HJGT Results

The Boys 16-18 division at the Philadelphia Spring Kickoff delivered a deep, competitive field at Jeffersonville Golf Club, and Declan Conner emerged as the most consistent player over two rounds. Conner backed up an opening 76 with a strong closing 74 to finish at 10-over par and secure a four-shot victory. What separated Conner was control late. On a course where scoring required patience and discipline, his second-round 74 stood out as one of the better rounds among the leaders and allowed him to create distance from the field. Logan Cassidy finished runner-up at 14-over with steady rounds of 77 and 77, while Bryce Ciochetto and Kellen Toussaint shared third at 16-over, both staying in contention but unable to make a final push. This division had depth. The leaderboard was packed, and movement was constant, especially in the middle positions. Players like Jackson Streett, who posted a 73 in the final round—the low round of the division—showed how much the course could reward a strong finish. But the difference came down to avoiding mistakes across both days, and Conner did that better than anyone. Jeffersonville Golf Club created a proper competitive environment. It required players to stay focused, manage their game, and finish rounds without giving shots away. That is what defined this division. The players who stayed disciplined held their ground, while those who slipped fell quickly in a field this large. For the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, this is exactly what a high-quality regional event should look like. A full leaderboard, meaningful competition, and a course that forces players to earn their position. Declan Conner’s two-round performance checked all of those boxes and made him a deserving champion at the Philadelphia Spring Kickoff.

PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Boys 16–18 division at the Spring Break Desert Junior Open delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the weekend, as Levi McDowell captured the title in a playoff at Union Hills Country Club. McDowell finished regulation tied with Hudson Arnold at 6-over 150 before prevailing in the playoff to secure the championship. The victory was powered by one of the strongest final rounds in the division. After opening with an 80, McDowell surged on Sunday with a 2-under 70, the lowest round among the top contenders and one of the best scores posted during the tournament. Arnold forced the playoff after posting rounds of 73 and 77 to match McDowell at the top of the leaderboard. Despite the strong opening round, Arnold was unable to hold off McDowell’s late charge as the tournament moved to extra holes. Caiden Rhine finished just one shot back in third place at 7-over 151 after rounds of 75 and 76, while Jack Johnson placed fourth at 8-over 152 with consistent rounds of 76 and 76. Yandel Parra rounded out the top five at 10-over 154. The tightly packed leaderboard highlighted how demanding Union Hills Country Club played throughout the weekend. Small mistakes were magnified and scoring opportunities were limited, keeping the championship race close until the final putt. Bryce Thompson finished sixth at 11-over 155, Russell Yeh placed seventh at 13-over 157, and Isaac Cota, Ryan Lightfoot, and Andrew Mason Ostermyer tied for eighth at 15-over 159. In the end, the championship came down to composure under pressure. McDowell’s closing 70 gave him the momentum entering the playoff, and he carried that confidence into extra holes to secure the Boys 16–18 title and one of the most exciting finishes of the Spring Break Desert Junior Open.

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.