December 13 – 14, 2025
Kiawah Island Junior Open
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The Kiawah Island Junior Open delivered a true championship test as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour brought players to the iconic Kiawah Island Golf Resort for a demanding weekend of competition. Coastal winds, firm conditions, and strategic course design challenged every division, placing an emphasis on patience, composure, and course management rather than low scoring.
Across all age groups, competitors demonstrated resilience and growth while navigating one of junior golf’s most respected venues. Strong closing rounds, steady improvement, and mental toughness defined the leaderboard, with several champions separating themselves through consistency and the ability to adjust under pressure.
From the youngest divisions gaining invaluable experience to the older players sharpening their competitive edge, the Kiawah Island Junior Open exemplified the HJGT mission—providing elite playing opportunities on championship courses that prepare athletes for the next level of the game.
The weekend reinforced Kiawah Island’s reputation as a proving ground, where performance is earned and development is accelerated through challenge.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Kenley Welborn
+14 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Xander Desautels
+26 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Brendan Schaffer
+19 Total
Boys 10-11 Division
Cole Burris
+16 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Elin Sarstrand
+19 Total
Girls 13&U Division
Maëlle Dickerson
+38 Total
December 13 – 14, 2025
Tampa Bay Winter Junior Open
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The Tampa Bay Winter Junior Open delivered a competitive and diverse weekend of junior golf at Lexington Oaks Golf Club, as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour welcomed players from across the United States and around the world. Firm conditions and strategic course design challenged competitors in every division, placing an emphasis on patience, course management, and mental toughness.
The event featured tight leaderboards, strong closing rounds, and a playoff finish in the Boys 16–18 division, highlighting the depth of competition throughout the field. From the youngest divisions gaining valuable experience to the older players sharpening their competitive edge, the weekend reflected the HJGT mission of providing elite playing opportunities that prepare athletes for the next level.
The Tampa Bay Winter Junior Open once again proved to be a proving ground for development and performance, reinforcing the value of competing on championship-caliber venues.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Amine El Omari
+5 Total
Boys 14-15 Division
Grant I Goetz
+14 Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Marchelo DeGenova
+30 Total
Girls 14-18 Division
Leila El Omari
+12 Total
Girls 13&U Division
Zoe Hout
+11 Total
December 6 – 7, 2025
National Championship Boys 12-13 presented by Foresight Sports
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The National Championship Boys 12–13 division at Orange Lake Resort & Country Club delivered a thriller as Cristián Castillo Botrán and Cat Dann went shot-for-shot across both rounds, each posting back-to-back 71s to finish at 142 (-2) and share the national title. Texas Terry stayed in the hunt with a closing 71 to take third at 143 (-1), while Leo Taylor surged on Sunday with a 70 to secure fourth at 145 (+1). With players representing multiple states and countries, the event showcased the depth and talent that defines the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s National Championship stage.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 12-13 Division
Cristián Castillo Botrán
-2 Total
December 6 – 7, 2025
National Championship Boys 16-18 (6th-10th places) presented by Foresight Sports
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The National Championship at Mission Resort + Club saw a tightly packed chase pack behind the leaders, with positions 6–10 separated by only a few strokes. Tanner Currie led the group at +14, followed closely by Lawson Heffernan at +15 after a strong 77 on Sunday. A crowded cluster at +16 featured Wyatt Holmes, Coby Ehrlich, Logan Larsen, Jake Strickland, and Ryan Varchetti, each battling the demanding layout to stay inside the top 10. It was another reminder of the depth and intensity of championship golf on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour stage.
Division
Leader
Total
Boys 16-18 Division
Tucker Doiron
+8 Total
