HJGT Results

March 28 – 29, 2026

Tampa Spring Junior Open

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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Tampa Spring Junior Open at Plantation Palms Golf Club delivered a disciplined, grind-it-out test where consistency—not flash—determined who separated. Plantation Palms is a strategic Florida layout that forces players to stay in position. Off the tee, it rewards placement over distance, with trouble waiting for anyone who gets aggressive without control. Fairways funnel into approach shots that demand precision, especially into greens that are well-protected by bunkering and subtle contours. Throughout the weekend, scoring reflected that reality. This wasn’t a course where players could recover easily from mistakes—misses compounded quickly, and big numbers showed up across multiple divisions. Players who stayed disciplined, managed their misses, and avoided penalties were the ones who climbed leaderboards. Final rounds proved critical. Across divisions, the players who improved on Sunday gained significant ground, reinforcing that adaptability and composure matter just as much as ball striking. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s national schedule, Plantation Palms Golf Club continues to serve as a proving ground—testing decision-making, execution, and mental toughness in a way that directly translates to higher levels of competitive golf.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division

Taylor Holmes

+5 Total

Boys 14-15 Division

Salem Al Abdallat

-1 Total

Boys 12-13 Division

Kairi Matsumoto

+9 Total

Boys 10-11 Division

Josiah Dorgelus

+47 Total

Girls 14-18 Division

Regan Andrusyk

+3 Total

Girls 13&U Division

Maria Emilia Caballero Chapparo

+40 Total

March 28 – 29, 2026

TPC Deere Run Junior Open

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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s TPC Deere Run Junior Open delivered a true championship-caliber test at one of the most recognizable stops on the schedule, as players competed at TPC at Deere Run. TPC Deere Run is built for elite competition. The layout combines rolling terrain, elevation changes, and strategic water hazards that force players to think through every shot. Off the tee, positioning is critical—miss the correct side of the fairway and approach angles become significantly more difficult. Approach play defined the week. Greens are contoured and well-protected, demanding precise distance control and trajectory. Players who hit quality iron shots gave themselves opportunities; those who didn’t were consistently scrambling. The course allows scoring—but only if executed correctly. Across divisions, players who managed risk and capitalized on scoring holes separated themselves, while others were exposed by the course’s demand for consistency. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s national schedule, TPC at Deere Run represents the standard of high-level tournament golf. It challenges players to execute, rewards discipline, and provides a competitive environment that directly mirrors the next level.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division

Aj Sposato

+5 Total

Boys 14-15 Division

Palmer Mertz

+12 Total

Boys 12-13 Division

Briar Megee

+11 Total

Boys 10-11 Division

Mason Smith

+64 Total

Girls 14-18 Division

Kennedy Kern

+26 Total

Girls 13&U Division

Aviel Cornett

+35 Total

March 28 – 29, 2026

Knoxville Spring Kickoff at Avalon

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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Knoxville Spring Kickoff at Avalon Country Club delivered a demanding early-season test where execution and consistency separated the field across all divisions. Avalon Country Club plays as a classic, tree-lined layout that puts immediate pressure on accuracy off the tee. Fairways are defined and unforgiving, forcing players to prioritize placement over distance. Once out of position, recovery becomes difficult, making every tee shot a strategic decision. Approach play proved to be the separator throughout the weekend. Greens are well-protected and require precise distance control, while subtle slopes demand confidence on the putting surface. Players who dialed in their approach shots created scoring opportunities; those who didn’t were consistently fighting to save par. Scoring reflected the challenge across most divisions, with consistency becoming the key differentiator. However, the course also rewarded elite play—as seen in standout performances—showing that players who executed at a high level could still take advantage of scoring opportunities. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s national schedule, Avalon Country Club provides a competitive environment that reinforces core fundamentals—accuracy, discipline, and mental toughness—while still allowing top performers to separate when they execute.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division

Malachi Maples

+13 Total

Boys 14-15 Division

Scotty Hulett

+14 Total

Girls 14-18 Division

Gabriella Stephens

+24 Total

Girls 13&U Division

Brynn Mason

-3 Total

March 28 – 29, 2026

Bulle Rock Junior Open

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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Bulle Rock Junior Open delivered one of the most demanding tests of the weekend, as players competed at Bulle Rock Golf Club—one of the premier championship venues in the region. Designed with a championship mindset, Bulle Rock is a course that exposes weaknesses quickly. The layout features narrow landing areas, strategically placed hazards, and constant visual pressure that forces players to commit to every shot. There is no “safe” way around this course—execution is required. Approach shots were the defining factor throughout the event. Elevated greens, heavy bunkering, and subtle undulation demanded precise distance control. Misses were punished, often turning routine holes into recovery situations. Scoring across divisions reflected the difficulty. This was not a low-scoring week—this was about survival, discipline, and limiting damage. Players who stayed patient and avoided compounding mistakes separated themselves, while others struggled to maintain momentum. As part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s national schedule, Bulle Rock Golf Club represents the standard of what HJGT should lean into—championship venues that challenge players, elevate competition, and reinforce the value of competing at a higher level.

Division

Leader

Total

Boys 16-18 Division