September 20 – 21, 2025
Orange County National Junior Open
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Winter Garden, FL – September 2025, Aliisa Helminen (Menasha, WI) rose above a packed leaderboard to capture the Girls 14–18 Division at the Orange County National Junior Open. Helminen posted rounds of 78–75 to finish at +9 (153), securing a one-shot victory.
Emma Ziniuk (Magnolia, TX) made a strong push with a closing 75 to take runner-up honors at +10 (154), while three players tied for third at +11 (155): Mia Buech (Orlando, FL), Anni Eberhardt (Koenigsbronn, Germany), and Ana Hernandez (Doral, FL).
Further down the board, Mikayla Pungsuwan (Bradenton, FL) and Aleysha Ramos (Humacao, Puerto Rico) tied for sixth at +19, while competitors from the Bahamas, Spain, Taiwan, and Germany rounded out an international field.
Helminen’s steady closing round ultimately gave her the edge in a division where just a handful of strokes separated the top five.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Aliisa Helminen
+9 Total
No. 2 Rank
Emma Ziniuk
+10 Total
No. 3 Rank
Mia Buech
+11 Total
No. 3 Rank
Anni Eberhardt
+11 Total
No. 3 Rank
Ana Hernandez
+11 Total
September 20 – 21, 2025
Jekyll Island Fall Junior Open
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Jekyll Island, GA – September 2025, Diana Gao (Foshan, China) delivered a composed performance to capture the Girls 14–18 Division at the Jekyll Island Fall Junior Open. Gao carded rounds of 78–77 to finish at +11 (155), winning by nine strokes and setting the pace for the field.
Cindy Moreki (Vanderbijlpark, South Africa) finished runner-up at +20 (164) with back-to-back rounds of 82, while Sydney Paradis (Brunswick, GA) claimed third at +26 (170). Phebe Reese (North Augusta, SC) and Wesleigh Myers (Acworth, GA) rounded out the top five at +27 and +28, respectively.
Gao’s ability to stay consistent on both days separated her from the field, as she handled the coastal conditions with poise to secure an international victory on Georgia soil.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Diana Gao
+11 Total
No. 2 Rank
Cindy Moreki
+20 Total
No. 3 Rank
Sydney Paradis
+26 Total
September 20 – 21, 2025
Northeast Regional Invitational
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Hopewell, NJ – September 2025, Rachel O’Rourke (Rome, NY) delivered a steady performance at the Northeast Regional Invitational, capturing the Girls 14–18 Division title with rounds of 80–79 to finish at +15 (159). Her composed play gave her a two-shot margin of victory over the field.
Charlotte Reid (Cream Ridge, NJ) claimed runner-up honors at +17 (161), while Drea Minetti (Ridgewood, NJ) secured third with consistent rounds of 82–82 for +20 (164). Just behind, Blake Zarkowsky (Purchase, NY) and Taerin Lee (Jericho, NY) rounded out the top five at +21 (165) and +22 (166), respectively.
The division showcased both resilience and depth, as players navigated Hopewell Valley’s tough conditions with determination. O’Rourke’s ability to grind out back-to-back steady rounds separated her from the field and earned her a well-deserved championship.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Rachel O’Rourke
+15 Total
No. 2 Rank
Charlotte Reid
+17 Total
No. 3 Rank
Drea Minetti
+20 Total
September 20 – 21, 2025
Northern Virginia Junior Open at Bristow Manor
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Bristow, VA – September 21, 2025 — In the Girls 14–18 Division at the Northern Virginia Junior Open, Alayna Stawovy of Belle Vernon, PA, battled through difficult conditions to secure the championship. Stawovy opened with an 82 before closing with a 91 on Sunday, finishing at +29 (173) to claim the top spot.
Stawovy’s perseverance on the demanding Bristow Manor layout earned her the division crown. Her steady approach across both rounds showcased resilience on a weekend when the course played long and punishing.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Alayna Stawovy
+29 Total
