PT Recap: Bay Forest Junior Championship

March 18, 2026 • Southern Texas PGA

LA PORTE, TEXAS (October 5-6, 2024) - The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour along with Bay Forest Golf Course held the Bay Forest Junior Championship this past weekend. The 36-hole tournament consisted of 91 players across both the girls and boys divisions.

Gabriel Garson-Goroway of Missouri City, TX secured the win in the Boys 13-18 Division at the Prestige Tour: Bay Forest Junior Championship with a stellar two-round performance, finishing with a total score of 68-68–136 (-8). In the first round, he shot 4-under with 6 birdies, including a remarkable run from Holes 5-8. His second round was equally strong, posting another 4-under, highlighted by 3 birdies and an eagle. After winning the playoff against Max McClosky he would secure his 10th victory since joining the STPGA in 2014 and claim his third Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour victory.


Both divisions saw standout performances, with each player showcasing their skill and consistency across the two rounds. While Gabriel Garson-Goroway dominated the Boys 13-18 Division with an impressive 8-under overall score and a hard-fought playoff victory, Kanak Yadav displayed her winning form once again in the Girls 13-18 Division, capturing her second consecutive Prestige Tour win. The tournament at Bay Forest provided a platform for both players to extend their already decorated careers on the STPGA circuit.

Kanak Yadav of Austin, TX triumphed in the Girls 13-18 Division at the Prestige Tour: Bay Forest Junior Championship with a total score of 70-74–144 (E). In the first round, she posted a 2-under 70, highlighted by 3 birdies. Her second round saw another 3 birdies, though she finished 2-over with a 74. This victory is Yadav’s 48th career win since joining the STPGA in 2016, and her second consecutive Prestige Tour victory, going back-to-back in dominant fashion.


Congratulations to both Gabriel and Kanak for their victories this weekend. We look forward to seeing them continue to compete and play well throughout the remainder of the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour season!


To view the final results, click here.

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