Through the Wind and Into the Winner’s Circle: Dorsey and Hunt Shine
October 19 – Castle Rock, CO – Championship season reached its grand finale as the Colorado PGA Junior Golf (COPGA JR) hosted its fourth and final Major on October 18–19 at Plum Creek Golf Club. The exclusive field of 59 juniors—39 boys and 20 girls—earned their invitations through standout performances across the Cup Series season, setting up a weekend filled with elite competition and pride on the line.
True to Cup Tour tradition, the weekend kicked off with a Friday night dinner at The Golf Club at Bear Dance, bringing players, families, and staff together for a memorable start to the championship. When players arrived Saturday morning, they were greeted with Mizuno hoodies and beanies, plus custom StrackaLine yardage books—a perfect blend of style, preparation, and excitement for the rounds ahead.
Saturday’s round brought breezy conditions that escalated into strong afternoon winds, making the course even more challenging and unpredictable. As the wind finally calmed on the back nine, players were met with another obstacle—limited daylight. Unfortunately, two groups were unable to finish and had to return Sunday morning to complete their first round. By the end of the day, Ash Edwards and Austin Hunt were tied atop the boys' leaderboard at 1-under-par (71), with Landon Houska and Cooper Kelly close behind at 1-over (73). In the girls’ division, Zoe Bar-Or posted a 1-over 73 to lead, followed by Addison Dorsey with a 76.
Sunday brought blue skies and lighter winds—ideal conditions for the final round. With an 11:30 a.m. start, all players were mindful of pace to ensure both divisions could complete 36 holes. The leaderboard began to shift as players made the turn, creating an exciting final stretch. On the boys’ side, Brayden Destefano caught fire with a 6-under-par front nine, including a birdie-eagle-birdie run on holes 7–9, vaulting him into a tie for the lead at 3-under alongside Edwards and Hunt, who each posted 2-under-par in their final rounds. Meanwhile, Dorsey climbed to the top of the girls’ leaderboard with an even-par 36 on the front nine and continued her strong play through the finish.
Despite several under-par performances, Austin Hunt held steady to claim his first Colorado PGA Junior Major title, finishing with rounds of 71–71 for a 142 total. On the girls' side, Addison Dorsey closed with a final-round 72, finishing two shots clear of the field with a 148 total to secure her first Major win as well.
“I felt pretty good. I’ve been close a couple of times in some of these Majors and hadn’t gotten it done,” said Hunt. “I had some good momentum from the back nine yesterday, so I just tried to continue that into today.” Dorsey shared her approach to staying focused: “It was really easy, too. It wasn’t as hot, so eating was easier, breathing was easier, and just playing with the girls was very fun—that made it fun to play.”
The COPGA JR Golf team would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all partners for their support of this championship. Special appreciation to Josh Knipp and Mizuno Golf for providing hoodies and beanies for all players, along with Den Caddies for our champions; Scott Walter, PGA, and the Winston Collection for the custom Major Champion headcovers; StrackaLine for the yardage books; Gatorade for keeping players hydrated; and NCSA College Recruiting for their continued support of junior golfers.
We also extend our sincere thanks to Head Professional Cy Twete, PGA; Golf Course Superintendent Justin Fischer; the Plum Creek staff; and the entire club membership for their outstanding hospitality and dedication in hosting this event.
This marks the end of the 2025 Major schedule, but players now turn their attention to off-season training, college prep, and next year’s Cup Series chase. We’re incredibly grateful to all the families for their unwavering support throughout the season, and we look forward to welcoming many of you back in 2026.
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