HJGT Results

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville Winter Junior Open, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Hermitage Golf Club, featured a gritty weekend of play in the Boys 14–15 Division as competitors faced cool temperatures and swirling winds across the Tennessee course. Connor Daniel of Bolivar, Tennessee, rose to the occasion, capturing the division title with a two-day total of +12 (156). Daniel opened with a steady 75 and held his lead through Sunday with an 81, showcasing consistency and control despite the challenging conditions. His composed short game and ability to recover from tough lies allowed him to separate from the field and secure a decisive 16-shot victory. Whitt Kaster of Louisville, Kentucky, earned runner-up honors at +28 (172), while Jack Brooks of Cincinnati, Ohio, followed in third at +30 (174). Peter Farber of Wheaton, Illinois, finished fourth at +34 (178), with Renner Cornett of Somerset, Kentucky, and Ty Wood of Venetia, Pennsylvania, tying for fifth at +35 (179). Daniel’s performance stood out as one of the weekend’s most disciplined displays, reflecting the competitive depth and focus found throughout the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. His ability to maintain composure on a demanding Hermitage layout made him a deserving champion in Nashville.

NEWNAN, Ga. – The Boys 14–15 division at Canongate 1 Golf Club came down to the final holes on Sunday, where John Thornton of Newnan, Georgia, emerged victorious in front of his hometown crowd. Thornton posted rounds of 78 and 77 to finish at +11 (155), edging out Luke Steele of Acworth, Georgia, by a single stroke in one of the tightest finishes of the weekend. Thornton’s steady ball striking and calm demeanor under pressure carried him through the closing stretch as he sealed the win with a confident back-nine performance. Steele stayed close throughout with matching consistency, recording rounds of 79–77 (156) to claim runner-up honors. Carter Marsico of Atlanta followed in third at +13 (157), while Beau Harrison of Paradise Valley, Arizona, carded a tournament-best 75 in the final round to tie for fourth with Sanders Honeycutt, Walter Torbert, and Mason Walcott, all at +14 (158). The depth of Georgia talent on display was unmistakable, as local players dominated the leaderboard from start to finish. Thornton’s win on his home course marked a defining moment in his junior career—built on composure, course knowledge, and a clutch closing round that held off a hungry field.

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – The Boys 14–15 division at Stoneybrook West Golf Club featured a battle of international precision and poise, with Mohammed Alrawashdeh of Jerash, Jordan emerging victorious after two days of controlled, confident play. Alrawashdeh posted matching rounds of 75–75 to finish at six-over-par (150), claiming the division title in convincing fashion. Trailing four shots back, Aaron Che of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada finished runner-up at +10 (73–81). Che opened strong with a near-flawless first round but ran into trouble on the back nine Sunday as Stoneybrook’s narrow fairways and shifting winds tightened scoring opportunities. Salem Al Abdallat of Amman, Jordan took third at +11 (155), displaying remarkable consistency across both rounds. Nanxi Ren of Beijing, China followed in fourth at +18 (162), and Aidan Truong of Wichita, Kansas rounded out the top five with a two-day total of 166 (+22). The division showcased the growing international reach of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, with players representing Jordan, Canada, China, and the United States competing at a high level throughout the weekend. Alrawashdeh’s steady tempo and disciplined short game proved to be the winning formula, as he closed out his first HJGT title in style under the Florida sun.

Palmetto Dunes Golf Club | November 1–2, 2025 In one of the most thrilling finishes of the Hilton Head Junior Classic, Baker Hartman of Oak Island, NC, emerged victorious in a sudden-death playoff to capture the Boys 14–15 Division title at Palmetto Dunes Golf Club. Hartman and Landon Gray of Pinehurst, NC, battled neck and neck over two grueling rounds, both finishing regulation tied at 161 (+21). The playoff capped a weekend that demanded patience, shot control, and mental toughness on one of South Carolina’s most picturesque yet challenging venues. Hartman, who posted rounds of 81 and 80, found his rhythm on Sunday, making clutch pars down the stretch to force extra holes. In the playoff, he displayed the composure of a seasoned competitor—staying calm under pressure and securing victory with steady ball striking and a confident putt to seal the win. Gray, who opened with an impressive 77 on Saturday, held the early lead but faced tough breaks in the windy final round, carding an 84 to finish tied for first before falling just short in the playoff. Both players showcased exceptional grit, reflecting the high standard of play that defines the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT). Rounding out the top three was Mathis Mandeville of Myrtle Beach, SC, who finished at +32 (172) after consistent rounds of 88 and 84, while James Conroy of London, England, and Beau Strickland of Blackshear, GA, shared fourth at +37 (177). Palmetto Dunes’ coastal layout—with its tight fairways, strategic bunkering, and swirling breezes off the Atlantic—once again proved to be a true test of championship golf. For Hartman, this victory wasn’t just about the playoff—it was about perseverance. His ability to stay composed through 37 holes of pressure earned him not just a win, but a defining moment on the HJGT stage.