HJGT Results

OVIEDO, Fla. — The College Prep Series at UCF delivered another demanding championship test at Twin Rivers Golf Club, where the Girls 14–18 field was challenged by a layout that rewarded patience, discipline, and emotional control across two long days. With narrow tee corridors, water hazards in play, and firm greens that punished imprecision, Twin Rivers asked players to manage adversity as much as execute shots. At the top of the leaderboard, Paula Torres emerged as the most composed competitor, navigating the course with consistency to finish at +16. Competing out of Bogotá, Colombia, Torres opened with a steady 75 before grinding through a demanding final round, maintaining control as conditions tightened and fatigue set in. Her ability to limit mistakes and stay committed to smart targets proved decisive on a course that rarely allows momentum to build easily. The battle behind her reflected the competitive depth of the field. Emilia Mutis of Villa Del Rosario, Colombia, and Emma Sanabria of Orlando finished tied for second at +22, each contending with the same relentless pressure Twin Rivers applies from tee to green. Throughout the weekend, pars carried weight, and players who stayed patient were rewarded with opportunities to separate late. As the rounds unfolded, the course steadily revealed its difficulty. Approach shots required precise yardages into greens that rejected anything short-sided, while recovery play tested touch and creativity. Long rounds and changing conditions emphasized the importance of resilience — a core pillar of the College Prep Series experience. Hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, the College Prep Series at UCF mirrored the realities of collegiate competition. Players were challenged to respond to setbacks, manage pressure, and maintain focus across 36 holes — lessons that extend well beyond the scorecard. When the final putts dropped, Twin Rivers once again proved to be an ideal proving ground. For the Girls 14–18 field, the event was a meaningful step in development, and for Torres, the victory stood as a testament to composure and maturity on a course that demands respect from start to finish.

The Stoneybrook West Junior Open demanded patience, precision, and resilience as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour brought elite junior competition to Stoneybrook West Golf Club, a venue that quietly tightens the screws over the course of two long championship rounds. Stoneybrook West doesn’t overwhelm with length, but it steadily exposes indecision. Fairways narrow at key landing zones, bunkers force disciplined choices off the tee, and greens reward commitment while punishing hesitation. For the Girls 14–18 field, it became a test of emotional control as much as ball-striking. At the top of the leaderboard, Suyoung Sophia Kim of Lake Mary, Florida, delivered the most composed performance of the weekend. Rounds of 79 and 77 secured the title at +12 (156), as Kim stayed patient, avoided big numbers, and closed strong on a course that rarely gives anything away. Just behind her, Ava Fehring of Clermont, Florida, finished second at +17 (161), applying steady pressure throughout the championship. Victoria Deese of Cocoa Beach rounded out the top three at +24 (168), navigating the same demanding conditions that reshaped the leaderboard from hole to hole. As the tournament unfolded, Stoneybrook West played its familiar role — separating discipline from impatience. Players who chased pins paid for it quickly, while those who trusted conservative targets and managed misses stayed competitive deep into the final round. That’s exactly why this event fits the HJGT blueprint. The Stoneybrook West Junior Open isn’t about chasing low numbers — it’s about preparing players for what comes next. Professional tournament operations, a championship-caliber venue, and real competitive pressure combine to mirror the demands of collegiate golf. When the final scorecards were signed, the takeaway was clear: at Stoneybrook West, titles are earned through composure. And for the Girls 14–18 division, the weekend delivered a meaningful benchmark that will carry forward as the season continues.

The 2026 Hurricane Cup delivered exactly what its name promises — a championship-stage test — as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour brought the Girls 14–18 division to the historic grounds of World Golf Village, a venue built for moments that demand composure. World Golf Village doesn’t overwhelm with gimmicks. It challenges players with exposed sightlines, demanding approach shots, and greens that reward commitment while punishing hesitation. Across two rounds, the course revealed what it always does — who can stay patient when the pressure rises. At the top of the leaderboard stood Isabel Knickle of Washington, D.C., who delivered the most consistent performance of the championship. With back-to-back rounds of 78, Knickle finished at +12 (156), separating herself through discipline and steady execution. On a course where momentum could disappear in a single hole, her ability to avoid big numbers proved decisive. The chase was relentless. Jein Lee of Orlando and Luz Melendez-Gonzalez of Riverview, Florida, finished tied for second at +15 (159), each making late pushes that kept the title in reach deep into the final round. Just behind them, a tightly packed leaderboard reflected the difficulty of the test and the narrow margins between contention and collapse. What defined this division wasn’t flashy scoring — it was control. Players who chased pins paid for it. Players who trusted conservative lines stayed competitive. World Golf Village demanded emotional maturity, forcing competitors to manage expectations as much as execution. That’s exactly why the Hurricane Cup sits at the center of the HJGT calendar. This isn’t a regular-season stop — it’s a proving ground. Championship conditions. National fields. Real consequences. The experience mirrors what players will face at the collegiate level, where patience and preparation matter more than raw talent. When the final putts dropped, the takeaway was clear. At World Golf Village, titles aren’t given — they’re earned. And for the Girls 14–18 division, the 2026 Hurricane Cup delivered a benchmark performance that will resonate long after the scorecards were signed.

The Southeast Florida Kickoff delivered a true championship tone in the Girls 14–18 division, as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour opened the year at Sandridge Country Club, a course that doesn’t reward hype — only execution. Sandridge demanded discipline from the opening tee shot. Water shaped strategy on nearly every hole, fairways narrowed landing zones, and firm greens punished indecision. Scoring chances existed, but only for players willing to stay patient and trust conservative targets. The result was a leaderboard defined by resilience rather than flash. At the center of it all was Gabriella Collelo of Venice, Florida, who delivered the most complete performance of the week. Rounds of 75 and 73 capped a steady, confident showing that finished at +4 (148) — the lowest total in the division and one of the strongest performances across the entire event. Collelo never forced the moment, relying instead on smart decisions and clean execution when it mattered most. Behind her, the chase stayed tight. Regan Andrusyk of Hamilton, Ontario, and Aubrey Molaison of Waukesha, Wisconsin, finished tied for second at +18 (162), each navigating the same demanding conditions with composure and grit. From the top five through the middle of the field, momentum shifted constantly as Sandridge continued to test emotional control as much as ball-striking. What stood out across the division was how quickly the course separated approaches. Players who chased pins paid for it immediately. Those who accepted pars, played away from trouble, and managed misses stayed in contention deep into the final round. That’s exactly why this event matters within the HJGT calendar. The Southeast Florida Kickoff isn’t designed to produce easy numbers — it’s built to prepare players for what comes next. Collegiate-style conditions, professional tournament operations, and real pressure combine to accelerate development at the highest junior levels. When the final putts dropped, the message from Sandridge was clear: championships aren’t won by forcing the issue — they’re earned through patience, discipline, and the ability to finish strong. And for the Girls 14–18 division, this weekend provided a benchmark that will carry forward as the season continues to unfold.