Eterovic, Her and Bustos Secure Brendan Cunningham Junior Open Titles
The 2025 Brendan Cunningham Junior Open concluded today with standout performances and a heartfelt tribute to a cherished figure in South Florida golf. Held at Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club in Naples, Florida, the event welcomed 71 players. While taking a year off in 2024, the tournament returned this year.

Sebastian Eterovic of Coral Gables, a 2029 graduate, opened with a bogey-free round of 64 and carried that momentum through the final two rounds, posting scores of 64–70–71 to finish at 11-under-par and capture the Boys 13–18 division title. Kaden Latreille of Naples surged up the leaderboard on the final day, carding a 6-under-par 66 to finish in second place, three strokes behind Eterovic.
In the Girls 13–18 Division, Yool Her of Pembroke Pines led wire-to-wire, recording four birdies in the first round and staying consistent throughout the tournament. Her scores of 71–72–71 earned her the division title. Lilly Parker of North Palm Beach kept the pressure on with rounds of 71–74–71, finishing in solo second.
The Boys 11–12 Division saw a dramatic finish as Simon Bustos of Chattanooga, Tennessee, overcame a six-stroke deficit after round two. Bustos posted an even-par 72 in the final round to secure the win by one stroke over Linus Castro of Jupiter, Florida.
A special highlight came from Spencer Ives, who recorded the tournament’s only hole-in-one with an ace on Hole 2, a 173-yard par 3—his first career hole-in-one.
Formerly known as the South Florida Junior Open, the event was renamed in 2020 to honor Brendan Cunningham—a long-time supporter, dedicated volunteer, and true ambassador for junior golf in South Florida, who passed away in September of that year. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the game, Cunningham was the recipient of the 2016 South Florida PGA Distinguished Service Award and was inducted into the South Florida PGA Hall of Fame in 2018. Known for his charismatic personality, colorful socks, and welcoming smile, Brendan left a lasting impact on players, families, and staff. In his memory, participants and spectators wore green and their favorite socks throughout the week—a tradition that continues to celebrate his legacy and love for the game.
The South Florida PGA extends its sincere thanks to Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club, led by PGA General Manager Anthony Schmid and PGA Director of Golf Scott Lien, and staff for their hospitality and continued support of the South Florida PGA Junior Tour.
This week’s Brendan Cunningham Junior Open marked the fifth of eight majors on the 2025 SFPGA Junior Tour calendar. Up next: the SFPGA Junior Cup, set for July 28–30 at BallenIsles Country Club on the North Course.
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