October 18 – 19, 2025
College Prep Series at Kent State
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Kent, OH — Jordan Bello of Beaver, Pennsylvania, showcased consistency and control to claim victory in the Boys 14–15 Division at the College Prep Series at Kent State, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Windmill Lakes Golf Club.
Bello posted consecutive rounds of 84 (+28 total) to secure the win in challenging fall conditions that tested even the most composed players. His steady ball striking and ability to recover from early bogeys helped him maintain a comfortable lead throughout the weekend.
Liam Miller of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, finished runner-up at 178 (+38), while Hudson Barnett of Irwin, Pennsylvania, and Jackson Clark of Chesterland, Ohio, tied for third at 183 (+43).
The victory capped off a strong showing for Bello, who demonstrated the kind of resilience and focus that bodes well for his continued development in the HJGT’s College Prep Series.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Jordan Bello
+28 Total
No. 2 Rank
Liam Miller
+38 Total
No. 3 Rank
Hudson Barnett
+43 Total
No. 3 Rank
Jackson Clark
+43 Total
October 11 – 12, 2025
Connecticut Season Finale
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Farmington, CT — Blake Waidlich of Keene, NH, delivered an impressive wire-to-wire victory in the Boys 14–15 Division at the Connecticut Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Farmington Woods Golf Club.
Waidlich posted consistent rounds of 76 and 77 (+9) to secure the win, navigating the challenging course with steady play and strong course management. Luke Nguyen of Braintree, MA, finished second at 167 (+23), while Jonathan Ellis of Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, rounded out the top three at 178 (+34).
Waidlich’s composed performance capped off a competitive weekend in Connecticut, as the HJGT’s regional finale showcased the next generation of junior golf talent.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Blake Waidlich
+9 Total
No. 2 Rank
Luke Nguyen
+23 Total
No. 3 Rank
Jonathan Ellis
+34 Total
October 11 – 12, 2025
Chicagoland Season Finale at Whitetail
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Yorkville, IL — Julian Bugara of Prospect Heights, IL, delivered a commanding performance to win the Boys 14–15 Division at the Chicagoland Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Whitetail Ridge Golf Club.
Bugara opened with a sizzling 69 (-2) — one of the lowest rounds of the entire event — and followed it up with a steady 76 (+5) on Sunday to finish at 145 (+3), an incredible 41 strokes clear of the field. His composed play and precision off the tee set the tone for a wire-to-wire victory.
Caiden Murray of Crawfordsville, IN, finished runner-up at 186 (+44), while Carter Brock of Kenilworth, IL, and Charles Keich of Wilmette, IL, tied for third at 187 (+45).
Bugara’s dominance at Whitetail Ridge capped an outstanding finish to his 2025 season, establishing him as one of Illinois’ top rising junior golfers on the HJGT tour.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Julian Bugara
+3 Total
No. 2 Rank
Caiden Murray
+44 Total
No. 3 Rank
Carter Brock
+45 Total
No. 3 Rank
Charles Keich
+45 Total
October 11 – 12, 2025
West Atlanta Fall Junior Open
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Carrollton, GA — John Thornton of Newnan, GA, delivered a composed and consistent performance to take home the Boys 14–15 Division title at the West Atlanta Fall Junior Open, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, finishing at 152 (+8) over two rounds at Oak Mountain Golf Club.
Thornton opened with an impressive 75 on Saturday, setting the early pace with precise ball striking and confident putting. He followed with a 77 in the final round, holding off the field and displaying the calm under pressure needed to close out a wire-to-wire victory.
Slade Brawner of Acworth, GA, earned runner-up honors at 166 (+22), showing flashes of strong play throughout the weekend, while Benny Street of Suwanee, GA, finished close behind in third at 169 (+25).
Thornton’s ability to maintain control of his game through changing conditions was the difference, as he continued to build momentum with every hole. His performance not only secured the win but also reinforced his reputation as one of Georgia’s top rising junior golfers on the HJGT circuit.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
John Thornton
+8 Total
No. 2 Rank
Slade Brawner
+22 Total
No. 3 Rank
Benny Street
+25 Total
