Southeast Florida Junior Open
The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour closed out Thanksgiving weekend in South Florida with a demanding test at The Links at Boynton Beach, where firm fairways, sharp winds, and tough green surrounds turned every division into a grind-it-out battle. Across all age groups, the juniors delivered momentum swings, clutch finishes, and Sunday breakthroughs that defined the final leaderboard.
In the Boys 16–18 division, Remi Lipon separated himself by embracing the chaos better than anyone else. His 160 (+18) held up as the winning number after two days of disciplined golf, navigating the course’s tight angles with steadiness that never wavered. Patrick O’Connor chased him down with stretches of aggressive play but closed two shots back, while Vojtech Zmeskal finished third with a determined 165.
The Boys 14–15 field turned into a Sunday surge story, with Blake Waidlich rising above the pack thanks to a strong closing 75 that secured him the win at 159 (+17). He found the fairways when they were hardest to hit and built a cushion that Carson Lowe fought to overcome but couldn’t fully close. Lowe’s 163 earned runner-up honors, with Sid Puspanathan finishing third after posting 168.
The Boys 12–13 players delivered one of the weekend’s most competitive battles. Gabriel Shabashkevich continues to prove he is one of the most polished young players in Florida, using elite consistency to fire 79–78 and win at 157 (+15). Ethan Glasband stayed close all tournament but couldn’t match Shabashkevich’s mistake-free Sunday, and Saktinra Puspanathan claimed third after two rounds of hard-earned scoring.
A rising name from the Boys 10–11 division emerged as Suvaathighan Puspanathan powered his way to a confident victory. His 169 (+27) built from grit, recovery shots, and a much steadier second round that closed the door on any late challenge. Fraser Gannon fought his way into second with 184, showcasing resilience across two demanding days.
On the girls’ side, Lilly Bisterzo put on a clinic in the Girls 14–18 division, delivering the only round of the weekend under 75 with her composed Sunday 74. The result was a wire-to-wire statement win at 156 (+14). Behind her, Sophia Enriquez and Sophie Alcala-Marks rounded out the podium after battling both the layout and the conditions.
Closing out the event, the Girls U13 division saw Victoria Coron triumph with a sharp bounce-back performance, shooting 94–85 to win at 179 (+37). Her Sunday turnaround was one of the best improvements of the entire tournament and highlighted her growing confidence on the HJGT stage.
From start to finish, the Southeast Florida Junior Open delivered what the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour has built its reputation on — pressure-filled competition, breakthrough moments, and young athletes proving they can adjust, attack, and rise when conditions demand their best.
boys 16-18
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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour rolled into Palm Beach County for the Southeast Florida Junior Open, and The Links at Boynton Beach delivered exactly what it’s known for—tight fairways, swirling coastal winds, and a layout that exposes any hesitation. Over two demanding days, the Boys 16–18 field battled gusts, firm greens, and momentum swings that turned the leaderboard into a constant shuffle. But when the final putt dropped, Remi Lipon stood at the top, grinding out a hard-earned victory that showcased resilience as much as ball-striking.
Lipon’s 79–81 (160) wasn’t flashy—it was survival golf, the kind of performance that wins when conditions are ruthless and mistakes compound quickly. His ability to steady himself after early bogeys each day separated him from the field, especially as Sunday’s wind ramped up and scores ballooned. With composure well beyond the box score, Lipon kept his misses playable, trusted his short game, and walked away a deserving champion.
Just behind him, Patrick O’Connor made a push with a gritty opening 77, but the course struck back in Round 2 with an 85 that left him two shots short at 162. O’Connor’s aggressive style produced some of the weekend’s best shots—and some of its biggest gambles—but his ability to hang near the top highlighted his immense upside.
Vojtech Zmeskal (165) rounded out the top three with a steady performance highlighted by a controlled opening round that kept him in contention before Sunday’s late-round bogeys nudged him out of the chase.
Further down, players like Andrew Swedberg, Alex Dunham, and Kieran O’Keefe kept grinding through a weekend where patience was as valuable as distance. Even as wind gusts punished bold lines and exposed mishits, each delivered stretches of strong play that showed exactly why the HJGT continues to be the proving ground for rising talent.
In a field full of momentum swings, Lipon’s ability to minimize damage and execute under pressure ultimately defined the weekend. The Southeast Florida Junior Open reminded everyone once again: on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, winning isn’t just about going low—it’s about holding strong when the course fights back.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Remi Lipon
+18 Total
No. 2 Rank
Patrick OConnor
+20 Total
No. 3 Rank
Vojtech Zmeskal
+23 Total
boys 14-15
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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to The Links at Boynton Beach, and the Boys 14–15 division delivered one of the grittiest battles of the weekend. When the winds picked up and the pressure climbed, Blake Waidlich rose above the chaos, piecing together a composed 84–75 (159) to claim the division title with the poise of a player who never blinked.
