HJGT Results

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville Winter Junior Open, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Hermitage Golf Club, concluded with an impressive performance from Sydney Hunt of Peoria, Illinois, who captured the Girls 14–18 Division title with a two-day total of +16 (160). Hunt followed her opening-round 83 with a composed 77 on Sunday, showcasing strong course management and a confident short game to outlast a competitive field on a brisk Tennessee weekend. Her steady finish highlighted her ability to adapt to Hermitage’s challenging layout and pressure-filled conditions. Ava Cipriano of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, finished runner-up at +20 (164) after rounds of 83 and 81, while her sister, Alexis Cipriano of College Grove, Tennessee, took third at +27 (171). Caroline Au of Ooltewah, Tennessee, Lucy Beam of Louisville, Kentucky, and Katarina DeVito of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, tied for fourth at +30 (174). Hunt’s disciplined play and ability to close strong underscored the depth of talent in the Girls 14–18 Division and reflected the level of competition that continues to define the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.

NEWNAN, Ga. – The Atlanta, GA Junior Open at Canongate 1 Golf Club, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, featured an impressive display of composure and consistency in the Girls 14–18 Division as Emma Otterburn of New York City, New York, claimed the championship title. Otterburn posted matching rounds of 84–84 to finish at +24 (168), securing a four-shot victory in steady fashion. Otterburn’s poised approach and ability to navigate Canongate’s firm greens and tricky pin placements made the difference across both rounds. She showed solid control from tee to green and capitalized on key par saves down the stretch to hold off her closest competitors. Wesleigh Myers of Acworth, Georgia, earned runner-up honors at +28 (172), while Alexandra Gammill of Fayetteville, Georgia, surged in the final round with a 79 to finish third at +30 (174). Kayli Chang of Peachtree City, Georgia, and Abbey Adams of Clyde, North Carolina, rounded out the top five. The weekend’s Girls 14–18 Division not only highlighted Otterburn’s steady play but also reflected the growing depth of talent among young women competing on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, as players from across the country tested their skills on one of Georgia’s most challenging layouts.

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – The Girls 14–18 division at Stoneybrook West Golf Club featured a weekend of competitive scoring and international talent, with Alexandra Botsis of Mont-Royal, Quebec, Canada capturing the title in commanding fashion. Botsis posted rounds of 74 and 75 to finish at five-over-par (149), showcasing a composed and technically sound performance across both days. Botsis set the tone early, attacking fairways with precision and showing strong pace control on Stoneybrook’s quick greens. Her consistency under pressure separated her from the field, earning her a comfortable seven-shot victory. Veronika Niklin of Staten Island, New York surged in the final round with a 75 to finish second at +12 (156), while Krisana Fenton of Bradenton, Florida secured third at +15 (159) after back-to-back solid rounds. Tied for fourth at +16 (160) were Emma Sanabria of Orlando, Florida and Violet Weber of St. Augustine, Florida, both showing resilience on a course that challenged shot placement and distance control all weekend. The top of the leaderboard reflected the diverse reach of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, featuring players from Canada, Germany, Mexico, Korea, and the United Kingdom, alongside a strong showing from U.S. competitors. Botsis’s wire-to-wire composure and balanced game made her performance one of the standout efforts of the Winter Garden Junior Open.

Palmetto Dunes Golf Club | November 1–2, 2025 It was a weekend of exceptional golf and poised execution at Palmetto Dunes Golf Club, as Georgia Grace Spence of Lakeland, FL, delivered a commanding performance to win the Girls 14–18 Division title at the Hilton Head Junior Classic. Spence was in control from the opening tee shot, posting rounds of 73 and 72 to finish at +5 (145)—a dominant nine-shot victory over the field and one of the lowest totals across all divisions. Her crisp ball striking and steady putting allowed her to navigate the challenging coastal winds and fast, undulating greens of Palmetto Dunes with ease. On Sunday, her even-tempered 72 sealed the win in style, underscoring her ability to stay composed under pressure and finish strong. Andrea Seale of Frederick, MD, claimed runner-up honors at +14 (154) with rounds of 80 and 74, closing with a strong final day that featured one of the cleanest scorecards of the event. Her Sunday charge showed grit and determination, narrowing the gap before Spence’s steady play pulled away late. Rounding out the top three was Annabelle Poovey of Charlotte, NC, at +47 (187), while Chandler Salita of Hilton Head Island, SC, and Cecilia Clifton of Charlotte, NC, completed the top five. The Hilton Head Junior Classic, part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT), once again showcased why Palmetto Dunes is a favorite among junior golfers—a course that demands precision, patience, and mental toughness. For Spence, this victory was more than a win—it was a statement. Her consistency, confidence, and calm command of her game made her performance one of the standout highlights of the HJGT’s fall calendar, proving she’s a player built for championship moments.