Tampa Spring Junior Open

Taylor Holmes captured the Boys 16-18 title at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Tampa Spring Junior Open, finishing at 5-over-par (149) after rounds of 76 and 73 at Plantation Palms Golf Club. Holmes delivered a composed two-day performance, improving in the final round with a 1-over 73 to secure a three-shot victory. In a field that featured strong international competition, his ability to stay steady and avoid big mistakes proved to be the difference. Thitiwat Piturongkapituk finished in solo second at 8-over-par (152), while Jack Hudson and Remi Lipon shared third place at 10-over-par (154). Hudson made a strong Sunday push with a 2-over 74, while Lipon remained consistent with back-to-back rounds of 77. A group of players tied for fifth at 12-over-par (156), including Viktor Bergstedt Westergren and Nolan Greene, both of whom opened with strong rounds of 72 but faced tougher conditions in the final round. The leaderboard saw movement throughout Sunday, with several players posting improved rounds, but Holmes’ consistency across both days ultimately held up. Played at Plantation Palms Golf Club, the course provided a competitive test that required disciplined ball striking and course management. Holmes’ ability to control his game and close strong secured the victory in a deep and diverse field.

Salem Al Abdallat delivered a standout performance to win the Boys 14-15 division at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Tampa Spring Junior Open, finishing at 1-under-par (143) after rounds of 71 and 72 at Plantation Palms Golf Club. Al Abdallat was the only player in the division to finish under par, setting the tone with a 1-under 71 in the opening round and backing it up with an even-par 72 to secure an 11-shot victory. His consistency and control separated him decisively from the field. Christopher Harvey finished in solo second at 10-over-par (154) with back-to-back rounds of 77, while Kellen Clements made one of the strongest final-round moves, firing a 1-over 73 to claim third at 15-over-par (159) after opening with an 86. Rivers Nelson and Xuanlin “Chris” Zhang shared fourth place at 17-over-par (161), each navigating the course with contrasting two-round performances. Played at Plantation Palms Golf Club, the course provided a demanding test that rewarded disciplined execution and consistency. Al Abdallat’s ability to control the tournament from start to finish ultimately secured a dominant victory.

Kairi Matsumoto captured the Boys 12-13 title at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Tampa Spring Junior Open, finishing at 9-over-par (153) after rounds of 76 and 77 at Plantation Palms Golf Club. Matsumoto delivered a consistent two-day performance, maintaining control across both rounds to secure a one-shot victory. His ability to stay steady in a tightly contested division proved to be the difference. Jett Billy finished in solo second at 10-over-par (154), posting rounds of 78 and 76 and making a strong push in the final round. Gavin Martin claimed third at 23-over-par (167), followed by Mack Wong in fourth at 30-over-par (174). Feodor Lutsenko and Marchelo DeGenova rounded out the field at 47-over and 51-over, respectively. Played at Plantation Palms Golf Club, the course required disciplined execution and consistent play across both rounds. Matsumoto’s steady performance ultimately secured the victory in a competitive division.

Josiah Dorgelus captured the Boys 10-11 title at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Tampa Spring Junior Open, finishing at 47-over-par (191) after rounds of 98 and 93 at Plantation Palms Golf Club. Dorgelus improved in the final round, lowering his score by five strokes to secure a commanding victory. His ability to adjust and finish stronger proved to be the difference in the division. Sejin (SJ) Kim finished in solo second at 95-over-par (239), posting rounds of 110 and 129. Competing at Plantation Palms Golf Club, players in the Boys 10-11 division faced a challenging test that required patience and steady execution. Dorgelus’ progression across both rounds ultimately secured the win.

Regan Andrusyk delivered a high-level performance to capture the Girls 14-18 title at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Tampa Spring Junior Open, finishing at 1-over-par (145) after rounds of 70 and 75 at Plantation Palms Golf Club. Andrusyk set the tone with a 2-under 70 in the opening round—the lowest round of the division—and followed it with a steady 3-over 75 to secure an eight-shot victory. Her ability to separate early and maintain control proved decisive in a deep and competitive field. Jessica Stine finished in solo second at 9-over-par (153) with consistent rounds of 77 and 76, while Jessie Jin claimed third at 10-over-par (154), posting rounds of 76 and 78. Lara Bakhour recorded one of the stronger final rounds in the division with a 3-over 75 to finish fourth at 12-over-par (156), while Christine Bagwill rounded out the top five at 15-over-par (159). Played at Plantation Palms Golf Club, the course provided a balanced test that rewarded strong ball striking and disciplined course management. Andrusyk’s ability to go low early and control the tournament from the front ultimately secured the victory.

Maria Emilia Caballero Chapparo captured the Girls U13 title at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Tampa Spring Junior Open, finishing at 40-over-par (184) after rounds of 98 and 86 at Plantation Palms Golf Club. Caballero Chapparo showed strong improvement in the final round, lowering her score by 12 strokes to post an 86 and secure the victory. Her ability to adjust and finish significantly stronger proved to be the defining factor in the division. Competing at Plantation Palms Golf Club, the Girls U13 division faced a challenging test that required patience and steady execution. Caballero Chapparo’s progression across both rounds ultimately secured the win.