HJGT Results

Locust, NC — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Charlotte Fall Junior Open at Red Bridge Golf & Country Club brought out some of the Carolinas’ best young players, and Jonathan Dewey of Charlotte, NC seized the moment to claim the Boys 14–15 division title with confident, consistent play from start to finish. Dewey opened the weekend with an 80 on Saturday, placing himself at the top of the leaderboard heading into Sunday’s final round. He then elevated his game with a composed 76 to close out the tournament at 156 (+12), securing a commanding nine-shot victory over the field. His final round was highlighted by steady putting and strong approach play, key factors that allowed him to control the pace throughout the weekend. Isaac Gribbin of Goldsboro, NC posted a strong Sunday charge, carding a 77 to move into second place at 165 (+21). Carter McClenathen of Mooresville, NC finished third at 167 (+23), followed closely by Pattapat Cholweerawong of Bangkok, Thailand, who took fourth at 168 (+24) after improving by six shots on Sunday. Rounding out the top five were Hill Gesing (Charlotte, NC) and Henry Floyd (Mooresville, NC), who battled tough scoring conditions and gusty winds on the final day to finish at 184 (+40) and 185 (+41), respectively. Dewey’s victory marked a standout performance in a field that featured both local and international competition. His ability to stay calm under pressure and make smart decisions on Red Bridge’s tight layout solidified his win and highlighted him as a player to watch in future HJGT events.

Rush City, MN — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Minnesota Junior Open at Bulrush Golf Club saw a strong showing from local talent in the Boys 14–15 division, as Griffin Klepac of Lake Elmo, MN delivered two steady rounds to claim the title. Klepac opened the tournament with an 81 on Saturday to take the early lead and showed impressive consistency in Sunday’s final round, carding a 78 to finish with a total of 159 (+15). His composed performance across both days allowed him to maintain control of the leaderboard and capture a well-earned victory. Fellow Lake Elmo native Reve Barthelemy put together a determined effort to finish second at 164 (+20), matching Klepac’s final-round 78 after an opening 86. Barthelemy’s bounce-back performance on Sunday helped him close the gap, but Klepac’s early advantage proved too much to overcome. The battle between the two Minnesota players highlighted the skill and poise of the region’s young golfers, with both demonstrating maturity beyond their years on a course that challenged even the most experienced players. Klepac’s combination of consistency, patience, and control ultimately carried him to the top, securing another strong finish for Lake Elmo’s rising junior golf talent.

East Meadow, NY — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Nassau County Junior Open at Eisenhower Park Golf Club delivered a thrilling finish in the Boys 14–15 division, as William Bailey of Garden City, NY used steady play and home-course composure to secure the title. Bailey opened with a 73 on Saturday to put himself firmly in contention, then followed up with a disciplined 74 on Sunday to post a two-day total of 147 (+3). His ability to navigate Eisenhower’s demanding greens and maintain control under pressure helped him edge Lawton Wydra of Rye, NY, who finished just one stroke back at 148 (+4). Wydra opened strong with a 71 but couldn’t quite match Bailey’s consistency in the final round, settling for runner-up honors. Samuel Quartararo of Cutchogue, NY finished third at 149 (+5) after two solid rounds of 74 and 75, staying close throughout but unable to close the small gap at the top. A three-way tie for fourth at 156 (+12) featured William Argenziano (Garden City, NY), Henry Barry (Manchester, CT), and Liam McMenamy (Mineola, NY) — each posting strong Sunday rounds to climb the leaderboard. Further back, Holden Lupo (Greenwich, CT) and Haoren (Andy) Xu (Guiyang, China) shared seventh at 157 (+13), while Parker Cuneo (Fort Salonga, NY) finished ninth at 158 (+14). With a deep and talented field representing both local and international players, Bailey’s combination of precision and composure stood out. His wire-to-wire steadiness earned him a hard-fought victory in one of the most competitive divisions of the weekend.

West Trenton, NJ — The New Jersey Fall Junior Open at Mountain View Golf Course delivered a dramatic finish in the Boys 14–15 division, where Rayan Shah of Newtown, PA pulled through under pressure to secure the championship. Shah opened with an 83 in round one, leaving him in the middle of the pack, but came back on Sunday with one of the division’s strongest rounds — a gritty 75 that propelled him to the top of the leaderboard. His two-day total of 158 (+14) gave him just enough separation to fend off Timothy Hauser of Stony Point, NY, who stayed consistent across both rounds with scores of 80 and 79 for 159 (+15). Eli Singer of New York City, NY finished third at 162 (+18) after carding back-to-back 80s, while Joseph Chachkin of Jenkintown, PA was close behind in fourth at 163 (+19). Max Trudell of Hoboken, NJ rounded out the top five with a two-day 164 (+20), keeping the top of the leaderboard tightly packed. The depth of the field highlighted the strength of the region, with players from Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey battling throughout the weekend. Shah’s ability to rebound on Sunday proved decisive, earning him his first HJGT title of the fall season.