HJGT Results

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour closed out Thanksgiving weekend in Georgia with a dramatic and wind-tested North Georgia Holiday Junior Classic at The Chimneys Golf Course, where nerves, shot-making, and late-round grit shaped every leaderboard. Across all divisions, players were thrown into a true test of patience and precision, battling cold air, firm greens, and a layout that punished hesitation. But out of that challenge came standout performances, clutch playoff moments, and breakout wins that defined the final fall stop in North Georgia. The headline drama belonged to the Boys 16–18 division, where Drew Corbel and Matthew Runckel finished deadlocked at +5, forcing a playoff shootout that electrified the gallery. Runckel had surged with a final-round 71, the best number of the day, but Corbel answered every punch—first with his steady 71–78 two-round total, and then with icy composure in the playoff, burying the crucial putt that sealed his victory. Behind them, Davis Blackmon, Cooper Hawkins and Roane Taylor all delivered competitive runs but couldn’t keep pace with the two-man duel that defined the weekend. In Boys 14–15, Bryton Brooks was a force from start to finish. His combination of power and calm decision-making carried him to a +11 total of 155, highlighted by a gritty closing 75 that distanced him from runner-up Logan Scott. The fight for the final podium spots saw constant movement, but Brooks’ control under pressure ultimately separated him as the class of the field. The Boys 12–13 division belonged to Lewis Armstrong, who delivered one of the most polished performances of the entire tournament. Armstrong’s 74–76 (150) was a model of discipline, navigating The Chimneys’ risk-reward routing with maturity beyond his years. Graham Heberling battled hard for second, but Armstrong never allowed the door to open once he took control. In Boys 10–11, Julius Krebs put on one of the most explosive turnarounds of the season. After opening with a challenging 115, he stormed back with a stunning 58—a statement round that showcased raw talent and remarkable mental resilience. His comeback secured the division title and became one of the weekend’s biggest storylines. On the girls’ side, the Girls 14–18 field saw Allison Maher rise above with a powerful two-day showing of 78–74 (152). Her composed Saturday performance put her in position, but her Sunday round—marked by precision from tee to green—pushed her clear of the charging Kennedy Sparkman, who finished second at 160. Maher’s win was the product of steady ball-striking and point-blank putting, a complete tournament effort. The Girls U13 division delivered another standout moment, with Brynn Mason showcasing poise and dominance on her way to the title. Mason fired 75–40 (115), pairing a strong opening round with a composed closing nine that left no doubt. Behind her, Mia Simpkins and Daisy Ng battled fiercely for position, but Mason’s command of the course set her apart. From playoffs to runaway wins to unexpected comebacks, The Chimneys delivered a weekend full of momentum-shifting moments and rising-star performances. As always, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour provided the stage—and North Georgia’s young competitors delivered the drama.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Augusta, GA Junior Open, proudly hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, delivered a memorable weekend of competition at Bartram Trail Golf Club, where demanding greens, narrow corridors, and late-round pressure shaped every leaderboard. Across all divisions, players were pushed to find resilience, creativity, and composure as they battled for season-defining wins. In the Boys 16–18 division, Cooper Hawkins of Augusta, Georgia, rose to the moment on his home turf. His even-par finish locked up the title and made him the only player in the field to tame the layout across both days. Behind him, a tightly packed chase group—led by Costa Rica’s Alberto Aguilar and Michigan’s Winslow Robinson at +3—kept the pressure on, but Hawkins never relinquished control as he closed out a wire-to-wire victory. The Boys 14–15 division saw Brooks Sterner of Appling, Georgia, command the stage with a composed performance that carried him to an even-par total. Sterner’s ability to steady himself on approach shots proved decisive, separating him from a chasing pack that included Atlanta’s Alexander Halkos, who finished six back, and a cluster of contenders navigating one of the weekend’s more volatile leaderboards. In the Boys 10–11 field, Garrett Saylor of Cumming, Georgia, emerged from a tough battle with the course to claim division honors at +38. Though scoring proved difficult, Saylor’s willingness to grind through challenging stretches set the tone for a resilient win and showcased a young player with the mental discipline to keep improving. The Girls 14–18 division belonged to Phebe Reese of North Augusta, South Carolina, whose +18 finish earned her the title. Reese closed with a steady +7 round, fending off a late push from China’s Diana Gao and showing the kind of confident ball-striking that carried her cleanly through the finish line. South Africa’s Cindy Moreki claimed third after navigating difficult Sunday conditions. In Girls U13 play, Brynn Mason of Scaly Mountain, North Carolina, delivered one of the weekend’s most impressive closing rounds, posting +6 on Sunday to secure the title at +19. Her poised performance highlighted her rising potential as she continues to build momentum on the HJGT circuit. From start to finish, the Augusta, GA Junior Open showcased competitive depth across every age group. Players from across the country—and around the world—brought strong energy, precision, and grit to a course that demanded their absolute best. As the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour continues its fall slate, Augusta once again proved why it remains one of junior golf’s most meaningful battlegrounds: a place where talent emerges, champions rise, and the next generation of golfers sharpen their edge.

