HJGT Results

SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. — The Phoenix Winter Junior Open continued to showcase the quiet difficulty of Corte Bella Golf Club as the Boys 12–13 division faced a desert layout that rewarded discipline, patience, and sound course management. With firm conditions and subtly contoured greens, Corte Bella once again demanded precision over power. Rising to the top was Liam MacQueen, who defended his home-state advantage with a composed two-round performance to finish at +15. Competing out of Phoenix, Arizona, MacQueen posted rounds of 79 and 80, navigating Corte Bella’s strategic design with maturity. On a course where missed approaches often lead to difficult recoveries, his ability to stay patient and limit mistakes proved decisive. Close behind, Zac Brown of Alpine, Utah, finished second at +20, matching MacQueen’s closing-round 80 as both players battled conditions that made scoring challenging throughout the weekend. Corte Bella’s greens placed a premium on speed control and confident putting, while the desert air required careful distance management on approach shots. What makes Corte Bella such a strong competitive venue is its subtle test. The course appears inviting off the tee, but small miscalculations quickly compound, turning birdie chances into defensive pars. Momentum was difficult to sustain, and restraint became a key advantage for those willing to play within themselves. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour winter schedule, the Phoenix Winter Junior Open provided another meaningful developmental benchmark. For the Boys 12–13 field, the event reinforced the importance of smart decisions and emotional control—lessons learned on a course that consistently rewards thoughtful execution and respect for the challenge.

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — The Palm Beach Junior Open continued to showcase the demanding nature of Westchester Country Club as the Boys 12–13 division took on the club’s challenging Red/Gold routing, a layout that emphasized accuracy, patience, and disciplined course management from start to finish. Leading the way was Thomas Zur, who delivered the most complete performance of the division to finish at +7. Competing out of Miami Beach, Florida, Zur opened with a steady 78 before closing with a composed 73, navigating Westchester’s tight corridors and firm greens with maturity. On a course where missed fairways quickly turn into defensive situations, his ability to stay in position and limit mistakes proved decisive. The battle behind him remained competitive throughout the weekend. Brody Blackwell of Sarasota and Ethan Glasband of Palm Beach Gardens finished tied for second at +15, each contending with the same demanding approach shots and greens that required precise distance control and confident putting. Pars consistently carried value, and momentum was difficult to sustain as Westchester applied steady pressure. Westchester’s strength as a venue was evident throughout the division. Tree-lined fairways forced conservative decisions off the tee, while approach shots demanded exact yardages into subtly contoured putting surfaces. Short-sided misses were rarely forgiven, placing a premium on smart targets and emotional control across both rounds. As host of the Palm Beach Junior Open, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour once again delivered a championship-style environment that mirrors higher-level tournament golf. For the Boys 12–13 field, the event served as a meaningful developmental benchmark — one that reinforced the importance of patience, preparation, and respect for the course. By the conclusion of the weekend, Westchester Country Club reaffirmed its reputation as a true South Florida test. For Zur, the victory reflected disciplined execution and trust in process, earned on a layout that rewards smart golf and consistently challenges every aspect of a player’s game.

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah Junior Open continued to test discipline and resilience at The Club at Savannah Harbor, where the Boys 12–13 division faced one of the most exacting environments on the schedule. With exposed waterfront holes, shifting coastal winds, and firm greens, the venue demanded thoughtful course management and emotional control from start to finish. At the top of the leaderboard, Wylkes Whitlow emerged as the most composed competitor, finishing at +22 after rounds of 80 and 86. Competing out of St. Simons Island, Georgia, Whitlow navigated Savannah Harbor’s challenges with patience, committing to conservative targets and managing ball flight in conditions that punished indecision. On a course where small mistakes can quickly escalate, his ability to limit damage proved decisive. Savannah Harbor’s character was evident throughout the division. Tee shots required precise placement to account for wind and avoid trouble, while approach shots demanded exact distance control into greens that offered little forgiveness. Misses were often met with demanding recoveries, turning pars into valuable results and making momentum difficult to sustain. Hosting the Savannah Junior Open, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour once again delivered a championship-style experience designed to challenge developing players. The venue provided a meaningful proving ground—one that emphasizes patience, adaptability, and respect for the course. By the conclusion of the division, Savannah Harbor had reaffirmed its reputation as a true test of junior golf. For the Boys 12–13 field, the week offered a clear lesson: success on this stage comes not from forcing birdies, but from managing adversity and trusting disciplined decision-making in demanding conditions.

LAKE WORTH, Fla. — Park Ridge Golf Club continued to provide a demanding South Florida test as it hosted the Palm Beach Junior Open, with the Boys 12–13 division navigating two rounds that emphasized patience, positioning, and smart decision-making. On a course where narrow landing areas and firm greens leave little margin for error, consistency proved to be the defining trait. That consistency belonged to Elijah Lieber, who emerged as the most composed player in the division to claim the title at +11. Competing out of Miami Beach, Florida, Lieber followed an opening-round 80 with a strong closing 75, steadily climbing the leaderboard as Park Ridge tightened its grip late in the championship. His ability to manage the golf course and avoid costly mistakes proved decisive on a layout that punishes rushed decisions. Behind him, Antonio Tagle of Córdoba, Argentina, finished second at +28, while Royce Spitzer of Jupiter, Florida, followed in third at +38, as the remainder of the field battled a course that demanded discipline from tee to green. Park Ridge’s firm putting surfaces and demanding approach angles required precise distance control, often turning routine pars into hard-earned results. Throughout the weekend, the course rewarded players who embraced conservative targets and trusted their fundamentals. Missed fairways frequently dictated defensive play, and short-sided misses around the greens were rarely forgiven, reinforcing the importance of course management at every stage of the round. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour schedule, the Palm Beach Junior Open once again delivered a championship-style environment designed to challenge developing competitors. For Lieber, the victory reflected maturity and discipline — a performance shaped by respect for a course that demands thoughtful execution from the first tee shot to the final putt.