HJGT Results

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — The Palm Beach Junior Open continued to showcase the demanding nature of Westchester Country Club as the Boys 12–13 division took on the club’s challenging Red/Gold routing, a layout that emphasized accuracy, patience, and disciplined course management from start to finish. Leading the way was Thomas Zur, who delivered the most complete performance of the division to finish at +7. Competing out of Miami Beach, Florida, Zur opened with a steady 78 before closing with a composed 73, navigating Westchester’s tight corridors and firm greens with maturity. On a course where missed fairways quickly turn into defensive situations, his ability to stay in position and limit mistakes proved decisive. The battle behind him remained competitive throughout the weekend. Brody Blackwell of Sarasota and Ethan Glasband of Palm Beach Gardens finished tied for second at +15, each contending with the same demanding approach shots and greens that required precise distance control and confident putting. Pars consistently carried value, and momentum was difficult to sustain as Westchester applied steady pressure. Westchester’s strength as a venue was evident throughout the division. Tree-lined fairways forced conservative decisions off the tee, while approach shots demanded exact yardages into subtly contoured putting surfaces. Short-sided misses were rarely forgiven, placing a premium on smart targets and emotional control across both rounds. As host of the Palm Beach Junior Open, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour once again delivered a championship-style environment that mirrors higher-level tournament golf. For the Boys 12–13 field, the event served as a meaningful developmental benchmark — one that reinforced the importance of patience, preparation, and respect for the course. By the conclusion of the weekend, Westchester Country Club reaffirmed its reputation as a true South Florida test. For Zur, the victory reflected disciplined execution and trust in process, earned on a layout that rewards smart golf and consistently challenges every aspect of a player’s game.

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah Junior Open continued to test discipline and resilience at The Club at Savannah Harbor, where the Boys 12–13 division faced one of the most exacting environments on the schedule. With exposed waterfront holes, shifting coastal winds, and firm greens, the venue demanded thoughtful course management and emotional control from start to finish. At the top of the leaderboard, Wylkes Whitlow emerged as the most composed competitor, finishing at +22 after rounds of 80 and 86. Competing out of St. Simons Island, Georgia, Whitlow navigated Savannah Harbor’s challenges with patience, committing to conservative targets and managing ball flight in conditions that punished indecision. On a course where small mistakes can quickly escalate, his ability to limit damage proved decisive. Savannah Harbor’s character was evident throughout the division. Tee shots required precise placement to account for wind and avoid trouble, while approach shots demanded exact distance control into greens that offered little forgiveness. Misses were often met with demanding recoveries, turning pars into valuable results and making momentum difficult to sustain. Hosting the Savannah Junior Open, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour once again delivered a championship-style experience designed to challenge developing players. The venue provided a meaningful proving ground—one that emphasizes patience, adaptability, and respect for the course. By the conclusion of the division, Savannah Harbor had reaffirmed its reputation as a true test of junior golf. For the Boys 12–13 field, the week offered a clear lesson: success on this stage comes not from forcing birdies, but from managing adversity and trusting disciplined decision-making in demanding conditions.

LAKE WORTH, Fla. — Park Ridge Golf Club continued to provide a demanding South Florida test as it hosted the Palm Beach Junior Open, with the Boys 12–13 division navigating two rounds that emphasized patience, positioning, and smart decision-making. On a course where narrow landing areas and firm greens leave little margin for error, consistency proved to be the defining trait. That consistency belonged to Elijah Lieber, who emerged as the most composed player in the division to claim the title at +11. Competing out of Miami Beach, Florida, Lieber followed an opening-round 80 with a strong closing 75, steadily climbing the leaderboard as Park Ridge tightened its grip late in the championship. His ability to manage the golf course and avoid costly mistakes proved decisive on a layout that punishes rushed decisions. Behind him, Antonio Tagle of Córdoba, Argentina, finished second at +28, while Royce Spitzer of Jupiter, Florida, followed in third at +38, as the remainder of the field battled a course that demanded discipline from tee to green. Park Ridge’s firm putting surfaces and demanding approach angles required precise distance control, often turning routine pars into hard-earned results. Throughout the weekend, the course rewarded players who embraced conservative targets and trusted their fundamentals. Missed fairways frequently dictated defensive play, and short-sided misses around the greens were rarely forgiven, reinforcing the importance of course management at every stage of the round. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour schedule, the Palm Beach Junior Open once again delivered a championship-style environment designed to challenge developing competitors. For Lieber, the victory reflected maturity and discipline — a performance shaped by respect for a course that demands thoughtful execution from the first tee shot to the final putt.

OVIEDO, Fla. — The College Prep Series at UCF continued to challenge developing players at Twin Rivers Golf Club, where the Boys 12–13 division faced a demanding two-day test that emphasized discipline, resilience, and thoughtful course management. On a layout that steadily exposed mistakes and rewarded patience, steady execution proved to be the deciding factor. That approach belonged to Bo Moody, who delivered the most consistent performance of the division to finish at +10. Competing out of Blythewood, South Carolina, Moody opened with a strong 73 before navigating a tougher final round with an 81, holding firm as Twin Rivers tightened its grip late in the championship. His ability to manage the golf course and limit costly mistakes proved decisive in a field where momentum was difficult to maintain. Behind him, Zain Sadiq of Sanford, Florida, finished second at +24, while Corbin Conner of St. Augustine followed closely at +25, each battling a course that demanded full commitment on every shot. As the rounds progressed, Twin Rivers’ narrow corridors, water hazards, and firm greens placed constant pressure on approach play, turning pars into valuable scores. For the remainder of the field, the weekend became a lesson in perseverance. Changing conditions and long rounds tested focus and emotional control, reinforcing the importance of staying patient and trusting process — hallmarks of the College Prep Series experience. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, the College Prep Series at UCF provided a meaningful proving ground for young competitors preparing for the next level. For Moody, the victory reflected maturity beyond his years — a composed performance earned through discipline and respect for a course that demanded nothing less.