September 20 – 21, 2025
Jekyll Island Fall Junior Open
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Jekyll Island, GA – September 2025, Chip Dickens (Athens, GA) battled tough coastal conditions to capture the Boys 16–18 Division at the Jekyll Island Fall Junior Open. Dickens posted rounds of 74–73 to finish at +3 (147), securing a three-shot victory.
Joey Looby (Cheyenne, WY) finished runner-up at +6 (150) after back-to-back steady rounds of 74–76, while international players Louis Pargeter (Leeds, England) and Seleem Taher (Sheikh Zayed, Egypt) shared third at +8 (152).
Rounding out the top five was Gavin Baker (Greencastle, PA) at +13, with Harper Staggs (St. Simons Island, GA) close behind at +14.
The field featured strong regional and international talent, but Dickens’ composure across both rounds allowed him to stay in control and emerge as champion on one of Georgia’s most scenic but demanding venues.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Chip Dickens
+3 Total
No. 2 Rank
Joey Looby
+6 Total
No. 3 Rank
Louis Pargeter
+8 Total
No. 3 Rank
Seleem Taher
+8 Total
September 20 – 21, 2025
Northeast Regional Invitational
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Hopewell, NJ – September 2025, The Boys 16–18 Division at the Northeast Regional Invitational brought together some of the strongest junior golfers in the region, and it was Braden Bhalla (Ridgewood, NJ) who emerged victorious. Bhalla opened with a sharp 70 before grinding through a tougher final round 75 to finish at +1 (145), capturing the title by three shots.
Patrick O’Connor (Fayetteville, NY) delivered back-to-back 74s to claim runner-up honors at +4 (148), while Connor Henrey (Longmeadow, MA) rounded out the podium in third at +5 (149).
A logjam followed at +8 (152), where Myles Jackson (Hillsborough, NJ), Eddie Ponagai (Hastings-on-Hudson, NY), and Sebastian Skibo (Ridgewood, NJ) all tied for fourth.
The leaderboard was deep with talent, as 12 players finished within 15 strokes of the lead, including strong showings from Dylan Mattessich (Manasquan, NJ), Tyler Whitney (Cherry Hill, NJ), and Kai Sugimoto (Tokyo, Japan), each demonstrating the competitive depth of the field.
Bhalla’s mix of composure and timely shot-making proved decisive, allowing him to hold off challengers on a demanding Hopewell Valley layout. His win capped off a weekend that underscored the strength of Northeast junior golf and set the stage for an exciting close to the fall season.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Braden Bhalla
+1 Total
No. 2 Rank
Patrick OConnor
+4 Total
No. 3 Rank
Connor Henrey
+5 Total
September 20 – 21, 2025
Northern Virginia Junior Open at Bristow Manor
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Bristow, VA – September 2025 — Drama unfolded at Bristow Manor Golf Club this past weekend as the Northern Virginia Junior Open came down to a playoff between two Midlothian standouts. After 36 holes, Harrison Beaudoin and Jackson Wright were deadlocked at 2-under par, forcing extra holes to decide the champion.
Beaudoin held his nerve when it mattered most, edging Wright in the playoff to secure the title. His steady even-par 72 in Sunday’s final round followed an opening 70, a testament to consistency on a demanding layout. Wright, meanwhile, put together the round of the day in the finale, firing a 70 to force his way into the tie, but ultimately fell just short in the playoff.
Not far behind, Graham Weinstein made a Sunday charge of his own, carding a sizzling 69 to climb into solo third at +1. His performance marked one of the low rounds of the tournament and nearly propelled him into the playoff mix.
A crowded leaderboard saw Sean Nguyen (Fairfax, VA), Jackson Quinn (Leesburg, VA), and Channing Sauerwine (Broadlands, VA) all finish in a tie for fourth at +6, each showing grit against firm greens and swirling winds that tested the entire field.
The event drew a strong field from across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond, with players battling not just each other but also the championship conditions of Bristow Manor. From Beaudoin’s composure under playoff pressure to Wright’s relentless push and Weinstein’s final-round surge, the Northern Virginia Junior Open showcased the depth of junior golf talent in the region.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Harrison Beaudoin
-2 Total
No. 2 Rank
Jackson Wright
-2 Total
No. 3 Rank
Graham Weinstein
+1 Total
September 13 – 14, 2025
TPC Prestancia Junior Open
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The Boys 16–18 Division at the TPC Prestancia Junior Open featured an international field and a tightly contested leaderboard on a demanding championship course.
Jason Johnson (Innsbruck, Barbados) emerged as the champion, carding rounds of 78–74 to finish at 152 (+8). Johnson’s steady final-round 74 gave him the edge in a one-stroke victory.
Everett Mulder (Castle Pines, CO) applied pressure with a closing 74 to finish runner-up at 153 (+9). Just two shots back, Lennard Nuetzl (Starnberg, Germany) and Teddy Uller (Wellesley, MA) tied for third at 155 (+11).
Rounding out the top five were Cameron Karterouliotis (Naples, FL) and Andrew Nimboorkar (Hingham, MA) at 157 (+13), with Nimboorkar making a strong Sunday surge with a 71 (-1), the lowest round of the division.
With representation from the U.S., Mexico, Germany, Barbados, and India, the division highlighted the depth of competition and global reach of the HJGT. Johnson’s consistency under pressure made him the standout of the weekend at TPC Prestancia.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Jason Johnson
+8 Total
No. 2 Rank
Everett Mulder
+9 Total
No. 3 Rank
Lennard Nuetzl
+11 Total
No. 3 Rank
Teddy Uller
+11 Total
