HJGT Results

March 7 – 8, 2026

Bears Best Junior Open

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Bear’s Best Golf Club gave the Bears Best Junior Open exactly what a serious junior event needs: a venue with identity, difficulty, and real championship presence. Located in Suwanee, Bear’s Best is built as a Jack Nicklaus “greatest hits” course, with 18 holes inspired by some of the most iconic designs from across his portfolio, including holes tied to places like Muirfield Village, PGA National, Castle Pines, Shoal Creek, Sherwood Country Club, and Gleneagles. That gives the property a big-stage feel before a player even hits the first tee shot. What makes the venue work so well for the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour is that it does not feel like a soft resort round. It plays like a premium, championship-caliber test, with bentgrass greens, strong conditioning, strategic bunkering, and a layout that forces players to think through shots instead of just swinging freely. The course is also recognized as one of Georgia’s stronger public golf experiences, with Bear’s Best describing itself as a high-end club experience open to the public and outside sources noting its reputation as a top-tier daily-fee facility. For this event, the venue clearly shaped the story. Across multiple divisions, scores rose, separation came from patience and discipline, and the players who won were the ones who managed the golf course instead of trying to overpower it. That is exactly what you want from an HJGT stop. Bear’s Best did not just host the tournament — it elevated it, giving the weekend a polished, nationally credible atmosphere that matched the standard of a premier junior golf event. This is the kind of venue that reinforces HJGT’s brand: competitive golf, premium setting, and a course that makes winning mean something.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division

Matthew Runckel

+7 Total

Boys 14-15 Division

Joshua Hong

+3 Total

Boys 12-13 Division

Grayson Pearce

+2 Total

Boys 10-11 Division

Hayden Cofield

+22 Total

Girls 14-18 Division

Cariann Beatty

+12 Total

Girls 13&U Division

Brynn Mason

-7 Total

March 7 – 8, 2026

Richmond Junior Open

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The Club at Viniterra provided a championship-caliber setting for the Richmond Junior Open, giving players a demanding two-day test in Virginia’s historic golf region. Designed by renowned architect Rees Jones, the course reflects the classic style of golf associated with nearby Colonial Williamsburg, featuring wide but strategic fairways, carefully placed bunkering, and large, undulating greens that reward precision and thoughtful course management. Throughout the weekend, Viniterra proved to be a true competitive test for the field. Players were required to balance aggressive scoring opportunities with disciplined shot selection, as the course’s layout and green complexes challenged even the most experienced competitors. Scores across divisions reflected the difficulty of the venue, with players needing patience and strong execution to climb the leaderboard. For the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, The Club at Viniterra offered the ideal backdrop for the Richmond Junior Open. The course’s championship design, pristine conditions, and strong reputation within the Mid-Atlantic golf community helped create a tournament environment where players could compete on a venue that demands focus, skill, and composure over 36 holes.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division

Braden Sipe

+7 Total

Boys 14-15 Division

Ryan Totte

+14 Total

Boys 12-13 Division

Bryce Tech

+23 Total

Boys 10-11 Division

Tucker Nicholson

+23 Total

Girls 14-18 Division

Chloe McGrath

+3 Total

Girls 13&U Division

Mia Seifert

+32 Total

March 7 – 8, 2026

Hilton Head Junior Open

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Country Club of Hilton Head gave the Hilton Head Junior Open the right kind of stage: polished, coastal, and demanding without feeling soft. Set inside Hilton Head Plantation on the island’s north end, the club is known for its Old English-style clubhouse setting and broad Lowcountry presentation, with sweeping fairways and a layout woven into the natural Hilton Head environment. The club dates back to 1986, which gives it some history and credibility instead of feeling like a forgettable stop on the schedule. What made the venue work for this event is that it fit the identity of Hilton Head golf itself. The island is widely recognized as a major golf destination, with championship layouts shaped by the Lowcountry landscape — marsh, coastal breeze, and tree-lined corridors that force players to stay disciplined. That environment showed up in the scoring. Across divisions, the winners were not the players chasing hero golf; they were the players who stayed patient, limited mistakes, and handled the course better over 36 holes. For HJGT, that matters. Country Club of Hilton Head did not just host the tournament — it gave the event a setting that felt premium and credible. The venue brought the kind of atmosphere families expect when they travel to Hilton Head Island for junior golf: a recognized golf market, a strong club environment, and a course that makes players earn their finish. That is exactly the kind of site that strengthens the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour brand and reinforces the value of competing in a multi-day championship format.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division

Briggs Winfree

+3 Total

Boys 14-15 Division

Sebastian Trujillo

+10 Total

Boys 12-13 Division

Bo Moody

+10 Total

Girls 14-18 Division

Eleanor O’Grady

+10 Total

Girls 13&U Division

Glavine White

+40 Total

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