HJGT Results

East Meadow, NY — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Nassau County Junior Open at Eisenhower Park Golf Club saw Taerin Lee of Jericho, NY claim a commanding victory in the Girls 14–18 division, showcasing consistency and control over two solid rounds of play. Lee opened the tournament with a 76 on Saturday, establishing herself as the player to beat, and followed with a 77 on Sunday to finish at 153 (+9). Her composed approach and steady short game allowed her to maintain control throughout the weekend, earning her a comfortable seven-shot margin of victory. Elie Poremba of Southampton, NY took runner-up honors at 160 (+16), while Teagan Mahoney of Tannersville, NY placed third at 163 (+19) after improving by three shots in her final round. Emma Otterburn of New York City, NY, who also finished strong, claimed fourth at 164 (+20). Rounding out the top five was Lilla Zeevalk of Mechanicville, NY at 170 (+26), followed by Madison Marshak (Riverhead, NY) in sixth and Gabriella Nicolaides (Dix Hills, NY) in seventh. Lee’s performance stood out for her precision and ability to remain composed on Eisenhower’s demanding layout. Her victory adds to a growing list of impressive finishes this season and highlights her as one of Long Island’s top junior golfers on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour circuit.

West Trenton, NJ — The Girls 14–18 division at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s New Jersey Fall Junior Open saw a commanding performance from Florence Madurzak of Stockton, NJ, who captured the championship with steady play over two rounds at Mountain View Golf Course. Madurzak opened with an 86 before rebounding on Sunday with a sharp 80, finishing at 166 (+22) to secure a five-shot victory. Katherine Shrum of Devon, PA played consistent golf across both days to finish runner-up at 171 (+27), while Emma Otterburn of New York City, NY claimed third at 174 (+30). Rounding out the top five were Anya Balakumaran of Westfield, NJ in fourth at 175 (+31), and a tie between Lauren Springman (Audubon, PA) and Maggie Veale (Wayne, NJ), who both finished at 177 (+33). Madurzak’s final-round composure and ability to limit mistakes underlined her victory in a competitive division that featured talent from across the region. Her win highlights the depth of play emerging from the Northeast on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.

Hastings, MN — The Girls 14–18 division at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Minneapolis Fall Junior Open featured a competitive field, but it was Payton Anderson of Maple Grove, MN who stood tall, delivering two strong rounds to claim the championship at Emerald Greens Golf Club. Anderson set the pace early with a 74 on Saturday, then followed with a composed 73 on Sunday — the lowest round of the division — to close at 147 (+3). Her steady play across both days gave her a nine-shot margin over the field, cementing her as the clear standout of the weekend. Sarah Dove of North Oaks, MN secured runner-up honors with rounds of 76 and 80 for a 156 (+12) total, while Reagan Juhl of Stillwater, MN surged in the final round with a 75 to finish third at 157 (+13). Just one shot back, Addicyn Sailer of Dakota Dunes, SD placed fourth at 158 (+14). The top five was completed by Grace Raich of Blaine, MN, who finished at 160 (+16) after posting a solid opening-round 77. Reese Barry (Medina, MN), Sonja Johnson (Waconia, MN), and Stella Bodensteiner (Edina, MN) all stayed close behind, finishing within striking distance of the leaders. With her victory, Anderson not only showcased her ability to go low under pressure but also reaffirmed her status as one of the premier junior players in Minnesota. Her win highlighted a weekend of strong performances across the girls’ division, making the Minneapolis Fall Junior Open a showcase of both local and regional talent.

West Lafayette, IN — At the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Fall College Prep Series at Purdue, the spotlight in the Girls 14–18 division belonged to Daphne Breen of Beverly Hills, MI, who put together two steady rounds at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Club to claim the championship. Breen opened with an 81 on Saturday, immediately establishing herself as the player to beat. On Sunday, she followed with an 83 to finish with a two-day total of 164 (+20), securing a three-shot margin of victory. Her consistent ball striking and ability to recover from mistakes allowed her to maintain control throughout the weekend. Amaya Bellon of St. Louis, MO kept the pressure on, closing with rounds of 83 and 84 for a runner-up finish at 167 (+23). Just behind, Lucy Beam of Louisville, KY rounded out the top three at 173 (+29), highlighted by an opening-round 84. The Girls 14–18 field at Purdue showcased the depth of regional talent, with Breen’s composure and steady play proving decisive. Her performance adds another highlight to a strong season and marks her as a player to watch as the HJGT fall schedule continues.