HJGT Results

Charleston, SC — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Charleston Junior Open at Charleston National Country Club featured an international field and testing course conditions, but it was Cindy Moreki of Vanderbijlpark, South Africa who rose above the competition to capture the Girls 14–18 division championship. Moreki opened the weekend with a composed round of 79 on Saturday, putting herself in prime position heading into the final day. Despite tougher conditions on Sunday that challenged every player in the field, she closed with an 85 to finish at 164 (+20), securing a four-shot victory. Her consistency and mental fortitude under pressure proved decisive on Charleston National’s narrow fairways and tricky greens. Diana Gao of Foshan, China made a strong push with rounds of 86 and 82 to take runner-up honors at 168 (+24). Olivia Dawley of Charleston, SC finished third at 170 (+26) after steady rounds of 84 and 86, giving local fans plenty to cheer for. Bria Regina of Mt. Pleasant, SC carded 88–87 for a 175 (+31) finish to take fourth, while Phebe Reese of North Augusta, SC rounded out the top five at 180 (+36). The division featured a diverse field of competitors from across the U.S. and abroad, showcasing the growing reach and competitive spirit of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. Moreki’s ability to stay composed through shifting winds and pressure-packed moments earned her not just the title, but also respect from the entire field — marking her as a player to watch in upcoming HJGT events.

Rush City, MN — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Minnesota Junior Open at Bulrush Golf Club delivered a dramatic finish in the Girls 14–18 division, as Sophia Layman of St. Paul, MN outlasted Reagan Juhl of Stillwater, MN in a playoff to capture the championship. After two days of competition, both Layman and Juhl finished tied at 163 (+19). Juhl posted rounds of 81 and 82, while Layman matched her consistency with scores of 82 and 81. Their back-and-forth battle throughout the weekend showcased poise and grit, culminating in a sudden-death playoff that tested both players’ nerves. In the end, Layman prevailed with a steady performance in the extra hole, claiming her first HJGT title of the season. Tori Peterson of Flandreau, SD finished third at 176 (+32), while Addie Schinka (Lake Elmo, MN) placed fourth at 177 (+33). Kayley Schomaker (Woodbury, MN) rounded out the top five with a two-day total of 186 (+42). The playoff victory highlighted Layman’s composure and resilience under pressure, closing out an exciting weekend at Bulrush Golf Club that celebrated the strength of Minnesota’s emerging junior golf talent.

East Meadow, NY — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Nassau County Junior Open at Eisenhower Park Golf Club saw Taerin Lee of Jericho, NY claim a commanding victory in the Girls 14–18 division, showcasing consistency and control over two solid rounds of play. Lee opened the tournament with a 76 on Saturday, establishing herself as the player to beat, and followed with a 77 on Sunday to finish at 153 (+9). Her composed approach and steady short game allowed her to maintain control throughout the weekend, earning her a comfortable seven-shot margin of victory. Elie Poremba of Southampton, NY took runner-up honors at 160 (+16), while Teagan Mahoney of Tannersville, NY placed third at 163 (+19) after improving by three shots in her final round. Emma Otterburn of New York City, NY, who also finished strong, claimed fourth at 164 (+20). Rounding out the top five was Lilla Zeevalk of Mechanicville, NY at 170 (+26), followed by Madison Marshak (Riverhead, NY) in sixth and Gabriella Nicolaides (Dix Hills, NY) in seventh. Lee’s performance stood out for her precision and ability to remain composed on Eisenhower’s demanding layout. Her victory adds to a growing list of impressive finishes this season and highlights her as one of Long Island’s top junior golfers on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour circuit.

West Trenton, NJ — The Girls 14–18 division at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s New Jersey Fall Junior Open saw a commanding performance from Florence Madurzak of Stockton, NJ, who captured the championship with steady play over two rounds at Mountain View Golf Course. Madurzak opened with an 86 before rebounding on Sunday with a sharp 80, finishing at 166 (+22) to secure a five-shot victory. Katherine Shrum of Devon, PA played consistent golf across both days to finish runner-up at 171 (+27), while Emma Otterburn of New York City, NY claimed third at 174 (+30). Rounding out the top five were Anya Balakumaran of Westfield, NJ in fourth at 175 (+31), and a tie between Lauren Springman (Audubon, PA) and Maggie Veale (Wayne, NJ), who both finished at 177 (+33). Madurzak’s final-round composure and ability to limit mistakes underlined her victory in a competitive division that featured talent from across the region. Her win highlights the depth of play emerging from the Northeast on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.