HJGT Results

The Tournament of Champions (Boys 16–18) presented by Foresight Sports delivered a statement performance from Turner Hersey, who fired a brilliant final-round 66 at Rio Pinar Country Club to win at 7-under par. Hersey’s closing round was the best of the championship and separated him from a deep, national field on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. Cole Hendrix held strong for solo second at –1, while five players—Daniel Boyd, Davis Daigle, Chase Keller, Christopher Parrish, and Micah Sheffer—finished tied at even par, highlighted by Parrish’s electric 67 that vaulted him up the board. In one of the strongest fields of the HJGT season, Hersey’s command on Sunday turned a tight leaderboard into a championship moment, cementing his status as one of the tour’s elite closers.

The Tournament of Champions presented by Foresight Sports brought the best of the best from across the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour to ChampionsGate Golf Resort- National Course, and the weekend delivered exactly what the name promises — major-championship pressure, elite scoring, and breakout performances that will echo into the 2026 season. While ChampionsGate is known for exposing every weakness in a player’s game, two juniors rose above the pressure and etched their names into HJGT history: Addison Reilly in the Girls 14–18 division and Preston Tolnar in Boys 10–11. A Star Emerges: Reilly Controls the Girls 14–18 Field From the opening tee shot, Addison Reilly (Frisco, TX) looked every bit like a player built for championship moments. Her 72–74 (+2) total wasn’t just the winning score — it was a master class in managing a golf course that punished the slightest hesitation. As the field tightened behind her, Reilly stayed composed, shaping smart approaches and refusing to give away strokes down the stretch. A three-way tie for second at +7 captured the depth of this elite field. Maddison Moltich (AZ), Ryley Regan (MA), and Michelle Young (Thailand) each made Sunday charges, but Reilly’s cushion never cracked. With the leaderboard stacked behind her — including seven players finishing within six shots of second place — the division showcased the incredible international depth that defines the modern HJGT. From Botsis, Smith, and Zreik at +8, to a massive pack between +10 and +16, the scoring wave never stopped building. ChampionsGate demanded precision, resilience, and discipline — and Reilly delivered all three. Tolnar Dominates the Boys 10–11 Championship On the boys side, Preston Tolnar (Canfield, OH) delivered one of the most dominant performances of the HJGT season. Tolnar fired rounds of 70–67 to finish at a stunning –7, separating himself from the field with a poise uncommon in his age group. His final-round 67, which included stretches of fearless ball-striking and mistake-free golf, turned the championship into a victory march. Behind him, the battle for runner-up became a dramatic showdown at +6, with Lucas Kang and Lanhao Pang matching each other stroke for stroke across two days of disciplined play. They held off a deep chase group that included Anthony Bitetto (+8), Carter Carey (+10), Isaac Lee (+10), and a tightly bunched leaderboard through the top 15. Even deeper in the standings, the competitive swings were constant — from Marcus Sahara’s strong Sunday finish to big-fight efforts by Reaves, Bhatia, Wong, and Chappidi. ChampionsGate exposed every weakness, yet the division responded with heart, precision, and resilience worthy of a championship weekend. A Championship Worthy of Its Name Across both divisions, the Tournament of Champions presented by Foresight Sports lived up to its billing as one of the crown jewels of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour calendar. Every leaderboard battle felt bigger. Every momentum swing felt louder. And every player who made the trip to ChampionsGate left having sharpened their game in a setting that mirrors the intensity of college golf. Two champions were crowned — Reilly and Tolnar — but the weekend belonged to everyone who stepped onto the tee in a field stacked with national and international talent. Champions were made. Futures were shaped. This is what the Tournament of Champions is all about — and this is what the HJGT does best.

