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PT Recap: Huntington Bank Lone Star Shootout

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:17:20 GMT

Comfort, TX (April 25-26, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour went back to San Antonio this past weekend for the 2026 Huntington Bank Lone Star Shootout, hosted at The Buckhorn Golf Course! With beautiful weather setting the stage, our junior golfers rose to the occasion against a competitive field and displayed their standout skills.

Thank you to our host facility, our players and parents, our Title Partner Srixon, Huntington Bank, and all of our staff who made the tournament such a success. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!

Joshua McGown Claims Boys 15–18 Title at the Huntington Bank Lone Star Shootout

Joshua McGown delivered an impressive two-round performance to claim the Boys 15–18 division title. After opening with a strong 70 to sit tied for second, he surged to the top of the leaderboard on day two with a standout 65. Finishing at 7-under for the tournament, McGown’s final round was highlighted by eight birdies, the most in his division, showcasing his ability to go low when it mattered most. His performance earned him the tournament Title and an exemption to the 2026 Texas Junior Amateur on the Legends Junior Tour!

Katherine OKeefe Claims Girls 15-18 & Overall Title at the Huntington Bank Lone Star Shootout

Katherine OKeefe continued her strong run of form with another impressive victory, capturing both the Girls 15–18 division title and Overall Champion honors. Fresh off her win last weekend that earned her an exemption into the 2026 Texas Junior Amateur on the Legends Junior Tour, she set the tone early with a 72 to lead after round one and stayed steady with a 75 on day two. After finishing tied, OKeefe showed composure under pressure, winning a playoff to secure the title.

Arron Aleman Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Huntington Bank Lone Star Shootout

Arron Aleman delivered a dominant performance to capture the Boys 11–14 division title. He set the pace early with an impressive 68 to take the first-round lead and followed it up with a steady 69 on day two. Aleman recorded 11 birdies across both rounds, the most in his division, and secured the victory by four strokes.

Pippa Fikes Claims Girls 11-14 Title at the Huntington Bank Lone Star Shootout

Pippa Fikes added another title under her belt with an impressive performance to win the Girls 11–14 division, while also finishing second overall after a playoff. She led her division from the start, opening with a 75 and following it up with a strong 72 on day two. Fikes secured the division title by four strokes and showcased her consistency throughout the weekend, recording an impressive 30 pars over the 36 holes. Her performance earned her an exemption to the 2026 Texas Junior Amateur on the Legends Junior Tour!

PT Recap: Alamo City Shootout

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:46:58 GMT

San Antonio, TX (April 18-19, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour went back to San Antonio this past weekend for the 2026 Alamo City Shootout, hosted at Cedar Creek Golf Course! Our junior golfers battled through challenging weather conditions and a competitive field to show off their impressive skills.

Thank you to our host facility, our players and parents, our Title Partner Srixon, and all of our staff who made the tournament such a success. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!

Hayden Gold Claims Boys 15–18 Title at the Alamo City Shootout

Hayden Gold's impressive second round launched him to a victory in a competitive field in San Antonio. He improved on his Round 1 score by four strokes on Sunday, bringing him to even par in the round and rising three spots on the leaderboard. His performance earned him the tournament Title and exemptions to the 2026 Huntington Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship and the 2026 Texas Junior Amateur on the Legends Junior Tour!

Katherine OKeefe Claims Girls 15-18 & Overall Title at the Alamo City Shootout

Katherine OKeefe earned the Girls 15-18 and Overall Girls Title with an explosive Round 2 performance. She finished Saturday tied for sixth, then rose to the top by shooting an impressive 73 on Sunday. Her four birdies in Round 2 sealed the tournament Title and earned her an exemption to the 2026 Texas Junior Amateur on the Legends Junior Tour!

Gavin Martinez Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Alamo City Shootout

Gavin Martinez's steady performance through both days of the Alamo City Shootout earned him the victory in his division. He shot a 75 (+3) in each round, staying consistent despite the challenging weather conditions, and had four total birdies to keep him in first position for the Boys 11-14 Title!

Pippa Fikes Claims Girls 11-14 Title at the Alamo City Shootout

Pippa Fikes added another Girls 11-14 Title to her resume this weekend with her come-from-behind! After finishing Round 1 in second place, she improved on her own score by nine strokes to take her to the victory. Her strong finish with a birdie on eighteen ensured her victory at Cedar Creek and also earned her a spot in the 2026 Texas Women's Open at Grapevine Golf Course at the end of May!

Abraham Ancer and STPGA Enter 3rd Year of Partnership

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:45:10 GMT

Partnership centered around impacting the next generation through grants, scholarships, and a showcase junior golf event.

San Antonio, TX (April 17, 2026) - The Southern Texas PGA could not be more excited to continue our partnership with former STPGA Junior Golfer and World Class Professional Golfer Abraham Ancer. Started in 2024, the relationship features the Abraham Ancer Classic on the Srixon Prestige Tour, College Scholarships, and money awarded specifically to families to help introduce golf to the next generation.

“This is a full circle moment for the STPGA,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director for the STPGA. “From growing up in our program in The Valley to supporting the program financially, we are extremely grateful for his time, investment, and motivation towards helping the next generation.”

The third Annual Abraham Ancer Classic will be adding a new chapter in November, when the event visits the Clubs of Cordillera Ranch in Boerne, TX, after being played the last two years at Oak Hills Country Club. The event will be held during Thanksgiving week on November 23-24 and will be the STPGA’s first time hosting a junior golf event at Cordillera Ranch, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, ranked among the best in the State!

“The STPGA does an awesome job growing the game, providing scholarships, and running high quality events,” said Ancer who was born in McAllen, TX and raised in Reynosa, Mexico.

Ancer grew up playing at Reynosa Country Club and traveled to Southern Texas to compete in STPGA events, where he was the STPGA Valley Area Champion for his division in 2005. “I feel it is only right to give back, get engaged with the next generation, and make a difference!”

In addition, Abraham will continue to support our College Scholarship Program and our Dick Harmon Participation Grant. This ties together his value in helping people with their education and then introducing the game to people that might not be able to afford tournament golf!

The STPGA appreciates Abraham Ancer’s time and commitment and look forward to an awesome year together!

PT Recap: Spring Fling

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:12:42 GMT

Pearland, TX (April 11-12, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour continued its spring season with the Spring Fling at Pearland Golf Club, where junior golfers took on another exciting stop on the schedule. With good weather and just a slight wind throughout the tournament, players were able to showcase their skills and shot-making ability across both rounds, creating a competitive and high-energy field from start to finish.

A big thank you to Pearland Golf Club, our players and parents, our Title Partner Srixon, and all of our staff who helped make the tournament a success. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!

