October 4 – 5, 2025
Disney Fall Junior Open
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Orlando, FL — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Disney Fall Junior Open at Walt Disney World delivered an exciting showcase of talent, with Nicholas Riccelli of Suffield, CT firing an impressive 69 (-3) to capture the Boys 16–18 division title in dominant fashion.
Riccelli’s round was a model of precision and control as he navigated Disney’s world-class layout with confidence. His bogey-free stretch through the middle of the round and steady play down the closing holes set him apart from the field, earning him a four-shot victory.
Jose Francisco Garcia Gonzalez of Toluca, Mexico finished runner-up with a 73 (+1), showcasing strong ball striking and poise under pressure. A three-way tie for third at 75 (+3) featured Kyle Curlee (Memphis, TN), Taylor Holmes (Bradenton, FL), and Jason Johnson (Innsbruck, Barbados), all of whom battled through tight competition and shifting Florida winds.
Rounding out the top 10 were Yash Gupta (Tampa, FL), Noah Hu (New York City, NY), and Keagan Nicoll (Reunion, FL), who each carded solid rounds of 76 (+4).
Riccelli’s win highlighted not only his ability to perform under pressure but also the deep, international field that has become a hallmark of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. Players from across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America converged on Disney’s famed fairways, making this fall event a true global celebration of junior golf.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Nicholas Riccelli
-3 Total
No. 2 Rank
Jose Francisco Garcia Gonzalez
+1 Total
No. 3 Rank
Kyle Curlee
+3 Total
No. 3 Rank
Taylor Holmes
+3 Total
No. 3 Rank
Jason Johnson
+3 Total
October 4 – 5, 2025
Charleston Junior Open
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Charleston, SC — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Charleston Junior Open at Charleston National Country Club featured a deep and international field, but it was Winslow Robinson of Traverse City, MI who rose to the top, capturing the Boys 16–18 title with a composed final-round performance.
Robinson opened the weekend with a 79 on Saturday, leaving himself within striking distance of the lead. On Sunday, he found another gear, firing a smooth 73 (+1) — the best round of the division — to finish at 152 (+8) and secure a four-shot victory. His ability to stay patient through challenging back-nine conditions proved to be the key to victory on the demanding Charleston National layout.
Marek Majercak of Rovinka, Slovakia finished runner-up at 156 (+12) after rounds of 80 and 76, while Eduardo De Leon of Panama City, Panama surged on Sunday with a 75 to take third at 157 (+13). Ayden Jarrell of Florence, SC placed fourth at 160 (+16), and Briggs Winfree of Anchorage, AK rounded out the top five at 161 (+17), posting one of Sunday’s standout rounds with a 73.
The Boys 16–18 division showcased the HJGT’s global reach, with competitors representing countries from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Robinson’s steady play and clutch closing round made the difference, as he held off the international charge to capture a well-earned championship in the Lowcountry.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Winslow Robinson
+8 Total
No. 2 Rank
Marek Majercak
+12 Total
No. 3 Rank
Eduardo De Leon
+13 Total
October 4 – 5, 2025
Charlotte Fall Junior Open
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Locust, NC — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Charlotte Fall Junior Open at Red Bridge Golf & Country Club delivered two days of competitive golf and challenging course conditions, but it was Britton Steede of Cramerton, NC who rose above the field to capture the Boys 16–18 championship with an even-par finish.
Steede opened with an impressive 71 on Saturday, setting the pace early in a talented and diverse field. On Sunday, he followed with a steady 73 to close out the tournament at 144 (E), maintaining control despite firm greens and swirling Carolina winds. His balanced approach, sharp iron play, and consistency off the tee allowed him to separate from the competition and earn a decisive victory.
Abhay Minhas of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada finished runner-up at 151 (+7), firing rounds of 75 and 76 to stay within striking distance throughout the weekend. Behind him, a tightly packed leaderboard saw four players tie for third at 158 (+14): Gabe deBuhr (Mint Hill, NC), Andrew Draper (Roanoke, VA), Landon Heers (Sherrills Ford, NC), and Pongpat Rattanapiratanon (Bangkok, Thailand) — each showing resilience in the face of a demanding setup.
Robby Flanders of Waxhaw, NC rounded out the top seven at 162 (+18), while Supawut Rungrojpatansaree (Bangkok, Thailand) followed at 166 (+22), highlighting the international reach of the event.
Steede’s performance was a model of control and composure. Over two days, he led wire-to-wire, withstanding early pressure on Sunday before closing strong on the back nine to secure his first HJGT title of the fall season. His victory at Red Bridge underscored his reputation as one of the Carolinas’ most consistent young players and capped off a weekend of stellar play from a field featuring golfers from across the U.S. and around the world.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Britton Steede
E Total
No. 2 Rank
Abhay Minhas
+7 Total
October 4 – 5, 2025
Minnesota Junior Open at Bulrush
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Rush City, MN — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Minnesota Junior Open at Bulrush Golf Club delivered a weekend of competitive golf, dramatic leaderboard swings, and clutch play down the stretch. In the Boys 16–18 division, Benjamin Freshwater of Maple Grove, MN emerged victorious after two days of gritty, consistent play, capturing the championship with a two-round total of 152 (+8).
Freshwater opened with a 79 on Saturday, leaving himself room to make a move on Sunday. In the final round, he delivered when it mattered most — firing a composed 73 to surge past the field and secure the win by a single stroke. His ability to stay patient on Bulrush’s challenging greens proved decisive as several players mounted late charges.
Finishing just one shot behind was a crowded trio tied for second at 153 (+9): Cooper Daikawa (Lino Lakes, MN), Tate Helland (Albertville, MN), and Ryder Rose (Edina, MN). Daikawa’s steady 77–76 performance kept him in contention throughout, while Helland’s ball striking and Rose’s opening 74 had each of them within reach until the final holes.
Charlie Nielsen (Edina, MN) rounded out the top five at 154 (+10), staying consistent with back-to-back 77s, while Myles Jorde (Cando, ND) finished close behind at 156 (+12) after rebounding from a tough opening day with a strong 75 in the final round.
The field featured a mix of experienced competitors and rising young talent, all navigating crisp fall conditions and Bulrush’s demanding layout. From Freshwater’s composed closing stretch to the pack of contenders just behind him, the Boys 16–18 division showcased the kind of resilience and determination that defines junior golf in the Midwest.
With his victory, Freshwater not only captured the title but also solidified himself as one of Minnesota’s standout players heading into the late fall stretch of the HJGT season.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Benjamin Freshwater
+8 Total
No. 2 Rank
Cooper Daikawa
+9 Total
No. 2 Rank
Tate Helland
+9 Total
No. 2 Rank
Ryder Rose
+9 Total
