HJGT Results

The Boys 14-15 division at the Lake Worth Junior Open was another example of how The Fountains Country Club demanded consistency more than flash. Michael Skolnick put together the steadiest performance in the field, carding matching rounds of 79 to finish at 16-over and claim the title. On a weekend where low numbers were hard to come by, that kind of balance across both rounds was enough to create separation. What won this division was control. Skolnick did not give the tournament away with a bad stretch, and that mattered on a course that clearly punished mistakes. Luke Langberg and Blake Waidlich tied for second at 21-over, both staying in the mix but unable to close the gap, while Lochlann Collins finished just one shot behind them in fourth at 22-over. The leaderboard stayed competitive, but the winner was the player who managed the course best from start to finish. That is what made this division useful from a development standpoint. The Fountains forced players to stay patient and mentally engaged even when scoring was difficult, and that is a real tournament lesson. Younger players do not just need easy conditions to build confidence—they need venues that teach them how to compete when the round is not perfect. For the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, that is exactly the kind of environment worth putting players in. The Lake Worth Junior Open gave the Boys 14-15 field a legitimate challenge, and Michael Skolnick’s even two-round effort proved to be the winning formula. It was another solid division on a golf course that made players earn everything.

The Boys 14-15 division at the Dallas Spring Junior Open showed just how demanding Watters Creek played over the weekend. This was not about low scores or easy momentum. It was a grind, and Jack South handled that grind better than anyone, posting rounds of 86 and 99 to finish at 41-over and take the division title. What stands out here is not the number itself, but what it says about the course setup and conditions. Watters Creek clearly made players work for every hole, and in divisions like this, the biggest challenge becomes staying mentally engaged when the round gets difficult. South did enough to stay in front from start to finish, while Zayne Rowley battled through two rounds to finish runner-up at 60-over. For younger players, weekends like this still matter. They are not just learning how to score—they are learning how to compete, how to respond when things are not going their way, and how to finish the tournament no matter what the scorecard looks like. That kind of resilience is part of player development, and difficult events can teach that fast. For the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, this division reinforced the value of real tournament golf. Watters Creek gave these players a legitimate challenge, and Jack South earned the win by managing it better over two days.

The Boys 14-15 division at the Laurel Hill Junior Open was another example of how Laurel Hill Golf Club rewards steady play and patience over two days. Ryan Totte delivered the most balanced performance in the field, posting rounds of 81 and 80 to finish at 19-over par and capture the division title. Totte’s consistency was the deciding factor. While the course challenged players throughout the weekend, he managed to keep both rounds in a tight range, avoiding the kind of big numbers that could quickly derail a tournament. Ryan Depew made a strong move on Sunday with one of the better final rounds in the division, a 78, to finish runner-up at 23-over. Kyle Sherren secured third place at 26-over, just ahead of Hunter Raines who finished fourth at 27-over. Behind the leaders, the field remained competitive with several players within striking distance heading into the final round. But Laurel Hill demanded discipline, and the players who stayed patient and limited mistakes were the ones who held their positions on the leaderboard. For the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, the Boys 14-15 division showed exactly why Laurel Hill Golf Club continues to be a strong venue for junior competition. The course requires players to think their way around the layout, manage risk, and stay mentally focused over the entire event. Ryan Totte’s steady two-round effort proved to be the winning formula and earned him the championship at the Laurel Hill Junior Open.

The Boys 14-15 division at the Philadelphia Spring Kickoff came down to a strong closing round, and George Hampel delivered exactly that at Jeffersonville Golf Club. After opening with an 85, Hampel responded with a 76—the low round of the division—to finish at 21-over par and secure a three-shot victory. That second-round performance was the difference. On a course that demanded patience and rewarded players who could adjust, Hampel flipped the tournament in his favor by tightening his game and finishing strong. Christos Bottos held the lead early after an opening 79 but couldn’t maintain momentum, finishing runner-up at 24-over. Drew Gebhard took third at 28-over with consistent rounds, while the rest of the field battled to keep pace on a layout that didn’t offer many scoring opportunities. This division highlighted how important it is to adapt over two days. Jeffersonville didn’t allow players to stay comfortable, and those who improved as the tournament went on gained ground quickly. Hampel’s ability to reset after the first round and produce the best round of the weekend in his division showed maturity and control. For the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, this was exactly the type of competitive setup that drives development. A demanding course, a tight leaderboard, and a winner who had to earn it with a strong finish. George Hampel’s final-round 76 defined the division and made him a deserving champion at Jeffersonville.