HJGT Results

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah Junior Open continued at The Club at Savannah Harbor with the Boys 14–15 division facing one of the most demanding tests of the weekend, as waterfront exposure, shifting winds, and firm green complexes challenged every aspect of course management. On a layout where patience outweighed aggression, composure became the defining skill. That composure belonged to Axel Bratti, who captured the division title at +29. Competing out of Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, Bratti posted rounds of 83 and 90, navigating a course that consistently punished imprecision and tested emotional control. With wind influencing ball flight and greens requiring exact distance control, his ability to stay committed and limit compounding mistakes proved decisive. Behind him, Luke Steele of Acworth, Georgia, finished second at +43, grinding through conditions that made scoring difficult throughout the field. For many competitors, Savannah Harbor’s exposed holes along the water demanded constant adjustments, turning each shot into a decision-making exercise rather than a simple execution. As the tournament unfolded, the venue steadily asserted its identity. Tee shots required careful placement to avoid trouble, while approach shots had to account for wind and firm surfaces that rejected anything short-sided. Recovery play became a frequent necessity, and pars carried increased value as momentum proved difficult to sustain. Hosting the Savannah Junior Open, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour once again delivered a championship-caliber environment that mirrors higher-level tournament golf. For the Boys 14–15 field, the event served as a meaningful lesson in resilience and adaptability. When the final scores were posted, Bratti’s steady approach stood out on a course that demands respect. At Savannah Harbor, success was earned not through forcing the issue, but through patience, commitment, and the ability to manage adversity — qualities that define progress at the competitive junior level.

LAKE WORTH, Fla. — Park Ridge Golf Club continued to assert itself as a true test of discipline and course management as it hosted the Palm Beach Junior Open, with the Boys 14–15 division facing two rounds that rewarded patience and punished impatience. On a layout where positioning off the tee and precise approach play mattered more than power, steady execution ultimately separated the field. That consistency belonged to Blake Waidlich, who navigated Park Ridge with composure to claim the title at +11. Competing out of Keene, New Hampshire, Waidlich posted rounds of 76 and 79, managing the course’s tighter corridors and firm greens with a measured approach. On a venue where aggressive decisions often lead to difficult recoveries, his ability to limit mistakes proved decisive. The margin at the top remained narrow throughout the weekend. George Hampel of Wayne, Pennsylvania, stayed within striking distance, finishing just one shot back at +12 after matching rounds of 78. Both players were forced to earn every par, as Park Ridge steadily tightened its grip late in each round. Behind them, the course continued to test the rest of the field. Hayden Ferdinand finished third at +23, followed closely by Lochlann Collins at +24, as players contended with demanding approach angles and greens that rejected anything short-sided. Missed fairways often dictated defensive play, reinforcing the importance of positioning and restraint. Park Ridge Golf Club once again delivered the type of championship environment that mirrors higher-level tournament golf. With minimal margin for error, momentum was difficult to sustain, and emotional control became just as important as shot-making. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour schedule, the Palm Beach Junior Open provided a meaningful proving ground for developing competitors. For Waidlich, the victory was defined by patience and trust in his process — a performance shaped by respect for a course that demands smart decisions from the first tee shot to the final putt.

OVIEDO, Fla. — The College Prep Series at UCF delivered one of its most demanding tests of the weekend as the Boys 14–15 division battled through two challenging rounds at Twin Rivers Golf Club, where perseverance and mental toughness proved just as critical as shot-making. When the championship came down to extra holes, it was Miguel Moreno Rubio who emerged from the playoff to claim the title. Moreno Rubio, competing out of Bogotá, Colombia, finished tied at +28 after rounds of 75 and 97, forcing a playoff with Lucas Solano of Vineland, New Jersey, who matched the total with scores of 83 and 89. On a weekend where Twin Rivers steadily exposed fatigue and tested discipline, both players navigated a course that offered little margin for error, setting the stage for a pressure-filled finish. In the playoff, Moreno Rubio held firm, delivering under the weight of the moment to secure the victory. His ability to reset after a difficult second round and respond when it mattered most defined the championship, reinforcing the importance of resilience in a true college-style environment. Behind the leaders, the course continued to assert its challenge. Michael Ott finished third at +33, followed by Zeke Varela at +39, as players across the field contended with narrow tee shots, water hazards, and firm greens that punished imprecision. Twin Rivers demanded constant focus, and momentum was difficult to sustain as conditions tightened throughout the weekend. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s College Prep Series, the event mirrored the realities of collegiate competition. Long rounds, changing conditions, and the pressure to recover from adversity tested players mentally as much as physically, providing a meaningful benchmark for development. When the final putts dropped, the Boys 14–15 championship stood as a reminder of what the College Prep Series represents. At Twin Rivers, success was earned through composure, accountability, and the ability to respond under pressure — and Miguel Moreno Rubio embodied those traits, conquering both the course and the moment to emerge as champion.

The Stoneybrook West Junior Open continued its reputation as a true early-season grinder as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour challenged the Boys 14–15 division at Stoneybrook West Golf Club — a course that doesn’t overpower players, but steadily applies pressure until mistakes surface. Stoneybrook West rewards discipline. Tight driving windows, strategic bunkering, and greens that demand full commitment force players to think their way through every hole. It’s a venue that exposes impatience and rewards those willing to stay within their game plan, especially over a two-day championship format. At the top of the leaderboard, Brody Drewes of Clermont, Florida, delivered the most composed performance of the weekend. Rounds of 78 and 82 were enough to secure the division title at +16 (160), as Drewes managed the course with maturity and avoided the compounding mistakes that reshaped the leaderboard throughout the event. Behind him, Aiden Som of Reunion, Florida, finished second at +37 (181), while Clay Johnson of Liberty, Kentucky, rounded out the podium at +58 (202). Across the division, players were forced to navigate long stretches where pars mattered and recovery shots defined momentum. That’s exactly what makes Stoneybrook West a staple on the HJGT schedule. The course doesn’t reward flash — it rewards focus. And for the Boys 14–15 division, the weekend served as a valuable lesson in managing adversity, staying patient, and competing through challenging conditions. As the season moves forward, the Stoneybrook West Junior Open stands as a reminder of what HJGT events are designed to do: provide real tests, real pressure, and real opportunities for growth. At this venue, nothing is given — and every stroke has to be earned.