HJGT Results

At Providence Golf Club, Lucius Niesen stamped his legacy on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, winning his third straight Tournament of Champions with a dominant 9-under 135. Niesen’s steady 66–69 performance held off a strong charge from Ryan Oats (-7), while Noah Grassman, Luke MacDonald, and Ethan Trobaugh all finished at 138 (-6) to round out a packed leaderboard. With elite scoring across the field and pressure from every angle, Niesen once again proved why he’s the most commanding force in the 14–15 division—delivering a historic three-peat on one of the HJGT’s biggest stages.

ChampionsGate’s International Course delivered a true championship test, and the players chasing positions two through five rose to the moment with some of the strongest performances of the entire National Championship weekend. Sumner Meekhof electrified the field with a brilliant 71 (-1), the second-lowest round of the tournament, vaulting himself into solo second and showcasing elite control on one of the toughest setups in junior golf. Just behind him, Quinton Hollan produced a steady, composed 72 (E) to secure third place, proving his game thrives under championship pressure. The drama continued with a three-way tie for fourth, as CJ Holland, Sammy Lehotsky, and Jan Vacha each finished at 151 (+7). Holland’s early surge, Lehotsky’s consistency, and Vacha’s clutch final-round 73 highlighted the depth and competitiveness of this year’s field. Across two days the International Course demanded precision and resilience, and these athletes delivered. The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour once again showcased some of the nation’s most promising rising stars, each proving that they belong on the biggest stages in junior golf.

The Tournament of Champions (Boys 16–18) presented by Foresight Sports delivered a statement performance from Turner Hersey, who fired a brilliant final-round 66 at Rio Pinar Country Club to win at 7-under par. Hersey’s closing round was the best of the championship and separated him from a deep, national field on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. Cole Hendrix held strong for solo second at –1, while five players—Daniel Boyd, Davis Daigle, Chase Keller, Christopher Parrish, and Micah Sheffer—finished tied at even par, highlighted by Parrish’s electric 67 that vaulted him up the board. In one of the strongest fields of the HJGT season, Hersey’s command on Sunday turned a tight leaderboard into a championship moment, cementing his status as one of the tour’s elite closers.

The Tournament of Champions presented by Foresight Sports brought the best of the best from across the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour to ChampionsGate Golf Resort- National Course, and the weekend delivered exactly what the name promises — major-championship pressure, elite scoring, and breakout performances that will echo into the 2026 season. While ChampionsGate is known for exposing every weakness in a player’s game, two juniors rose above the pressure and etched their names into HJGT history: Addison Reilly in the Girls 14–18 division and Preston Tolnar in Boys 10–11. A Star Emerges: Reilly Controls the Girls 14–18 Field From the opening tee shot, Addison Reilly (Frisco, TX) looked every bit like a player built for championship moments. Her 72–74 (+2) total wasn’t just the winning score — it was a master class in managing a golf course that punished the slightest hesitation. As the field tightened behind her, Reilly stayed composed, shaping smart approaches and refusing to give away strokes down the stretch. A three-way tie for second at +7 captured the depth of this elite field. Maddison Moltich (AZ), Ryley Regan (MA), and Michelle Young (Thailand) each made Sunday charges, but Reilly’s cushion never cracked. With the leaderboard stacked behind her — including seven players finishing within six shots of second place — the division showcased the incredible international depth that defines the modern HJGT. From Botsis, Smith, and Zreik at +8, to a massive pack between +10 and +16, the scoring wave never stopped building. ChampionsGate demanded precision, resilience, and discipline — and Reilly delivered all three. Tolnar Dominates the Boys 10–11 Championship On the boys side, Preston Tolnar (Canfield, OH) delivered one of the most dominant performances of the HJGT season. Tolnar fired rounds of 70–67 to finish at a stunning –7, separating himself from the field with a poise uncommon in his age group. His final-round 67, which included stretches of fearless ball-striking and mistake-free golf, turned the championship into a victory march. Behind him, the battle for runner-up became a dramatic showdown at +6, with Lucas Kang and Lanhao Pang matching each other stroke for stroke across two days of disciplined play. They held off a deep chase group that included Anthony Bitetto (+8), Carter Carey (+10), Isaac Lee (+10), and a tightly bunched leaderboard through the top 15. Even deeper in the standings, the competitive swings were constant — from Marcus Sahara’s strong Sunday finish to big-fight efforts by Reaves, Bhatia, Wong, and Chappidi. ChampionsGate exposed every weakness, yet the division responded with heart, precision, and resilience worthy of a championship weekend. A Championship Worthy of Its Name Across both divisions, the Tournament of Champions presented by Foresight Sports lived up to its billing as one of the crown jewels of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour calendar. Every leaderboard battle felt bigger. Every momentum swing felt louder. And every player who made the trip to ChampionsGate left having sharpened their game in a setting that mirrors the intensity of college golf. Two champions were crowned — Reilly and Tolnar — but the weekend belonged to everyone who stepped onto the tee in a field stacked with national and international talent. Champions were made. Futures were shaped. This is what the Tournament of Champions is all about — and this is what the HJGT does best.