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, delivered a weekend of tight competition and dramatic finishes as some of the Northeast’s best junior golfers battled through challenging fall conditions.
In the Boys 16–18 Division, Anthony Rzeszutko of Staten Island, New York, emerged victorious with a composed two-round total of 146 (+6). Rzeszutko’s steady play, highlighted by a closing round of 72, gave him a one-stroke edge over Caleb Walsh of Center Valley, PA, who finished runner-up at 147 (+7).
Cole Maller of Owings Mills, MD, took third at 149 (+9) after back-to-back solid rounds, while Ryan Quigley of Holmdel, NJ, and Luke Salome, also of Staten Island, rounded out the top five at 151 (+11).
Rzeszutko’s win was defined by consistent ball striking and confident putting, especially under pressure late on Sunday. His final nine holes sealed the victory as he calmly avoided mistakes that derailed others down the stretch.
The Northern Jersey Junior Open was another showcase of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s commitment to providing elite competition and development opportunities for rising golf talent across the region. With strong performances and close finishes, the event reflected the skill, composure, and competitive fire that define junior golf at its best.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Anthony Rzeszutko
+6 Total
No. 2 Rank
Caleb Walsh
+7 Total
No. 3 Rank
Cole Maller
+9 Total
October 18 – 19, 2025
Kansas City Season Finale
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Kansas City, MO — The Kansas City Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Drumm Farm Golf Club, closed out the season with a stellar weekend of golf and a standout performance from Rowan Banning of Leawood, Kansas, who claimed the Boys 16–18 Division title with a total score of 143 (-1).
Banning’s consistent play, highlighted by rounds of 72 and 71, earned him the only under-par finish in the field. He displayed steady control off the tee and a sharp short game, separating himself from a competitive group of local and regional talent.
Porter Howard of Fairway, KS, finished close behind at +2 (75–71), surging on Sunday with a strong final-round 71 to secure second place. Jackson Wood of Mission Hills, KS, rounded out the top three at +4 (76–72), maintaining pressure on the leaders throughout the weekend.
Drumm Farm’s challenging layout tested every aspect of the players’ games, with gusty winds and slick greens adding difficulty to an already demanding course. The event capped off an exciting fall season in the Midwest, celebrating a strong field of rising junior golf talent in true championship fashion.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Rowan Banning
-1 Total
No. 2 Rank
Porter Howard
+2 Total
No. 3 Rank
Jackson Wood
+4 Total
October 18 – 19, 2025
College Prep Series at Kent State
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Kent, OH — Thomas Mankowski of Canton, Ohio, delivered a composed and consistent performance to capture the Boys 16–18 Division title at the College Prep Series at Kent State, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Windmill Lakes Golf Club.
Mankowski’s back-to-back rounds of 72 (+4 total) showcased precision and maturity beyond his years, as he navigated the narrow fairways and slick greens of Windmill Lakes with poise. His steady play separated him from a deep field that featured some of the top prep talent from across the Midwest and Canada.
Heath Boyko of Chatham, Ontario, finished runner-up at 151 (+11) after an opening-round 74 kept him in contention, while Alexander Stiegele of Westlake, Ohio, rounded out the podium at 153 (+13).
The victory marks a significant achievement for Mankowski, who demonstrated control under pressure and the ability to finish strong — key traits for a player with college-level aspirations.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Thomas Mankowski
+4 Total
No. 2 Rank
Heath Boyko
+11 Total
No. 3 Rank
Alexander Stiegele
+13 Total
October 11 – 12, 2025
Connecticut Season Finale
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Farmington, CT — Matteo Barbaro of Middletown, CT, claimed the Boys 16–18 Division title at the Connecticut Season Finale, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Farmington Woods Golf Club.
Barbaro opened with a solid 74 and held off a competitive field on Sunday despite a challenging final round 85, finishing at 159 (+15) to edge out a three-way tie for second. Rowan Banning of Leawood, KS, Yixun Chen, and Kuisheng Zhou of Ashburnham, MA, all finished just one stroke back at 160 (+16), showcasing the tight competition at the top of the leaderboard.
Patrik Burke of Bedford, NH, rounded out the top five with a total of 162 (+18).
Barbaro’s steady composure under pressure helped him seal the victory and conclude the HJGT’s Connecticut season with a memorable performance that highlighted both resilience and consistency.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Matteo Barbaro
+15 Total
No. 2 Rank
Rowan Banning
+16 Total
No. 2 Rank
Yixun Chen
+16 Total
No. 2 Rank
Kuisheng Zhou
+16 Total
