October 18 – 19, 2025
College Prep Series at Kent State
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Kent, OH — Thomas Mankowski of Canton, Ohio, delivered a composed and consistent performance to capture the Boys 16–18 Division title at the College Prep Series at Kent State, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Windmill Lakes Golf Club.
Mankowski’s back-to-back rounds of 72 (+4 total) showcased precision and maturity beyond his years, as he navigated the narrow fairways and slick greens of Windmill Lakes with poise. His steady play separated him from a deep field that featured some of the top prep talent from across the Midwest and Canada.
Heath Boyko of Chatham, Ontario, finished runner-up at 151 (+11) after an opening-round 74 kept him in contention, while Alexander Stiegele of Westlake, Ohio, rounded out the podium at 153 (+13).
The victory marks a significant achievement for Mankowski, who demonstrated control under pressure and the ability to finish strong — key traits for a player with college-level aspirations.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Thomas Mankowski
+4 Total
No. 2 Rank
Heath Boyko
+11 Total
No. 3 Rank
Alexander Stiegele
+13 Total
October 11 – 12, 2025
Connecticut Season Finale
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Farmington, CT — Matteo Barbaro of Middletown, CT, claimed the Boys 16–18 Division title at the Connecticut Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Farmington Woods Golf Club.
Barbaro opened with a solid 74 and held off a competitive field on Sunday despite a challenging final round 85, finishing at 159 (+15) to edge out a three-way tie for second. Rowan Banning of Leawood, KS, Yixun Chen, and Kuisheng Zhou of Ashburnham, MA, all finished just one stroke back at 160 (+16), showcasing the tight competition at the top of the leaderboard.
Patrik Burke of Bedford, NH, rounded out the top five with a total of 162 (+18).
Barbaro’s steady composure under pressure helped him seal the victory and conclude the HJGT’s Connecticut season with a memorable performance that highlighted both resilience and consistency.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Matteo Barbaro
+15 Total
No. 2 Rank
Rowan Banning
+16 Total
No. 2 Rank
Yixun Chen
+16 Total
No. 2 Rank
Kuisheng Zhou
+16 Total
October 11 – 12, 2025
Chicagoland Season Finale at Whitetail
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Yorkville, IL — Competing in his hometown, Kashton Wilson of Yorkville, IL, delivered a clutch performance to win the Boys 16–18 Division at the Chicagoland Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Whitetail Ridge Golf Club.
After an opening 79 (+8), Wilson stormed back with a brilliant 71 (E) on Sunday — the lowest round of the tournament — to finish at 150 (+8) and secure the victory. His final round composure and sharp iron play helped him separate from the pack in a competitive field.
Landon Heers of Sherrills Ford, NC, and Drew Peters of Fitchburg, WI, shared runner-up honors at 158 (+16), both showcasing consistent efforts across two challenging days at Whitetail Ridge.
Wilson’s hometown triumph marked a fitting close to the Chicagoland junior golf season, underscoring the depth of talent showcased throughout the HJGT’s 2025 campaign.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Kashton Wilson
+8 Total
No. 2 Rank
Landon Heers
+16 Total
No. 2 Rank
Drew Peters
+16 Total
October 11 – 12, 2025
West Atlanta Fall Junior Open
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Carrollton, GA — Griffin Barnett of Carrollton, GA, made his hometown proud with a composed and confident victory in the Boys 16–18 Division at the West Atlanta Fall Junior Open, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Oak Mountain Golf Club.
Barnett opened the tournament with a strong 2-under 70, showcasing poise on his home course and a steady hand on the greens. Despite tougher conditions in the final round, his 74 (+2) was enough to seal the win and finish even par (144) for the weekend — five shots clear of the field.
Tied for second at 149 (+5) were Davis Moore of Woodstock, GA, and Matthew Runckel of Alpharetta, GA. Moore came out hot with an opening 70 before a rougher Sunday slowed his pace, while Runckel’s sharp even-par 72 final round earned him a share of second.
Rounding out the top performers, Jackson Herrick of Social Circle, GA, finished fourth at 150 (+6), and Minjun Choi of Sandy Springs, GA, tied Grant Edens of Milledgeville, GA, for fifth at 153 (+9).
Barnett’s win was a complete display of control — from strategic course management to mental toughness. Competing in front of a familiar crowd, he stayed focused under pressure, capping off a memorable weekend that highlighted his potential as one of Georgia’s top junior talents on the HJGT circuit.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Griffin Barnett
E Total
No. 2 Rank
Davis Moore
+5 Total
No. 2 Rank
Matthew Runckel
+5 Total
