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, saw Emma Otterburn of New York City, NY, capture the Girls 14–18 Division title with a composed performance across two challenging rounds.
Otterburn finished at +26 (81–85), navigating firm greens and swirling winds that tested even the most seasoned competitors. Her consistency throughout the weekend proved crucial as she held off a late push from Marietta Hartmann of Devon, PA, who finished just two strokes back at +28 (81–87).
Jasmine Clemente of Wayne, NJ, claimed third place with rounds of 88 and 86 (+34), while Florence Madurzak of Stockton, NJ, rounded out the top four at +43 (91–92).
Otterburn’s victory was a testament to her patience and course management under difficult conditions. The event capped another successful stop on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, bringing together some of the region’s most promising junior golfers to compete in a high-level championship atmosphere.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Emma Otterburn
+26 Total
No. 2 Rank
Marietta Hartmann
+28 Total
No. 3 Rank
Jasmine Clemente
+34 Total
October 18 – 19, 2025
College Prep Series at Kent State
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Kent, OH — Kennedy Farrell of North Canton, Ohio, delivered two steady rounds to earn the Girls 14–18 Division title at the College Prep Series at Kent State, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Windmill Lakes Golf Club.
Farrell carded consistent scores of 82–82 (+24 total), showcasing her ability to manage the course and maintain composure throughout the weekend. Despite windy conditions and slick greens, she held firm to edge out the competition and secure the top spot.
Jocelyn Wintersteen of Cassadaga, New York, finished runner-up at 166 (+26) after an opening-round 81, while Johanna “Jo” Nicol of Dublin, Ohio, closed strong with a final-round 81 to finish third at 167 (+27).
Farrell’s disciplined play and calm under pressure made the difference, capping off a strong showing in one of the HJGT’s most competitive college prep events of the fall season.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Kennedy Farrell
+24 Total
No. 2 Rank
Jocelyn Wintersteen
+26 Total
No. 3 Rank
Jo (Johanna) Nicol
+27 Total
October 11 – 12, 2025
Connecticut Season Finale
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Farmington, CT — Ella Michaud of Kensington, CT, rose to the occasion at Farmington Woods Golf Club, claiming the Girls 14–18 Division crown at the Connecticut Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.
Michaud posted steady rounds of 88 and 86 (+30) to secure the top spot, showing composure and consistency across both days on the challenging Farmington layout.
Lucianne Lavigne of New Canaan, CT, finished runner-up at 192 (+48) after a strong final round of 92, while Layla Drago of Brookfield, CT, rounded out the top three with 199 (+55).
Michaud’s victory capped off a competitive weekend of golf in Connecticut, closing out the regional HJGT season with impressive displays of determination and sportsmanship from the field.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Ella Michaud
+30 Total
No. 2 Rank
Lucianne Lavigne
+48 Total
No. 3 Rank
Layla Drago
+55 Total
October 11 – 12, 2025
West Atlanta Fall Junior Open
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Carrollton, GA — Reese Powell of Birmingham, AL, delivered a steady, confident performance to claim the Girls 14–18 Division title at the West Atlanta Fall Junior Open, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, finishing with a two-day total of 157 (+13) at Oak Mountain Golf Club.
Powell set the pace early with an opening-round 77, relying on her consistency off the tee and disciplined short game. Despite tougher scoring conditions on Sunday, she held firm with an 80 to secure a five-shot victory over Lisa Zhang of Alpharetta, GA, who climbed the leaderboard with a closing 78 to finish second at 162 (+18).
Lora Prince of Madison, AL, rounded out the top three at 166 (+22) after an up-and-down weekend that showcased flashes of strong play, while Paige LaRocco of Phoenix, AZ, finished fourth at 189 (+45).
Powell’s win marked a commanding display of control and composure, as she navigated Oak Mountain’s challenging greens and elevation changes with maturity. Her victory added another highlight to a growing season of success on the HJGT circuit.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Reese Powell
+13 Total
No. 2 Rank
Lisa Zhang
+18 Total
No. 3 Rank
Lora Prince
+22 Total
