HJGT Results

NEW KENT, Va. — Chloe McGrath delivered one of the strongest performances of the weekend to capture the Girls 14–18 title at the Richmond Junior Open, finishing at 3-over 147 at The Club at Viniterra. McGrath opened the tournament with an impressive even-par 72 and followed it with a 75 in the final round to secure a five-shot victory. Her opening round set the pace for the division, and her steady play on Sunday ensured she remained firmly at the top of the leaderboard. Sofia De Zordo finished second at 8-over 152 after posting rounds of 77 and 75. Alexandra Lemay placed third at 9-over 153 with rounds of 76 and 77, while Zixuan Zhang finished fourth at 18-over 162. Louanne Aubin rounded out the top five at 19-over 163, highlighted by one of the best final rounds of the division with a 2-over 74 after opening with an 89. Grace Greer and Arianna Kokolis shared sixth place at 41-over 185. The Girls 14–18 division featured a competitive international field, with players from across the United States, Canada, and China competing at The Club at Viniterra. McGrath’s ability to start strong and maintain consistent scoring across both rounds allowed her to separate from the field and secure the championship.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Eleanor O’Grady turned in a composed and consistent performance at the Hilton Head Junior Open, capturing the Girls 14-18 title with a two-round total of 10-over 154 at the Country Club of Hilton Head. O’Grady carded matching rounds of 77 and 77, making her the only player in the division to keep both rounds in the 70s. That consistency gave her complete control of the championship and a 16-shot margin of victory. On a weekend where the course demanded patience and discipline, O’Grady delivered exactly that from start to finish. Mya Moore finished second at 26-over 170 after rounds of 86 and 84, improving by two shots in the final round to secure the runner-up position. Chandler Salita placed third at 71-over 215 with rounds of 115 and 100, while Kaylie Hittle finished fourth at 127-over 271. The Girls 14-18 division followed the same pattern seen throughout the Hilton Head Junior Open: the Country Club of Hilton Head rewarded players who stayed steady and avoided major mistakes. O’Grady separated herself by doing just that. While others battled the course over both rounds, she maintained control, limited damage, and never gave the field a path back into contention. Her win added another strong title performance to the weekend for the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, where players across every division were tested by a venue that required focus, control, and resilience over 36 holes.

At Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club, separation was measured in inches and one-shot margins. Alana Sims made it count. The Sandy Springs, Georgia native opened with a 78 and closed with a composed 75 to finish at +9 (153), capturing the Girls 14–18 title at the Tampa Bay Junior Open. The final round began with minimal separation at the top. Zara Staley of Sarasota finished just one stroke back at +10 (154) after rounds of 78-76. Lara Bakhour, representing Beirut, Lebanon, secured third at +11 (155), while Georgia Grace Spence followed at +12 (156). Four players finished within three shots of the lead. Heritage Isles demands precision into guarded greens and disciplined decision-making around water-lined corridors. With scoring opportunities limited, patience becomes the difference. Sims didn’t force it. She avoided the penalty areas that often decide this course, trusted conservative lines when needed, and converted enough mid-range putts to protect her margin. The division reflected HJGT’s global footprint — players from Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, South Korea, and Puerto Rico joined competitors from across the United States — but the championship ultimately came down to composure on the closing stretch. At Heritage Isles, one mistake can swing the leaderboard. Sims avoided it — and that was enough.