Andrew Bird Claims Boys 15–18 Title at the Spring Fling

Andrew Bird put together an impressive comeback performance to claim the Boys 15–18 Division title, finishing strong after starting the tournament in third place with an opening round 75. He surged up the leaderboard on day two with a composed and steady round, highlighted by 16 pars, the most in his division, showcasing his consistency under pressure. Bird’s strong finish secured him the victory and earned him an exemption into the Texas Junior Amateur, along with an invitation to The Insperity Tour Championship.

Roberta Alvarez Claims Girls 15-18 & Overall Title at the Spring Fling

Roberta Alvarez showed resilience and determination en route to the victory in the Girls 15–18 Division, also capturing the Overall Champion title. After opening with a 79 to sit in third place, she made a big move on day two, firing an impressive 71 to climb the leaderboard and secure the win. Alvarez leaned on her steady play all weekend, totaling 28 pars across both rounds, the most in her division. Her strong performance earned her an exemption into the Texas Junior Amateur along with an invitation to the Tour Championship.

Conrad Holzman Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Spring Fling

Conrad Holzman put together a strong and steady performance to earn the Boys 11–14 Division title. He set the tone early with a round one 76 to take the lead and maintained his position on day two with an 80 to secure the victory. Holzman’s consistent play was highlighted by five birdies across the two rounds, helping him stay ahead of the field. With the win, he also earned an exemption into the Texas Junior Amateur.

Riley Do Claims Girls 11-14 Title at the Spring Fling

Riley Do battled her way to the top to claim the Girls 11–14 Division title, putting together a determined two-day performance. After opening with an 83 to sit in second place, she stayed composed and consistent on day two, shooting an 85 to secure the victory. Riley’s steady play made the difference, as she recorded 16 pars across both rounds, the most in her division, helping her rise to the top of the leaderboard.

The Bayou Cup Returns to Big Easy as Team STPGA Sets Sights on First Title

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:30:10 GMT

Elite junior golfers from Southern Texas and Louisiana will have the opportunity to compete at the event.

SPRING, TX (April 7, 2026) - The Southern Texas PGA is proud to announce the return of The Bayou Cup for the second year as Team STPGA looks to bring the trophy to Southern Texas for the first time. The 2026 matches, presented by Srixon and Adidas, will be hosted once again at Big Easy Ranch from December 4-6, providing a championship-caliber stage and unforgettable experience for top junior golfers.

Held in partnership with the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour and the Gulf States PGA, the event features a Ryder Cup-style format designed to challenge elite players through team competition. Each team consists of 12 junior golfers from each tour with representatives from three age divisions: Boys 15-18, Girls 11-18, and Boys 11-14.

Team STPGA will be formed through standout performances by golfers at Srixon Prestige Tour tournaments from late July to September. Champions of the following events, along with points list leaders, will make up the 2026 roster:

Boys 15-18

The Insperity Tour Championship: July 20-21 at Boot Ranch
STPGA Challenge: August 10-11 at BlackHorse Golf Club
Surf and Turf New Braunfels Showcase: August 15-16 at Landa Park Golf Course
Boys 15-18 Points List Leader as of October 1, 2026

Girls 11-18

The Insperity Tour Championship: July 20-21 at Boot Ranch
STPGA Challenge: August 10-11 at BlackHorse Golf Club
Antigua Sun City Showdown: September 26-27 at White Wing Golf Club
Girls 11-18 Points List Leader as of October 1, 2026

Boys 11-14

Vortech Contracting H-Town Showdown: August 29-30 at Quail Valley Golf Club
Brackenridge Park Classic: September 12-13 at Brackenridge Park Golf Course
Antigua Sun City Showdown: September 26-27 at White Wing Golf Club
Boys 11-14 Points List Leader as of October 1, 2026

The inaugural Bayou Cup matches were held in December 2025 and saw Team LJGT claim a 15-9 victory. With the experience of year one and the advantage of returning to familiar ground at Big Easy, Team STPGA is eager for another opportunity to compete…and bring the Cup home for the first time.

For more information about The Bayou Cup, click here .

For any questions, please contact Prestige Tour Coordinator Kevin Reilly at kreilly@pgahq.com

Srixon Prestige Tour Remarks - April 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:06:33 GMT

Good Evening Players, Parents, & Family Friends,

Upsets, buzzer-beaters, and comebacks. The real March Madness happened right here on the Srixon Prestige Tour.

Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - March

March began in San Antonio at the Hill Country Open , where players battled not just the course, but relentless weather delays. Rising above it all, Brody Tharp of Horseshoe Bay, TX captured his first Boys 11–14 title with a gritty 1-under 71. Diego Amour of McAllen, TX edged out a tightly packed leaderboard to claim his first Boys 15–18 victory, while Addison Braden of San Antonio, TX set the tone early with a 75 to secure her first Overall Girls win of the year.

The momentum carried east to Katy for the Spring Break Classic , and the fireworks only intensified. Mason Hwang of Houston, TX staged an incredible comeback, erasing a three-shot deficit before clutching a playoff victory for his first Boys 11-14 title. Hudson Rankin, a hometown standout from Katy, TX, fired a brilliant second-round 69 to earn his first Boys 15–18 win. Meanwhile, Esther Li of Houston, TX delivered a jaw-dropping performance, going 5-under par to notch her second Overall Girls victory of the season.

From there, the Tour headed west to Spicewood for the Shootout in the Hills —and lived up to its name. Trevor Lane of Leander, TX broke through with a stellar Second Round 67 to earn his first Boys 11-14 win, while Brady Shelton of Spicewood, TX used a Second Round 69 to cruise to a three-shot Boys 15-18 victory. Francie Martin of Austin, TX added to the excitement, closing strong with a 72 to claim her first career Overall Girls title.

At the same time in Cypress, the Rocket City Open brought even more drama. Griffin Domingues of Houston, TX mounted a clutch comeback, using a final-round 76 to overcome a one shot deficit and grab his first win. Jace Beverly of Montgomery, TX kept his composure under pressure, sealing his Boys 15–18 victory with a par in a playoff. Sophia Liu of Sugar Land, TX dominated from start to finish, going wire-to-wire for her first Overall Girls win of the year—and third of her career.

The Tour then rolled into Lake Charles for the Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic , where dominant performances stole the spotlight. Landon Lotz of Slidell, LA ran away with a commanding nine-shot Boys 11-14 victory, while Wayne Kabrich of Mandeville, LA held off a late charge to secure his first Boys 15-18 win. Grace Goodwin of Bossier City, LA surged up the leaderboard with a strong closing 72 to earn her first Overall Girls crown.

March wrapped up in style in south Houston at the Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic , delivering one final burst of excitement. Mason Hwang of Houston, TX struck again, capturing his second Boys 11-14 title of the month with an incredible 5-under Second Round performance. Adrian Bowers of Pearland, TX rallied from two shots back with a clutch 71 to earn his first Boys 15-18 win of the year. And Emily Zhang of Houston, TX set the pace early with a blazing front-nine 34—never looking back as she cruised to her second career Overall Girls victory.

Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches Exemptions

The countdown is on—the Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches are back for their 11th year, and the stage is set for an unforgettable showdown!

This premier event will bring together 24 of the absolute best junior golfers from the Northern and Southern Sections, all competing for pride, bragging rights, and team glory. The action unfolds August 3–4 at the prestigious Dallas Athletic Club, where every shot will matter and every moment will be electric.

Think you have what it takes to be part of this elite team? Your journey starts now. Click Here to view the qualifying events and see how you can earn your spot on the 2026 Team STPGA Ben Hogan squad—because this is your chance to compete with the best and prove you belong.

The Insperity Tour Championship Invites

The moment you’ve been waiting for is almost here—the First Round of invitations for the 2026 The Insperity Tour Championship is about to drop!

On April 6th, players who have already earned their spot will receive their official invite to one of the most prestigious junior golf events of the year. This is your chance to step onto a big stage, compete against top talent, and be part of something truly special—so keep a close eye on your inbox!

Still chasing your invite? The door isn’t closed yet. There’s time to make your move, earn your spot, and join the field. Click Here to find out how you can qualify and turn your season into an unforgettable run toward The Insperity Tour Championship!

Srixon Prestige Tour Schedule is Viewable!

It’s here—the full Srixon Prestige Tour schedule is officially LIVE!

Now’s your chance to map out your season, lock in your must-play events, and get ready for an unforgettable year on tour. With more competition, more excitement, and more opportunities than ever before, this is shaping up to be the biggest Srixon Prestige Tour season yet.

Don’t wait—start planning now and keep a close eye on those registration dates. Spots will fill fast, and you won’t want to miss your chance to be part of the action. Click Here to view the schedule and get ready to tee it up!

Thank You to our Sponsors!

For the eighth consecutive year, Srixon is returning as the sole Prestige Tour Title Partner for the 2026 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.

Thank you to the staff at Visit Lake Charles for welcoming the Srixon Prestige Tour team into the wonderful town of Lake Charles, LA, for the Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic!

Also, thank you to JJ Wood at Golf Performance Group for continuing to support junior golf, and for being the Title Partner of the Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic!

Thank you again to all our players, parents, host facilities, and Sponsors! We are looking forward to an amazing 2026, with more tournaments, stronger competition, and even lower scores! As always, if we can ever be of assistance to you, please feel free to contact me via email ( cklassen@pgahq.com ), Kevin Reilly ( kreilly@pgahq.com ) or Brayden Porter ( bporter@pgahq.com )!

Thank you,

Casey Klassen

Prestige Tour Manager

PT Recap: Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:39:53 GMT

League City, TX (March 28-29, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour went to South Shore Harbour Country Club this past weekend for the 2026 Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic! With multiple exemptions on the line, junior golfers played though the wind and sun for another exciting and competitive event.

Thank you to our host facility, our players and parents, our Title Partner Srixon, and all of our staff who made the tournament such a success. A special thank you to Golf Performance Group, founded by J.J. Wood, PGA, for being our Title Sponsor for this event. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!

Adrian Bowers Claims Boys 15–18 Title at the Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic

Adrian Bowers' steady play throughout the weekend launched him to a victory in a competitive field. He improved on his Round 1 score by two strokes on Sunday, rising three spots on the leaderboard and bringing him to even par for the tournament. His 11 birdies over two days earned him the tournament Title and exemptions to the 2026 Texas Junior Amateur and the Huntington Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship on the Legends Junior Tour!

Emily Zhang Claims Girls 15-18 & Overall Title at the Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic

Emily Zhang earned the Girls 15-18 and Overall Girls Title with consistent play through both days of the tournament. She held the lead after the first day by one stroke and held off her opponents in a tight race on Sunday by carding a 73. Her seven birdies and 30 pars through two days led both girls' divisions and earned her the last STPGA exemption into the 2026 Chevron Junior Pro-Am, which will be held on April 19 in Houston. She also earned an exemption to the 2026 Texas Junior Amateur on the Legends Junior Tour!

Mason Hwang Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic

Mason Hwang claimed his second Boys 11-14 win of 2026 on Sunday with an explosive Round 2 performance at South Shore Harbour. He shot a 67 (-5) on the day, the best of any competitor in either round, bring him to a score of 2-under par overall and making him the Champion of his division.

Adele Kontrus Claims Girls 11-14 Title at the Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic

For the second Srixon Prestige Tour event in a row, Adele Kontrus took home the Girls 11-14 Title! After finishing Round 1 in a tie for first place, she improved on her own score by two strokes to take her to the victory. Her two birdies in Round 2 came in the final four holes of the competition, and her strong finish ensured her victory in League City!

11th Ben Hogan Cup Announcement - Quest to Retain the Cup Starts Now!

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:40:36 GMT

Exemptions, event schedule, and host site announced today!

SPRING,TX (MARCH 26, 2026) – The Southern Texas PGA is excited to announce, in partnership with the Northern Texas PGA the 11th annual Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches, set to take place August 3–4, 2026 at Dallas Athletic Club. Returning to a venue that previously hosted the matches in 2020, Dallas Athletic Club offers a championship-caliber setting with a rich tradition of excellence. Its premier courses once again provide the perfect stage for this prestigious event, bringing together top junior talent for an unforgettable competition.

The Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches is an annual competition between the Southern Texas and Northern Texas PGA Junior Tours' top six boys and top six girls ages 11-18. The Ryder Cup-style format features 18-hole Four-Ball and 9-hole Foursomes Matches on the first day followed by 18-hole Singles Matches on the final day.

Now is the time to look over our schedule and mark down these important events where the STPGA Team will be formed. All spots on the STPGA Team will come from Srixon Prestige Tour events starting in late May and running through the end of June. The winner of each of these events will earn a spot on the team.

Please note that for the second straight year, one spot is specifically held for the Boys 11-14 Division as we continue to see growth within this demographic during Srixon Prestige Tour events.

Boys 15-18:

FORE! Challenge: 15-18 Champion | May 27-28, 2026

Bluebonnet Classic: 15-18 Champion | June 8-9, 2026

Boys Jr. PGA Championship (#2): 15 -18 Overall Champion | June 15-16, 2026

Mid Summer Showcase: 15-18 Champion | June 15-16, 2026

Summer Showdown: 15-18 Champion | June 22-23, 2026

Boys 11-14:

Boys Jr. PGA Championship (#1): 11-14 Champion | June 1-2, 2026

Girls 11-18:

FORE! Challenge: 11-18 Overall Champion | May 27-28, 2026

Girls Jr. PGA Championship (#1): 11-18 Overall Champion | June 8-9, 2026

Bluebonnet Classic: 11-18 Overall Champion | June 8-9, 2026

Mid Summer Showcase: 11-18 Overall Champion | June 15-16, 2026

Girls Jr. PGA Championship (#2): 11-18 Overall Champion | June 15-16, 2026

Summer Showdown: 11-18 Overall Champion | June 22-23, 2026

Click Here for all the information about the 11th Ben Hogan Cup Matches.

