September 20 – 21, 2025
Orange County National Junior Open
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Winter Garden, FL – September 2025, The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour hosted the Orange County National Junior Open, where junior golfers from across the U.S. and around the world delivered a weekend of exciting competition.
In the Boys 16–18 Division, Nolan DeForest (Crystal River, FL) won a one-hole playoff over Forrest Benson (Mahomet, IL) after both finished at 3-under (141). Shim Wang (Windermere, FL) secured the Boys 14–15 crown at +5 (149), five strokes clear of a three-way tie for second. Haoyu Yong (Winter Garden, FL) claimed the Boys 12–13 title at +19 (163), while Aliisa Helminen (Menasha, WI) captured the Girls 14–18 championship with +9 (153), edging Emma Ziniuk (Magnolia, TX) by one.
The event highlighted HJGT’s international reach, with competitors representing the U.S., Mexico, Spain, Germany, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and more, making Orange County National a true global stage for junior golf.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Nolan DeForest
-3 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Shim Wang
+5 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Haoyu Yong
+19 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Aliisa Helminen
+9 Total
September 13 – 14, 2025
TPC Prestancia Junior Open
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September 2025 | Sarasota, FL
The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour hosted the TPC Prestancia Junior Open this past weekend, where juniors from across the U.S. and around the world faced one of Florida’s premier championship layouts.
Jason Johnson (Barbados) captured the Boys 16–18 title at 152 (+8), while Salem Al Abdallat (Jordan) won the Boys 14–15 division at 155 (+11). Local standout Brody Blackwell (Sarasota, FL) secured the Boys 12–13 crown at 153 (+9), and Mattea Issa (Jamaica) claimed the Girls 14–18 championship with a steady 152 (+8).
With international talent and competitive finishes across all divisions, Prestancia delivered another memorable stop on the HJGT schedule.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Jason Johnson
+8 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Salem Al Abdallat
+11 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Brody Blackwell
+9 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Mattea Issa
+8 Total
September 6 – 7, 2025
PGA National Fall Junior Open Leaderboard
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September 2025 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL
The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to the PGA National Resort – Estates Course this past weekend, giving juniors the chance to compete on one of Florida’s premier championship layouts. The course demanded precision off the tee and patience on the greens, creating a true test for all divisions.
Each age group delivered competitive play, with strong finishes across both rounds. Despite the challenges of tough pin placements and shifting conditions, players showed resilience and determination throughout the weekend.
More than just trophies were at stake—this event offered valuable experience on a world-class course, preparing junior golfers for future competition at the highest levels.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Armaan Thapar
+1 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Lucus Zhao
+4 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Gabriel Shabashkevich
+4 Total
Boys 10-11 Division
Edouard Marchand
+9 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Ella Wester
+5 Total
August 9 – 10, 2025
Orange Lake Junior Open
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Hurricane Junior Golf Tour hosted the Orange Lake Junior Open this past weekend, August 9-10, at Orange Lake Resort and Country Club. The tournament was made up of a 36-hole format with a field of 6 divisions that included the Boys 16-18 Division, Boys 14-15, Division, Boys 12-13 Division, Boys 10-11 Division, Girls 14-18 Division, and Girls U13 Division.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Santiago Navarro
-4 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Cooper Coey
+29 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Lucas Tan
+10 Total
Boys 10-11 Division
Xiaoqian Liu
+8 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Aicen Wu
+10 Total
Girls 13&U Division
Ana Sofia Navarro
+16 Total
