HJGT Results

Hastings, MN — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Minneapolis Fall Junior Open at Emerald Greens Golf Club delivered one of the most competitive finishes of the fall season. In a division loaded with talent, Peyton Albers of Waunakee, WI showed remarkable consistency, carding back-to-back rounds of 70 to finish at 140 (-4) and secure the Boys 16–18 championship. Albers’ steady play gave him the narrowest of margins in a tournament that saw three players finish just one shot back. Nathan Hoogsteen of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, Jake Palen of Eagan, MN, and Ryder Rose of Edina, MN all closed at 141 (-3) to share runner-up honors. Palen’s opening-round 67 had him leading early, while Rose stormed into contention with a 69 on Sunday, one of the lowest rounds of the day. Hoogsteen matched Albers’ steady play, firing 70–71, but came up just short. The battle for top-five honors was equally intense. Cooper Daikawa (Lino Lakes, MN) and Tony Ianfolla (Eden Prairie, MN) both finished at even-par 144, with Ianfolla posting a red-hot 69 in the final round to leap up the leaderboard. Just behind them, Myles Jorde (Cando, ND) placed seventh at 145 (+1), while Wyatt Holmes (Lakeville, MN) finished eighth at 147 (+3). Further down the leaderboard, Jack Brogle (Peterson, MN) posted a bounce-back 72 on Sunday to secure a top-10 finish at 149 (+5). Crosby Montei (Mendota Heights, MN) and Jack Peterson (Lakeville, MN) tied for tenth at 151 (+7), capping off a strong showing for local Minnesota talent. With a field that featured multiple sub-par rounds, international competition, and a final leaderboard separated by only a handful of shots, the Boys 16–18 division at Emerald Greens was a showcase of both skill and composure. In the end, Albers’ ability to go low on both days and keep mistakes to a minimum allowed him to hold off a crowded field and lift the trophy in Hastings.

West Lafayette, IN — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Fall College Prep Series at Purdue brought together a deep field of Midwest talent at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Club, and it was Tyler Dillingham of Edinburgh, IN who rose to the challenge. With two consistent rounds of 74 and 76, Dillingham finished at 150 (+6) to secure the Boys 16–18 championship. The demanding Purdue layout tested players throughout the weekend, rewarding patience and precision. Dillingham’s opening 74 kept him in contention, and despite tricky conditions in the final round, his 76 was enough to hold off the field by two shots. His ability to limit mistakes and manage the course separated him from the pack when it mattered most. Zach Matthys of South Bend, IN was the closest challenger, finishing runner-up at 152 (+8) after rounds of 74 and 78. Matthys stayed in striking distance throughout, but a handful of late bogeys on Sunday left him just short of the title. Luke Cofer of New Palestine, IN followed closely in third at 153 (+9), showcasing steady play across both rounds. Brooks Cole of Louisville, KY finished fourth at 154 (+10), while Logan Carroll of Saint John, IN rounded out the top five at 158 (+14), thanks to a strong 77 in the final round. One of the most notable performances came from Aiden Boyd of Washington, IN, who bounced back from a difficult 89 on Saturday with an impressive even-par 72 on Sunday, vaulting himself into a tie for sixth at 161 alongside Jimmy Williams of Jackson, MO. Beyond the leaders, the division also featured international representation, with Siwat Surakomol of Bangkok, Thailand, and regional talent from Indiana, Missouri, and Kentucky filling out the field. The variety of players underscored the depth and reach of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. With his victory, Dillingham not only earned the Boys 16–18 crown but also demonstrated the poise and consistency needed to succeed at the next level, making him one to watch as the fall season continues.

Beaufort, SC — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour brought top junior talent to Cat Island Club for the Low Country Junior Open, where Nicholas Kupper of Bluffton, SC captured the Boys 16–18 championship. Kupper posted rounds of 75 and 71 to finish even on Sunday and close at 146 (+4), four shots clear of the field. Winslow Robinson of Traverse City, MI opened strong with a 70 but slipped to second at 150 (+8) after a tough final round. Briggs Winfree of Anchorage, AK secured third at 153 (+11), while Joey Looby of Cheyenne, WY followed in fourth at 154 (+12). Rounding out the top five, Marek Majercak of Slovakia surged with a final-round 73 to finish at 156 (+14). The competition highlighted both regional and international talent, with Kupper’s steady play proving decisive on Cat Island’s demanding layout.

Tarpon Springs, FL — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour brought fierce competition to Crescent Oaks Country Club this weekend, and it was Wyatt Smith of Belleair, FL, who rose to the challenge. Smith opened with a stellar 69 on Saturday, then navigated Sunday’s pressure with a steady 75 to finish at even-par 144, claiming the Boys 16–18 division title at the Tampa Bay Junior Shootout. Just one shot back, Sammy Lehotsky of Cashiers, NC made a late charge with one of the tournament’s best rounds, a 1-under 71, to secure second place at 145. Tampa’s own Todd Blackwood followed closely in third at 147, while Carson Whitehead of Belleair claimed fourth at 148. The highlight of the final round came from Jai Mansell, also of Belleair, who rebounded from a tough opening 82 with a blistering 69 on Sunday — the lowest score of the day — to finish sixth at 151. His comeback performance underscored the demanding nature of Crescent Oaks, where momentum could shift in a single stretch of holes. Tommy Chang of Canada rounded out the top five at 150, while strong showings from Germany, Italy, Mexico, and the Philippines highlighted the Shootout’s international depth. With narrow margins separating the leaders, every shot counted in Tarpon Springs. In the end, Smith’s combination of early brilliance and late composure proved enough to secure victory and add his name to the growing list of champions on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.