HJGT Results

The Fort Myers Fall Junior Open, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Cape Royal Golf Club, unfolded under bright Florida skies but with course conditions that demanded precision, patience, and mental toughness across every division. With three different routings—King, Queen, and Prince—each offering its own challenges, players were forced to adapt on the fly and elevate their games when it mattered most. In the Boys 16–18 division, Henry Liebwein set the tone for the weekend. His composed rounds of 73–74 delivered a tournament-winning +3, a performance built on discipline from tee to green. He held off a strong charge from Joseph Hansen, whose 74–75 kept the margin razor-thin until the final stretch. Local standout Blake Pecaro closed with a sharp 74 to secure third at +7, completing a podium defined by ball-striking quality and competitive poise. The Boys 14–15 division produced a similarly tight complexion, with Aaron Che rising above a cluster of contenders to take the title at +8. Che’s combination of course management and steady control on the Prince greens proved decisive, edging out Eshaan Adi, who posted back-to-back +5 rounds to finish at +13. A pair of players—Lucas Coelho and Dominic Manfield—shared third after posting identical +16 finishes, each putting together gritty Sunday efforts. In the Boys 12–13 field, Rory Hugo delivered one of the strongest performances of the weekend, firing 76–75 to win convincingly at +7. His crisp iron play and confident putting gave him full command of the division. Behind him, Zain Sadiq claimed runner-up honors at +17, while Viktor Bastasich rounded out the top three at +26. The Boys 10–11 division saw Harrison Kraus grind through two demanding days to secure the win at +32, backed by rounds of 87–89. His toughness in the face of shifting winds and firming greens set the bar, while Hunter Neubert and Fraser Gannon completed the top three. On the girls’ side, the Girls 14–18 division was shaped by consistency and smart course strategy, with Kate Freshwater taking command early and never relinquishing it. Her superb 82–73 finish delivered a winning +11, with the five-stroke improvement on Sunday serving as the weekend’s defining performance. Jade MacFarland held steady to take second at +15, and Magdalene Ford followed closely at +17. In the Girls U13 division, Natalie Murphy emerged victorious at +74, putting together rounds of 113–105 to handle the King/Queen routing with maturity. Sydney Nibe earned runner-up honors at +85. Across all divisions, the Fort Myers Fall Junior Open captured the essence of the HJGT: players rising to the moment, showcasing resilience under pressure, and delivering competitive golf that pushed the field forward. From breakthrough rounds to late-surge drama, the weekend at Cape Royal delivered a fitting highlight in the heart of the fall season.

REUNION, Fla. – The Reunion Junior Open presented by GEICO, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, delivered one of the most electric and internationally diverse weekends of the fall season as players from across the United States and more than a dozen countries battled the Championship layout at Reunion Resort on November 15–16, 2025. Perfect weather, firm greens, and a deep field set the stage for standout performances across every division — including some of the lowest rounds recorded all fall on the HJGT. The Boys 16–18 Division was dominated by Emiliano Delsol of San Luis Potosí, Mexico, who put together a masterful two-day performance of 68–69 (137) to finish at seven under par. Delsol controlled the leaderboard from start to finish, combining precise iron play with a confident putter to produce one of the most complete victories of the season. Jose Carlos Lopez-Lay of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, finished runner-up at 142, and Guilherme Yoshikawa of Brazil took third at 143, rounding out a global top three that showcased the tour’s international depth. The Boys 14–15 Division delivered the weekend’s most dramatic finish, as Drew Brink of Winter Springs, Florida, Theodoros Kalionchiz of Monclova, Mexico, and Jason Zhai of Mississauga, Canada, all finished tied at 155 (+11) to force a three-way playoff. After two days of razor-close scoring, Kalionchiz emerged victorious in extra holes, displaying impressive composure to secure the title over two equally poised challengers. In the Boys 12–13 Division, Neil Sullivan of Simsbury, Connecticut, delivered a wire-to-wire win with rounds of 73–74 (147) to finish at +3. Sullivan’s control of Reunion’s tight landing areas and quick greens allowed him to maintain a comfortable margin over Bentley McNamara of Ontario and Hayden Hogg of Illinois, who finished second and third respectively. The Boys 10–11 Division showcased another standout performance as Mack Wong of St. Petersburg, Florida, closed with an impressive 74 to take the title at 154 (+10). His second-round surge was one of the strongest scoring efforts among the younger age groups and highlighted his growing maturity on championship-level layouts. On the girls’ side, Anna Bell of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, delivered the performance of the entire tournament — and one of the best of the fall season — firing a spectacular seven-under 65 on Sunday to win the Girls 14–18 Division at 141 (-3). Her final round stood as the lowest score recorded across all divisions at Reunion and powered her to a four-shot victory over Isabel Knickle. Bell’s display of precision and control made her one of the weekend’s undeniable stars. In the Girls U13 Division, Avery Huls of Tampa, Florida, secured the title with a steady 187 (+43) after rounds of 94 and 93. Huls’ consistency and ability to settle in under tournament pressure underscored the growth and competitive promise found in the tour’s youngest division. From Delsol’s dominant ball-striking to Kalionchiz’s playoff poise, Sullivan’s control, Wong’s Sunday surge, and Bell’s historic 65, the Reunion Junior Open presented by GEICO delivered a weekend of elite performances that showcased the depth, diversity, and rising talent that define the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. Reunion Resort once again proved to be a championship stage — and the players rose to meet it.

