HJGT Results

February 28 – 1, 2026

Birmingham Spring Junior Open

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Farmlinks Golf Club at Pursell Farms - Farmlinks at Pursell Farms

There are resort courses. And then there is FarmLinks Golf Club at Pursell Farms. Set across the rolling terrain of central Alabama, FarmLinks provided the stage for the Birmingham Spring Junior Open — and it delivered a complete test from the opening tee shot to the final green. FarmLinks is defined by elevation and exposure. Tee shots demand commitment to specific landing zones, often framed by dramatic drops and natural terrain shifts. Approach shots are played into elevated greens that require precise distance control. Miss short and the ball can spin back off tiers. Miss long and recovery becomes delicate. Across divisions, the course created immediate separation. The layout rewards confident iron play but punishes loose wedges. Wind moves freely across the property, influencing trajectory and club selection, particularly in afternoon rounds. Players who managed yardages carefully rose. Those who chased aggressive flags paid quickly. The green complexes are the quiet differentiator. Undulation, subtle breaks, and tiered sections require not only solid putting strokes but disciplined approach planning. It’s a venue that teaches strategy — not just shot-making. Operationally, Pursell Farms provides a championship-level presentation. Expansive sightlines, well-defined tournament setup, and pristine conditioning elevate the competitive atmosphere. The environment mirrors what players aspire to experience at the collegiate and national levels. FarmLinks does not manufacture difficulty. It exposes gaps. And over two days in Birmingham, it demanded complete attention for 36 holes — exactly what a premier HJGT event should deliver.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division

Alberto Aguilar

-6 Total

Boys 14-15 Division

Mason Bankston

+1 Total

Boys 12-13 Division

Wylie Preston

+16 Total

Boys 10-11 Division

Wyatt Williamson

+37 Total

Girls 14-18 Division

Cariann Beatty

+18 Total

February 21 – 22, 2026

College Prep Series at Vanderbilt

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The College Prep Series is designed to simulate the next level. There are few better places to do that than Vanderbilt Legends Club. Located just outside Nashville, Vanderbilt Legends Club carries the look and feel of collegiate championship golf. The layout emphasizes strategy over power. Fairways reward proper angles rather than sheer distance. Approach shots must find correct tiers. Miss in the wrong quadrant of the green, and par becomes a grind. Across divisions, the course created separation without artificial difficulty. Greens rolled true but required precision. Subtle breaks punished tentative putts. Wind influenced club selection throughout the afternoon waves. Players quickly realized that chasing flags rarely paid off. That’s the value of this venue. The College Prep Series isn’t just about scoring — it’s about preparation. Competing at Vanderbilt Legends Club introduces players to the tempo, structure, and visual standard expected in collegiate golf. The presentation elevates focus. The course demands course management. The environment mirrors what many aspire to play at the next level. Operationally, the venue supports efficient tournament flow, spectator visibility, and a professional atmosphere aligned with the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s championship standards. Vanderbilt Legends Club doesn’t overwhelm. It refines. And over two days in Franklin, Tennessee, it delivered exactly the kind of test the College Prep Series is built to provide.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division

McClain Smith

+1 Total

Boys 14-15 Division

Zack Bourgeois

+6 Total

Boys 12-13 Division

Nathaniel Miller

+28 Total

Boys 10-11 Division

Landon Cunningham

+19 Total

Girls 14-18 Division

Molly Jamison

+11 Total

February 21 – 22, 2026

Pinehurst Junior Open presented by Srixon

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There are venues that host tournaments. And then there is Pinehurst Resort. The Pinehurst Junior Open presented by Srixon brought the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour to one of the most respected landscapes in American golf — and the course responded the only way it knows how: by demanding precision. Pinehurst does not overwhelm with length. It overwhelms with nuance. The defining feature — crowned, turtleback greens — punishes indecision. Approach shots must be landed in exact quadrants. Miss by a yard, and collection areas pull the ball 20 feet away. Players quickly learn that aggressive flags come at a price. Over two days, every division felt that reality. Fairways framed by native sand and wiregrass forced thoughtful tee shots. Elevated green complexes created constant visual pressure. The wind, subtle but shifting, made club selection a conversation on nearly every hole. The result wasn’t low scoring. It was disciplined scoring. Across divisions, leaders separated themselves not through streaks of birdies but through the absence of mistakes. Pinehurst rewards patience. It rewards course management. It rewards maturity — regardless of age group. That is exactly why the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour schedules championship venues like this. When players compete at Pinehurst, they experience more than a tournament. They experience how elite golf courses think. They learn how small misses compound. They understand why preparation matters at the next level. Operationally, the event reflected the elevated standard expected at a destination venue — clean execution, structured competition, national fields, and a championship atmosphere consistent with HJGT’s positioning. Pinehurst doesn’t need hype. It demands respect. And this weekend, the players earned it.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division

Ben Kandravy

+3 Total

Boys 14-15 Division

Madex Swisher

+7 Total

Boys 12-13 Division

Grayson Lorz

+17 Total

Girls 14-18 Division

Ally Farlow

+22 Total

February 21 – 22, 2026

Palm Beach County Junior Open

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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to South Florida for the Palm Beach County Junior Open, and Village Golf Course once again proved why it’s a fitting championship venue. Set against a backdrop of palm-lined fairways and strategically placed water hazards, Village Golf Course demands precision. It is not a course that rewards reckless aggression. Tee shots must find position. Approach shots must carry conviction. Miss in the wrong spot, and recovery becomes complicated quickly. Over two days, the layout tested every division differently — but consistently. For the older divisions, it became a scoring discipline test. The narrow landing corridors and guarded greens required smart course management, especially with South Florida winds shifting throughout the afternoon rounds. Players who managed risk and stayed patient separated themselves late. For the younger age groups, the course delivered a different lesson: resilience. Village does not adjust its visual intimidation factor based on age. The water still frames the greens. The bunkering still punishes indecision. The result is accelerated competitive maturity — exactly what structured national competition is designed to produce. Operationally, the event reflected the consistency that the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour brings to every venue. Clean setup, disciplined pace of play, structured competition, and a professional tournament atmosphere created the environment families expect when they invest in high-level junior golf. What this venue provides is clarity. It rewards preparation. It exposes shortcuts. It demands focus across 36 holes. And when a course consistently produces tight leaderboards, playoff finishes, and meaningful score separation across divisions, it reinforces why venue selection matters in the long-term positioning of the tour.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division