September 27 – 28, 2025
Tampa Bay Junior Shootout at Crescent Oaks
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Tarpon Springs, FL — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour brought the Tampa Bay Junior Shootout to Crescent Oaks Country Club this past weekend, and the Boys 14–15 division produced a gritty battle from start to finish.
In the end, it was Aaron Che of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada who rose above the field. After an opening-round 81, Che delivered a composed 76 on Sunday — the lowest round in his division — to post a two-day total of 157 (+13) and claim the championship.
Lucas Starr of Orlando, FL finished runner-up at 160 after rounds of 77 and 83, while Charles Ballard of Palm Coast, FL followed closely behind in third with 161. The international depth of the field was on full display, with Salem Al Abdallat of Amman, Jordan (162) and fellow Jordanian Mohammed Alrawashdeh (163) rounding out the top five.
Other notable finishes included Yoobeom Kim of the Republic of Korea in sixth, and Pablo Martinez of Mexico tying for seventh. Players from across the globe — including Australia, Canada, Jordan, Mexico, and South Korea — converged in Tarpon Springs, underscoring the Shootout’s reputation as a true international stage for junior golf.
Che’s closing round provided the spark that separated him from the pack, securing a hard-earned victory in one of the most competitive divisions of the weekend.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Aaron Che
+13 Total
No. 2 Rank
Lucas Starr
+16 Total
No. 3 Rank
Charles Ballard
+17 Total
September 20 – 21, 2025
Orange County National Junior Open
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Winter Garden, FL – September 2025, Shim Wang (Windermere, FL) rose to the challenge at the Orange County National Junior Open, capturing the Boys 14–15 title with rounds of 76–73 to finish at +5 (149). His strong closing 73 gave him a five-shot cushion over a crowded leaderboard.
Three players tied for runner-up honors at +10 (154): Jose Basconcillos (Burgos, Spain), Hunter Benson (Mahomet, IL), and Juan Pablo Garcia Gonzalez (Toluca, Mexico). Each delivered consistent play across both days to secure top finishes in the international field.
Rounding out the top five was Brody Drewes (Clermont, FL) at +19 (163), with several others—including Maximilian Landry (Nassau, Bahamas) and Carson Lowe (West Palm Beach, FL)—tied just behind.
Wang’s steady performance on a demanding championship course separated him from the pack and secured his well-earned victory.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Shim Wang
+5 Total
No. 2 Rank
Jose Basconcillos
+10 Total
No. 2 Rank
Hunter Benson
+10 Total
No. 2 Rank
Juan Pablo Garcia Gonzalez
+10 Total
September 20 – 21, 2025
Kansas City MO Junior Open
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Richmond, MO – September 2025, Jones Tuttle (Overland Park, KS) outlasted the field to capture the Boys 14–15 Division title at the Kansas City MO Junior Open. Tuttle posted rounds of 80–82 to finish at +20 (162), claiming a three-shot victory.
Hunter Bouchein (St. Louis, MO) secured runner-up honors at +23 (165) after consistent rounds of 83–82, while Aiden Lehr (Glenpool, OK) finished third at +27 (169).
Rounding out the top five were Luke Seagrave (Springfield, MO) in fourth at +34 and Hudson Linnenbringer (St. Charles, MO) in fifth at +38.
Tuttle’s steadiness across both days proved enough to separate him from the field and secure the division crown.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Jones Tuttle
+20 Total
No. 2 Rank
Hunter Bouchein
+23 Total
No. 3 Rank
Aiden Lehr
+27 Total
September 20 – 21, 2025
Jekyll Island Fall Junior Open
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Jekyll Island, GA – September 2025, Parker Newell (Statham, GA) earned a hard-fought victory in the Boys 14–15 Division at the Jekyll Island Fall Junior Open, finishing at +13 (157) after rounds of 79–78. His steady play across both days was enough to edge out a tight leaderboard.
Just one shot back, Joshua Adams (St. Simons Island, GA) and James Conroy (London, England) tied for second at +14 (158), keeping the pressure on Newell until the final holes.
Collin McLelland (Brunswick, GA) delivered a bounce-back 76 on Sunday to claim fourth at +25 (169), while Henry Anderson (Bluffton, SC), Reed Harrison (Bishop, GA), and Colston Merriman (Mount Pleasant, SC) all shared fifth at +30 (174).
Newell’s consistency on Jekyll Island’s challenging layout proved decisive, as he held off a close chase from Adams and Conroy to secure the championship.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Parker Newell
+13 Total
No. 2 Rank
Joshua Adams
+14 Total
No. 2 Rank
James Conroy
+14 Total
