HJGT Results

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — The PGA National Junior Open presented by GEICO delivered a championship-caliber test for the Girls 14–18 field at PGA National Resort, where precision, patience, and mental discipline were required from the opening tee shot through the final putt. On a course known for exposing even the smallest mistakes, composure ultimately defined the leaderboard. At the center of the championship was Anaïs Nicolas, who navigated PGA National’s demanding layout with control and confidence to claim the title. Competing out of Auderghem, Belgium, Nicolas opened with an impressive 71 before backing it up with a steady 75 to finish at +2, the lowest total in the division. Her ability to manage the course’s most treacherous stretches — including the iconic Bear Trap — proved decisive as conditions tightened on Sunday. The chase remained competitive throughout the weekend. Alice Bothelius of Taby, Sweden, and Alexa Tobias of Palm Beach Gardens finished tied for second at +5, each applying pressure with consistent play and disciplined decision-making. Their performances underscored the international depth of the field, which featured players from across the United States, Europe, and beyond. Further down the leaderboard, PGA National continued to assert its reputation as one of junior golf’s most exacting venues. Firm greens, water-lined approaches, and shifting winds punished aggressive lines and rewarded players willing to accept conservative targets. Momentum was difficult to sustain, and pars often felt like victories as the course demanded full commitment on every shot. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s premier winter schedule, the PGA National Junior Open presented by GEICO once again provided a true championship experience — one that mirrors the demands of elite tournament golf. For Nicolas, the victory was defined not by flashes of brilliance, but by poise under pressure on a course that has tested the game’s best and continues to shape the next generation of elite junior competitors.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic closed out a demanding weekend at Barefoot Resort and Golf, where the Girls 14–18 division faced a course that tested patience, precision, and mental resilience from start to finish. Over two challenging rounds, Madeleine Burda emerged as the most consistent competitor, navigating the layout with composure to claim the championship. Burda, competing out of Saint Cloud, Florida, posted rounds of 82 and 81 to finish at +19, separating herself by limiting mistakes on a course that steadily punished missed targets. Barefoot’s firm greens and strategic angles demanded disciplined approach play, and Burda’s ability to stay composed under pressure proved to be the difference as conditions tightened late in the tournament. Behind her, Addison Suggs of Florence, South Carolina, finished second at +31, while Katarina DeVito of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, followed closely at +33. The remainder of the field battled a venue that required full commitment on every shot, particularly around the greens, where subtle contours turned small errors into difficult recoveries. As the championship unfolded, Barefoot Resort reinforced its reputation as a true test of tournament golf. Players were challenged to manage momentum, accept conservative targets, and remain mentally engaged through all 36 holes — qualities essential for success at the next level. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour holiday schedule, the Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic once again delivered a championship-caliber experience. For Burda, the victory was built on steady execution and sound decision-making, closing the year with a performance that matched the demands of one of the tour’s most exacting venues.

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — The Marco Island Holiday Junior Open concluded at The Rookery at Marco Island with the Girls 14–18 division facing one of the sternest tests of the week, as coastal conditions and a strategic layout demanded discipline from the opening tee shot through the final putt. When the tournament settled, Lillie York emerged as the most composed competitor, claiming the title with a controlled, efficient performance. York, competing out of Little Rock, Arkansas, followed an opening-round 80 with a strong closing 76 to finish at +12, separating herself through consistency and smart course management. On a layout where patience was rewarded and mistakes quickly compounded, York’s ability to stay within herself proved decisive, particularly as conditions tightened late in the championship. Behind her, Lilly Bisterzo of Nassau, Bahamas, remained firmly in contention throughout the weekend, posting rounds of 82 and 79 to finish second at +17. A tie for third at +18 featured Makayla Caine and Kate Freshwater, both navigating the demanding setup with steady play while applying pressure deep into the final round. The remainder of the field battled a course that exposed lapses in execution, especially around the greens, where subtle contours placed a premium on precision and touch. For many, The Rookery provided a championship-caliber lesson in course management and mental resilience. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s holiday schedule, the Marco Island Holiday Junior Open once again delivered a competitive stage worthy of the challenge. For York, the victory capped a disciplined two-day performance — one defined not by flash, but by composure, decision-making, and the ability to execute when the course demanded it most.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Holiday Classic concluded at Celebration Golf Club with a demanding test for the Girls 14–18 field, where patience and resilience once again proved essential. Over two challenging rounds, Riley Wilfong emerged as the steady presence, navigating the course with composure to capture the title. Wilfong, competing out of Cle Elum, Washington, carded rounds of 83 and 85 to finish at +24, separating herself through consistency on a layout that punished aggressive mistakes. Celebration’s narrow driving areas and exacting green complexes required thoughtful course management throughout the weekend, and Wilfong’s ability to stay disciplined under pressure became the difference. Close behind, Caroline Au of Ooltewah, Tennessee, finished second at +31, while Jein Lee, playing on her home turf in Orlando, posted a strong closing round to claim third at +32. Each navigated a course that demanded precision rather than power, emphasizing decision-making and mental toughness across all 36 holes. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s holiday schedule, the Orlando Holiday Classic once again delivered a competitive stage that challenged players in every phase of the game. For Wilfong, the victory marked a composed finish to the year — a performance defined by patience, control, and the ability to rise above a demanding test when it mattered most.