HJGT Results

Louisville, KY — October 18–19, 2025 The Fall College Prep Series at Louisville, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at the University of Louisville Golf Club, saw the region’s rising young stars battle through crisp fall conditions and a championship-level layout that demanded accuracy and poise. In the Boys 14–15 Division, Cole Layow of Nicholasville, Kentucky, put together a pair of steady rounds to claim the title with a total score of +12 (78–78—156). Layow’s disciplined play off the tee and calm putting under pressure helped him hold off Michael Tomaro Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio, who finished second at +18 (162) after a strong Sunday charge that included a 77 in Round 2. Rounding out the top three was Whitt Kaster of Louisville, Kentucky, who posted +21 (82–83—165), showing resilience through challenging pin placements and swirling winds. The weekend tested every player’s mental and technical game, with narrow fairways and slick greens offering no easy breaks. As the final event in the College Prep Series, the tournament highlighted the depth of junior talent in the Midwest — a true proving ground for those with collegiate aspirations.

Chicago, IL — October 18–19, 2025 The Midwest/West Regional Invitational, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Harborside International Golf Club, delivered another thrilling weekend of elite junior golf as players battled unpredictable winds and a demanding links-style layout on Chicago’s South Side. In the Boys 14–15 Division, Julian Bugara of Prospect Heights, Illinois, captured the title with a two-day total of +12 (75–81—156). Bugara’s composed first round and steady play on Sunday proved just enough to hold off a late push from Braxton Hollan of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Owen Purdin of Oregon, Wisconsin, who shared second at +14 (158). The windy second round at Harborside tested every player’s patience, but Bugara’s consistency around the greens helped him maintain his edge down the stretch. Spencer Roth of Monticello, Indiana, finished fourth at +19, while Austin Telle of St. Louis rounded out the top five at +20. The competition was a display of grit and focus, with young golfers adapting to firm greens, heavy gusts, and the ever-present challenge of Harborside’s coastal-style bunkering. The event once again highlighted the depth of the Midwest’s junior golf scene and the continued excellence of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, which provides rising stars a platform to compete at championship-caliber venues across the country.

High Bridge, NJ — October 18–19, 2025 The Northern Jersey Junior Open, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at High Bridge Hills Golf Club, showcased fierce competition in the Boys 14–15 Division, where Josh Yoo of Glen Rock, New Jersey, edged out the field to capture the title. Yoo carded rounds of 78 and 76 (+14 total), showing composure and steady control over the rolling, wind-swept layout at High Bridge Hills. His consistent approach play and confident putting down the stretch proved to be the difference as he held off a late charge from Charlie Kaufman of Montville, NJ, who finished just one stroke behind at +15 (82–73) after a brilliant final-round rally. Eli Diamant of Westfield, NJ, secured third place at +17 (80–77), while Nathan Lavin of Burlington, NJ, finished fourth at +24 (83–81). The competition reflected the depth of junior golf talent across the Northeast, as players battled unpredictable winds and fast greens throughout the weekend. Yoo’s victory marked a strong finish to his 2025 season, and the event once again underscored the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s commitment to developing competitive opportunities for young golfers aiming to reach the next level.

Kansas City, MO — It was a determined weekend of golf at Drumm Farm Golf Club as Luke Seagrave of Springfield, Missouri, secured victory in the Boys 14–15 Division at the Kansas City Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. Seagrave posted rounds of 76 and 81 (+13 total), battling challenging conditions and a deep field to claim the top spot. His strong opening round gave him enough cushion to hold off a late push from Tim Hogan of Mission Hills, Kansas, who finished four strokes back at +17 (76–85). Kannon King of Amarillo, Texas, rounded out the top three at +20 (83–81), showing steady improvement in his final round. With Drumm Farm’s tight fairways and fast greens testing every aspect of the players’ games, Seagrave’s composure and consistency set him apart. The win capped a competitive weekend and marked an exciting close to the 14–15 division’s fall season.