HJGT Results

The Stoneybrook West Junior Open offered no concessions — not even to the youngest competitors — as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour tested the Boys 10–11 division at Stoneybrook West Golf Club, a course that demands focus long before it rewards confidence. Stoneybrook West is subtle but unforgiving. Narrow fairways tighten sightlines, bunkers force disciplined tee shots, and greens punish indecision. For this division, it was a true introduction to championship golf — where patience matters more than power and every hole asks players to stay present. At the top of the leaderboard, Seunghun “Ben” Hahn of Seoul, Republic of Korea, delivered the steadiest performance of the weekend. Rounds of 80 and 84 earned Hahn the division title at +20 (164), as he navigated the course with maturity beyond his years and avoided the big mistakes that reshaped the field throughout the event. Behind him, Paul B. McKee V of Louisville, Kentucky, finished second at +29 (173), while Luke Bohannon, also of Louisville, rounded out the podium at +47 (191). Across the division, players were challenged to manage difficult lies, recover from missed greens, and stay mentally engaged through two full rounds. That’s exactly the environment the HJGT is designed to provide. The Stoneybrook West Junior Open wasn’t about chasing scores — it was about learning how to compete. Professional tournament operations, a demanding venue, and real pressure combined to create a developmental experience that mirrors what lies ahead. When the final putts dropped, the lesson was clear. At Stoneybrook West, patience is part of the scorecard. And for the Boys 10–11 division, the weekend delivered exactly what junior championship golf is meant to provide — challenge, growth, and a foundation for the future.

The 2026 Hurricane Cup delivered a big-stage moment for the Boys 10–11 division, as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour brought junior golf’s youngest competitors to the championship grounds of World Golf Village — a venue that asks real questions, no matter your age. World Golf Village doesn’t scale difficulty. It presents it. Long sightlines, demanding green complexes, and the pressure of a major-style event forced players to rely on patience, focus, and emotional control across two rounds. Birdies were earned. Mistakes lingered. And composure became the separator. At the top of the leaderboard, Preston Tolnar of Canfield, Ohio, delivered a performance well beyond his years. Rounds of 72 and 74 secured the title at +2 (146) — one of the strongest scores of the entire Hurricane Cup weekend. On a course that rarely gives anything away, Tolnar played with maturity, controlled his misses, and never let the moment get ahead of him. Behind him, Travis Reaves of Lake Mary, Florida, finished second at +18 (162), while a tightly packed group battled for position just behind. Across the division, players faced the same reality: World Golf Village rewards commitment and punishes hesitation. What made this division special wasn’t just the leaderboard — it was the context. These players weren’t competing in a typical junior event. They were competing in a championship environment designed to mirror what lies ahead as competition intensifies. Two rounds. National fields. A venue built for pressure. That’s the identity of the Hurricane Cup and the mission of the HJGT. These events aren’t about protecting players from difficulty — they’re about introducing it early, in a professional setting that accelerates growth. At World Golf Village, the Boys 10–11 division didn’t just compete — they were measured. And for those who rose to the occasion, the lessons learned on this historic stage will carry far beyond the final scorecard.

The Southeast Florida Kickoff offered no shortcuts, even for the youngest competitors, as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour challenged the Boys 10–11 division at Sandridge Country Club — a course that tests patience before it rewards confidence. Sandridge played firm and demanding, with water shaping strategy and greens that required full commitment. For this age group, it was championship golf in its purest form: stay composed, manage mistakes, and learn how to finish when conditions refuse to ease up. At the top of the leaderboard, Jiarun Lu of Beijing, China, rose to the occasion. Across two steady rounds of 92 and 91, Lu finished at +39 (183) to capture the division title. On a course where every hole asked a question, his consistency and perseverance proved decisive. This wasn’t about chasing birdies — it was about learning how to compete. For young players, that lesson matters as much as any scorecard. Navigating Sandridge required focus, emotional control, and the ability to move on from mistakes — traits that define long-term development. That’s the hallmark of the HJGT experience. Events like the Southeast Florida Kickoff aren’t built for comfort; they’re built to prepare players early for the realities of competitive golf. And for the Boys 10–11 division, the weekend at Sandridge delivered exactly that — a foundation formed under real championship pressure.

The Phoenix Junior Open concluded at Ocotillo Golf Club with a strong developmental showcase for the Boys 10–11 division, as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour continued its commitment to preparing young players for competitive golf at the highest junior levels. Playing the Oasis and Sky courses, competitors were introduced to a true championship environment — learning to navigate water-lined holes, manage course strategy, and stay composed over two full rounds. For many, the week represented an important step in understanding what tournament golf demands both physically and mentally. Ryan Kurtenbach of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, delivered an impressive performance to capture the division title, finishing at +19 (163). After an opening-round 86, Kurtenbach responded with a strong closing 77, showing resilience and adaptability — two traits that often define long-term development at this age. More than a final score, the Phoenix Junior Open offered the Boys 10–11 field valuable experience in structure, pace, and pressure. Competing at Ocotillo provided a foundation that will carry forward as these young golfers continue their journey within the HJGT and beyond.