March 14 – 15, 2026
Lake Worth Junior Open at Fountains
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The Fountains Country Club gave the Lake Worth Junior Open the kind of setting that makes an HJGT event feel earned. This was a proper test, not a soft setup. Across the weekend, the course made players stay disciplined, manage mistakes, and grind through two rounds where consistency mattered more than chasing hero shots. That created the right kind of competition—one where winners separated themselves by staying steady and composed while everyone else tried to survive the pressure the course applied.
What made The Fountains a strong venue was how clearly it exposed the difference between talent and tournament control. Players who stayed patient and managed the golf course climbed the leaderboard. Players who lost focus paid for it. That is exactly what you want from a host site. It challenged older divisions to close under pressure, while also giving younger players a real lesson in resilience, course management, and mental toughness. The venue did its job by making every division earn its finish.
From an HJGT perspective, The Fountains Country Club reinforced the standard that good junior golf events should be built around strong venues that create meaningful competition. The Lake Worth Junior Open was not defined by easy scoring. It was defined by players having to think, adjust, and compete over every hole. That is the kind of environment that builds better players and strengthens the value of the HJGT tournament experience.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Jaxon Burr
+6 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Michael Skolnick
+16 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Jackson Coutu
+19 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Payton Haugen
E Total
March 7 – 8, 2026
Stoneybrook Spring Break Junior Open
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Stoneybrook West Golf Club provided a fitting championship setting for the Stoneybrook Spring Break Junior Open, giving players a demanding two-day test in the heart of Central Florida’s golf corridor. Designed by renowned architect Arthur Hills, the course is known for its strategic layout, featuring rolling fairways, well-placed bunkering, and numerous water hazards that place a premium on precision and course management.
Throughout the weekend, the course proved to be a true competitive test for players across all divisions. Scores reflected the challenge, as the layout rewarded disciplined shot-making and punished costly mistakes. With risk-reward holes and challenging approach shots into well-protected greens, Stoneybrook West required players to stay patient and execute under pressure.
For the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, venues like Stoneybrook West help elevate the tournament experience by pairing strong competition with championship-caliber golf courses. The club’s polished setting, challenging design, and Central Florida location once again made it an ideal host site, reinforcing the tour’s commitment to providing junior golfers the opportunity to compete on high-quality courses that demand their best.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
John Curran
-5 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Samuel Metz
+9 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Hayden Hogg
+11 Total
Boys 10-11 Division
Travis Reaves
+6 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Angela Vidova
+5 Total
February 28 – 1, 2026
Tampa Bay Junior Open
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The Tampa Bay Junior Open unfolded at Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club, a layout that blends Florida-style shot values with disciplined tournament setup.
Heritage Isles is not overpowering in length — it’s demanding in decision-making.
Water hazards influence multiple tee shots and approach angles. Greens require precise distance control, especially when wind moves across the open corridors. Miss in the wrong spot and recovery becomes immediate. That dynamic forces players to think strategically rather than swing aggressively.
Across all divisions, scoring reflected that reality. Leaders separated themselves by avoiding penalty strokes and managing risk through the closing stretch. The course rewards patience and punishes emotional swings.
From an HJGT perspective, Heritage Isles aligns with the tour’s competitive model:
Defined tee shot strategy
Clear risk-reward holes
Tournament-ready green complexes
A layout that scales across age divisions
The venue also supports a strong tournament atmosphere — accessible for families, structured for competitive flow, and conditioned to championship standards.
For developing junior golfers, Heritage Isles reinforces a core lesson: smart golf wins more often than aggressive golf.
That’s the type of environment HJGT aims to provide — consistent, professionally operated events on courses that prepare players for the next level.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Adrian Daigle
+2 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Aaron Che
+7 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Kairi Matsumoto
+5 Total
Boys 10-11 Division
Mason Fulgencio
+12 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Alana Sims
+9 Total
Girls 13&U Division
Abigail VanAntwerp
+12 Total
February 28 – 1, 2026
Santa Lucia River Junior Open
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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to South Florida and once again Santa Lucia River Club proved why it’s one of the most complete competitive venues in the region.
Santa Lucia doesn’t overpower with extreme length. It pressures with decision-making.
Water influences play on multiple holes, shaping both tee shots and approach angles. Players are constantly asked to choose — take on the aggressive line for scoring opportunity, or position safely and accept par. That tension defines the round.
Across divisions, the course produced separation without artificial difficulty. Leaders rose through discipline and precise yardages. Those who chased found penalty strokes quickly.
The green complexes are the quiet challenge.
Approach shots must carry conviction. Miss in the wrong quadrant and recovery becomes delicate. The margins are subtle but meaningful — exactly the kind of nuance that accelerates competitive maturity in junior players.
Wind off the river added another layer throughout the weekend, especially in the afternoon rounds. Club selection became a conversation. Trajectory control mattered.
Operationally, Santa Lucia River Club provides strong tournament flow, spectator-friendly sightlines, and a championship presentation that aligns with HJGT standards. The layout supports competitive balance across age groups while maintaining the integrity of the test.
What makes Santa Lucia valuable is clarity.
It rewards preparation. It exposes poor course management. It demands composure under pressure.
Over two days, it did exactly that.
And that’s precisely why it remains a cornerstone stop on the HJGT schedule.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
John Curran
+6 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Blake Waidlich
+9 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Hunter Williams
+11 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Payton Haugen
-2 Total