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. – The Southeast Florida Junior Open, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, brought two days of highly competitive golf to Indian Springs Country Club on November 15–16, 2025. Under warm South Florida skies and steady coastal winds, junior golfers from across the state — and around the world — showcased precision, poise, and resilience across all divisions in one of the final Southeast events of the fall schedule. In the Boys 16–18 Division, Jason Brockmann of Boca Raton delivered a wire-to-wire victory with an even-par 144 (72–72), using consistency and course management to stay in control of a deep field. Jan Vacha of Port St. Lucie applied pressure throughout but finished two shots back at 146, while Connor Ahlborg of Delray Beach closed strong to secure third at 149. Brockmann’s calm demeanor and ability to avoid mistakes on Indian Springs’ demanding layout set the tone for a standout win. The Boys 14–15 Division belonged to Carson Lowe of West Palm Beach, who posted 75–77 (152) to take the title at +8, separating himself with steady play and disciplined putting. William Bailine of Miami finished at 157, while Braden Adams of Palm Beach Gardens claimed third at 159. Lowe’s consistent tempo across 36 holes cemented his position atop a competitive Southeast group. One of the weekend’s most impressive performances came in the Boys 12–13 Division, where Gabriel Shabashkevich of Boca Raton fired a sensational 69 on Sunday to complete a 146 (77–69) finish at +2 — one of the best rounds recorded across all divisions. His ability to attack pins and maintain control down the stretch allowed him to pull away decisively from Saktinra Puspanathan of Port St. Lucie and the rest of the field. On the girls’ side, Anoushka Kannan of Bangalore, India, delivered another commanding showing, claiming the Girls 14–18 Division title with rounds of 73–75 (148) to finish at +4. Kannan’s polished ball-striking and clinical approach around the greens helped her build — and protect — a comfortable lead over Emily Kaulen of Port St. Lucie (160) and Tatyana Villegas of Miami (165). Her victory highlighted the global reach and high-level talent showcased on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. From Brockmann’s steady command to Shabashkevich’s Sunday surge and Kannan’s international dominance, the Southeast Florida Junior Open delivered a weekend filled with championship-level performances. Indian Springs Country Club once again proved to be an ideal test of skill and composure, closing out the fall stretch in the Southeast with a memorable display of junior golf excellence on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – The Saddlebrook Winter Junior Open presented by GEICO, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, brought together an elite and international field to Saddlebrook Resort’s Oak and Cypress courses on November 8–9, 2025. Across every division, players battled breezy Florida conditions and firm greens, showcasing poise, precision, and the competitive spirit that defines the HJGT experience. In the Boys 16–18 Division, Kaito Takahashi of Wesley Chapel, Florida, delivered one of the weekend’s most commanding performances, firing rounds of 70 and 69 to finish at three-under-par (139) and claim the title in front of a home crowd. Takahashi’s steady tempo and clinical putting separated him from the field, outpacing Jinyi Yan, also of Wesley Chapel, who took second at +1 (143). Lukas Konate of Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, rounded out the top three at +4 (146), followed by a deep international leaderboard featuring competitors from nine countries, including Japan, India, China, and Mexico. The Boys 14–15 Division saw Reece Goodson of North Palm Beach, Florida, rise to the occasion with rounds of 73 and 79 to post +10 (152) and capture an eight-stroke victory. His consistency and calm demeanor proved crucial as he navigated the challenging layout under steady winds. Dario Salazar of Melbourne, Australia, finished runner-up at +18 (160), while a four-way tie for third featured Kellen Clements, Grant Goetz, Aiden Wang, and Rhodes Verplank, all at +20 (162). In the Boys 12–13 Division, Haoyu Yong of Winter Garden, Florida, turned in a sharp performance to win with a total of +17 (124). Yong’s composed 82 on Saturday set the tone, and he maintained control through the second round to secure the victory ahead of Mason Reinhart of Winter Garden, who placed second at +24 (131). The Boys 10–11 Division was headlined by Cooper Waters of Tampa, Florida, who captured the championship with a two-day total of +29 (136). Waters’ mix of power and precision carried him to a wire-to-wire victory, showcasing maturity and focus on a course known for demanding ball control. On the girls’ side, Leila El Omari of Tampa, Florida, emerged victorious in the Girls 14–18 Division after a tightly contested battle that came down to the wire. El Omari posted a 73 and 43 to finish at +9 (116), holding off Norah Middleton of Laytonsville, Maryland, by just one stroke at +10 (117). Bela Dodd of Brookfield, Wisconsin, placed third at +12 (119), with a talented group of international competitors—including players from Indonesia, Taiwan, China, and Mexico—rounding out a diverse field that embodied the global spirit of HJGT. In the Girls U13 Division, Maisy Shewchuk of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, put together a dominant performance to take home the title at +23 (130). Her consistent ball striking and confident pace on the greens propelled her past Fernanda Flores of Orlando, Florida, who finished runner-up at +38 (145). From Takahashi’s precision to El Omari’s late composure, the Saddlebrook Winter Junior Open presented by GEICO captured the essence of competitive junior golf—discipline, diversity, and dedication. As one of the final Florida events of the fall schedule, Saddlebrook once again proved to be the perfect stage for the next generation of golfers to shine on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, where rising talent meets championship-level competition.