Orlando, FL (October 16, 2025) – The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT), the world’s largest multi-day operator of junior golf tournaments, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Dwight Global Online School, a premier private online high school ranked among the top two online schools in the U.S. by Newsweek, and #1 online school in the U.S. by Niche.com. Together, the two organizations will provide aspiring junior golfers with a flexible, world-class education designed to help them pursue excellence in both academics and athletics.
The partnership aligns with HJGT’s mission to open doors for young athletes and prepare them for future success on and off the course. Dwight Global’s proven ability to deliver rigorous academics in a flexible, student-centered format makes it a natural fit for the thousands of competitive junior golfers balancing training, travel, and education.
“At HJGT, we know how much sacrifice and dedication it takes for families to give their kids the chance to compete at the highest levels,” said Rex Grayner, Senior Vice President of Business Development at HJGT. “By partnering with Dwight Global, we’re giving players access to an academic experience that matches the same excellence we strive for on the golf course. This partnership allows our athletes to dream big without having to choose between their sport and their education.”
Dwight Global has long been recognized for its innovative approach, combining live online classes, personalized learning, and in-person experiences to help students thrive in academics while pursuing their passions.
Dwight Global, which already counts multiple student-athletes who have competed in HJGT events, provides a leading college‑prep program built on over 150 years of history to athletes wherever they are, boasting top U.S. college acceptances and providing flexible and year-round scheduling, while also customizing educational paths for promising student-athletes in grades 6-12.
Dwight, the #1 ranked online school in the United States, and the first school in the U.S. to be accredited by The World Academy of Sport, sets the platinum standard in online private school education and is an ideal choice for aspiring golfers.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour and support student-athletes with unmatched academic opportunities,” said Louisa Childs, Head of School at Dwight Global Online. “Our shared commitment is to empower young people to compete at the highest levels of golf while preparing for top universities around the world, whether on the course, on the road, or at home.”
Through the partnership, HJGT families will gain exclusive access to Dwight Global’s educational resources, college admissions guidance, and personalized support, while Dwight Global students will benefit from unique connections to the HJGT community.
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For Dwight Global media inquiries contact:
Allison Feldman, Global Director of Communications
(afeldman@dwight.edu)
About Dwight Global Online School
Ranked one of the top two online high schools in the U.S. by Newsweek and #1 online school in the U.S. by Niche.com, and profiled by the U.K.’s Good Schools Guide, Dwight Global is the leading choice for student-athletes in grades 6-12 seeking to balance the pursuit of their passion with challenging academics. Steeped in over 150 years of academic history, Dwight Global was founded in 2014 as the cloud campus of the Dwight network of Schools — all dedicated to igniting the spark of genius in every child. Dwight Global students can select from Advanced Placement courses, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, or personalized tracks. Online work can be supplemented with study at a Dwight brick-and-mortar School in New York, London, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, or Hanoi. Recent college matriculations include Harvard, Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, Notre Dame, Yale, Penn State, Cornell, University of Michigan, University of Virginia, Duke, University of Pennsylvania, Vassar, Georgetown, UCLA, Wesleyan, and others. Learn more and apply at dwight.global.
About Hurricane Junior Golf Tour
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Orlando, FL, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) is the largest multi-day junior golf tour in the world. Operating in over 30 US states and five countries, the HJGT provides junior golfers with opportunities to compete on premier courses in a professional, competitive environment. The tour is dedicated to creating the ultimate junior golf experience while preparing players for collegiate and professional success. To learn more about HJGT and upcoming events, visit https://hjgt.org.