HJGT Results

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Alex Cotton delivered the low round of the day to capture the Boys 16–18 title at the College Prep Series at Louisville, posting a 3-under 69 at the University of Louisville Golf Club. Cotton’s round stood out in the one-day event as the only under-par score in the field, giving him a three-shot victory. The Mason, Ohio native controlled the leaderboard from start to finish, combining steady ball-striking with timely scoring opportunities to separate from a competitive field. Luke Totten finished second at even-par 72 after a solid round on his home course. Brooks Cole, Nathan Miller, and Quinn Susanin shared third place at 2-over 74, each turning in consistent rounds to stay near the top of the leaderboard. Parker Brandon, Evan Hack, and Noah Thompson tied for sixth place at 3-over 75, while Sam Bates and Caiden Riddle finished tied for ninth at 4-over 76. A group of five players finished tied for 11th at 5-over 77, highlighting the depth of competition in the division. The College Prep Series format provided players with a competitive one-day test at the University of Louisville Golf Club, a venue known for hosting high-level collegiate and amateur events. Cotton’s 69 proved to be the standout performance of the day, giving him the title and headlining a strong field of junior golfers competing in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s College Prep Series.

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. — John Curran delivered the round of the tournament on Sunday, firing a 6-under 66 to surge to the Boys 16-18 title at the Stoneybrook Spring Break Junior Open with a two-day total of 5-under 139 at Stoneybrook West Golf Club. After opening the weekend with a 73, Curran separated himself from a deep and highly international field with a dominant final round that turned a tightly packed leaderboard into a clear five-shot victory. His 66 was the lowest round posted in the division and one of the strongest scores of the weekend, giving him the only under-par total in the Boys 16-18 field. Michael Vivone finished second at even-par 144 after rounds of 73 and 71, while Sumner Meekhof claimed third at 2-over 146 with back-to-back rounds of 73. Austin Reid, who opened with an impressive 68 to lead after the first round, finished fourth at 3-over 147. Maximilian Mieschke and Jad Mourine shared fifth at 4-over 148. The story of the division was not just the winning score, but the level of competition. Stoneybrook West drew a large field filled with players from across the United States and around the world, and the leaderboard stayed crowded through much of the tournament. Then Curran went and took it. His final-round 66 was the kind of statement round that erased any doubt and gave the championship a clear headliner. Brett Shaw finished seventh at 5-over 149, Mehdi Benyoussef placed eighth at 6-over 150, and Kyle Curlee, Nathan Fournier, and Ryan Murphy tied for ninth at 7-over 151. A total of 55 players completed the division, making Curran’s margin and closing round stand out even more. The Boys 16-18 division at the Stoneybrook Spring Break Junior Open showcased exactly what the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour aims to create — a strong field, a meaningful test, and a weekend where elite play rises to the top. In the biggest moment of the tournament, Curran delivered the best golf of anyone in the field.

SUWANEE, Ga. — Matthew Runckel delivered the top performance of the weekend in the Boys 16-18 division at the Bears Best Junior Open, earning medalist honors with a two-round total of 7-over 151 at Bear’s Best Golf Club. Runckel opened the tournament with a 1-over 73 to take control of the division, then returned in the final round with a 78 to close out a seven-shot victory. On a golf course that demanded precision and punished mistakes, Runckel separated himself with steady play and the ability to manage the toughest stretches better than anyone else in the field. Lucas Aguilera finished second at 14-over 158 after rounds of 76 and 82, while Reynolds Park secured third place at 15-over 159. Park’s final-round 78 was one of the stronger closing rounds in the division and helped him move into the top three. Minjun Choi placed fourth at 17-over 161, and Mason Manning rounded out the top five at 18-over 162. The Bears Best Junior Open presented a demanding test throughout the weekend, and the Boys 16-18 leaderboard reflected it. With scores climbing across much of the field in the final round, consistency and composure became the deciding factors. Nigel Youmans finished sixth at 19-over 163, Reid Sanfilippo took seventh at 20-over 164, and Benny Street placed eighth at 21-over 165. James Froula and Braylen Childress completed the top 10. Bear’s Best Golf Club once again proved to be a strong championship venue, requiring players to stay disciplined from start to finish. For the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, events like this continue to provide junior golfers with the opportunity to compete in challenging tournament conditions and develop the resilience needed to perform under pressure. Runckel’s win was the clearest example of that standard, as he handled the course, the conditions, and the competition better than anyone in the field over 36 holes.

NEW KENT, Va. — Braden Sipe delivered a steady two-round performance to capture the Boys 16–18 championship at the Richmond Junior Open, finishing at 7-over 151 at The Club at Viniterra. Sipe opened the tournament with a 75 and followed it with a 76 in the final round, maintaining control of the leaderboard across both days to earn a three-shot victory. His consistent play proved to be the difference on a course that challenged the field throughout the weekend. William Wexler finished second at 10-over 154 after posting rounds of 81 and 73. Wexler’s final-round 73 was one of the strongest closing rounds in the division and helped him climb the leaderboard. Evan Hall placed third at 11-over 155 with rounds of 73 and 82. Landon Hermansky and Oliver Tanguay shared fourth place at 15-over 159, while Ryan Allard finished sixth at 16-over 160. Charlie Jones placed seventh at 17-over 161, Greg Kriz finished eighth at 18-over 162, and Peter Losch and Miles Greer rounded out the top ten. The Boys 16–18 division highlighted the competitive depth of the Richmond Junior Open, with players battling through two demanding rounds at The Club at Viniterra. Sipe’s ability to stay composed and limit mistakes across both rounds allowed him to emerge from the field and secure the championship.