HJGT Results

The Disney Fall Junior Open brought bright smiles and competitive energy to Walt Disney World, and in the Girls U13 Division, Fernanda Flores of Orlando, FL emerged as the standout performer. Displaying confidence well beyond her years, Flores carded a 49 (+13) to take home the title in front of friends, family, and fellow competitors. Flores’ round was defined by composed tee shots and steady putting, allowing her to navigate the wide fairways and slick greens of Disney’s layout with precision. Her ability to bounce back from early bogeys and finish strong down the stretch set her apart, underscoring both her growing skill and mental toughness on the course. Finishing second, Noelle Wood, also from Orlando, posted a 57 (+21) to claim the runner-up spot. Wood’s strong iron play and positive attitude throughout the round made her a crowd favorite, as she continued to show the promise of a player quickly gaining confidence on the junior circuit. Rounding out the top three, Charlotte Ebbecke of Schoeneck, Germany, shot a 68 (+32) in her first HJGT event on U.S. soil. Despite adjusting to the humid Florida conditions, Ebbecke impressed with her perseverance and composure—traits that define the HJGT’s international spirit of competition. The Girls U13 field perfectly embodied what junior golf is all about: learning, growing, and competing with joy. Flores’ composed performance at one of the sport’s most magical venues capped off a weekend of great sportsmanship and memorable moments that set the tone for a bright future in her young career.

East Meadow, NY — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Nassau County Junior Open at Eisenhower Park Golf Club featured strong performances across all divisions, with River Wang of Plainview, NY leading the way in the Girls U13 division to capture the title. Wang opened the weekend with an 89 and closed with a 102 on Sunday for a two-day total of 191 (+47), holding off a late charge from Moy MacDonald of Kanata, Ontario, Canada, who finished just one stroke behind at 192 (+48). The narrow margin came down to the final few holes, with Wang’s early consistency giving her the edge to secure the win. Jenna Rafiy of Oyster Bay, NY finished third at 202 (+58), highlighted by a strong closing 96, while Portia Cangiano of Deer Park, NY rounded out the leaderboard at 236 (+92). Despite challenging conditions and demanding greens, Wang’s composure and steady play across both rounds proved decisive. Her victory at Eisenhower Park marked a milestone moment in her young career and added her name to the list of champions at one of Long Island’s premier junior golf events.

Hastings, MN — The Girls U13 division at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Minneapolis Fall Junior Open belonged to Shayla Pearson of Mendota Heights, MN, who put together back-to-back rounds of 82 to secure the championship at Emerald Greens Golf Club. Pearson’s steady play gave her a two-day total of 164 (+20), highlighting her consistency and composure across both rounds. With her performance, she earned the Girls U13 crown and added her name to the list of champions at one of Minnesota’s marquee junior golf events.

Tarpon Springs, FL — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Tampa Bay Junior Shootout crowned its Girls U13 champion this weekend, as Madeline Raun of Seminole, FL battled through the challenging Crescent Oaks layout to secure the victory. Raun posted rounds of 107 and 100 for a two-day total of 207 (+63), claiming the top spot in her division. Her steady improvement from round one to round two highlighted the resilience needed to conquer one of Tarpon Springs’ toughest courses. With her win, Raun adds her name to the list of champions at the Shootout and takes home valuable experience that will fuel her continued development on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.