HJGT Results

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to The Chimneys for a chilly late-November test, and in the Boys 12–13 division, Lewis Armstrong delivered a wire-to-wire performance that left no doubt. With rounds of 74–76 for a total of +6 (150), Armstrong controlled the golf course with maturity well beyond his age, shaping shots, saving pars when needed, and never allowing the field to get within striking distance on Sunday. It was a clean, confident win in conditions that punished any player who lost focus for even a moment. Behind him, Graham Heberling fought hard across both rounds, posting back-to-back 81s to finish at +18 (162) and claim solo second. His consistency kept him clear of the chaos behind, and his ability to grind through tough stretches showed why he remains a rising presence on the HJGT circuit. The battle for third belonged to Josiah Hardee, who posted 91–93 (184) and held on through a weekend where the winds and tricky greens made scoring a challenge for the entire field. London Stancil rounded out the leaderboard at +42 (186), showing resilience with a strong bounce-back 91 on Sunday to close out his tournament on a high note. From start to finish, the Boys 12–13 division brought determination and grit to one of Georgia’s most demanding late-fall setups. And when the dust settled, it was Armstrong—steady, confident, and unshakable—who stood tall as the champion of another memorable weekend on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.

At the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Eagle Creek Junior Open, Junhang Wu delivered the kind of Sunday surge that separates contenders from closers. Trailing after an opening-round 84, Wu flipped the script with a composed, momentum-grabbing 75, the best round in the division, to capture the Boys 12–13 title at +13 (159). Wu looked every bit like a player rising to the moment—tight lines off the tee, controlled trajectories into firm greens, and the poise to save par when the round threatened to slip. When the field tightened around him, Wu didn’t blink. He simply elevated, turning Sunday into a statement. Zain Sadiq stayed in striking distance all weekend with a pair of steady 81s, finishing three back at +16 (162). His consistency kept the pressure alive through the closing stretch, forcing Wu to deliver under fire. Behind them, Evan Pratt found rhythm with a strong 85 on Sunday to secure third, while Sebastian Vizcarra and JJ Neustadt battled through the demanding Eagle Creek setup to round out the leaderboard. But this division belonged to Wu, who showed the kind of composure and late-round clarity that defines champions on the HJGT stage—a Sunday finish worthy of the moment and the tour’s spotlight.

The Boys 12–13 division at Lake Tansi turned into a test of patience, grit, and course management, and Jack Dorr of Nashville emerged as the player who handled the challenge best. Dorr posted rounds of 90–95 to finish at +41, securing a wire-to-wire victory on a layout that demanded precision around every green. Walker Smith of Concord, North Carolina battled throughout the weekend, carding 108–97 to earn runner-up honors at +61. Smith’s strong rebound on Sunday showcased his ability to settle in and make adjustments, despite the difficult scoring conditions that defined the event. With firm fairways, tight approach windows, and greens that offered no easy reads, both players demonstrated resilience—highlighting the mental toughness that defines HJGT competition.

The Fort Myers Fall Junior Open, hosted by the HJGT at Cape Royal Golf Club, showcased a composed and confident performance from Rory Hugo of Brooksville, FL, who captured the Boys 12–13 title with rounds of 76–75 to finish at +7. Hugo set the tone on the King/Queen course with disciplined ball-striking and closed even stronger on the Prince rotation, navigating tight landing areas and firm greens with maturity well beyond his age. Zain Sadiq (Sanford, FL) secured the runner-up spot at +17, piecing together one of Sunday’s more controlled rounds with a 79 highlighted by improved iron play and steadier lag putting. His ability to adjust from a challenging first day kept him comfortably in the top tier. In third, Viktor Bastasich of Naples, FL posted 82–88 to finish at +26, fighting through a tough second round but flashing solid fundamentals throughout the weekend. James Gannon (Doylestown, PA) delivered a strong rebound Sunday with an 85 to take fourth at +39, while Eli Shaul (Cape Coral, FL) rounded out the division, continuing to develop his game on tournament-caliber courses. The division’s play reflected the spirit of the HJGT—steady growth, competitive grit, and the kind of emerging talent that continues to elevate junior golf across the country.