September 20 – 21, 2025
Northern Virginia Junior Open at Bristow Manor
Learn More
Bristow, VA – September 2025 The Boys 12–13 Division at the Northern Virginia Junior Open came down to a one-stroke finish, with Ibrahim Sheikh of McLean, VA, edging out the competition to claim the title. Sheikh posted back-to-back rounds of 80 for a two-day total of +16 (160), showcasing consistency that proved just enough to hold off a charging field.
Right on his heels was Declan Cameron of Arlington, VA, who matched Sheikh’s final-round 80 but came up just one shot shy, finishing at +17 (161) in a hard-fought runner-up performance.
The battle for third was equally compelling, as three players Luke Blanton (Alexandria, VA), Dillon Parekh (Arlington, VA), and Landon Park (Oakton, VA) all tied at +25 (169), each putting together strong stretches of golf on a demanding Bristow Manor layout.
Graham Hill of Arlington, VA, followed closely in sixth at +27 (171), while Drake Shi (McLean, VA) and Sam Choi (Potomac, MD) rounded out the middle of the leaderboard. Adley Vu and Sehaj Sandhu, both from Chantilly, VA, completed the standings, battling through challenging conditions to gain valuable tournament experience.
With steady nerves and timely shot-making, Sheikh’s narrow victory over Cameron highlighted the competitive spirit of the division, proving once again that in junior golf, every stroke counts.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Ibrahim Sheikh
+16 Total
No. 2 Rank
Declan Cameron
+17 Total
No. 3 Rank
Luke Blanton
+25 Total
No. 3 Rank
Dillon Parekh
+25 Total
No. 3 Rank
Landon Park
+25 Total
September 13 – 14, 2025
TPC Prestancia Junior Open
Learn More
The Boys 12–13 Division at TPC Prestancia showcased international competition and tight scoring at the top of the leaderboard.
Brody Blackwell (Sarasota, FL) claimed the championship with rounds of 77–76 to finish at 153 (+9). His consistency across both days proved just enough to secure a narrow two-shot victory.
Sultan (Blue) Alrashed (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) made a strong push with a closing 75, earning runner-up honors at 155 (+11). Kairi Matsumoto (Funabashi, Japan) rounded out the top three at 163 (+19) after an impressive opening-round 76.
Completing the division, Christian Lee (Medina, WA) finished fourth at 164 (+20), while Tommy Alrashed (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) placed fifth at 183 (+39).
Blackwell’s steadiness under pressure highlighted the weekend, but the international depth of the field made the Boys 12–13 Division one of the most competitive of the event.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Brody Blackwell
+9 Total
No. 2 Rank
Sultan (Blue) Alrashed
+11 Total
No. 3 Rank
Kairi Matsumoto
+19 Total
September 13 – 14, 2025
Connecticut Fall Junior Open
Learn More
The Boys 12–13 Division delivered a competitive battle at the Connecticut Fall Junior Open, with the top two players separated by just two strokes after 36 holes.
Gordon Han (Westport, CT) emerged as champion, bouncing back from a 79 in Round 1 with a strong 72 (+1) in Round 2 to finish at 151 (+9). His final-round performance proved to be the difference, securing the title by two shots.
Crosby Knowland (Ridgewood, NJ) stayed close throughout the weekend, recording rounds of 76–77 for a 153 (+11) total and runner-up honors.
Rounding out the division, Henry Henjes (East Walpole, MA) battled through challenging conditions, finishing third with a two-round total of 185 (+43).
The division showcased resilience and competitive spirit, with Han’s closing round standing out as one of the stronger performances across the age groups for the weekend.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Gordon Han
+9 Total
No. 2 Rank
Crosby Knowland
+11 Total
No. 3 Rank
Henry Henjes
+43 Total
September 13 – 14, 2025
South Carolina Junior Open at Cobbs Glen
Learn More
The Boys 12–13 Division featured one of the most impressive performances of the weekend.
Lewis Armstrong (Suwanee, GA) dominated the field with rounds of 71–68, finishing at 139 (-5) to win by 11 strokes. His final-round 68 was the lowest round of the division and one of the standout scores of the entire tournament.
Graham Hall (Mills River, NC) battled consistently to finish runner-up at 150 (+6), while Prithvi Patel (Lexington, SC) took third at 170 (+26). Colin Gerald (Conway, SC) rounded out the leaderboard in fourth.
Armstrong’s under-par performance set the standard for the event, showcasing his ability to go low under championship pressure.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Lewis Armstrong
-5 Total
No. 2 Rank
Graham Hall
+6 Total
No. 3 Rank
Prithvi Patel
+26 Total
