March 14 – 15, 2026
Central Florida Junior Open at Stonegate
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Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita gave the Central Florida Junior Open the kind of setting that fits what the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour is supposed to represent: a clean, competitive venue that puts the focus where it belongs—on execution, discipline, and the ability to handle pressure over two full rounds. The course did not rely on gimmicks. It asked players to stay sharp, manage their game, and avoid the kind of mistakes that can quickly derail a tournament. That made it a strong host site for a weekend that featured tight leaderboards, a playoff in the Girls 14-18 division, and several divisions where consistency was the deciding factor.
What made Stonegate work well was that it challenged every age group in a fair way. Older divisions had to score and stay composed late, while younger players were forced to learn patience and course management from the start. That balance matters. A good HJGT venue should test top-end players without overwhelming developing ones, and Stonegate delivered that. Across the weekend, the course rewarded players who stayed steady, adjusted after mistakes, and kept themselves in position rather than trying to force the round.
From an HJGT standpoint, Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita reinforced the value of hosting events at venues that feel tournament-worthy from the first tee shot to the final putt. The Central Florida Junior Open was not just another stop on the schedule. It was the kind of event where the golf course helped create meaningful competition, real development opportunities, and championship moments that had to be earned. That is exactly the standard HJGT should keep pushing toward.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Asher Katz
-3 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Neil Sullivan
+5 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Zain Sadiq
+9 Total
Boys 10-11 Division
Eric Jiang
+13 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Abygail Pina
+2 Total
Girls 13&U Division
Madeline Raun
+34 Total
March 14 – 15, 2026
Lake Worth Junior Open at Fountains
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The Fountains Country Club gave the Lake Worth Junior Open the kind of setting that makes an HJGT event feel earned. This was a proper test, not a soft setup. Across the weekend, the course made players stay disciplined, manage mistakes, and grind through two rounds where consistency mattered more than chasing hero shots. That created the right kind of competition—one where winners separated themselves by staying steady and composed while everyone else tried to survive the pressure the course applied.
What made The Fountains a strong venue was how clearly it exposed the difference between talent and tournament control. Players who stayed patient and managed the golf course climbed the leaderboard. Players who lost focus paid for it. That is exactly what you want from a host site. It challenged older divisions to close under pressure, while also giving younger players a real lesson in resilience, course management, and mental toughness. The venue did its job by making every division earn its finish.
From an HJGT perspective, The Fountains Country Club reinforced the standard that good junior golf events should be built around strong venues that create meaningful competition. The Lake Worth Junior Open was not defined by easy scoring. It was defined by players having to think, adjust, and compete over every hole. That is the kind of environment that builds better players and strengthens the value of the HJGT tournament experience.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Jaxon Burr
+6 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Michael Skolnick
+16 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Jackson Coutu
+19 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Payton Haugen
E Total
March 14 – 15, 2026
Dallas Spring Junior Open at Watters Creek
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Watters Creek gave the Dallas Spring Junior Open a real edge because it did not pretend to be easier than it was. The course made players grind. Across nearly every division, scoring was difficult, momentum was hard to hold, and the players who succeeded were the ones who stayed mentally tough and managed mistakes instead of chasing reckless shots. That is exactly what a strong HJGT venue should do. It should force discipline, expose weak decision-making, and reward the players who can keep their round together when the golf course starts pushing back.
What made Watters Creek valuable as a host site was that it challenged every age group in a meaningful way. Older players had to show composure and control to separate themselves, while younger players got a real lesson in resilience, patience, and finishing what they started. It was not a week where the leaderboard was built on easy birdies. It was built on who could survive the test best over two days. That creates a more honest tournament and a better developmental environment.
For the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, that matters. HJGT events should not just fill schedule slots—they should give players a legitimate competitive experience that helps them grow. Watters Creek did that. It created a weekend where every division had to earn its finish, and that is the kind of venue standard that strengthens the tour.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Lucas McDonald
+12 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Jack South
+41 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Neel Bhoria
+31 Total
Boys 10-11 Division
Nolan Oswald
+44 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Letian (Tina) LIU
+22 Total
March 14 – 15, 2026
Laurel Hill Junior Open
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Laurel Hill Golf Club provided the Laurel Hill Junior Open with exactly the type of venue that defines a strong HJGT tournament weekend. Known for its demanding layout and strategic design, the course required players to stay disciplined, think through every shot, and manage their round carefully across both days. It is not a venue that rewards reckless play. Instead, it challenges players to stay patient, control their ball, and handle the pressure that builds as the round unfolds.
Throughout the event, Laurel Hill proved why it continues to be a respected test in the Mid-Atlantic region. The course naturally creates separation on the leaderboard because it punishes mistakes and rewards players who remain composed. Whether it was the older divisions battling for position or younger players learning how to manage difficult stretches, the layout forced everyone to stay mentally engaged and execute with purpose.
From the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour perspective, Laurel Hill Golf Club delivered the type of tournament environment that helps elevate junior competition. Strong venues like this create meaningful experiences for players by testing not only their physical skills but also their decision-making and resilience. The Laurel Hill Junior Open demonstrated that when players are placed on a challenging and well-presented course, the competition becomes more authentic and the victories become more meaningful.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Ty Swann
+8 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Ryan Totte
+19 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Nathaniel Miller
+15 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Alithea McDermott
+32 Total