The STPGA looks to retain the cup after an awesome win last year where Team STPGA won the matches with a score of 14 to 10.

For any questions about the team, please contact Casey Klassen, our Prestige Tour Manager. His contact information is listed below.

The STPGA would like to thank the Northern Texas PGA for hosting and running a first class event. Our captain will be named later this spring and will continue the tradition of naming a former STPGA Junior Golfer now playing in college!

GO STPGA !

Contact Information
Casey Klassen, Prestige Tour Manager
cklassen@pgahq.com

PT Recap: Rocket City Open

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:10:02 GMT

Cypress, TX (March 16-17, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour continued its spring season with the Rocket City Open, held March 16–17, as junior golfers took on a competitive field in another exciting Monday–Tuesday event. Battling through challenging conditions, players faced strong winds and cold temperatures that tested their resilience and shot-making across both rounds. Despite the harsh weather, the event showcased incredible determination and high-level play from start to finish.

A big thank you to our host facility, our players and parents, our Title Partner Srixon, and all of our staff who helped make the tournament a success. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!

Jace Beverly Claims Boys 15–18 Title at the Rocket City Open

Jace Beverly delivered a strong and steady performance to claim the Boys 15-18 Division title at the Rocket City Open. After opening with a 74 (+2) in round one, he stayed composed and climbed into first place on day two with another 74 (+2) , highlighted by an impressive six birdies, the most in his division across the tournament. His ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities proved to be the difference, securing him the victory. With the win, Jace also earned exemptions into both the Bluebonnet Championship and the Texas Junior Amateur on the Legends Junior Tour.

Sophia Liu Claims Girls 15-18 & Overall Title at the Rocket City Open

Sophia Liu delivered a standout performance to claim the Girls 15-18 Division title and Overall Champion honors at the Rocket City Open. She set the tone early with a 74 (+2) in the opening round and remained in control with a 77 (+5) on day two, holding the top spot throughout the tournament. Sophia’s ability to create scoring opportunities was unmatched, as she recorded seven birdies across the two days, the most in her division. Her consistent play secured the victory and earned her exemptions into both the Bluebonnet Championship and the Texas Junior Amateur on the Legends Junior Tour.

Griffin Domingues Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Rocket City Open

Griffin Domingues made an impressive comeback to capture the Boys 11-14 Division title at the Rocket City Open. After opening with an 84 (+12) in round one, he surged into first place on day two with a strong 76 (+4), showcasing resilience and determination in challenging conditions. Griffin’s ability to find scoring opportunities set him apart, as he recorded six birdies across the two days, the most in his division. His standout second round performance ultimately secured him the victory.

Phoenix Aguilar Claims Girls 11-14 Title at the Rocket City Open

Phoenix Aguilar led from start to finish to claim the Girls 11-14 Division title at the Rocket City Open. She opened with an 86 (+14) in round one and followed it up with an improved 82 (+10) on day two, maintaining her position at the top of the leaderboard throughout the tournament. Phoenix’s consistency was key to her success, as she recorded 17 pars across the two rounds, the most in her division. Her steady play secured her a well-earned victory.

PT Recap: Shootout in the Hills

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:25:27 GMT

Spicewood, TX (March 16-17, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour returned for another Monday-Tuesday event with the 2026 Shootout in the Hills, held at Lakecliff Golf Club. With multiple exemptions on the line, junior golfers faced a competitive field and up-and-down weather conditions that made for an exciting two days of golf.

A big thank you to our host facility, our players and parents, our Title Partner Srixon, and all of our staff who made the tournament such a success. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!

Brady Shelton Claims Boys 15–18 Title at the Shootout in the Hills

Brady Shelton strung together an impressive second round performance to push him to the victory in a competitive Boys 15-18 field. He shot a 68 (-2) with three birdies and only one bogey on Tuesday, bringing him to even par for the tournament. His steady play was crucial, giving him the opportunity to win on his home course and earn an exemption to the Bluebonnet Championship on the Legends Junior Tour!

Francie Martin Claims Girls 15-18 & Overall Title at the Shootout in the Hills

Francie Martin earned the Girls 15-18 and Overall Title with a strong Round 2. She held the lead after the first day of competition and improved on her own score by an impressive seven strokes on Tuesday, carding five birdies on the day to bring her to one-over par. Her steady performance also earned her the third STPGA exemption into the 2026 Chevron Junior Pro-Am, which will be held Sunday, April 19 in Houston.

Trevor Lane Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Shootout in the Hills

Trevor Lane had an explosive Round 2 performance to bring him from third position to the victory in Spicewood. His five birdies and only one bogey brought him to a tournament-leading 4-under par on Tuesday. His ability to stay composed and consistent in a competitive field helped him to the well-earned title.

Pippa Fikes Claims Girls 11-14 Title at the Shootout in the Hills

Pippa Fikes earned her third Girls 11-14 Title of 2026 with her victory at the Shootout in the Hills. Her seven birdies throughout the tournament was the most of the girls, with five coming in the second round. Her consistent play, both at this event and throughout the season, helped secure her the Champion title.

PT Recap: Spring Break Classic

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:32:38 GMT

Katy, TX (March 9-10, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour held its first Monday-Tuesday event of the year with the 2026 Spring Break Classic at The Club at Falcon Point. Junior golfers experienced beautiful weather and course conditions and had strong performances through two rounds of golf.

A big thank you to our host facility, our players and parents, our Title Partner Srixon, and all of our staff who made the weekend such a success. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!

Esther Li Claims Her 2nd Girls Title of the Year at the Spring Break Classic

Esther Li maintained a steady performance throughout both rounds in Katy, capturing both the Girls 15–18 Division title and the Overall Girls championship. She set the tone early with a strong opening round of 70 to hold the lead after Day 1, then improved her own score with a score of 69 in Round 2 to secure the victory with a 139 total (-5). Esther also shot 10 birdies over both days. Her performance earned her the second invitation of the year to the 2026 Chevron Junior Pro-Am , which will be held on Sunday, April 19 in Houston.

Hudson Rankin Claims Boys 15–18 Title at the Spring Break Classic

Hudson Rankin put together an incredible performance in Round 2 to secure the Srixon Prestige Tour victory. He climbed 10 spots from his Round 1 positioning, shooting a 69 (-3) on Tuesday. His explosive performance, with four birdies on the front nine in the second round, proved to be the difference maker in a tight race for the title.

Mia Liu Claims Girls 11-14 Title at the Spring Break Classic

Mia Liu earned the Girls 11-14 Title at the Spring Break Classic with her consistent play throughout both rounds, finishing with a 158 (+14) overall. Her 3 birdies and 21 pars were at the top of her division, allowing her to maintain her lead throughout the tournament and close out the win.

