Richmond Junior Open

NEW KENT, Va. — Braden Sipe delivered a steady two-round performance to capture the Boys 16–18 championship at the Richmond Junior Open, finishing at 7-over 151 at The Club at Viniterra. Sipe opened the tournament with a 75 and followed it with a 76 in the final round, maintaining control of the leaderboard across both days to earn a three-shot victory. His consistent play proved to be the difference on a course that challenged the field throughout the weekend. William Wexler finished second at 10-over 154 after posting rounds of 81 and 73. Wexler’s final-round 73 was one of the strongest closing rounds in the division and helped him climb the leaderboard. Evan Hall placed third at 11-over 155 with rounds of 73 and 82. Landon Hermansky and Oliver Tanguay shared fourth place at 15-over 159, while Ryan Allard finished sixth at 16-over 160. Charlie Jones placed seventh at 17-over 161, Greg Kriz finished eighth at 18-over 162, and Peter Losch and Miles Greer rounded out the top ten. The Boys 16–18 division highlighted the competitive depth of the Richmond Junior Open, with players battling through two demanding rounds at The Club at Viniterra. Sipe’s ability to stay composed and limit mistakes across both rounds allowed him to emerge from the field and secure the championship.

NEW KENT, Va. — Ryan Totte secured the Boys 14–15 championship at the Richmond Junior Open after finishing with a two-day total of 14-over 158 at The Club at Viniterra. Totte opened the tournament with a 77 and followed it with an 81 in the final round, maintaining his position at the top of the leaderboard to earn a seven-shot victory. His consistent play over both rounds proved to be the difference in a division where scoring conditions remained challenging throughout the weekend. Hunter Vlahakis finished second at 21-over 165 after posting rounds of 81 and 84. Cole Hedrick placed third at 22-over 166 with rounds of 80 and 86, while Alexander Popescu finished fourth at 23-over 167. Colton Rodenhaver rounded out the top five at 30-over 174, followed by Max Trudell in sixth at 32-over 176. Cole Hertzberg placed seventh at 35-over 179, Brady Albiston finished eighth at 37-over 181, and Connor Martin and Logan Studer completed the top ten. The Boys 14–15 division showcased the competitive challenge presented by The Club at Viniterra, where disciplined shot-making and patience were essential across both rounds. Totte’s ability to manage the course and limit mistakes allowed him to separate from the field and claim the championship.

NEW KENT, Va. — Bryce Tech captured the Boys 12–13 championship at the Richmond Junior Open, finishing with a two-day total of 23-over 167 at The Club at Viniterra. Tech opened the tournament with a 78 and returned with an 89 in the final round to secure the victory. His strong opening round proved to be the difference, giving him enough separation to hold off the field and claim the six-shot win. Dillon Parekh finished second at 29-over 173 after posting rounds of 84 and 89. Colston Pilcher placed third at 43-over 187, improving significantly in the final round with an 86 after opening with a 101. Jackson Polsinelli finished fourth at 49-over 193, while Carter Brown rounded out the top five at 52-over 196. Brody Andrews placed sixth at 56-over 200. The Boys 12–13 division reflected the challenge presented by The Club at Viniterra throughout the weekend. The course required patience and steady play across both rounds, and Tech’s strong start allowed him to maintain control of the leaderboard and secure the championship.

NEW KENT, Va. — Bryce Tech captured the Boys 12–13 championship at the Richmond Junior Open, finishing with a two-day total of 23-over 167 at The Club at Viniterra. Tech opened the tournament with a 78 and returned with an 89 in the final round to secure the victory. His strong opening round proved to be the difference, giving him enough separation to hold off the field and claim the six-shot win. Dillon Parekh finished second at 29-over 173 after posting rounds of 84 and 89. Colston Pilcher placed third at 43-over 187, improving significantly in the final round with an 86 after opening with a 101. Jackson Polsinelli finished fourth at 49-over 193, while Carter Brown rounded out the top five at 52-over 196. Brody Andrews placed sixth at 56-over 200. The Boys 12–13 division reflected the challenge presented by The Club at Viniterra throughout the weekend. The course required patience and steady play across both rounds, and Tech’s strong start allowed him to maintain control of the leaderboard and secure the championship.

NEW KENT, Va. — Chloe McGrath delivered one of the strongest performances of the weekend to capture the Girls 14–18 title at the Richmond Junior Open, finishing at 3-over 147 at The Club at Viniterra. McGrath opened the tournament with an impressive even-par 72 and followed it with a 75 in the final round to secure a five-shot victory. Her opening round set the pace for the division, and her steady play on Sunday ensured she remained firmly at the top of the leaderboard. Sofia De Zordo finished second at 8-over 152 after posting rounds of 77 and 75. Alexandra Lemay placed third at 9-over 153 with rounds of 76 and 77, while Zixuan Zhang finished fourth at 18-over 162. Louanne Aubin rounded out the top five at 19-over 163, highlighted by one of the best final rounds of the division with a 2-over 74 after opening with an 89. Grace Greer and Arianna Kokolis shared sixth place at 41-over 185. The Girls 14–18 division featured a competitive international field, with players from across the United States, Canada, and China competing at The Club at Viniterra. McGrath’s ability to start strong and maintain consistent scoring across both rounds allowed her to separate from the field and secure the championship.

NEW KENT, Va. — Mia Seifert captured the Girls U13 championship at the Richmond Junior Open, finishing with a two-day total of 32-over 176 at The Club at Viniterra. Seifert opened the tournament with an 86 and followed it with a 90 in the final round to secure the division title. Her steady play across both rounds allowed her to maintain control of the leaderboard and close out the championship. The Girls U13 division faced the same demanding conditions as the rest of the field at The Club at Viniterra, where disciplined shot-making and patience were key throughout the weekend. Seifert handled those challenges well, staying consistent across both days to earn the victory. Her win completed the girls divisions at the Richmond Junior Open, highlighting another competitive weekend for junior golfers competing on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.