HJGT Results

The Tampa Bay Winter Junior Open continued its competitive weekend at Lexington Oaks Golf Club with the Boys 12–13 division facing a demanding two-day challenge that emphasized patience, perseverance, and learning through competition. With firm fairways and greens that required careful approach play, the course provided a true test for developing junior golfers. Marchelo DeGenova of Tampa, Florida claimed the division title with rounds of 86 and 88 to finish at +30. DeGenova demonstrated steady composure throughout the weekend, navigating the course with discipline and maintaining control despite the challenges presented by the layout and conditions. His consistent play across both rounds allowed him to separate himself at the top of the leaderboard. Sebastian De Caso of Coral Gables, Florida finished second at +40, showing improvement on the final day with a strong second-round performance. His ability to adjust and respond under pressure highlighted continued growth and competitive development on a championship-caliber course. Cameron Limia of Plantation, Florida rounded out the field in third at +57, gaining valuable experience competing in a setting that tested both skill and mental toughness. For the Boys 12–13 division, the Tampa Bay Winter Junior Open served as an important developmental milestone, offering exposure to high-level competition and reinforcing lessons in course management and resilience. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s winter schedule, the event once again delivered meaningful competitive opportunities that help prepare players for the next stages of junior golf.

The National Championship for the Boys 12–13 division at Orange Lake Resort & Country Club delivered one of the tightest finishes of the entire Hurricane Junior Golf Tour season, with two players refusing to break under championship pressure. Cristián Castillo Botrán of Guatemala City and Cat Dann of Mesa, Arizona, matched each other shot for shot across both days, each posting back-to-back rounds of 71 to finish at 2-under (142) and claim co-champion honors. Their poise, precision, and ability to finish strong on Sunday set the tone for an elite showdown fitting for a national title. Just one stroke back was Texas Terry of Lexington, who closed with a steady 71 of his own to finish at 143 (-1), turning the final stretch into a three-player race to the wire. Leo Taylor made a late Sunday charge with one of the best rounds in the field—a 70—to jump into fourth at 145 (+1), followed by Russia’s Victor Kornienko, who delivered a clean even-par finish for fifth at 146 (+2). As conditions tightened in the middle of the pack, a logjam formed at 150 (+6) featuring Krish Choksi, Wilson Goldthorp, and Parker Wells, each finding stretches of momentum but battling the championship setup on Sunday. The depth continued throughout the leaderboard, with players from more than a dozen states and multiple countries showcasing the global reach and elite competition of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. From wire-to-wire consistency at the top to dramatic swings across the field, the Boys 12–13 National Championship once again proved why this age division is one of the most exciting pipelines of rising talent in junior golf.

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour rolled into The Links at Boynton Beach, and the Boys 12–13 division quickly turned into a showcase of poise, ball control, and mental toughness. When the final putt dropped, Gabriel Shabashkevich stood tall as the division champion, posting a steady 79–78 (157) to capture a well-earned victory. Shabashkevich never let the course—or the pressure—dictate his round. His ability to recover from early miscues and string together confident swings down the stretch separated him from the field. Every time a momentum swing threatened, he answered with a composed shot that kept him out front. Ethan Glasband (160) fought hard all weekend, opening with a sharp 78 that briefly hinted at a possible run at the title. But as conditions tightened on Sunday, mistakes proved costly, and Shabashkevich pulled away just enough to maintain control. Saktinra Puspanathan (163) delivered one of the grittiest performances of the field, battling through tough lies and firm greens to secure a third-place finish, while Charlie Reich (171) and James Gannon (172) rounded out the top five with steady, resilient play. From first tee to final green, the Boys 12–13 division reflected exactly what makes the HJGT the premier proving ground in junior golf—pressure, precision, and players rising to the moment. And this weekend, no one rose higher than Shabashkevich, the newest champion crowned in South Florida.

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to The Chimneys for a chilly late-November test, and in the Boys 12–13 division, Lewis Armstrong delivered a wire-to-wire performance that left no doubt. With rounds of 74–76 for a total of +6 (150), Armstrong controlled the golf course with maturity well beyond his age, shaping shots, saving pars when needed, and never allowing the field to get within striking distance on Sunday. It was a clean, confident win in conditions that punished any player who lost focus for even a moment. Behind him, Graham Heberling fought hard across both rounds, posting back-to-back 81s to finish at +18 (162) and claim solo second. His consistency kept him clear of the chaos behind, and his ability to grind through tough stretches showed why he remains a rising presence on the HJGT circuit. The battle for third belonged to Josiah Hardee, who posted 91–93 (184) and held on through a weekend where the winds and tricky greens made scoring a challenge for the entire field. London Stancil rounded out the leaderboard at +42 (186), showing resilience with a strong bounce-back 91 on Sunday to close out his tournament on a high note. From start to finish, the Boys 12–13 division brought determination and grit to one of Georgia’s most demanding late-fall setups. And when the dust settled, it was Armstrong—steady, confident, and unshakable—who stood tall as the champion of another memorable weekend on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.