Mason Hwang Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Spring Break Classic

Mason Hwang earned his victory at The Club at Falcon Point on the first playoff hole as he completed the comeback in Round 2. He climbed 4 spots on Tuesday to bring him into a tie for first, scoring a 77 (+5) with three birdies. His ability to stay composed in a competitive field helped give him a well-earned title.

PT Recap: Hill Country Open

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:31:19 GMT

San Antonio, TX (March 7-8, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour traveled to San Antonio this past weekend for the Hill Country Open , held March 7–8 at the Hill Country Golf Club. Despite rainy and challenging weather conditions, junior golfers showed great determination during the tournament. Due to the weather, the event was only able to complete the first round, but players still delivered a strong day of competitive golf, making it another memorable stop on the 2026 Srixon Prestige Tour.

Congratulations to Lia Beyer, and our Boys 15-18 Champion, Diego Amour for earning an invite to the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship , hosted at Boot Ranch on July 20–21, 2026! This prestigious championship brings together top junior talent for an exciting two days of competition at one of Texas’ premier venues. You can find more information about the championship here .

A big thank you to the staff at Hill Country Golf Club, our STPGA area staff, and all of the golfers and parents who made the weekend such a success. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!

Diego Amour Claims Boys 15–18 Title at the Hill Country Open

Diego Amour secured the title with a steady performance, firing an even-par 72 to claim the victory by just one stroke. His consistent play throughout the round kept him in contention from start to finish, allowing him to edge out the competition in a tight finish. Diego also tied for the most pars in his division with 15 on the day, showcasing his ability to stay composed and capitalize on key moments to earn the win.

Addison Braden Claims Girls 15-18 & Overall Title at the Hill Country Open

Addison Braden delivered an impressive performance to capture the Girls 15–18 Division title and Overall Champion honors, finishing with a strong 3-over-par 75. Her steady play throughout the round kept her at the top of the leaderboard, and she led her division with 14 pars on the day. Addison’s consistency and composure helped secure the victory and made for a standout performance at the Hill Country Open.

Brody Tharp Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Hill Country Open

Brody Tharp delivered a standout round to win the Boys 11–14 Division, firing an impressive 1-under-par 71. His consistent play throughout the day kept him ahead of the competition, and he led his division with 16 pars. Brody’s steady performance and ability to avoid mistakes helped secure a well-earned victory.

Pippa Fikes Claims Girls 11-14 Title at the Hill Country Open

Pippa Fikes claimed the Girls 11–14 Division title wi th another strong performance, continuing a run of success in the division. She also finished second overall, showcasing her ability to compete at the top of the field. Pippa is no stranger to winning this division, and her steady play once again proved why she remains one of the players to watch.

Staff Spotlight featuring PGA Works Fellow Natalia Facchinato-Sitja

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:04:07 GMT

The STPGA is excited to welcome back Natalia Facchinato-Sitja as our new PGA Works Fellow. We are thrilled to have her on the team and are eager to see her grow the game for our Junior Golf Program! Here's a little more about her:

Name: Natalia Facchinato-Sitja
Hometown: Washington D.C.
Began Full Time: March 2, 2026
College(s): Marietta College, Georgetown University

Major: Sports Management with minors in Leadership and Communications Studies (Bachelors) and Sports Industry Management (Masters).

Favorite Team: The Washington Capitals
Favorite Food: Fried plantains or sushi.

Who is your favorite artist? Josiah Queen
What is your favorite song right now? Better Me For You (Brown Eyes) by Max McNown

Favorite Course You’ve Been To: The Covey at Big Easy Ranch

What’s your favorite golf memory? A young girl at a Little Linksters tournament said she felt awkward with all of her pink things (golf bag, outfit, etc.) while playing with the boys. At the next tournament, I wore all pink with her, and the joy she showed seeing an older girl embrace pink out on the golf course was the highlight of the tournament. I now try to wear my pink outfit when I work LL in case she is signed up!

What’s one thing people don’t know about you? I was a coxswain for men's rowing teams for 12 years!

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?: I usually go to church, the gym (lifting queen), do my meal prep for the week, and read a book.

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas? Barcelona, Spain

What are some of your favorite hobbies? I love playing pickleball with my friends as well as lifting and crocheting.

How were you first introduced to golf? Before the STPGA, I had some friends that played collegiate golf but had little exposure to the game. I applied to the Operations Internship with the STPGA last year and that position was my first deep dive into the sport and what it takes to run it.

What did you want to be when you were little? Cinderella.

What is your favorite sport outside of golf? Rowing and hockey.

What's your go-to karaoke song? Inside Out by Kate Staford

Do you have a favorite quote or motto you live by? "Always show others kindness because you never know who you might be speaking with."

Staff Spotlight featuring Business & Office Administrator, Charissa Wylie

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:11:44 GMT

The STPGA is excited to introduce our new Business & Office Administrator, Charissa Wylie. We are thrilled to have her on board the team and are eager to see her grow the game for our Section! Here's a little more about her:

Name: Charissa Wylie
Hometown: Spring, TX
Began Full Time: February 19, 2026
College(s): Sam Houston State University

Major: Business Administration

Favorite Teams: As a Houston girl, I am an Astros and Texans Fan. However, my husband is form Liverpool so we are always watching Liverpool soccer (football) games too.
Favorite Food: Cheese... as an owner of a Charcuterie business, I am a sucker for cheese.

Who is your favorite artist? My Spotify playlists have everything from Taylor Swift to Kendrick Lamar to Frank Sinatra to Garth Brooks... if it has a good beat and catchy lyrics, I'll listen to it!
What is your favorite song? I changes day to day! I seriously can't pick a favorite.

Favorite Course You’ve Been To: Riviera Cancun Golf Club - Golf in Paradise? Yes, please!

What’s your favorite golf memory? Anytime I score under par is an accomplishment for me!

What’s one thing people don’t know about you? Fun Fact - I am a True Crime Podcast addict! Some people relax to calming music, I listen to true crime.

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?: Looking ahead

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas? I grew up in the USVI, St. Croix to be specific. I love relaxing on the beach because of this

What are some of your favorite hobbies? Besides weightlifting, I love to cook and read.

How were you first introduced to golf? My husband is an avid golfer. We love to golf together.

What did you want to be when you were little? I really wanted to be a Pediatrician but the thought of years in Med School changed my mind.
Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? It's probably a tie between Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose.

What is your favorite sport outside of golf? I am a gym girlie! Lifting weights is my therapy for sure.

Do you have a favorite quote or motto you live by? "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that's given to us"

Srixon Prestige Tour Remarks - March 2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:54:46 GMT

Good Evening Players, Parents, & Family Friends,

Even amid the roar of the Super Bowl and the thrill of the Olympics, the Srixon Prestige Tour refuses to be outshined, standing tall as February’s ultimate showstopper.

Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - February

The Srixon Prestige Tour launched into February in thrilling fashion, teeing off at Legacy Hills Golf Club for the ATX Showcase — and the fireworks started immediately. Beckett McLaughlin of Austin, TX set the tone early, firing under par in both rounds, including a sizzling 5-under 67 in Round 2 to capture the Boys 11–14 title in style. Not to be outdone, Hudson Burell of New Braunfels, TX stormed back from a two-shot deficit with a clutch second-round 67 to secure his first Boys 15–18 victory of the season. On the girls’ side, Lora Kim of Katy, TX took command with a dominant five-shot lead after Round 1 and never let up, earning her first Girls 11–18 championship.

The action only intensified when the Tour headed east to Houston for the Battle in the Big City at Gus Wortham Park Golf Course. Conrad Holzman of Houston, TX delivered a commanding performance, cruising to a seven-shot win in the Boys 11–14 division. Daniel Trousdale of Tomball, TX electrified the field in the Boys 15–18 championship, catching absolute fire on the back nine of Round 2 with a bogey-free 30 to seal the victory. Kat Janda of Friendswood, TX showed remarkable consistency, posting back-to-back rounds of 77 to earn her first career Girls 11–18 win.

The Tour stayed hot in Houston for the Winter Showdown at Panorama Golf Club. Beckett McLaughlin of Austin, TX continued his incredible run, backing up rounds of 74 and 73 to claim his second Boys 11–14 win of the month. Hudson Burell of New Braunfels, TX matched the feat in the Boys 15–18 division, going wire-to-wire for his second February victory. Meanwhile, Esther Li of Houston, TX delivered one of the most dominant performances of the month, pulling away from the field to win by a staggering 11 shots and capture her first Girls 11–18 title.

Now, all eyes turn to Hearthstone Country Club for the highly anticipated HTX Challenge — where one more chapter of championship golf is ready to be written.

Insperity Invitational Tour Championship

Earlier this month, we proudly announced the return of the Srixon Prestige Tour Insperity Invitational Tour Championship — and the stage is set for something truly special. This elite two-day championship will take place July 20–21 at the breathtaking Boot Ranch, one of Texas’ most prestigious and sought-after venues. 90 of the top players from across Southern Texas will earn the opportunity to compete, making this one of the most exclusive and competitive events of the season. Invitations are already landing in the hands of players who have secured their spot — and the excitement is building fast.

Think you have what it takes to join the field? Click here to visit the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship website and learn exactly how you can earn your place in this can’t-miss summer showdown.

Thank You to our Sponsors!

Thank you,

Casey Klassen

Prestige Tour Manager

PT Recap: The HTX Challenge

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:11:06 GMT

Houston, TX (February 28 - March 1, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour stayed in Houston this past weekend for The HTX Challenge , held February 28 – March 1 at Hearthstone Country Club. Junior golfers competed over two strong days of tournament play, delivering impressive performances and steady determination across the field. With beautiful weather setting the stage and a great atmosphere throughout the weekend, the event provided the perfect backdrop for another competitive stop on the 2026 Srixon Prestige Tour.

Congratulations to our Boys 15-18 Champion, Maddox Cleavinger and our Girls 11-15 Champion, Emma Ziniuk for earning an invite to the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship , hosted at Boot Ranch on July 20–21, 2026! This prestigious championship brings together top junior talent for an exciting two days of competition at one of Texas’ premier venues. You can find more information about the championship here .

A big thank you to the staff at Hearthstone Country Club, our STPGA area staff, and all of the golfers and parents who made the weekend such a success. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!

Maddox Cleavinger Claims Boys 15–18 Title at The HTX Challenge

Maddox Cleavinger captured the Boys 15–18 title in impressive fashion at The HTX Challenge, delivering a performance that set the tone from the very start. He fired a 4-under-par round on Day 1, highlighted by five birdies, to take control of the leaderboard early. Maddox never relinquished his spot at the top, staying in first place throughout the entire tournament. He followed up with a steady even-par performance to close out the weekend, finishing even overall and securing a well-earned victory with consistency and confidence.

Emma Ziniuk Claims Girls 15-18 & Overall Title at The HTX Challenge

Emma Ziniuk delivered a dominant performance at The HTX Challenge, leading the Girls 15 - 18 Division from start to finish. She opened with an impressive 71 in Round 1 to take control of the leaderboard and followed it up with a 76 in Round 2 to secure the victory and become the Girls Overall Champion. Emma’s consistency proved to be the difference, highlighted by 14 pars in the opening round, the most in her division, showcasing the steady and composed play that set her apart throughout the tournament.

Kevin Jiang Claims Boys 11-14 Title at The HTX Challenge

Kevin Jiang earned the Boys 11–14 Division title with a strong and steady performance across both rounds. He finished Round 1 tied for first after posting a +4 score, putting himself in position heading into the final day. Kevin elevated his game in Round 2, shooting even par to pull ahead of the field and secure the victory. His ability to improve and take control on the final day proved to be the difference in a competitive division.

Kathy Liu Claims Girls 11-14 Title at The HTX Challenge

Kathy Liu led from start to finish to capture the Girls 11–14 Division title at The HTX Challenge. She opened the tournament in first place after Day 1 and maintained her lead through the final round to secure the victory. Kathy’s steady play throughout the weekend proved to be the difference, as she recorded 18 pars over the two days, the most in her division, showcasing the consistency and composure that earned her the win.

PT Recap: Winter Showdown

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:36:38 GMT

Houston, TX (February 21-22, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour continued this past weekend with the 2026 Winter Showdown, held February 21–22 at Panorama Golf Club. Junior golfers took on the course for two competitive days of tournament play, showcasing determination and strong performances throughout the field.

A big thank you to the staff at Panorama Golf Club, our STPGA area staff, and all of the golfers and parents who made the weekend such a success. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!

Hudson Burell Claims Another Boys 15–18 Title at the Winter Showdown

Hudson Burrell claimed another Srixon Prestige Tour victory this weekend, continuing his strong run of play. He opened with a 73 to sit tied for first after Round 1 and followed it up with a 76 on Day 2 to pull away and secure the win. Finishing with a 149 overall (+5), Hudson’s steady, composed performance across both rounds once again proved to be the difference in a competitive field.

Esther Li Claims Girls 15-18 & Overall Title at the Winter Showdown

Esther Li delivered an impressive performance at the Winter Showdown, capturing both the Girls 15–18 Division title and the Overall Girls championship. She set the tone early with a strong opening round of 72 to hold the lead after Day 1, then followed it up with a 74 in Round 2 to secure the victory with a 146 total (+2). Esther also led the girls division with five birdies across the two days and recorded an impressive 29 pars overall, showcasing the consistency and composure that set her apart from the field.

Beckett McLaughlin Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Winter Showdown

Beckett McLaughlin earned the Boys 11–14 Division title at the Winter Showdown with a strong and steady performance, finishing at 147 (+3) overall. He held the lead after Day 1 and carried that momentum into the final round to secure the victory. Beckett’s consistency was key, as he recorded a division-high 31 pars over the two days, proving that smart, steady golf made the difference in sealing the win.

