HJGT Results

February 28 – 1, 2026

Tampa Bay Junior Open

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The Tampa Bay Junior Open unfolded at Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club, a layout that blends Florida-style shot values with disciplined tournament setup. Heritage Isles is not overpowering in length — it’s demanding in decision-making. Water hazards influence multiple tee shots and approach angles. Greens require precise distance control, especially when wind moves across the open corridors. Miss in the wrong spot and recovery becomes immediate. That dynamic forces players to think strategically rather than swing aggressively. Across all divisions, scoring reflected that reality. Leaders separated themselves by avoiding penalty strokes and managing risk through the closing stretch. The course rewards patience and punishes emotional swings. From an HJGT perspective, Heritage Isles aligns with the tour’s competitive model: Defined tee shot strategy Clear risk-reward holes Tournament-ready green complexes A layout that scales across age divisions The venue also supports a strong tournament atmosphere — accessible for families, structured for competitive flow, and conditioned to championship standards. For developing junior golfers, Heritage Isles reinforces a core lesson: smart golf wins more often than aggressive golf. That’s the type of environment HJGT aims to provide — consistent, professionally operated events on courses that prepare players for the next level.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division

Adrian Daigle

+2 Total

Boys 14-15 Division

Aaron Che

+7 Total

Boys 12-13 Division

Kairi Matsumoto

+5 Total

Boys 10-11 Division

Mason Fulgencio

+12 Total

Girls 14-18 Division

Alana Sims

+9 Total

Girls 13&U Division

Abigail VanAntwerp

+12 Total

February 28 – 1, 2026

Santa Lucia River Junior Open

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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to South Florida and once again Santa Lucia River Club proved why it’s one of the most complete competitive venues in the region. Santa Lucia doesn’t overpower with extreme length. It pressures with decision-making. Water influences play on multiple holes, shaping both tee shots and approach angles. Players are constantly asked to choose — take on the aggressive line for scoring opportunity, or position safely and accept par. That tension defines the round. Across divisions, the course produced separation without artificial difficulty. Leaders rose through discipline and precise yardages. Those who chased found penalty strokes quickly. The green complexes are the quiet challenge. Approach shots must carry conviction. Miss in the wrong quadrant and recovery becomes delicate. The margins are subtle but meaningful — exactly the kind of nuance that accelerates competitive maturity in junior players. Wind off the river added another layer throughout the weekend, especially in the afternoon rounds. Club selection became a conversation. Trajectory control mattered. Operationally, Santa Lucia River Club provides strong tournament flow, spectator-friendly sightlines, and a championship presentation that aligns with HJGT standards. The layout supports competitive balance across age groups while maintaining the integrity of the test. What makes Santa Lucia valuable is clarity. It rewards preparation. It exposes poor course management. It demands composure under pressure. Over two days, it did exactly that. And that’s precisely why it remains a cornerstone stop on the HJGT schedule.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division

John Curran

+6 Total

Boys 14-15 Division

Blake Waidlich

+9 Total

Boys 12-13 Division

Hunter Williams

+11 Total

Girls 14-18 Division

Payton Haugen

-2 Total

February 21 – 22, 2026

Central Florida Junior Open

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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to Central Florida and once again Links of Lake Mary delivered exactly what a competitive junior event demands — a fair test, strategic risk-reward holes, and conditions that reward disciplined golf. At first glance, Lake Mary appears scoreable. The fairways are generous in places. The greens are receptive. But the design subtly pressures decision-making on nearly every hole. Water comes into play repeatedly off the tee and on approach. Players must choose lines with intention rather than impulse. Miss in the wrong quadrant of the green and par quickly becomes a scramble. Across divisions, the course produced separation. In the Boys 16–18 division, under-par golf was rare and required precision iron play. In the younger divisions, managing hazards and minimizing big numbers became the defining challenge. The layout does not overpower with length — it challenges with positioning. Wind played a factor across both days, particularly in the afternoon waves, adding a second layer of complexity to club selection and trajectory control. Players who managed the golf course — not just their swing — found themselves near the top of the leaderboard. That is exactly the developmental value HJGT is designed to create. Lake Mary provides a structured, championship-caliber environment without artificial difficulty. It tests shot-making, course management, and emotional control — the same traits required at higher levels of competition. Operationally, the venue supports strong spectator visibility, efficient tournament flow, and a professional atmosphere consistent with HJGT standards. The Central Florida Junior Open wasn’t defined by one hole or one round. It was defined by a golf course that required complete attention for 36 holes. Lake Mary did its job. The players responded.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division

Sumner Meekhof

-1 Total

Boys 14-15 Division

Julian Bugara

+15 Total

Boys 12-13 Division

Zain Sadiq

+27 Total

Boys 10-11 Division

Travis Reaves

-1 Total

Girls 14-18 Division

Madilyn Nam

+10 Total

Girls 13&U Division

Madeline Raun

+36 Total

February 21 – 22, 2026

Palm Beach County Junior Open

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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to South Florida for the Palm Beach County Junior Open, and Village Golf Course once again proved why it’s a fitting championship venue. Set against a backdrop of palm-lined fairways and strategically placed water hazards, Village Golf Course demands precision. It is not a course that rewards reckless aggression. Tee shots must find position. Approach shots must carry conviction. Miss in the wrong spot, and recovery becomes complicated quickly. Over two days, the layout tested every division differently — but consistently. For the older divisions, it became a scoring discipline test. The narrow landing corridors and guarded greens required smart course management, especially with South Florida winds shifting throughout the afternoon rounds. Players who managed risk and stayed patient separated themselves late. For the younger age groups, the course delivered a different lesson: resilience. Village does not adjust its visual intimidation factor based on age. The water still frames the greens. The bunkering still punishes indecision. The result is accelerated competitive maturity — exactly what structured national competition is designed to produce. Operationally, the event reflected the consistency that the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour brings to every venue. Clean setup, disciplined pace of play, structured competition, and a professional tournament atmosphere created the environment families expect when they invest in high-level junior golf. What this venue provides is clarity. It rewards preparation. It exposes shortcuts. It demands focus across 36 holes. And when a course consistently produces tight leaderboards, playoff finishes, and meaningful score separation across divisions, it reinforces why venue selection matters in the long-term positioning of the tour.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division