HJGT Results

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s North Jersey Junior Open at High Bridge Hills Golf Club delivered a true test of discipline, where execution and course management dictated performance across all divisions. High Bridge Hills is a demanding, elevation-driven layout that forces players to stay in control from the first tee shot to the final putt. The course features rolling terrain, uneven lies, and narrow landing areas that immediately challenge ball striking and decision-making. Approach shots proved to be the defining factor throughout the weekend. Elevated greens and well-placed bunkering required precise distance control, while misses were heavily penalized, often leading to difficult up-and-down situations. Scoring reflected the difficulty. This wasn’t a venue where players could rely on one strong round—consistency across both days was required to stay in contention. Players who managed their misses and avoided big numbers separated themselves quickly from the field. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s national schedule, High Bridge Hills Golf Club provides a competitive environment that mirrors higher levels of tournament golf—rewarding precision, patience, and mental toughness at every level.

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s New Jersey Kickoff at Seaview delivered a high-level competitive environment at one of the most recognizable venues in the Northeast, as players took on the Seaview Marriott Golf Resort. Seaview’s layout—widely known for its links-style characteristics—placed a premium on ball striking and course management throughout the 36-hole event. With wide sightlines but strategically positioned hazards, players were forced to think their way around the course rather than rely solely on distance. Wind became a defining factor across both rounds, adding complexity to club selection and shot execution. The exposed design of the course left little margin for error, particularly on approach shots into well-guarded greens. Players who controlled trajectory and managed misses effectively found success, while those who didn’t were quickly exposed on the leaderboard. Across all divisions, scoring reflected the test. Strong opening rounds created separation, but the ability to adjust and maintain composure on day two ultimately determined final positioning. The course rewarded discipline and punished inconsistency—exactly the type of environment that mirrors higher levels of competitive golf. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s national schedule, competing at Seaview Marriott Golf Resort provides junior golfers with the opportunity to experience a championship-caliber venue that demands precision, adaptability, and mental toughness—key components for success at the next level.

Seaview Marriott Golf Resort | November 1–2, 2025 The Major Championship at Seaview delivered another unforgettable weekend on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT), as players from across the country battled cool coastal winds, firm greens, and the championship-caliber layout of Seaview Marriott Golf Resort in Galloway, New Jersey. Known for hosting LPGA events and steeped in tradition, Seaview’s Bay Course demanded both precision and mental toughness from start to finish. Over two days of competition, the tournament showcased the depth of talent within the HJGT ranks—from clutch birdie runs to remarkable comebacks. In the Boys 16–18 Division, Anthony Rzeszutko of Staten Island, NY, set the tone with consistent, composed play to claim the title at +5 (147). The Girls 14–18 Division saw one of the weekend’s defining performances as Meredith Finger of Wilmington, DE, carded a sensational 70 (-1) on Sunday to storm from behind and win by five strokes. Across all divisions, the storylines echoed a familiar HJGT theme—resilience. Hayden Chung (+13) outlasted a deep field in the Boys 14–15 Division, while Ethan Gregory (+13) delivered back-to-back sub-80 rounds to capture the Boys 10–11 Division title. On the younger side, Tanya Jain of Stamford, CT, dominated the Girls U13 Division with her steady and confident play, finishing at +15 (157). From the first tee shot to the final putt, the Major Championship at Seaview embodied what the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour stands for—elite competition, unforgettable venues, and the next generation of champions learning to thrive under pressure. As the fall season continues, Seaview once again reminded everyone why it remains one of the premier stops on the HJGT circuit: a true test of golf, a celebration of rising talent, and a glimpse into the future of the game.

Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ — October 25–26, 2025 The New Jersey Fall Junior Open at LBI National Golf & Resort delivered a thrilling finale to the Garden State’s HJGT season, as players battled coastal winds, firm greens, and the pressure of closing out the fall schedule on one of New Jersey’s most scenic courses. Across all divisions, the weekend was defined by poise, grit, and standout performances from the region’s rising stars. In the Boys 16–18 Division, Tyler Whitney of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, rose above a competitive field to capture the title with a steady +4 total (74–74–148). His balanced play across both rounds—marked by consistency off the tee and precise short game control—proved decisive as he fended off a deep group of contenders. PJ Foley of Northfield, NJ, posted +8 (73–79–152) to take runner-up honors, while Franklin Matichak of Collegeville, PA, secured third at +10 (74–80–154). The Boys 14–15 Division saw Rayan Shah of Newtown, PA, showcase both skill and composure en route to victory at +21 (81–84–165). Shah’s opening round gave him breathing room that he carried through a challenging second day. Nathan Lavin of Burlington, NJ, followed close behind at +22 (82–84–166), while Ethan Clouser of Newtown, PA, rounded out the top three at +27 (85–86–171) after steady play across both rounds. In the Boys 12–13 Division, it was Preston Minio of Lansdale, PA, who stole the spotlight. Minio’s crisp ball striking and clutch putting earned him a commanding win with a +4 total (70–78–148)—his opening-round 70 standing as one of the best scores of the tournament across all divisions. Edward (Jingkun) Song of New York, NY, posted +16 (83–77–160) for second place, rallying with a strong Sunday finish, while Crosby Knowland of Ridgewood, NJ, followed at +17 (82–79–161) to claim third. On the girls’ side, Jane Wei of Hightstown, NJ, set the tone in the Girls 14–18 Division, capturing the title with an impressive +4 total (71–77–148). Wei’s opening-round 71 put her firmly in control early, and she displayed veteran-like poise in closing out the victory. Morgan Tyhanic of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, thrilled the home crowd with a brilliant 74 on Sunday to surge into second at +14 (84–74–158), while Charlotte Reid of Cream Ridge, NJ, finished third with consistent rounds of 80–80 (160). In the Girls U13 Division, Ria Nenavath of Chester, NJ, emerged victorious at +32 (85–91–176), displaying maturity and consistency well beyond her years. Juliet Souza of Chatham, NJ, took second at +83 (113–114–227), rounding out a weekend that reflected the promise of New Jersey’s next generation of female golfers. As the final putts dropped at LBI National, the 2025 HJGT fall season closed with a tournament that highlighted everything great about junior golf—discipline, sportsmanship, and the drive to improve. From Whitney’s control in the boys’ field to Wei’s precision on the girls’ side, the New Jersey Fall Junior Open was a fitting finale to another outstanding year of competition in the Garden State.