HJGT Results

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — The Marco Island Holiday Junior Open concluded at The Rookery at Marco Island with the Girls U13 division navigating one of the most demanding tests of the week, as coastal conditions and a strategic layout challenged every aspect of the game. Across two rounds, Kate Hansen emerged with the steadiest performance, earning the division title through perseverance and composure. Hansen, competing out of Elkhorn, Nebraska, carded rounds of 95 and 90 to finish at +41, holding off a close challenge from Natalie Murphy of Naples, Florida, who finished just one shot back at +42. With narrow landing areas and greens that punished missed approaches, The Rookery placed a premium on patience and course management—particularly for a developing age group facing a championship-caliber venue. The final margin reflected the difficulty of the setup rather than a lack of competitiveness, as both players battled changing winds and exacting conditions from start to finish. Each round demanded focus and resilience, turning the event into a true test of mental toughness as much as skill. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s holiday schedule, the Marco Island Holiday Junior Open once again provided a meaningful competitive experience for young players. For Hansen, the victory capped a determined two-day effort on a course that rewards commitment and discipline—an experience that will serve as a valuable foundation as she continues her development in tournament golf.

The Kiawah Island Junior Open provided a meaningful championship experience for the Girls U13 division, as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour welcomed young competitors to the demanding coastal layout at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. With wind, firm fairways, and challenging greens shaping every decision, the weekend emphasized patience, focus, and learning through competition. Maëlle Dickerson of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina claimed the division title with rounds of 92 and 90 to finish at +38. Competing on a course that tests players well beyond their years, Dickerson demonstrated determination and composure throughout both rounds, navigating the course with persistence and steadily managing the challenges presented by the conditions. For the Girls U13 division, the weekend at Kiawah Island was about more than the final score—it was about gaining experience on a championship venue, building confidence, and developing the mental resilience required to compete in elite junior golf environments. Every hole offered a learning opportunity, and the experience gained will carry forward as these players continue to progress in their junior golf journey. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s commitment to player development, the Kiawah Island Junior Open once again delivered a valuable competitive platform, allowing young athletes to test themselves on one of junior golf’s most respected stages.

The Tampa Bay Winter Junior Open provided a strong competitive platform for the Girls U13 division at Lexington Oaks Golf Club, where young players were challenged by a course that rewarded discipline, smart decision-making, and composure beyond their years. Firm fairways and demanding greens required thoughtful strategy throughout both rounds, making the weekend a valuable developmental experience. Zoe Hout of Sebring, Florida delivered an impressive performance, finishing at +11 to claim the division title. After opening with an 80, Hout responded with a standout second-round 75, showing strong adaptability and confidence as she navigated the course more efficiently on Sunday. Her ability to make adjustments and close strong separated her at the top of the leaderboard. The Girls U13 division once again highlighted the developmental mission of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour—providing young athletes with the opportunity to compete on quality venues while building foundational skills in course management, resilience, and competitive focus. For Hout and her peers, the Tampa Bay Winter Junior Open served as an important step forward, offering experience that will carry into future junior competitions.

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour saw a breakout performance in the Girls U13 division as Victoria Coron made her trip from Palm Beach Gardens, France more than worth it, dominating the field with a composed, closing-round surge to win at 179 (+37). Coron opened with a gritty 94 on Saturday, battling swirling winds and tricky green complexes, but she came back on Sunday looking like a different player entirely. Her 85 was one of the cleanest rounds fired by any junior in her age group all weekend — confident swings, smart course management, and a short game that kept her momentum alive when the course tried to take it away. The improvement from round to round told the full story: Coron adapted faster than the field, tightened up her misses, and played championship golf when it mattered. Her ability to settle in and take control on Day 2 turned a close contest into a decisive HJGT victory and a statement finish to the month of November. Victoria Coron leaves Boynton Beach with the title — and the kind of composed performance that signals she’s a young player to watch on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.