October 18 – 19, 2025
Midwest/West Regional Invitational
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Chicago, IL — October 18–19, 2025
The Midwest/West Regional Invitational, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Harborside International Golf Club, continued its showcase of top-tier junior golf talent with an exciting Boys 12–13 Division battle that came down to composure and precision.
Cristián Castillo Botrán of Guatemala City, Guatemala, delivered a brilliant performance to take home the title, finishing even par (70–74—144) for the weekend. Castillo Botrán’s opening round of 70 set the tone early — displaying poise beyond his years — and he closed strong with a steady 74 to fend off all challengers.
Jackson Fogelson of Bemidji, Minnesota, finished runner-up at +7 (71–80—151) after an impressive start, while Austin Twedt of Plymouth, Minnesota, claimed third with rounds of 73–81 (+10). Joshua Maguire of Clarkston, Michigan, stayed close with consistent rounds of 78–77 (+11) to secure fourth, while Owen Christopher of Wayne, Illinois, rounded out the top five at +22 (166).
The young competitors faced demanding winds and quick greens throughout the weekend, but Castillo Botrán’s precision iron play and confident putting made the difference. His victory at Harborside was not just a win — it was a statement performance, marking him as one of the rising international stars on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Cristián Castillo Botrán
E Total
No. 2 Rank
Jackson Fogelson,
+7 Total
No. 3 Rank
Austin Twedt
+10 Total
October 18 – 19, 2025
Northern Jersey Junior Open
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High Bridge, NJ — October 18–19, 2025
The Northern Jersey Junior Open, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at High Bridge Hills Golf Club, featured strong performances across the board — none more impressive than Jack Elia’s decisive win in the Boys 12–13 Division.
Elia, from Chatham, New Jersey, captured the title with rounds of 78 and 77 (+15 total), showcasing consistency and maturity beyond his years. His ability to manage the hilly terrain and challenging pin placements at High Bridge Hills set him apart from the field.
Edward (Jingkun) Song of New York, NY, finished runner-up at +19 (75–84), after an opening round that briefly put him in contention. James Gannon of Doylestown, PA, posted a strong final-round 77 to finish third at +21, rounding out a competitive top three.
Elia’s composed play under pressure highlighted his growth this season and capped off an outstanding weekend of competition. The Northern Jersey Junior Open once again delivered on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s promise — giving junior golfers a stage to test their skills, build confidence, and prepare for the next level of their golf journey.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Jack Elia
+15 Total
No. 2 Rank
Edward (Jingkun) Song
+19 Total
No. 3 Rank
James Gannon
+21 Total
October 18 – 19, 2025
Kansas City Season Finale
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Kansas City, MO — At Drumm Farm Golf Club, Briggs Smith of Warrensburg, Missouri, delivered a composed and consistent performance to capture the Boys 12–13 Division title at the Kansas City Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.
Smith carded matching rounds of 73–73 (+2 total), showing remarkable steadiness over two days on a course that challenged players with tight fairways and fast greens. His precision iron play and confident putting helped him stay ahead of the field throughout the tournament.
Cal Gibson of Parkville, Missouri, made a strong charge but settled for second at +5 (75–74) after two solid rounds of his own, while Layne Alsip of Rogersville, MO, finished third at +31 (81–94).
Smith’s wire-to-wire win capped off an impressive showing for the young Missourian, who demonstrated the focus and maturity of a future standout in junior golf.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Briggs Smith
+2 Total
No. 2 Rank
Cal Gibson
+5 Total
No. 3 Rank
Layne Alsip
+31 Total
October 11 – 12, 2025
Connecticut Season Finale
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Farmington, CT — In a tightly contested finish at Farmington Woods Golf Club, Junhang Wu of Newton, MA, emerged victorious in the Boys 12–13 Division at the Connecticut Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.
Wu posted rounds of 87 and 80 (+23) to claim the title by a single stroke over Neil Sullivan of Simsbury, CT, who finished close behind at 168 (+24). CJ Griffith of Norwell, MA, secured third with 177 (+33) after a strong final round of 85.
The competition came down to the wire, with Wu’s composed back-nine play on Sunday sealing the win and closing out the HJGT’s Connecticut season in thrilling fashion.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Junhang Wu
+23 Total
No. 2 Rank
Neil Sullivan
+24 Total
No. 3 Rank
CJ Griffith
+33 Total
