HJGT Results

Greensboro, NC — Grace Trent of White Post, VA, delivered a poised and consistent performance to capture the Girls 14–18 Division title at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Invitational, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, finishing with a two-day total of 160 (+16) at Greensboro National Golf Club. Trent opened with a strong 76 on Saturday, giving herself an early advantage over the field. Despite tougher scoring conditions and swirling winds during Sunday’s round, she stayed composed with an 84 to seal an eight-shot victory. Her steady short game and ability to recover from early bogeys proved decisive on Greensboro’s challenging greens. Avery Deal of Naples, FL, took home second place at 168 (+24), improving on her opening round with a confident closing 83. Freja Jensen of Solebury, PA, finished just one stroke behind in third at 169 (+25), while Jordan Hall of Mills River, NC, rounded out the top four at 180 (+36). The event once again highlighted the high level of competition on the HJGT circuit, with Trent’s win standing out as a display of maturity, precision, and control under pressure — the mark of a rising player to watch this season.

St. Augustine, FL — Sabrina Smith of Daytona Beach, FL, delivered a confident and consistent performance to capture the Girls 14–18 Division title at the World Golf Village Fall Junior Open, hosted by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. Smith opened the weekend with a strong 75, setting the pace early and carrying a commanding lead into Sunday. Despite tougher conditions and firm greens in the final round, she held steady with an 80, finishing at 155 (+11) to secure the win by 12 strokes. Deeya Patel of Newburgh, IN, surged on Sunday with a composed 79, climbing into solo second at 167 (+23), while Sydney Paradis of Brunswick, GA, rounded out the top three with a 183 (+39) finish. The field battled breezy conditions and challenging pin placements across the storied fairways of World Golf Village, testing both shot-making and mental toughness. Smith’s mix of steady driving, smart course management, and confident putting proved decisive — a complete performance that showcased why she’s one of Florida’s rising junior golf talents. The event once again highlighted the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s commitment to elite-level competition, drawing a diverse field of talented young players eager to make their mark this fall season.

At the Disney Fall Junior Open held at Walt Disney World, Riley White of Garden Ridge, TX, turned in a poised and consistent performance to capture the Girls 14–18 Division title. White fired a steady 76 (+4) to finish at +4 overall, showcasing her control and precision under tournament pressure. Just one stroke behind, Myiah Davidson of Lakewood Ranch, FL, and Norah Middleton of Laytonsville, MD, shared second at +5 (77), both delivering strong rounds that kept the leaderboard tight throughout the day. Davidson displayed sharp iron play and a confident putting stroke, while Middleton’s consistency from tee to green kept her in contention until the final holes. Krisana Fenton of Bradenton, FL, finished close behind at +6 (78) to claim fourth, and a trio of players — Madeleine Smith (Richmond, VA), Emma Ziniuk (Magnolia, TX), and Angela Vidova (Prague, Czech Republic) — tied for fifth at +7 (79), rounding out a highly competitive top group. International representation was a highlight of the event, with players from Germany, Taiwan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Czech Republic bringing a global flair to the Disney stage. Despite humid Florida conditions and tricky greens, the field showcased exceptional talent, sportsmanship, and resilience throughout the competition. White’s victory at Walt Disney World added another impressive highlight to her junior golf resume, setting the tone for a strong finish to the fall season.

Charleston, SC — The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Charleston Junior Open at Charleston National Country Club featured an international field and testing course conditions, but it was Cindy Moreki of Vanderbijlpark, South Africa who rose above the competition to capture the Girls 14–18 division championship. Moreki opened the weekend with a composed round of 79 on Saturday, putting herself in prime position heading into the final day. Despite tougher conditions on Sunday that challenged every player in the field, she closed with an 85 to finish at 164 (+20), securing a four-shot victory. Her consistency and mental fortitude under pressure proved decisive on Charleston National’s narrow fairways and tricky greens. Diana Gao of Foshan, China made a strong push with rounds of 86 and 82 to take runner-up honors at 168 (+24). Olivia Dawley of Charleston, SC finished third at 170 (+26) after steady rounds of 84 and 86, giving local fans plenty to cheer for. Bria Regina of Mt. Pleasant, SC carded 88–87 for a 175 (+31) finish to take fourth, while Phebe Reese of North Augusta, SC rounded out the top five at 180 (+36). The division featured a diverse field of competitors from across the U.S. and abroad, showcasing the growing reach and competitive spirit of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. Moreki’s ability to stay composed through shifting winds and pressure-packed moments earned her not just the title, but also respect from the entire field — marking her as a player to watch in upcoming HJGT events.