Since 1978 the Hudson Junior Invitational participants go on to college to doctors lawyers, moms & dads…and golfers!
Invitational History & Past Champions
Past Boys Champions
1979 - Tracy Phillips
1980 - Jackie Lee
1981 - Todd Smith
1982 - Jeff LeMaster
1983 - John Daly
1984 - Brian Nelson
1985 - Doug Martin
1986 - Phil Mickelson
1987 - Brad Klappratt
1988 - Han Albertson
1989 - Adam Weinstein
1990 - Matt Heck
1991 - Jason Walters
1992 - Dan Konieczny
1993 - Chris Wollman
1994 - Randy Leen
1995 - Kyle Elfers
1996 - Chris Emanuel
1997 - Travis Stewart
1998 - David Wagonseller
1999 - Rusty Kennedy
2000 - Ted Smith
2001 - Ted Smith
2002 - Blake Sattler
2003 - Josh Esler
2004 - Noah Goldman
2005 - Rickie Fowler
2006 - Cameron Peterson
2007 - Brandon Ellis
2008 - Eli Juren
2009 - Boo Timko
Trey Sulivan
2010 - Alex Carpenter
2011 - David Faraudo Godinez
2012 - Matt Gerard
2013 - Ian Holt
2014 - John Mancinotti
2015 - Kobdech Rodrat
2016 - Jack Herceg
2017 - Charlie Toman
2018 - Kyo Morishita
2019 - Bryce Reed
2021 - Connor Gdovin
2022 - Bradley Chil
2023- Davis Gochenouer
Since 1978, the Country Club of Hudson has hosted the Hudson Junior Invitational. Since then it continues to flourish as one of the most prestigious junior tournaments in the country. There are a handful of older events, but few as distinguished. Annually we receive nearly 300 applicants with only 144 spots for the top boys and girls from around Ohio and the world. The event alumni are distinguished, the “who’s played" list is comprised of some of the greatest golfers in the world. Seven former HJI participants have gone on to win at least one Major Championship since they turned professional. A majority of the boys and girls, now men and women, are not walking inside the ropes and playing golf for a living, instead they are company president’s, doctors, lawyers, teachers, moms and dads, all of whom have a bond that they played in this illustrious 54-hole tournament. We believe this event is about preserving the future of golf, and life. Evident in our commitment to values established by our event founders, we remain committed to hosting the best event possible along with continuing to support over a dozen local charitable organizations for over 40 years.
Past Girls Champions
1980 - Jody Rosenthal
1981 - Jody Rosenthal
1982 - Michelle Michanowicz
1983 - Melissa McMamara
1984 - Carey Ruffer
1985 - Katie Peterson
1986 - Kristen Parker
1987 - Jodi Figley
1988 - Vicki Geotze
1989 - Renee Heiken
Kelly Heffer
1990 - Lisa Penske
1991 - Stephanie Sparks
1992 - Lisa Penske
1993 - Beth Bauer
1994 - Beth Bauer
1995 - Shauna Estes
1996 - Grace Park
1997 - Beth Bauer
1998 - Leigh Ann Hardin
1999 - Candie Kung
2000 - Charlotte Mayorkas
2001 - Yunny Cho
2002 - Mandy Goins
2003 - Taylor Bunnell
2004 - Kristen Wetzel
2005 - Kathleen Ekey
2006 - Allie White
2007 - Allie White
2008 - Samantha Swinehart
2009 - Jordan Lippetz
2010 - Morgan Ransom
2011 - Jessica Porvasnik
2012 - Fai Khamborn
2013 - Jillian Hollis
2014 - Jacinta Pikunas
2015 - Sarah Willis
2016 - Mia Kness
2017 - Mia Kness
2018 - Deborah Chang
2019 - Jessica Hahn
2021 - Madison Reemsnyder
2022 - Raina Ports
2023 - Isabella Goyette
Tournament Records
Boys 54 Hole - Rickie Fowler 204
Girls 54 Hole - Deborah Chang 210
Boys 36 Hole - Vaughn Snyder 135
Girls 36 Hole - Deborah Chang 140
Boys 18 Hole - Rickie Fowler 64
Girls 18 Hole - Kathleen Ekey 67
Kyleigh Dull 67