HJGT Results

On one of the biggest stages of the season, Nico Vasto rose above a stacked field to capture the National Championship at MetroWest Country Club, delivering a composed 2-under total of 142 to seal one of the most meaningful victories on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour calendar. Vasto opened with a sharp 70, then steadied himself with a 72 under Sunday pressure—never letting the moment overwhelm him as challengers made their push. His calm closing stretch was the difference between a solid weekend and a championship forever attached to his name. Just one stroke back, William Richards (-1) mounted the strongest charge of the final day with a brilliant 70, applying pressure until the last green. He finished alone in second after showing some of the best ball-striking of the tournament. Behind them, scoring surged as the field tightened. Geno Chiellini’s statement 70 vaulted him into a tie for third at +4, matching Nicholas Chiu, who hung tough with rounds of 73–75. Michael Kim and Luke Ousley rounded out the top five at 149 (+5), each firing consistent, competitive golf on a championship-level layout. MetroWest demanded discipline—firm greens, swirling winds, and championship pin positions revealed who could handle the pressure of a National Championship weekend. Vasto answered every call. On a weekend defined by grit and momentum swings, Nico Vasto became the newest National Champion of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour—etching his name into HJGT history with a performance built on poise, precision, and championship resolve.

At Providence Golf Club, the stage belonged once again to Lucius Niesen, who delivered a performance that cemented his status as one of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s most dominant young players. With rounds of 66 and 69, Niesen posted a 9-under 135, capturing his third straight Tournament of Champions title—an achievement that puts him in rare company on the HJGT circuit. Niesen set the tone early with a six-under opening round, carving up a championship setup that played firm and fast throughout the weekend. On Sunday, with a pack of contenders on his heels, he remained unshaken, carding a bogey-free stretch on the back nine and closing at three under. Every time the door opened, Niesen shut it—executing with a champion’s edge that continues to define his run through this division. Right behind him, Ryan Oats matched Niesen’s final-round 69, finishing at 137 (-7) and proving he is one of the few players capable of applying real pressure to the defending champion. Three players shared third at 138 (-6)—Noah Grassman, who fired a blistering 66, Luke MacDonald, steady with matching 69s, and Ethan Trobaugh, who stormed home with a clutch 67. All three forced Niesen to stay aggressive from start to finish. The depth of the field—nearly 100 players deep—showcased the talent pipeline that has become synonymous with the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. Rising names like Logan Turner, Drew Brink, Isa Khan, Colin Ritz, and Shane Frasure packed into the top ten, each flashing the type of high-level shot-making that defines this event as the premier stage for 14–15 boys. But the weekend belonged to Lucius Niesen. Three years. Three championships. Three different leaderboards that all ended the same way—with Niesen standing alone at the top, proving again that when the spotlight is brightest, no one in this division controls the moment better. The Tournament of Champions delivered elite scoring, a loaded leaderboard, and a historic three-peat that will be talked about the rest of the HJGT season—exactly what the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour was built for.

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to The Links at Boynton Beach, and the Boys 14–15 division delivered one of the grittiest battles of the weekend. When the winds picked up and the pressure climbed, Blake Waidlich rose above the chaos, piecing together a composed 84–75 (159) to claim the division title with the poise of a player who never blinked. Waidlich’s second-round 75 was the separator—calm tempo, confident irons, and a putter that heated up just enough to slam the door on anyone looking to chase him down. It was the kind of Sunday performance that defines HJGT champions: not perfect, but tougher than the conditions. Right behind him, Carson Lowe mounted a charge with stretches of brilliant ball-striking but couldn’t match Waidlich’s closing pace, finishing four shots back at 163. Lowe’s ability to grind out a 79 on a day when the course was taking swings at everyone kept the race honest until the final holes. Sid Puspanathan (168) delivered one of the steadiest weekends in the field, stringing together two disciplined rounds to lock in third, while Andres Polanco (170) and Jack Henry (172) rounded out the top five with resilient play as the course firmed up and the greens grew more demanding. From start to finish, the division showcased why the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour continues to be the proving ground for rising talent—weather, pressure, and momentum shifts all tested the field, but Waidlich met every challenge with confidence, capturing a statement win in South Florida.

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour brought another gritty Georgia showdown to The Chimneys, and in the Boys 14–15 division, it was Bryton Brooks who delivered the weekend’s most complete performance. Brooks climbed the leaderboard with poise and maturity, firing rounds of 80–75 to finish at +11 (155) and secure the division title with a commanding Sunday charge. His final-round 75 was one of the cleanest cards turned in across the field, showing he could handle the tight fairways, firm greens, and late-round pressure that define HJGT golf in November. Just two shots back, Logan Scott made his own push for the trophy after opening with a strong 75. But a tough stretch on Sunday left him at +13 (157)—still good for a well-earned runner-up finish. Ben Campbell stayed locked in from start to finish, grinding out a 77–81 to finish third at +14 (158), showcasing the kind of consistency that continues to make him one of the region’s most reliable competitors. Behind the leaders, the middle of the pack became a battle of resilience. Beau Harrison surged into fourth with a pair of gritty rounds, while James Harris II and Deen Mustic shared fifth at +24 after navigating a course that punished even the slightest miss. Broden Spink, Charlie Sessions, and Iverson Means all fought through demanding second rounds to secure top-10 finishes, proving again how deep and competitive this age division is on the HJGT circuit. As scores climbed and conditions tightened, Brooks stayed composed. His precision off the tee and ability to scramble when it mattered most separated him from a field full of strong ball-strikers. It was the kind of performance that fits the HJGT mold—smart, tough, and steady under pressure. When the final putts dropped, the Boys 14–15 division delivered another strong chapter in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s late-season schedule, with Brooks emerging as the deserving champion of a weekend defined by grit, patience, and championship-level execution.