September 27 – 28, 2025
Low Country Junior Open at Cat Island
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Beaufort, SC — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour hosted the Low Country Junior Open at Cat Island Club, where champions were crowned across four divisions. Nicholas Kupper (Bluffton, SC) took the Boys 16–18 title at 146 (+4), while Isaiah Bayon (Columbia, SC) earned the Boys 14–15 championship after a playoff thriller. In Boys 12–13, Zach Dao (Savannah, GA) edged the field by one stroke at 165 (+23). On the girls’ side, Cindy Moreki (South Africa) captured the Girls 14–18 division with a two-shot victory at 160 (+18).
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Nicholas Kupper
+4 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Isaiah Bayon
+23 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Zach Dao
+23 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Cindy Moreki
+18 Total
September 27 – 28, 2025
Tampa Bay Junior Shootout at Crescent Oaks
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Tarpon Springs, FL — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour hosted the Tampa Bay Junior Shootout at Crescent Oaks Country Club, where junior golfers from across the U.S. and around the world battled for top honors.
In the Boys 16–18 division, Wyatt Smith (Belleair, FL) held off the field to win at even-par 144. In Boys 12–13, Dylan Tortoretti (Tampa, FL) secured victory with a steady 161 (+17). On the girls’ side, Julia Gelma Larbaga (Malaga, Spain) shined with a final-round 70 to capture the Girls 14–18 title at 145 (+1), while Madeline Raun (Seminole, FL) claimed the Girls U13 division with a two-day total of 207 (+63).
The Shootout highlighted both local standouts and international talent, continuing the HJGT’s mission to showcase the next generation of champions.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Wyatt Smith
E Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Aaron Che
+13 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Dylan Tortoretti
+17 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Julia Gelma Larbaga
+1 Total
Girls 13&U Division
Madeline Raun
+63 Total
September 20 – 21, 2025
Orange County National Junior Open
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Winter Garden, FL – September 2025, The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour hosted the Orange County National Junior Open, where junior golfers from across the U.S. and around the world delivered a weekend of exciting competition.
In the Boys 16–18 Division, Nolan DeForest (Crystal River, FL) won a one-hole playoff over Forrest Benson (Mahomet, IL) after both finished at 3-under (141). Shim Wang (Windermere, FL) secured the Boys 14–15 crown at +5 (149), five strokes clear of a three-way tie for second. Haoyu Yong (Winter Garden, FL) claimed the Boys 12–13 title at +19 (163), while Aliisa Helminen (Menasha, WI) captured the Girls 14–18 championship with +9 (153), edging Emma Ziniuk (Magnolia, TX) by one.
The event highlighted HJGT’s international reach, with competitors representing the U.S., Mexico, Spain, Germany, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and more, making Orange County National a true global stage for junior golf.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Nolan DeForest
-3 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Shim Wang
+5 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Haoyu Yong
+19 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Aliisa Helminen
+9 Total
September 20 – 21, 2025
Kansas City MO Junior Open
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Richmond, MO – September 2025 — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour hosted the Kansas City MO Junior Open this past weekend at Shirkey Golf Club, where junior golfers from across the Midwest battled through tough conditions to crown champions in every division.
In the Boys 16–18 Division, Joe Honn (Overland Park, KS) captured the title at +6 (148), edging out George Besch (Leawood, KS) and Jake Gorden (Grain Valley, MO) by a single shot. Jones Tuttle (Overland Park, KS) won the Boys 14–15 Division at +20 (162), finishing three strokes clear of Hunter Bouchein (St. Louis, MO). In Boys 12–13, Greydon Taradash (Leawood, KS) earned the victory with a two-day total of +34 (176).
The event highlighted the depth of talent across the region, with Shirkey Golf Club providing a challenging stage for competition.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Joe Honn
+6 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Jones Tuttle
+20 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Greydon Taradash
+34 Total