NEWNAN, Ga. – The Atlanta, GA Junior Open at Canongate 1 Golf Club, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, brought together a talented field of junior golfers from across the country for a weekend of competitive play and resilient performances under shifting November conditions. Canongate’s tree-lined fairways and fast greens demanded patience and precision from start to finish, rewarding those who could adapt and stay composed under pressure. In the Boys 16–18 Division, Griffin Barnett of Carrollton, Georgia, delivered a statement performance, firing a final-round 68 to finish at three-under-par (141) and secure the title. Barnett’s ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and stay steady under Sunday’s breeze proved decisive as he edged out Luke Friend of Acworth, Georgia at -1 (143). Wilson Knight of Brooks, Georgia, claimed third at +4 (148), while Riley Callahan of Maineville, Ohio, Jacob Normandeau of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, and Matthew Runckel of Alpharetta, Georgia, tied for fourth at +7 (151). The Boys 14–15 Division came down to a one-stroke margin, with John Thornton of Newnan, Georgia, edging out Luke Steele of Acworth for the win. Thornton carded rounds of 78 and 77 for a total of +11 (155), using his home-course familiarity and calm demeanor to fend off a late charge. Carter Marsico of Atlanta followed closely in third at +13 (157), while Beau Harrison of Paradise Valley, Arizona, made a strong Sunday push with a 75 to join Sanders Honeycutt, Walter Torbert, and Mason Walcott at +14 (158). In the Boys 12–13 Division, Lewis Armstrong of Suwanee, Georgia, was in full command from the opening tee shot, capturing the title at five-over-par (149). His opening-round 70 was one of the lowest scores recorded all weekend, setting a tone of excellence that carried him to a 21-shot victory. Josiah Hardee of Alpharetta finished second at +26 (170), followed by Landon Jenkins of Ball Ground at +38 (182). The youngest champion of the event came from the Boys 10–11 Division, where Powers Flournoy of Macon, Georgia, showcased outstanding poise and consistency to take home the win at +18 (162) with rounds of 78 and 84. Flournoy’s composed performance demonstrated the depth of talent developing at the grassroots level within the HJGT ranks. On the girls’ side, Emma Otterburn of New York City, New York, claimed the Girls 14–18 Division title with matching rounds of 84–84 (168). Her consistency and mental toughness across both days helped her hold off Wesleigh Myers of Acworth, Georgia, who finished second at +28 (172), and Alexandra Gammill of Fayetteville, Georgia, who made a strong final-round push with a 79 to place third at +30 (174). From Barnett’s under-par triumph to Otterburn’s composed wire-to-wire finish, the Atlanta, GA Junior Open at Canongate 1 exemplified the competitive spirit and sportsmanship that define the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. The event provided a platform for emerging talent to showcase their skills, refine their game, and continue their journey toward the next level of junior golf excellence.

Carrollton, GA — The West Atlanta Fall Junior Open, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, brought together some of the region’s most promising young golfers for an intense weekend of competition at Oak Mountain Golf Club. Across multiple divisions, players battled shifting conditions, firm greens, and the pressure of championship play — and the results didn’t disappoint. In the Boys 16–18 Division, hometown standout Griffin Barnett of Carrollton, GA, thrilled the local crowd with a wire-to-wire win, firing rounds of 70–74 (E) to finish five strokes clear of the field. His consistency and calm demeanor underlined a weekend of mature, composed golf. John Thornton of Newnan, GA, captured the Boys 14–15 title, carding a steady 75–77 (+8) to stay ahead of a strong field. In the Boys 12–13 Division, Mason Yi of Peachtree Corners, GA, turned in one of the best rounds of the event — a brilliant final-round 72 (E) — to storm back and secure victory. On the girls’ side, Reese Powell of Birmingham, AL, impressed with a total of 157 (+13) to claim the Girls 14–18 title, while Brynn Mason of Scaly Mountain, NC, continued her dominant play in the Girls U13 Division, winning by a comfortable margin at 152 (+8). From powerful drives to clutch putts, this weekend’s event captured everything the HJGT stands for — fierce competition, sportsmanship, and the relentless pursuit of improvement. As the 2025 fall season heats up, the West Atlanta Fall Junior Open proved once again why the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour remains the stage where the next generation of champions is forged.