HJGT Results

Sometimes the youngest division produces the cleanest golf. At Links of Lake Mary, Travis Reaves didn’t just win — he separated. The Lake Mary native fired rounds of 75 and 71 to finish at +2 (146), the only player in the division to post an under-par round for the weekend. His closing 71 — one under par — was the statement round of the event. On a course where water influences multiple tee shots and approach angles demand commitment, Reaves stayed aggressive but controlled. The difference showed quickly. By Sunday’s back nine, the gap had widened. Benjamin Wilson of Tulsa, Oklahoma finished second at +28 (172), battling through rounds of 84 and 88. While the margin was significant, the experience at a championship setup like Lake Mary becomes part of long-term development. What stood out wasn’t just the winning score — it was the composure. For the 10–11 division to produce a sub-par round speaks to both preparation and confidence. Reaves trusted his yardages, avoided the big mistake, and closed stronger than he opened. The Central Florida Junior Open, supported by our event sponsors, once again delivered a structured, competitive environment where even the youngest athletes experience tournament-level pressure. At Lake Mary, the stage was set. Reaves owned it.

At FarmLinks Golf Club at Pursell Farms, the leaderboard tightened — and Mason Bankston responded. The Chattanooga native opened with a steady 74 before closing with a one-under 71 to finish at +1 (145), capturing the Boys 14–15 division at the Birmingham Spring Junior Open. That Sunday 71 was the difference. FarmLinks demands disciplined iron play and confident putting on contoured greens that can quickly expose tentative strokes. Bankston improved when the course began to firm up and the wind shifted, a sign of adjustment rather than reaction. Tate Sinfield-Day, also of Chattanooga, kept pressure on the final pairing, finishing just two shots back at +3 (147) after rounds of 75-72. The head-to-head battle gave the division a clear two-player storyline, with both posting strong closing rounds under tougher afternoon conditions. After the top two, separation widened. George Birdrow IV finished third at +16 (160), while Ethan Green and Andrew Coshatt rounded out the top five. FarmLinks’ elevation changes and risk-reward holes created scoring swings that punished aggressive lines and rewarded patience. Bankston didn’t chase. He managed yardages, trusted conservative targets, and capitalized when opportunities presented themselves. On a layout that tests both distance control and course management, that approach proved decisive. At FarmLinks, finishing strong matters. This weekend, Bankston did exactly that.

At Vanderbilt Legends Club, even the youngest players are asked to think their way around the course. Landon Cunningham did it best. The Huntsville, Alabama native posted rounds of 81-80 to finish at +19 (161), capturing the Boys 10–11 division at the College Prep Series at Vanderbilt with steady, controlled play across both days. There were no dramatic swings. Just consistency. Vanderbilt Legends Club demands precision into its greens, where subtle slopes and tiered surfaces can turn simple approaches into scrambling tests. Cunningham avoided the big number and improved by a shot on Sunday — often the clearest sign of adjustment and composure. Gabriel Epps and Jackson Holley tied for second at +23 (165), each showing flashes of strong ball striking but unable to close the four-shot gap. Kollin Bransom finished fourth, followed by Tucker Cole and Grayson Tighe. The margin at the top reflected discipline more than firepower. In a College Prep Series environment designed to introduce players to collegiate-level standards, Cunningham stayed ahead of the pressure. He positioned the ball correctly, trusted conservative targets, and let others chase. At Vanderbilt, that formula works — regardless of age. This weekend, it belonged to Cunningham.

JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — The youngest competitors at the 54-Hole Jekyll Island Junior Open faced the same coastal elements as the older divisions — wind, firm greens, and exposed approaches — and the Boys 10–11 division responded with resilience beyond their years. Regan Polka of St. Simons, Georgia captured the title at 21-over-par 237, posting rounds of 77-80-80 across three demanding days. His opening 77 set the tone, and while conditions stiffened over the weekend, Polka’s steady play and ability to limit big numbers secured a decisive victory. In a format rarely experienced at this age, endurance became part of the test — and Polka passed it. Jonah Hull of North Carolina finished runner-up at 46-over 262. Hull showed determination throughout the championship, grinding through shifting coastal winds and challenging scoring stretches to complete all 54 holes. Jekyll Island Golf Club proved an educational proving ground for the division. The layout demanded thoughtful club selection and disciplined decision-making, even for players still developing physically. Shots into exposed greens required commitment. Recovery opportunities were limited. Patience was essential. The 54-hole structure is what separates this championship. For players in the 10–11 age group, competing over three consecutive rounds mirrors higher-level tournament expectations and builds competitive maturity early. At Jekyll Island, the Boys 10–11 division demonstrated that development and championship experience can coexist. Over three coastal rounds, composure carried the day — and Regan Polka emerged as champion.