Sara Garcia Claims Girls 11-14 Title at the Winter Showdown

Sara Garcia battled her way to the top to win the Girls 11–14 Division at the Winter Showdown. After opening with an 84 to sit in second place following Day 1, she stayed determined and climbed the leaderboard with an 83 in the final round to secure the victory with a 167 (+23) overall. Sara’s steady play made the difference, as she led her division with 22 pars across the two days to earn the win.

Third Annual Insperity Invitational Tour Championship to be Held at Boot Ranch

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:47:06 GMT

Top Srixon Prestige Tour junior golfers will compete for the title.

FREDERICKSBURG, TX (FEBRUARY 19, 2026) - The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program is thrilled to announce the return of the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship for the third season. The event, held this season on July 20-21, serves as the tour championship for the Srixon Prestige Tour season and consists of top junior golfers in our program.

The Insperity Invitational Tour Championship will be hosted for the first time at picturesque Boot Ranch. Ranked in the Top 20 of GolfDigest Best Courses in Every State, the 18-hole, Hal Sutton designed championship course provides a unique opportunity for STPGA junior golfers to compete at a top-ranked Texas facility. This will be Boot Ranch's first time hosting a top-level junior golf event following its success in hosting STPGA Professional events like the Joe Black Cup and Section Championship and state Amateur events like the historic Texas State Amateur.

The tournament will be made up of a strong field of 90 Srixon Prestige Tour golfers from the season. The following players have already earned their spot into the event:

Champions of all 2025 Srixon Prestige Tour events in the Boys 13-18 and Girls 13-18 Divisions, starting with the STPGA Challenge on July 31 - August 1 through the end of 2025.
Champions of all 2026 Srixon Prestige Tour events in the Boys 15-18 and Girls 11-18 Divisions, starting with the Prestige Tour Premiere on January 17-18 through the Battle in the Big City on February 14-15.
Top two players on the 2025 Insperity Invitational Boys 13-18 and Girls 13-18 points list who had not already earned an invitation by the end of December 2025.

The following players will earn an invitation to the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship provided they have not already earned an invite:

Champions of all 2026 Srixon Prestige Tour events in the Boys 15-18 and Girls 11-18 Divisions, starting with the Winter Showdown on February 21-22 through the Summer Showdown on June 22-23.
The Boys 15-18 and Girls 15-18 Champions from the 2026 Junior Tour Spring Championship on May 2-3.
Four golfers from the new “Last Chance” Qualifier opportunities held at two Srixon Prestige Tour events on July 13-14. More information on these qualifiers will be available on March 24.

Titles are not the only thing STPGA golfers will be competing for at the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship. The Boys and Girls Champions will earn exemptions to the 2026 Bayou Cup Matches for the second straight year and will get full exempt status into the Legends Junior Tour, beginning September 1 and ending August 1, 2027 provided they are Class of 2027 or later.

The STPGA is grateful to Boot Ranch, Srixon, and the Insperity Invitational for providing this opportunity once again for our junior golfers and looks forward to the return of such a great event. For any questions or to request more information, please contact Prestige Tour Manager Casey Klassen ( cklassen@pgahq.com ).

For more information on the upcoming Insperity Invitational Tour Championship, click here .
For the Srixon Prestige Tour schedule through May, click here . The remaining PT schedule will be viewable on March 24.

STPGA Junior Golf Opportunity Expands at The Chevron Championship’s Junior Legacy Pro-Am!

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:20 GMT

Great things for girls’ golf. A unique experience. Opportunities you can only find by playing STPGA Junior Golf.

SPRING, TX (February 17, 2026) - The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf program is proud to announce the return of one of its most impactful opportunities for female junior golfers during the 2026 season. Now entering its fourth year , this signature experience continues to grow with 2026 marking the first year the program will award FOUR EXEMPTIONS instead of two, expanding access and opportunity for STPGA juniors.

Through this initiative, four female STPGA junior golfers will earn the chance to compete in the Junior Legacy Pro-Am, a signature program of The Chevron Championship, THE LPGA's first major of the year!

Hosted by LPGA legend Amy Alcott, the Junior Legacy Pro-Am is designed to inspire the next generation of female golfers by providing an unforgettable experience on a major championship course.

“This is all about junior golf and inspiring the next generation.”
— Amy Alcott

The Junior Legacy Pro-Am provides junior female golfers with a unique opportunity to play alongside some of the most accomplished players and mentors in LPGA history. The program furthers Chevron’s commitment to creating access and opportunity by allowing juniors to compete on an LPGA major championship venue, build relationships with LPGA legends, and network with leaders in business and the golf industry.

For the first time, four exemptions into the Junior Legacy Pro-Am will be awarded to top finishers at:

Hill Country Open - March 7-8, 2026
Spring Break Classic - March 9-10, 2026
Shootout in the Hills - March 16-17, 2026
Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic - March 28-29, 2026

This doubles the number of STPGA junior golfers who will have the chance to experience this premier event. The victors will share the legacy with the previous winners, Carolyn Lui and Stella Northcott (2025), Carolyn Lui and Katelyn Allen (2024), and Syna Nijhawan and Mary Kerr (2023).

Taking place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas, the Junior Legacy Pro-Am represents the continued growth of an opportunity now in its fourth year and expanding to include four exemptions for STPGA junior golfers. By connecting elite junior competition with mentorship, professional insight, and championship-level experiences, the Southern Texas PGA continues to create pathways that inspire, empower, and elevate the next generation of female golfers.

The Southern Texas PGA would like to thank The Chevron Championship for including the STPGA Junior Golf program in this event and wish all female golfers good luck during these 4 Srixon Prestige Tour events. The overall winner of the girls division will be the individual that earns the exemption to play on April 19.

PT Recap: Battle in the Big City

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:48:58 GMT

Houston, TX (February 14-15, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour continued in Houston this past weekend as Gus Wortham Park Golf Course played host to the 2026 Battle in the Big City. Rescheduled from the weekend of January 24-25 due to cold weather, junior golfers had a much better forecast this time around. Big thank you to the staff at Gus Wortham, the STPGA area staff, and our golfers and parents for an exciting two days of golf! Read more about the winning junior golfers below.

Daniel Trousdale Claims Boys 15–18 Title at the Battle in the Big City

Daniel strung together two impressive days in Houston, shooting three under par in Round 1 and Round 2. He also had twelve birdies on the weekend, including five on the back-nine on Sunday that secured him the victory. His consistency and level-headed play were key in putting him at the top of a close field.

Kat Janda Claims Girls 15-18 & Overall Title at the Battle in the Big City

Kat's consistency on the course in Round 2 earned her the victory at Gus Wortham Park Golf Course. Finishing second in the Girls Division after Round 1, Kat shot par or better on 14 holes on Sunday to jump into first position. Her +12 total was the best of any girls golfer on the weekend, earning her the Overall Girls Title in Houston.

