February 28 – 1, 2026
Tampa Bay Junior Open
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At this level, control matters more than flash.
Mason Fulgencio proved that at Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club, posting back-to-back rounds of 78 to finish at +12 (156) and capture the Boys 10–11 division at the Tampa Bay Junior Open.
For younger competitors, Heritage Isles presents a strategic introduction to championship golf. Water hazards frame multiple holes, and the greens demand thoughtful approach shots rather than aggressive swings.
Fulgencio’s approach was simple: avoid the big number.
He maintained rhythm across both rounds, managed difficult lies around water, and stayed composed on a course that can quickly penalize inexperience.
Josiah Dorgelus of Venice, Florida finished second at +26 (170), closing with an 81 in the final round. Charles Conrad secured third at +34 (178).
At the 10–11 level, tournament golf is about learning how to compete, how to recover, and how to stay steady when momentum shifts. Fulgencio demonstrated that maturity over 36 holes.
At Heritage Isles, steadiness wins.
This weekend, it earned him the title.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Mason Fulgencio
+12 Total
No. 2 Rank
Josiah Dorgelus
+26 Total
No. 3 Rank
Charles Conrad
+34 Total
February 28 – 1, 2026
College Prep Event at NC State
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At Lonnie Poole Golf Course, patience is required — regardless of age.
Jonah Hull showed enough of it to claim the title.
The Matthews, North Carolina native posted rounds of 88-93 to finish at +37 (181), capturing the Boys 10–11 division at the College Prep Event at NC State.
Lonnie Poole’s layout challenges players with elevated greens and tightly mown runoff areas that require careful distance control. For the youngest division, that means minimizing compounding mistakes and managing recovery shots when greens are missed.
Hull did that best.
Autus Li of Morrisville finished second at +63 (207), battling through two demanding rounds on a course that provides little forgiveness around the greens.
The story wasn’t about low numbers.
It was about navigating a collegiate-caliber venue designed to test fundamentals and focus. The College Prep Series setting elevates expectations, and Lonnie Poole’s strategic design exposes loose approach shots quickly.
Hull stayed steady enough across 36 holes to separate himself.
At NC State, that resilience earned the result.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Jonah Hull
+37 Total
No. 2 Rank
Autus Li
+63 Total
February 28 – 1, 2026
Nashville Junior Shootout at Hermitage
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At Hermitage Golf Club, closing matters.
Hagan Newton proved it.
The Berea, Kentucky native opened with an 80 before firing a 75 in the final round to finish at +11 (155), capturing the Boys 10–11 division at the Nashville Junior Shootout.
That Sunday 75 created the separation.
Hermitage rewards disciplined approach shots and confident putting on subtly contoured greens. Newton adjusted to the layout in Round 2, tightening his ball striking and avoiding the type of mistakes that shift momentum quickly in younger divisions.
Blake Shurman of Pennsylvania finished second at +16 (160), posting rounds of 79-81 to stay competitive but unable to close the five-shot gap.
The difference came down to control.
On a course that demands focus from tee to green, Newton improved when it mattered most.
At Hermitage, finishing strong wins.
This weekend, Newton did exactly that.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Hagan Newton
+11 Total
No. 2 Rank
Blake Shurman
+16 Total
February 21 – 22, 2026
Central Florida Junior Open
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Sometimes the youngest division produces the cleanest golf.
At Links of Lake Mary, Travis Reaves didn’t just win — he separated.
The Lake Mary native fired rounds of 75 and 71 to finish at +2 (146), the only player in the division to post an under-par round for the weekend. His closing 71 — one under par — was the statement round of the event.
On a course where water influences multiple tee shots and approach angles demand commitment, Reaves stayed aggressive but controlled. The difference showed quickly. By Sunday’s back nine, the gap had widened.
Benjamin Wilson of Tulsa, Oklahoma finished second at +28 (172), battling through rounds of 84 and 88. While the margin was significant, the experience at a championship setup like Lake Mary becomes part of long-term development.
What stood out wasn’t just the winning score — it was the composure.
For the 10–11 division to produce a sub-par round speaks to both preparation and confidence. Reaves trusted his yardages, avoided the big mistake, and closed stronger than he opened.
The Central Florida Junior Open, supported by our event sponsors, once again delivered a structured, competitive environment where even the youngest athletes experience tournament-level pressure.
At Lake Mary, the stage was set.
Reaves owned it.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Travis Reaves
-1 Total
No. 2 Rank
Benjamin Wilson
+16 Total
