HJGT Results

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Boys 14–15 division delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the weekend at the Phoenix Junior Open, as Chase Kakel of Denver, Colorado, emerged victorious after winning a one-hole playoff to secure the title. Kakel fired a clutch 77 in the final round, the lowest score in the division on Sunday, to erase his deficit and catch fellow Denver native Parker Hutchison at +17 for the tournament. When the two returned to the playoff hole, Kakel stayed aggressive and executed the decisive shot that clinched the championship. Hutchison, who held steady through the early part of the round, posted an 83 to finish regulation tied for the lead at 161, earning a well-deserved runner-up position after pushing the playoff to the final putt. Meyer Silverman of Aspen followed in third at +23, with Tristan Selmikeit-Weyn of Scottsdale taking fourth at +25. The rest of the field battled firm greens and tightening fairways as Orange Tree demanded precision throughout the weekend. Kakel’s playoff victory capped one of the event’s most competitive division battles and showcased his poise under pressure — a defining characteristic of future HJGT champions.

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — The Boys 14–15 division at the Huntsville Junior Open was controlled from start to finish by Banks O’Brien, the standout from Telluride, Colorado, who closed out a commanding victory at 1-under par. O’Brien posted a +2 final round, but his strong opening-day performance gave him all the cushion he needed as he became the only player in the division to finish under par. His ability to navigate the rolling elevation changes and tight scoring corridors at Farmlinks set him apart early and held firm through the final stretch. Mason Walcott of Tyrone, Georgia, secured solo second at +12 after a +4 day, steadying his play on the back nine to stay comfortably clear of the rest of the field. Benjamin Lebensburger of Mountain Brook, Alabama, followed in third at +15, while Ethan Green (Vestavia Hills, AL) and Fisher Cole (Huntsville, AL) rounded out the top five at +23 and +24, respectively. O’Brien’s performance showcased mature course management and the type of confident ball flight that thrives on a championship-style layout. His under-par finish stood tall on a weekend where Farmlinks demanded precision, patience, and nerve.

LILLINGTON, N.C. — On a Keith Hills layout that tested every aspect of a player’s game, Enzo Ord of Pinehurst, North Carolina, rose above the challenge and captured the Boys 14–15 division title with a composed +10 finish. Ord closed with a steady +5 round, navigating the firm greens and demanding approach angles of the Orange/Black course with maturity and control. His ability to avoid the big numbers that derailed much of the field proved to be the difference as he pulled away for a convincing victory. Behind him, Canada’s Aiden Tong Lu posted a +13 final round to finish at +18, securing solo second. Isaac Gribbin of Goldsboro, North Carolina, followed in third at +22, followed by Virginia’s Colton Dahlke at +29 and Massachusetts’ Luke Heroux at +52. Ord’s performance highlighted poise under pressure and a strong command of course management—key attributes as these players prepare for future college-style competition through the HJGT’s College Prep Series.

AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Augusta, GA Junior Open, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, saw Brooks Sterner of Appling, Georgia rise above the field with a poised and disciplined performance, capturing the Boys 14–15 title at even par. Sterner’s closing 2-under round was the definition of championship composure, separating himself from the pack on a day when scoring conditions demanded precision. Behind him, Alexander Halkos of Atlanta claimed solo second at +6, piecing together a steady weekend capped by a 1-over final round. Jackson Young of Kennesaw finished third at +10, battling through a tough final nine but showcasing flashes of elite ball-striking that kept him in the mix. A cluster followed at +16 to +18, with Griffin Lyell, Ben Campbell, Carson Keck, London Leoni, and Colin Ritz all posting competitive rounds across the two days. Their performances reflected the overall depth of the division, one filled with emerging Georgia talent and strong regional representation. Further down the board, players like Charlie Cowan (+22), James Conroy of England (+25), and Harrison Anderson (+27) delivered determined finishes despite the demanding setup at Bartram Trail. Augusta’s own Samuel Thompson closed at +37, noting valuable experience gained on home turf. In the end, the weekend belonged to Brooks Sterner, whose calm under pressure and birdie-making ability down the stretch earned him a well-deserved HJGT victory and a standout moment in the fall season.