
+17 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Griffin Long
+45 Total
Boys 10-11 Division
Hunter Neubert
+55 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Sara Ali
+11 Total
Girls 13&U Division
Natalie Murphy
+96 Total
February 14 – 16, 2026
54 Hole Raleigh Junior Open
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CLAYTON, N.C. — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to The Neuse Golf Club for the 54-Hole Raleigh Junior Open, where water-lined corridors and tight landing areas created a championship environment that rewarded discipline over aggression.
The Neuse is a strategic venue. Tee shots demand positioning, not power. Penalty areas influence nearly every decision. Approach shots must carry with conviction into guarded greens. Over three days, the course applied steady pressure — and the 54-hole format ensured that composure determined outcomes.
Across divisions — Boys 14–15, Boys 10–11, Girls 14–18, and Girls U13 — the pattern was consistent. Early mistakes compounded quickly. Recovery required patience. Momentum shifted daily. Those who managed expectations and avoided compound errors separated themselves.
In the Boys 14–15 division, final-round stability proved decisive. The Boys 10–11 championship highlighted the value of endurance at a young age, as competitors navigated the full three-round structure. On the girls’ side, steady improvement over 54 holes shaped the leaderboard in both the 14–18 and U13 divisions.
The strength of the event was not found in low scoring but in structure. The three-round championship format eliminated volatility and mirrored collegiate-style competition. Players were required to adjust across consecutive days, manage emotions, and make calculated decisions under pressure.
Operationally, the Raleigh Junior Open reinforced the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s standard: consistent course setup, structured pairings, and a competitive environment built on merit and sustained performance.
At The Neuse Golf Club, the venue provided the test. The 54-hole format provided the separation. And the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour delivered another championship week defined by discipline, endurance, and competitive growth.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Kai Chiarenza
+14 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Matthew Stephens
+35 Total
Boys 10-11 Division
Jonas Hill
+76 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
KayLee McClintock
+71 Total
Girls 13&U Division
Pria McClintock
+106 Total
