TPC Prestancia Junior Open

The Boys 16–18 Division at the TPC Prestancia Junior Open featured an international field and a tightly contested leaderboard on a demanding championship course. Jason Johnson (Innsbruck, Barbados) emerged as the champion, carding rounds of 78–74 to finish at 152 (+8). Johnson’s steady final-round 74 gave him the edge in a one-stroke victory. Everett Mulder (Castle Pines, CO) applied pressure with a closing 74 to finish runner-up at 153 (+9). Just two shots back, Lennard Nuetzl (Starnberg, Germany) and Teddy Uller (Wellesley, MA) tied for third at 155 (+11). Rounding out the top five were Cameron Karterouliotis (Naples, FL) and Andrew Nimboorkar (Hingham, MA) at 157 (+13), with Nimboorkar making a strong Sunday surge with a 71 (-1), the lowest round of the division. With representation from the U.S., Mexico, Germany, Barbados, and India, the division highlighted the depth of competition and global reach of the HJGT. Johnson’s consistency under pressure made him the standout of the weekend at TPC Prestancia.

The Boys 14–15 Division at the TPC Prestancia Junior Open brought together players from across the U.S. and abroad, with the championship decided by consistent play over two rounds. Salem Al Abdallat (Amman, Jordan) captured the division title with rounds of 75–80 to finish at 155 (+11). His steady opening round created enough separation to hold off the field. Lucas Starr (Orlando, FL) closed with a 77 to claim runner-up honors at 158 (+14). Tied for third were Neel Siva (Palm Harbor, FL) and Kane Solano (Las Vegas, NV), both finishing at 166 (+22). Rounding out the top five was Juan-Enrique Godwin (Tampa, FL) at 172 (+28). With international representation and competitive scores across the board, Al Abdallat’s composure set him apart, earning him a well-deserved victory at Prestancia.

The Boys 12–13 Division at TPC Prestancia showcased international competition and tight scoring at the top of the leaderboard. Brody Blackwell (Sarasota, FL) claimed the championship with rounds of 77–76 to finish at 153 (+9). His consistency across both days proved just enough to secure a narrow two-shot victory. Sultan (Blue) Alrashed (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) made a strong push with a closing 75, earning runner-up honors at 155 (+11). Kairi Matsumoto (Funabashi, Japan) rounded out the top three at 163 (+19) after an impressive opening-round 76. Completing the division, Christian Lee (Medina, WA) finished fourth at 164 (+20), while Tommy Alrashed (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) placed fifth at 183 (+39). Blackwell’s steadiness under pressure highlighted the weekend, but the international depth of the field made the Boys 12–13 Division one of the most competitive of the event.

The Girls 14–18 Division at TPC Prestancia delivered a highly competitive finish, with international and U.S. players battling for the top spot on one of Florida’s premier championship layouts. Mattea Issa (St. Andrew, Jamaica) claimed the title with rounds of 78–74, finishing at 152 (+8). Her composed second round gave her a three-shot victory over Caraline Hartfield (Bonita Springs, FL), who closed at 155 (+11) after opening with a strong 74. Violet Weber (St. Augustine, FL) finished third at 162 (+18), followed closely by Alana Sims (Sandy Springs, GA) at 164 (+20) and Bailey “BB” Baio (Bradenton, FL) at 165 (+21) to round out the top five. With international representation from Jamaica and Korea alongside players from across the U.S., the division highlighted both depth and diversity of talent. Issa’s steady play and strong finish made her the standout of the weekend.