Waidlich’s second-round 75 was the separator—calm tempo, confident irons, and a putter that heated up just enough to slam the door on anyone looking to chase him down. It was the kind of Sunday performance that defines HJGT champions: not perfect, but tougher than the conditions.
Right behind him, Carson Lowe mounted a charge with stretches of brilliant ball-striking but couldn’t match Waidlich’s closing pace, finishing four shots back at 163. Lowe’s ability to grind out a 79 on a day when the course was taking swings at everyone kept the race honest until the final holes.
Sid Puspanathan (168) delivered one of the steadiest weekends in the field, stringing together two disciplined rounds to lock in third, while Andres Polanco (170) and Jack Henry (172) rounded out the top five with resilient play as the course firmed up and the greens grew more demanding.
From start to finish, the division showcased why the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour continues to be the proving ground for rising talent—weather, pressure, and momentum shifts all tested the field, but Waidlich met every challenge with confidence, capturing a statement win in South Florida.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Blake Waidlich
+17 Total
No. 2 Rank
Carson Lowe
+21 Total
No. 3 Rank
Sid Puspanathan
+26 Total
boys 12-13
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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour rolled into The Links at Boynton Beach, and the Boys 12–13 division quickly turned into a showcase of poise, ball control, and mental toughness. When the final putt dropped, Gabriel Shabashkevich stood tall as the division champion, posting a steady 79–78 (157) to capture a well-earned victory.
Shabashkevich never let the course—or the pressure—dictate his round. His ability to recover from early miscues and string together confident swings down the stretch separated him from the field. Every time a momentum swing threatened, he answered with a composed shot that kept him out front.
Ethan Glasband (160) fought hard all weekend, opening with a sharp 78 that briefly hinted at a possible run at the title. But as conditions tightened on Sunday, mistakes proved costly, and Shabashkevich pulled away just enough to maintain control.
Saktinra Puspanathan (163) delivered one of the grittiest performances of the field, battling through tough lies and firm greens to secure a third-place finish, while Charlie Reich (171) and James Gannon (172) rounded out the top five with steady, resilient play.
From first tee to final green, the Boys 12–13 division reflected exactly what makes the HJGT the premier proving ground in junior golf—pressure, precision, and players rising to the moment. And this weekend, no one rose higher than Shabashkevich, the newest champion crowned in South Florida.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Gabriel Shabashkevich
+15 Total
No. 2 Rank
Ethan Glasband
+18 Total
No. 3 Rank
Saktinra Puspanathan
+21 Total
boys 10-11
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Under the warm South Florida sun, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour saw the Boys 10–11 division turn into a two-player duel at The Links at Boynton Beach — and Suvaathighan Puspanathan made sure his name was the one etched at the top when it was over. With rounds of 86 and 83, Puspanathan posted a resilient 169 to claim the division title.
From the opening tee shot, Puspanathan showed a maturity beyond his years, keeping big numbers off the card and capitalizing when scoring chances opened up. His Sunday 83 was one of the strongest closing rounds across all youth divisions on the course, proving he could handle the pressure when it mattered most.
Fraser Gannon (184) brought unwavering effort across both days, battling through tight fairways and fast greens to secure the runner-up finish. His improvement from round one to round two highlighted his determination and competitive spirit—qualities that will continue to serve him well on the HJGT stage.
As the event wrapped, it was Puspanathan who separated himself through consistency and composure, earning another standout moment on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour and taking home the Boys 10–11 crown.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Suvaathighan Puspanathan
+27 Total
No. 2 Rank
Fraser Gannon
+42 Total
girls 14-18
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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour wrapped up another South Florida weekend with a commanding wire-to-wire performance in the Girls 14–18 division, where Lilly Bisterzo of Nassau, Bahamas, delivered one of her sharpest showings of the season. Bisterzo fired rounds of 82 and 74 to post a 156 (+14) and run away with the title by a staggering 20 shots.
Her Sunday 74 was the clear highlight — composed, confident, and packed with clutch saves that separated her from the field. On a course that punished anything offline, Bisterzo’s ability to control ball flight and clean up around the greens proved to be the winning blueprint.
Sophia Enriquez (176) battled through momentum swings to finish alone in second, bouncing back from a tough opening round with a more settled 85 on Sunday. Sophie Alcala-Marks (185) rounded out the podium, showing grit throughout the weekend and closing strong with her best stretch of golf late in the final round.
In a field full of developing talent, Bisterzo’s precision and poise made her the clear standout — and she walks away with a dominant victory on the HJGT stage.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Lilly Bisterzo
+14 Total
No. 2 Rank
Sophia Enriquez
+34 Total
No. 3 Rank
Sophie Alcala-Marks
+43 Total
girls 13 & under
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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.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Victoria Coron
+37 Total