The Southern Texas PGA is happy to announce our new interns joining the staff for the Fall 2025 season! Please welcome these individuals into our great Section and we look to continue our incredible service and grow the game! Operations Interns

Special message from Executive Director, Thomas Hutton, PGA, with your feedback requested. Spring, TX (October 8, 2025) – Thank you so much for your continued support of one of the largest junior golf programs in the country. We are extremely grateful for your support throughout the year, and we continue to enjoy creating lifelong golfers. 2025 is a record year for the program with the largest number of members in our history (over 5,000), and we are on pace for the most rounds of golf played in the calendar year. From Little Linksters to the Srixon Prestige Tour and everything in between, we are proud of the growth in our program, but also know we can always improve and provide better experiences for everyone. With that said, you can Click Here to take our annual survey that helps provide direct feedback to our team as we review 2025, but more importantly, plan for 2026. We want to hear directly from our parents and players regarding all aspects of our program. From the website to our communication to our golf courses to our event administration. Please Click Here to take this year’s survey, as it is a massive help to our team.

La Porte, TX (October 4-5, 2025) – The STPGA Srixon Prestige Tour made its way to Bay Forest Golf Course for the Bay Forest Junior Championship, a tournament rich in tradition. Since 1990, the Bay Forest Cup has been a staple in junior golf, and this year’s event carried that same legacy of great competition and memorable moments. Over two days, players battled through challenging conditions and showcased their talent, adding another exciting chapter to the tournament’s long history.

The STPGA is excited to introduce our new Prestige Tour Coordinator, Kevin Reilly. We are thrilled to have him on board the team and are eager to see him grow the game for our junior golfers! Here's a little more about him:

Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends, Summer may be over, but tournament season is just heating up! Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - August The Srixon Prestige Tour team kicked off the month of August in Houston at BlackHorse Golf Club (North) for the STPGA Challenge . Carson Klein of Tomball, TX secured his first Srixon Prestige Tour victory with a commanding performance, maintaining a six-shot lead on the back nine. In the Girls Division, Lora Kim of Katy, TX fired an impressive final-round 69 to capture her first Overall Srixon Prestige Tour title. The Tour remained in Houston for the Prestige Tour Open at Gleannloch Pines Golf Club, where London Fowlkes of Houston, TX earned her third win of the season. On the boys' side, Luke Janik, also of Houston, TX, claimed his first career Srixon Prestige Tour title with consecutive rounds of 68. Next, the Tour traveled to New Braunfels for the Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase at Landa Park Golf Course. William Mangione of Austin, TX recorded back-to-back rounds of 69 to earn his third win of the season. Addison Braden of San Antonio, TX delivered a standout performance, highlighted by an eagle on Hole #13, en route to her first career Srixon Prestige Tour victory. August concluded with a return to BlackHorse Golf Club (North) for the H-Town Showdown . Muci Guo of Bellaire, TX and Cody Borden of The Woodlands, TX each captured their second win in the 13-14 age division, as well as their first Overall Srixon Prestige Tour titles of the year. 2025 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches - TeamSTPGA Team STPGA emerged victorious at the 10th Annual Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches, held earlier this month at the prestigious Shady Oaks Country Club. Representing the Southern Texas PGA, 12 standout junior golfers competed in two days of match play competition against the Northern Texas PGA team. Team STPGA set the tone early, dominating Day 1 with a commanding performance. They secured victories in both the four-ball and foursome formats by a margin of 4.5 to 1.5 in each session, establishing a strong 9–3 lead heading into the final day. Despite a strong comeback effort from Team NTPGA—who won the singles matches 7–5—Team STPGA’s early lead proved insurmountable. With a final score of 14–10, Team STPGA captured the Ben Hogan Junior Cup title. Congratulations to Captain Savannah Dupre and all 12 members of Team STPGA on this outstanding achievement. Click here to view the results of the Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches! Click here to watch Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches recap video! 2025 Srixon Prestige Tour Fall Schedule Tournaments through the end of the year are now OPEN ! The Srixon Prestige Tour tournaments for the remainder of the year are OPEN for registration. Click here to view the list of tournaments and lock up your field spot today! Thank You to our Sponsors! For the seventh consecutive year, Srixon is returning as the sole Prestige Tour Title Partner for the 2025 year. Keep in mind, if you are looking for golf balls to golf clubs, Srixon is one of the premiere brands in the industry and will always keep you at the top of your game. Another thank you to the team at Surf & Turf Golf for their continued support of STPGA Junior Golf and for sponsoring the 2025 Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase at Landa Park Golf Course!

Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends, They say September is for Football—but on the Srixon Prestige Tour, Golf stole the spotlight. Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - September The Srixon Prestige Tour kicked off September at Rayburn Resort Golf Course with the Vortech Contracting Championship. It was a standout event for the sibling duo from Spring, TX—Hugo and Melay Dittrich—who each captured their first Prestige Tour victories of the season in impressive fashion. The Tour then headed west to San Antonio for the Brackenridge Park Classic at the historic Brackenridge Park Golf Course. Mateo Tamez of Helotes, TX claimed his first career Prestige Tour title after a dramatic five-hole playoff. On the girls’ side, Claire McMyler of San Antonio, TX delivered back-to-back rounds of 69 to secure her first overall Prestige Tour win. September concluded in Austin at Legacy Hills Golf Club for the Sun City Showdown . Katelyn Allen of Montgomery, TX earned her first career Prestige Tour win by finishing the tournament at even par. Carlos Castaneda Garza of Austin, TX emerged victorious in a playoff, also capturing his first career Prestige Tour title. Welcome Kevin Reilly! We are excited to welcome Kevin to the Srixon Prestige Tour team as our newest Prestige Tour Coordinator. Originally from Florida, Kevin moved to Houston in 2013 to attend Rice University, where he competed as a member of the Men’s Golf Team. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent the past six years working in ticketing strategy for organizations across MLB, NBA, and MLS. This fall, Kevin will be on-site at several Prestige Tour events, including the Bay Forest Junior Championship at Bay Forest Golf Course on October 4–5. If you see Kevin at an event, be sure to give him a warm welcome to the STPGA team. Upcoming Events Below are a few events with remaining field spots for the remainder of the year. October 18-19 – VCVB South Texas Showcase at Victoria Country Club. November 8-9 - Visit Lake Charles Fall Classic at Mallard Golf Club. November 23-24 - The Gobbler Cup at Elkins Lake Country Club. To view the current Srixon Prestige Tour schedule, click here . Thank You to our Sponsors! For the seventh consecutive year, Srixon is returning as the sole Prestige Tour Title Partner for the 2025 year. Keep in mind, if you are looking for golf balls to golf clubs, Srixon is one of the premiere brands in the industry and will always keep you at the top of your game. Another thank you to the team at Vortech Contracting for their continued support of STPGA Junior Golf and for sponsoring the 2025 Vortech Contracting Championship at Rayburn Resort Golf Course!  Thank you.

The wait is over... our invitation breakdown is here for the Fall Championship! We are halfway through the Fall Series, and we’re excited to announce that invitation breakdowns for our highly anticipated Fall Championship are now available. Get ready for an unforgettable experience, and click the links below to see how you can qualify! STPGA Fall Championship December 13-14, 2025 Horseshoe Bay Resort (Apple and Ram Courses)  ...and you could be there! To view the invitation breakdowns, please click below!

Georgetown, TX (September 27–28) – Legacy Hills Golf Club hosted the STPGA Srixon Prestige Tour’s Sun City Showdown, where players delivered steady performances across two days of competition. The event concluded with champions earning their titles and spots in upcoming invitations.

Team NTPGA Captures 14 th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches

San Antonio, TX (September 13-14) - The Srixon Prestige Tour made its stop in San Antonio this past weekend, and the competition didn’t disappoint. Players showed up ready to battle, trading birdies and big shots across two days of golf. By the end, the leaderboard told the story of a hard-fought event and a weekend to remember.

New Braunfels, TX (August 16-17) - Our players are about 3 hours from the near beach but it wasn't needed for these players, STPGA Prestige Tour hosted the Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase at Landa Park Golf Course. Our Champions rode the wave to victory.

2026 Junior Pro-Am will be the 20th time 36 Junior Golfers will have the opportunity to play with PGA TOUR Champions professionals.

Spring, TX (August 11-12) - With the closing of the 2025 PT Summer Season, STPGA Junior Golf hosted the Prestige Tour Open at Gleannloch Golf Club. As a surprise, the boys' champion would receive the last exemption into the 2025 Bayou Cup at Big Easy Ranch in December.

The STPGA Junior Championship closes out the largest week in Junior Golf!

Cypress, TX (July 31-August 1) - The Srixon Prestige Tour hosted the 2025 STPGA Challenge at BlackHorse Golf Club this past week, with the players shooting over 400 birdies and 17 eagles in the two day tournament. The 2025 STPGA Challenge closed out this July's events with a competitive field, great play and new friendships out on the course.

Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends, History was made in July! Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - July Beginning the month of July, the Srixon Prestige Tour team took on Aggieland for the Summer Showdown at Traditions Club! Battling through the obstacles Mother Nature threw our way, Jaxon Graves of Magnolia, TX, and Roberta Alvarez of The Woodlands, TX, won their second Srixon Prestige Tour tournament of the year after the event was deemed to be an 18-hole competition. One short week later, Cypresswood Golf Club (Traditions) hosted the Bayou City Challenge , where Veronika Germain of Houston, TX won her second Srixon Prestige Tour championship, and Anthony Nguyen of Katy, TX made eagle on Hole #18 of Round 2 to secure his first Srixon Prestige Tour win of 2025. Wrapping up July, the STPGA Challenge is currently being hosted at BlackHorse Golf Club (North), where two more Champions will walk away from the golf course with more than memories! 2025 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship What a time it was! In year 2 of the Insperity Invitational Tou r Champio nship , the Srixon Prestige Tour team administered the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship at one of Texas’ most historic facilities, Champions Golf Club, host of the 1969 US Open and 1967 Ryder Cup. From the Practice Round to the Fireside Chat/Q&A with local collegiate coaches to 36-holes of competition golf, the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship was a resounding success! Ryan Lee of College Station, TX, carded back-to-back rounds of a 69 to win by one stroke with a 138 (-4). Payson Pistono of The Woodlands, TX held steady after securing a one-stroke lead going into Round 2. Pistono carded a Round 2 score of 73 (+2) for a tournament total of 143 (+1) to earn herself the win by two strokes total. Lee and Pistono have both earned exemptions to compete on Team STPGA in the 2025 Bayou Cup and fully exempt status on the Legends Junior Tour from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026! Thank you to Russell Roten, PGA General Manager, and the entire team at Champions Golf Club for hosting the 2025 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship and providing this one-of-a-kind playing opportunity! 2025 Ben Hogan Junior Cup - TeamSTPGA In a few short days, 12 junior golfers from the Southern Texas PGA who have earned the opportunity to head north to compete against 12 junior golfers from the Northern Texas PGA will head to Fort Worth for the Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches, a Ryder Cup style event. Below are the participants representing our Section in this year’s Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches. Captain Savannah Dupre - Boerne, TX Boys Tyler Neidel - Lakeway, TX Ian Chen - Houston, TX Michael Vienneau - Austin, TX Ryan Chen - Houston, TX Jaxon Graves - Magnolia, TX Marco Baima - San Antonio, TX Girls Abigail Archunde - Fischer, TX Katelyn Allen - Montgomery, TX Veronika Germain - Houston, TX Krysta Loftin - Pearland, TX Roberta Alvarez - The Woodlands, TX Addison Bandelier - Austin, TX Click here to follow along and root for TeamSTPGA! 2025 Srixon Prestige Tour Fall Schedule Four new tournaments are OPEN for registration! The Srixon Prestige Tour tournaments from August 23-24 through the end of September are OPEN for registration. Click here to view the list of tournaments within this time frame and lock up your field spot today! Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, August 12, at 9:00 am, all remaining Srixon Prestige Tour tournaments (October - December) will be OPEN for registration. Click here to view this list of tournaments! Thank You to our Sponsors! For the seventh consecutive year, Srixon is returning as the sole Prestige Tour Title Partner for the 2025 season. Keep in mind, if you are looking for golf balls to golf clubs, Srixon is one of the premier brands in the industry and will always keep you at the top of your game. Another big thank you to the awesome team at Insperity Invitational for sponsoring the Srixon Prestige Tour Tour Championship! The continued support and their willingness to reward success do not go unnoticed, and we could not be more thankful

Pistono and Lee Claim Victory at Insperity Invitational Tour Championship! 

Spring, TX(July 14-15) - The Srixon Prestige Tour hosted the 2025 Bayou City Challenge at Cypresswood Golf Club - Traditions in Spring, Texas. As the day heated up so did the competition but didn't stop our champions, who continued to rise to the challenge, showcasing their incredible skills and determination as they kicked butt and took names on the course.

College Station, TX(July 7-8) - The Srixon Prestige Tour hosted the 2025 Summer Showdown at Traditions Club at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. While Mother Nature certainly tested the competitors with some wet conditions , ultimately leading to the unfortunate cancellation of Round 2, these talented junior golfers refused to be deterred. Despite the short ened format, the resilience and skill displayed by the players shone through, proving that even in adverse weather, true champions rise to the occasion. The determination to perform at their best, even when faced with challenging circumstances, truly highlighted the spirit of junior golf.