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour closed out Thanksgiving weekend in South Florida with a demanding test at The Links at Boynton Beach, where firm fairways, sharp winds, and tough green surrounds turned every division into a grind-it-out battle. Across all age groups, the juniors delivered momentum swings, clutch finishes, and Sunday breakthroughs that defined the final leaderboard. In the Boys 16–18 division, Remi Lipon separated himself by embracing the chaos better than anyone else. His 160 (+18) held up as the winning number after two days of disciplined golf, navigating the course’s tight angles with steadiness that never wavered. Patrick O’Connor chased him down with stretches of aggressive play but closed two shots back, while Vojtech Zmeskal finished third with a determined 165. The Boys 14–15 field turned into a Sunday surge story, with Blake Waidlich rising above the pack thanks to a strong closing 75 that secured him the win at 159 (+17). He found the fairways when they were hardest to hit and built a cushion that Carson Lowe fought to overcome but couldn’t fully close. Lowe’s 163 earned runner-up honors, with Sid Puspanathan finishing third after posting 168. The Boys 12–13 players delivered one of the weekend’s most competitive battles. Gabriel Shabashkevich continues to prove he is one of the most polished young players in Florida, using elite consistency to fire 79–78 and win at 157 (+15). Ethan Glasband stayed close all tournament but couldn’t match Shabashkevich’s mistake-free Sunday, and Saktinra Puspanathan claimed third after two rounds of hard-earned scoring. A rising name from the Boys 10–11 division emerged as Suvaathighan Puspanathan powered his way to a confident victory. His 169 (+27) built from grit, recovery shots, and a much steadier second round that closed the door on any late challenge. Fraser Gannon fought his way into second with 184, showcasing resilience across two demanding days. On the girls’ side, Lilly Bisterzo put on a clinic in the Girls 14–18 division, delivering the only round of the weekend under 75 with her composed Sunday 74. The result was a wire-to-wire statement win at 156 (+14). Behind her, Sophia Enriquez and Sophie Alcala-Marks rounded out the podium after battling both the layout and the conditions. Closing out the event, the Girls U13 division saw Victoria Coron triumph with a sharp bounce-back performance, shooting 94–85 to win at 179 (+37). Her Sunday turnaround was one of the best improvements of the entire tournament and highlighted her growing confidence on the HJGT stage. From start to finish, the Southeast Florida Junior Open delivered what the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour has built its reputation on — pressure-filled competition, breakthrough moments, and young athletes proving they can adjust, attack, and rise when conditions demand their best.

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour closed out Thanksgiving weekend in Georgia with a dramatic and wind-tested North Georgia Holiday Junior Classic at The Chimneys Golf Course, where nerves, shot-making, and late-round grit shaped every leaderboard. Across all divisions, players were thrown into a true test of patience and precision, battling cold air, firm greens, and a layout that punished hesitation. But out of that challenge came standout performances, clutch playoff moments, and breakout wins that defined the final fall stop in North Georgia. The headline drama belonged to the Boys 16–18 division, where Drew Corbel and Matthew Runckel finished deadlocked at +5, forcing a playoff shootout that electrified the gallery. Runckel had surged with a final-round 71, the best number of the day, but Corbel answered every punch—first with his steady 71–78 two-round total, and then with icy composure in the playoff, burying the crucial putt that sealed his victory. Behind them, Davis Blackmon, Cooper Hawkins and Roane Taylor all delivered competitive runs but couldn’t keep pace with the two-man duel that defined the weekend. In Boys 14–15, Bryton Brooks was a force from start to finish. His combination of power and calm decision-making carried him to a +11 total of 155, highlighted by a gritty closing 75 that distanced him from runner-up Logan Scott. The fight for the final podium spots saw constant movement, but Brooks’ control under pressure ultimately separated him as the class of the field. The Boys 12–13 division belonged to Lewis Armstrong, who delivered one of the most polished performances of the entire tournament. Armstrong’s 74–76 (150) was a model of discipline, navigating The Chimneys’ risk-reward routing with maturity beyond his years. Graham Heberling battled hard for second, but Armstrong never allowed the door to open once he took control. In Boys 10–11, Julius Krebs put on one of the most explosive turnarounds of the season. After opening with a challenging 115, he stormed back with a stunning 58—a statement round that showcased raw talent and remarkable mental resilience. His comeback secured the division title and became one of the weekend’s biggest storylines. On the girls’ side, the Girls 14–18 field saw Allison Maher rise above with a powerful two-day showing of 78–74 (152). Her composed Saturday performance put her in position, but her Sunday round—marked by precision from tee to green—pushed her clear of the charging Kennedy Sparkman, who finished second at 160. Maher’s win was the product of steady ball-striking and point-blank putting, a complete tournament effort. The Girls U13 division delivered another standout moment, with Brynn Mason showcasing poise and dominance on her way to the title. Mason fired 75–40 (115), pairing a strong opening round with a composed closing nine that left no doubt. Behind her, Mia Simpkins and Daisy Ng battled fiercely for position, but Mason’s command of the course set her apart. From playoffs to runaway wins to unexpected comebacks, The Chimneys delivered a weekend full of momentum-shifting moments and rising-star performances. As always, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour provided the stage—and North Georgia’s young competitors delivered the drama.