HJGT Results

Heritage Harbour Golf Resort | November 1–2, 2025 The Southwest Florida Junior Open at Heritage Harbour Golf Resort brought championship-level excitement to Bradenton as Jackson Diaz of Seminole, FL, staged a spectacular comeback to claim the Boys 16–18 Division title in dramatic fashion. After an opening-round 80, Diaz entered Sunday six shots back—but what followed was a performance that defined poise and precision under pressure. Firing a blistering 67 (-4) in the final round, Diaz not only erased the deficit but pulled away from the field to finish with a two-day total of 147 (+5). His Sunday charge was the lowest round of the entire tournament across all divisions and showcased a player fully in command of his game—finding fairways, attacking pins, and draining key birdies down the stretch. Andrew Nimboorkar of Hingham, MA, finished runner-up at +11 (153) after rounds of 81 and 72, his steady improvement on Day 2 reflecting exceptional course management and resilience. Layton Hunt of Naples, FL, rounded out the top three with 80–74 (154, +12), continuing a strong run of form that has made him a regular contender on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT). Rounding out the top five, Noah Risman (Moreland Hills, OH) finished fourth at +14 (156), while Luke McAllister (Tuscaloosa, AL) took fifth at +17 (159). Heritage Harbour’s layout—featuring tight fairways, water hazards, and lightning-fast greens—challenged players to balance aggression with precision. The conditions rewarded those who stayed composed and adjusted to shifting winds, and Diaz did exactly that with one of the finest final-round turnarounds of the HJGT fall season. For Jackson Diaz, this victory was not just a comeback—it was a statement. His flawless final round secured him the title and solidified his reputation as one of Florida’s rising stars on the HJGT circuit.

Silvis, IL — October 25–26, 2025 The TPC Deer Run Junior Open brought an exciting close to the Midwest fall season, as players took on the famed TPC at Deere Run, home of the PGA TOUR’s John Deere Classic. With the course’s rolling terrain and fast greens providing a true test, the weekend demanded precision, patience, and resilience from every competitor. Emerging atop a talented field, Brennan Weckwerth of Rochester, Minnesota, claimed the Boys 16–18 Division title with a total score of +8 (70–80–150). Weckwerth’s opening round of 70 proved pivotal, as it gave him the cushion he needed to withstand Sunday’s tougher conditions. Despite a challenging final round, his early control and consistency around the greens were enough to seal a hard-fought victory. Just four shots back, Rowan Banning of Leawood, Kansas, took second at +12 (76–78–154) after back-to-back steady rounds. His composed play down the stretch kept him in contention, while Grant Hickman of Elmhurst, Illinois, rounded out the podium at +14 (79–77–156) thanks to a strong final-day push. Behind the leaders, Cole White of Leawood, KS, finished fourth at +16 (78–80–158), while Henry Gorin of Chesterfield, MO, posted +18 (81–79–160) to round out the top five. Each player displayed remarkable focus as swirling winds and fast, firm fairways tested every shot. The field was stacked with young talent from across the Midwest and beyond — from Brady Huskey of Davenport and Nick Kubu of Buffalo to Maddux Clark of Effingham and Trevor Youssi of Denver — showcasing the depth of competition that defines HJGT events. Under crisp autumn skies and on a championship-caliber layout, Weckwerth’s victory at TPC Deere Run stood as a testament to steady nerves and precise execution. As the season winds down, the performance marked one more memorable chapter in the 2025 Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, highlighting the promise and competitive fire of the next generation of golf’s rising stars.

Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ — October 25–26, 2025 The New Jersey Fall Junior Open at LBI National Golf & Resort brought a dramatic close to the Garden State’s fall schedule on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, as challenging coastal winds and firm greens tested every facet of each competitor’s game. When the final putt dropped, it was Tyler Whitney of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, who stood atop the leaderboard with a composed two-day total of +4 (74–74–148) to claim the championship. Whitney showcased remarkable consistency throughout the weekend, handling the demanding par fours with precision and avoiding the costly mistakes that plagued much of the field. His even-tempered play under pressure proved the difference, as he held off a hard-charging PJ Foley of Northfield, NJ, who finished runner-up at +8 (73–79–152). Foley’s opening-round 73 kept him in contention early, but a tough stretch on the back nine Sunday gave Whitney the cushion he needed to close out the victory. Franklin Matichak of Collegeville, PA, rounded out the top three at +10 (74–80–154), while Michael Bonczak of Fort Washington, PA, followed close behind at +11 (72–83–155). Trevor Sieben of Medford, NJ, completed the top five with back-to-back 78s for a total of +12 (156), maintaining consistency despite fluctuating winds off the Jersey coast. One of the most impressive turnarounds of the weekend came from Drake Brogan of Ocean View, NJ, who posted a second-round 69, the lowest score of the entire event. After opening with an 88, Brogan’s bounce-back round vaulted him up the leaderboard to a sixth-place finish at +13 (157) — a statement performance that turned heads on Sunday. The weekend’s leaderboard was a reflection of the depth and grit within the HJGT field, with competitors from across the Mid-Atlantic showcasing both talent and resilience. As the final HJGT event in New Jersey for 2025, the Fall Junior Open at LBI National delivered everything fans and families could hope for — pressure-packed golf, emerging stars, and a thrilling finish that capped off another memorable season in the Garden State.

Brainerd, MN — October 25–26, 2025 The Minnesota Season Finale at Legacy, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, delivered a weekend of crisp autumn air, firm fairways, and high-caliber competition as some of the Midwest’s most talented juniors closed out the season in dramatic fashion at The Legacy Golf Course. Leading the charge was Isa Khan of Saint Paul, Minnesota, who captured the championship with a commanding performance that mixed power with poise. Khan opened with a brilliant 67, giving himself early breathing room, then held off a hard-charging field on Sunday with a steady 73 to finish at -4 (140) — the only player to go under par for the tournament. His all-around game, marked by confident putting and control off the tee, made him the clear standout in a strong 16–18 division. Close behind, Jake Palen of Eagan, MN, and Ryder Rose of Edina, MN, tied for second at -1 (143) after making late pushes down the stretch. Rose’s final-round 69 was one of the best rounds of the event, while Palen’s consistency over both days showed the kind of calm presence that makes him a player to watch heading into next season. The leaderboard remained tight throughout, with Benjamin Freshwater of Maple Grove finishing fourth at +2 (146) and Darren Steward of Northfield rounding out the top five at +3 (147). The field behind them remained packed with talent, as players like Easton Fiddle of Hugo and Charlie Dean of Hopkins both posted strong top-10 finishes, while steady rounds from Maxwell Munoz, David Bauer, and George Heinen highlighted the event’s depth of competition. As the sun set on the Minnesota Season Finale, Khan’s victory symbolized not just an individual triumph, but the spirit of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour — where competition meets growth, and every swing is a step toward the next level. The weekend at The Legacy capped off another successful season of Midwest golf, leaving both players and fans eager for what’s next on the HJGT circuit.