HJGT Results

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — The Boys 16–18 field delivered one of the most competitive battles of the weekend at the Huntsville Junior Open, where Griffin Barnett of Carrollton, Georgia, captured the title at 1-under par, becoming the only player in the division to finish in red figures. Barnett closed with an even-par round to secure the victory, pairing disciplined course management with steady ball-striking on a Farmlinks layout that demanded precision from tee to green. His poise under pressure proved the difference as he held off a charging Riley Gudgeon of Carrollton, Texas, who fired a sharp 2-under final round to finish at +1, just two shots back. A pair of players shared third at +2: Christian Riekhof of Starkville, Mississippi, who posted a strong 1-under on Sunday, and hometown competitor Wilson Schmitz of Huntsville, Alabama, who delivered a steady +2 finish despite the tightening leaderboard. Rounding out the top five were Oliver Bean (Chattanooga, TN), Michael Collins (Gardendale, AL), and Sam Smith (Cedartown, GA), all finishing at +4 in one of the deepest mid-pack battles of the weekend. Farmlinks rewarded aggressive shot-making but punished mistakes, and Barnett’s ability to stay composed while opponents surged around him ultimately secured a well-earned HJGT victory.

Keith Hills Golf Course (Orange/Black) • November 15–16, 2025 At the College Prep Series at Campbell University, Charlie Leichtweis of Charlotte, North Carolina, delivered one of the sharpest performances of the fall swing, capturing the Boys 16–18 title at 1-under par. Leichtweis fired a brilliant 5-under final round to surge past the field, showcasing elite ball-striking and unwavering control on the demanding Orange/Black rotation at Keith Hills. Canada’s Abhay Minhas made a strong push of his own, closing in -1 on Sunday to secure solo second at +3, while North Carolina’s Chet Kight finished third at +6 after posting an even-par round. A competitive pack followed, with Egypt’s Seleem Taher and Pennsylvania’s Carson Will sharing fourth at +10, and a crowded mid-table battle extending deep into the leaderboard as conditions toughened throughout the final round. Leichtweis’ victory not only highlighted his command of a collegiate-style layout, but also set a tone for players aiming to compete at the next level—exactly the purpose of the HJGT’s College Prep Series.

AUGUSTA, Ga. – At the Augusta, GA Junior Open, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, hometown golfer Cooper Hawkins delivered under pressure, capturing the Boys 16–18 title with a steady even-par final round to finish at 1-under for the tournament. Hawkins showed maturity beyond his age, navigating Bartram Trail’s demanding layout with precision tee shots and confident putting to secure a wire-to-wire style victory. A pair of challengers — Alberto Aguilar of Cartago, Costa Rica, and Winslow Robinson of Traverse City, Michigan — finished tied for second at +3, each posting gritty rounds of 75 to stay within striking distance but unable to match Hawkins’ consistency when it mattered most. A tightly packed group followed at +6, with Ethan Shenk (Augusta, GA), Haoran Zhang (Johns Creek, GA), and Briggs Winfree (Anchorage, AK) all claiming a share of fourth. Colton Johnson of Augusta secured seventh at +7, rounding out a strong showing for local players. International representation and geographic diversity highlighted the field, with competitors from England, Mexico, Costa Rica, and across the U.S. contributing to a deep leaderboard. Late surges from players like Nolan Henderson (+11) and Louis Pargeter (+13) added drama to the back nine, but Hawkins’ early control proved unshakable. With composed course management and steady execution, Cooper Hawkins earned a memorable victory on home turf, adding his name to the list of rising talents emerging from this year’s HJGT schedule.

REUNION, Fla. – The Reunion Junior Open presented by GEICO, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, delivered one of the strongest and deepest fields of the fall season, and Emiliano Delsol of San Luis Potosí, Mexico, rose above them all with a dominant wire-to-wire victory at seven-under-par 137 (68–69). Delsol set the tone early with a brilliant opening-round 68, attacking Reunion Resort’s Championship layout with precision iron play and confident putting. He backed it up on Sunday with a composed 69, maintaining full control of the tournament from start to finish. His seven-under total stood as one of the lowest winning scores of the fall schedule, an emphatic statement of elite form. Jose Carlos Lopez-Lay of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, put together two sharp rounds of 70–72 (142) to finish at -2, securing solo second with steady ball striking and a bogey-free stretch on the front nine Sunday. Guilherme Yoshikawa of Brazil followed closely at -1 (143) after a strong closing performance. The international leaderboard continued with Kainan Huang of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, taking fourth at +2 (146), while Henry Sobaski of Fairfax, Iowa, rounded out the top five at +3 (147). A deep tie at +4 (148) reflected the strength of the field, featuring David Gomez, Pablo Mejia Restrepo, and Gabriel Cruz Charry, each delivering strong closing stretches. With players representing 12+ countries, the Boys 16–18 Division at Reunion showcased the global scale and competitive excellence of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. Delsol’s performance — clinical, composed, and complete — cemented him as one of the elite young talents heading into championship season.