HJGT Results

Ahn Outlasts Field to Win Boys 16–18 Title at Eisenhower Park East Meadow, NY — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Nassau County Junior Open at Eisenhower Park Golf Club saw David Ahn of Jamesville, NY rise to the occasion, capturing the Boys 16–18 division title with a composed performance over two rounds of championship golf. Ahn posted rounds of 73 and 71 for a total of 144 (E), finishing one shot ahead of Jack Lopinski of Amherst, NY, who kept the pressure on throughout with scores of 72 and 73. Ahn’s closing 71, highlighted by steady play on Eisenhower’s demanding greens, proved to be the difference as he claimed a wire-to-wire victory. Ryan Forsyth of Rye, NY rounded out the top three, carding rounds of 74 and 73 to finish at 147 (+3), while Jake Bruno (Mohegan Lake, NY) and Justin Carlson (Delmar, NY) tied for fourth at 156 (+12). Kyler Biesma of Wantagh, NY followed closely in sixth after a strong final-round 74, finishing at 157 (+13). The Boys 16–18 division featured a mix of local standouts and regional talent from across New York and the Northeast, all contending with breezy fall conditions that tested every part of their game. Ahn’s poise and ability to close under pressure made the difference, earning him his first HJGT title of the season and solidifying his reputation as one of the top junior competitors in the Empire State.

West Trenton, NJ — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s New Jersey Fall Junior Open delivered high drama at Mountain View Golf Course, with Calvin Pace of Exton, PA showing poise and consistency to earn the Boys 16–18 championship. Pace set the tone early with a strong opening 71, then closed with a steady 74 for a 145 (+1) total — enough to hold off a crowded leaderboard in one of the most competitive divisions of the season. Quin Zuegner of New Hope, PA applied pressure with rounds of 73 and 75, finishing runner-up at 148 (+4). Just one shot further back, a three-way tie at 149 (+5) highlighted the depth of the field: Michael Bonczak (Fort Washington, PA), Trevor Sieben (Medford, NJ), and Kai Sugimoto (Tokyo, Japan) all showcased strong performances across two rounds. Not far behind, Chase Riley of Chester Springs, PA flashed early brilliance with a field-best 69 in round one before settling at 150 (+6). Kenyon Crawford (South Riding, VA) and Ryan Brnich (Wyndmoor, PA) also finished inside the top 10, keeping the pressure on throughout the weekend. With over 40 players in the field and international talent mixing with East Coast standouts, the New Jersey Fall Junior Open reaffirmed its reputation as one of the marquee stops on the HJGT schedule. Pace’s steady play under pressure proved decisive as he lifted the Boys 16–18 trophy in West Trenton.

Hastings, MN — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Minneapolis Fall Junior Open at Emerald Greens Golf Club delivered one of the most competitive finishes of the fall season. In a division loaded with talent, Peyton Albers of Waunakee, WI showed remarkable consistency, carding back-to-back rounds of 70 to finish at 140 (-4) and secure the Boys 16–18 championship. Albers’ steady play gave him the narrowest of margins in a tournament that saw three players finish just one shot back. Nathan Hoogsteen of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, Jake Palen of Eagan, MN, and Ryder Rose of Edina, MN all closed at 141 (-3) to share runner-up honors. Palen’s opening-round 67 had him leading early, while Rose stormed into contention with a 69 on Sunday, one of the lowest rounds of the day. Hoogsteen matched Albers’ steady play, firing 70–71, but came up just short. The battle for top-five honors was equally intense. Cooper Daikawa (Lino Lakes, MN) and Tony Ianfolla (Eden Prairie, MN) both finished at even-par 144, with Ianfolla posting a red-hot 69 in the final round to leap up the leaderboard. Just behind them, Myles Jorde (Cando, ND) placed seventh at 145 (+1), while Wyatt Holmes (Lakeville, MN) finished eighth at 147 (+3). Further down the leaderboard, Jack Brogle (Peterson, MN) posted a bounce-back 72 on Sunday to secure a top-10 finish at 149 (+5). Crosby Montei (Mendota Heights, MN) and Jack Peterson (Lakeville, MN) tied for tenth at 151 (+7), capping off a strong showing for local Minnesota talent. With a field that featured multiple sub-par rounds, international competition, and a final leaderboard separated by only a handful of shots, the Boys 16–18 division at Emerald Greens was a showcase of both skill and composure. In the end, Albers’ ability to go low on both days and keep mistakes to a minimum allowed him to hold off a crowded field and lift the trophy in Hastings.

West Lafayette, IN — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Fall College Prep Series at Purdue brought together a deep field of Midwest talent at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Club, and it was Tyler Dillingham of Edinburgh, IN who rose to the challenge. With two consistent rounds of 74 and 76, Dillingham finished at 150 (+6) to secure the Boys 16–18 championship. The demanding Purdue layout tested players throughout the weekend, rewarding patience and precision. Dillingham’s opening 74 kept him in contention, and despite tricky conditions in the final round, his 76 was enough to hold off the field by two shots. His ability to limit mistakes and manage the course separated him from the pack when it mattered most. Zach Matthys of South Bend, IN was the closest challenger, finishing runner-up at 152 (+8) after rounds of 74 and 78. Matthys stayed in striking distance throughout, but a handful of late bogeys on Sunday left him just short of the title. Luke Cofer of New Palestine, IN followed closely in third at 153 (+9), showcasing steady play across both rounds. Brooks Cole of Louisville, KY finished fourth at 154 (+10), while Logan Carroll of Saint John, IN rounded out the top five at 158 (+14), thanks to a strong 77 in the final round. One of the most notable performances came from Aiden Boyd of Washington, IN, who bounced back from a difficult 89 on Saturday with an impressive even-par 72 on Sunday, vaulting himself into a tie for sixth at 161 alongside Jimmy Williams of Jackson, MO. Beyond the leaders, the division also featured international representation, with Siwat Surakomol of Bangkok, Thailand, and regional talent from Indiana, Missouri, and Kentucky filling out the field. The variety of players underscored the depth and reach of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. With his victory, Dillingham not only earned the Boys 16–18 crown but also demonstrated the poise and consistency needed to succeed at the next level, making him one to watch as the fall season continues.