February 28 – 1, 2026
Tampa Bay Junior Open
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The Tampa Bay Junior Open unfolded at Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club, a layout that blends Florida-style shot values with disciplined tournament setup.
Heritage Isles is not overpowering in length — it’s demanding in decision-making.
Water hazards influence multiple tee shots and approach angles. Greens require precise distance control, especially when wind moves across the open corridors. Miss in the wrong spot and recovery becomes immediate. That dynamic forces players to think strategically rather than swing aggressively.
Across all divisions, scoring reflected that reality. Leaders separated themselves by avoiding penalty strokes and managing risk through the closing stretch. The course rewards patience and punishes emotional swings.
From an HJGT perspective, Heritage Isles aligns with the tour’s competitive model:
Defined tee shot strategy
Clear risk-reward holes
Tournament-ready green complexes
A layout that scales across age divisions
The venue also supports a strong tournament atmosphere — accessible for families, structured for competitive flow, and conditioned to championship standards.
For developing junior golfers, Heritage Isles reinforces a core lesson: smart golf wins more often than aggressive golf.
That’s the type of environment HJGT aims to provide — consistent, professionally operated events on courses that prepare players for the next level.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Adrian Daigle
+2 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Aaron Che
+7 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Kairi Matsumoto
+5 Total
Boys 10-11 Division
Mason Fulgencio
+12 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Alana Sims
+9 Total
Girls 13&U Division
Abigail VanAntwerp
+12 Total
February 28 – 1, 2026
College Prep Event at NC State
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The College Prep Series is designed to simulate the next level. Few venues fit that objective better than Lonnie Poole Golf Course.
Located on the campus of NC State, Lonnie Poole presents a strategic, modern championship layout that rewards precision over power. The course is defined by elevated green complexes, tightly mown runoff areas, and approach shots that must land on the correct tier to create realistic birdie opportunities.
Miss slightly, and recovery becomes immediate.
Across divisions, scoring reflected the test. The layout does not hand out easy looks. Wind moves freely across exposed holes. Distance control becomes critical into firm greens. Players are forced to think through angles rather than simply attack flags.
That’s exactly why it fits the College Prep Series model.
Lonnie Poole mirrors collegiate expectations — structured presentation, disciplined setup, and a layout that demands complete focus from tee to green. It exposes course management gaps and rewards emotional control.
Operationally, the venue provides a championship atmosphere aligned with HJGT standards. The campus setting elevates the environment. The conditioning reinforces the seriousness of the competition.
This isn’t a resort-style test.
It’s preparation.
Over two days in Raleigh, Lonnie Poole required strategy, resilience, and maturity — precisely what the College Prep Series is built to deliver.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Miles Elgert
-3 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Luke Langberg
+20 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Shane Stepnicka
+28 Total
Boys 10-11 Division
Jonah Hull
+37 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Magdalene Ford
+36 Total
February 28 – 1, 2026
Nashville Junior Shootout at Hermitage
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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to Middle Tennessee and Hermitage Golf Club once again provided the kind of balanced championship test that separates disciplined players from reactive ones.
Hermitage doesn’t rely on extreme length to create difficulty.
It relies on positioning.
Fairways must be found to set up clear approach angles. Greens demand confident distance control, with subtle undulation that punishes tentative putts. Miss in the wrong quadrant and par becomes work.
Across divisions, the course produced honest scoring.
Wind shifts influenced club selection, particularly in afternoon rounds. Approach shots required precision rather than aggression. Players who chased tight flags often paid the price, while those who respected the layout stayed competitive.
That balance is what makes Hermitage valuable on the HJGT schedule.
It tests fundamentals. It rewards course management. It exposes impatience.
Operationally, the venue supports strong tournament flow, spectator visibility, and a clean championship presentation. The property carries the traditional Southern aesthetic — mature trees, strategic water features, and well-defined green complexes — creating a competitive environment that feels substantial without being overwhelming.
Hermitage doesn’t manufacture drama.
It allows it to develop naturally through disciplined golf.
Over two days in Nashville, it delivered exactly that.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Lincoln Swann
+8 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Samson Milleville
+9 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Grayson Sanford
+34 Total
Boys 10-11 Division
Hagan Newton
+11 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Klare Jamison
+3 Total
Girls 13&U Division
Lynne Sloan
+44 Total
February 28 – 1, 2026
Santa Lucia River Junior Open
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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to South Florida and once again Santa Lucia River Club proved why it’s one of the most complete competitive venues in the region.
Santa Lucia doesn’t overpower with extreme length. It pressures with decision-making.
Water influences play on multiple holes, shaping both tee shots and approach angles. Players are constantly asked to choose — take on the aggressive line for scoring opportunity, or position safely and accept par. That tension defines the round.
Across divisions, the course produced separation without artificial difficulty. Leaders rose through discipline and precise yardages. Those who chased found penalty strokes quickly.
The green complexes are the quiet challenge.
Approach shots must carry conviction. Miss in the wrong quadrant and recovery becomes delicate. The margins are subtle but meaningful — exactly the kind of nuance that accelerates competitive maturity in junior players.
Wind off the river added another layer throughout the weekend, especially in the afternoon rounds. Club selection became a conversation. Trajectory control mattered.
Operationally, Santa Lucia River Club provides strong tournament flow, spectator-friendly sightlines, and a championship presentation that aligns with HJGT standards. The layout supports competitive balance across age groups while maintaining the integrity of the test.
What makes Santa Lucia valuable is clarity.
It rewards preparation. It exposes poor course management. It demands composure under pressure.
Over two days, it did exactly that.
And that’s precisely why it remains a cornerstone stop on the HJGT schedule.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
John Curran
+6 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Blake Waidlich
+9 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Hunter Williams
+11 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Payton Haugen
-2 Total