Conrad Holzman Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Battle in the Big City

Conrad's strong Round 1 performance put him in stellar position to pull off the Boys 11-14 win over the weekend. He finished Saturday at a score of +4 and maintained his lead by shooting three strokes better than his nearest competition in Round 2, securing him the victory in his Division.

Chloe Magwe Claims Girls 11-14 Title at the Battle in the Big City

Chloe stayed steady in both days at the Battle in the Big City. Her Round 1 performance placed her first in the Girls 11-14 Division and third Overall going into the second day of competition. Her five total birdies gave her a comfortable lead and allowed her to finish first in her Division and second Overall in Houston .

PT Recap: ATX Showcase

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:10:58 GMT

Georgetown, TX (February 7-8, 2026) – This weekend, the Srixon Prestige Tour held the ATX Showcase at Legacy Hills Golf Club in Georgetown, TX. Junior golfers were able to take advantage of the warm weather and stellar facilities for yet another successful tournament! Read below for more information on the winners.

Hudson Burell Claims Boys 15–18 Title at the ATX Showcase

Hudson Burell's impressive round two performance catapulted him into the winning position over the weekend. Burell shot a 67 on day two, the best score of any golfer throughout the tournament, and had 9 of 12 total birdies on Sunday. His play elevated him from fourth to first place, giving him the boost needed to claim the title.

Lora Kim Claims Girls Overall Title at the ATX Showcase

Lora Kim captured the Girls 11-14 and Overall Girls Title with a strong performance in round one. Kim strung together five birdies on Saturday, including three in a row on holes 5-7, to finish the round one over par. She maintained her lead through round two, holding off her competitors for the victory.

Beckett McLaughlin Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the ATX Showcase

Beckett McLaughlin secured the win in the Boys 11-14 division with a strong performance on day two. McLaughlin shot a 67 with six birdies on Sunday, scoring four under on the back nine. His stellar closing play was enough to lift him into first place to close the tournament on top.

Syler Schones Claims Girls 15-18 Title at the ATX Showcase

Syler Schones had a consistent performance through both rounds to earn her the win in the Girls 15-18 Division over the weekend. Shooting 76 both days, she also carded three birdies to come out on top of a highly competitive race for the trophy.

Srixon Prestige Tour Remarks - February 2026

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:09:09 GMT

Good Evening Players, Parents, & Family Friends,

The temperatures may be cold, but the golf is heating up with red-hot competition and non stop excitement.

Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - January

The Srixon Prestige Tour burst into the new season with the Prestige Tour Premiere at The Golf Club at Texas A&M in College Station, delivering drama from start to finish. Mason McCord of The Woodlands, TX stole the spotlight in the Boys 11–14 Division, firing a sizzling 5-under-par second round and sealing the victory with a clutch birdie on the third playoff hole. In the Boys 15-18 Division, Ben Wylie of Houston, TX stayed cool under pressure, posting an even-par final round to capture his first-ever Prestige Tour win. On the girls’ side, Sadie Westbrook of Houston, TX was in complete control—building a two-shot lead after Round 1 and never giving it back on her way to her first career Prestige Tour victory. The momentum rolls on as January wraps up in Bandera, where Flying L Golf Course will host the Heart of Texas Classic and crown three more champions.

Texas Junior Golf Alliance

For the 13th straight year, the Texas Junior Golf Alliance—powered by the Texas Golf Association in partnership with the Northern and Southern Texas PGA Sections—continues to open the door to one of the biggest stages in Texas junior golf. Srixon Prestige Tour players will have the opportunity to earn their way onto the Legends Junior Tour, where the state’s top junior talent compete at the highest level. Don’t miss your chance to take the next step— click here to learn more about the Legends Junior Tour and click here to see the Legends Junior Tour exemptions available at Srixon Prestige Tour events this spring.

Thank You to our Sponsors!

Thank you,

Casey Klassen

Prestige Tour Manager

PT Recap: Heart of Texas Classic

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:54:50 GMT

Bandera, TX (January 31 - February 1, 2026) – This weekend, the Srixon Prestige Tour held the Heart of Texas Classic at Flying L Ranch Golf Course, and it was a great event from start to finish. A big thank-you to Flying L for being such a fantastic host and providing an excellent setting for our players. Despite the cold weather, competitors pushed through and brought great energy all weekend, making it a successful and memorable tournament. Read more about the winning junior golfers below.

Madden Myers Claims Boys 15–18 Title at the Heart of Texas Classic

Madden Myers put together an impressive performance this weekend, finishing second after round one before jumping into first place to win the tournament. Myers shot a 73 in the opening round and followed it up with a 75 in round two to secure the victory. Over the two days, he recorded an impressive 30 pars, the most in his division, showcasing his consistency and steady play throughout the event.

Pippa Fikes Claims Girls Overall Title at the Heart of Texas Classic

Pippa Fikes captured the 11–18 Overall Champion title after a strong comeback over the final round. After opening the tournament in third place with an 80 in round one, Fikes surged into first place on day two with an impressive 73 to secure the win. Widely regarded as a player to watch, she put everything together this weekend and earned a well-deserved victory with her steady play and determination down the stretch.

Gavin Martinez Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Heart of Texas Classic

Gavin Martinez secured the win in the 11–14 Boys Division with a consistent performance from start to finish. Martinez shot a 75 in both rounds and remained in first place throughout the tournament to claim the victory. On day two, he recorded three birdies—the most of any player in his division during that round—helping him maintain his lead and close out the tournament on top.

Francie Martin Claims Girls 15-18 Title at the Heart of Texas Classic

Francie Martin claimed the victory in the 15–18 Girls Division with a steady performance throughout the tournament. Martin remained in first place in her division from start to finish, opening with a 78 in round one and following it up with an 84 in round two to secure the win. Over the two days, she recorded 21 pars—the most in her division—highlighting her consistency and control across the entire event.

First Community Partners with STPGA for Third Year

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:03:13 GMT

Organization continues its support for both junior golfers and PGA Professionals

SPRING, TX (January 28, 2026) - The Southern Texas PGA is thrilled to welcome back First Community Credit Union (First Community) as a returning Patron Partner of the STPGA and its initiatives. This will mark the third year that the organizations are tied together with a shared mission to give back to the Houston community, create unique storytelling opportunities, and invest in the next generation of golfers.

The partnership spans across all three competitive seasons of the STPGA Junior Golf Program and covers support of Little Linksters, Junior Links, and Junior Tour events. Another major facet of the partnership includes the First Community Scholarship that is awarded annually through the PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program.

“As we enter our third year of partnership, we are grateful for First Community’s unwavering support of junior golf in Southern Texas,” said Thomas Hutton, PGA, Executive Director of the STPGA. “Their involvement allows us to expand opportunities across all levels of our junior golf programs, support our section professionals, and continue to make an impact in our community.”

In 2025, First Community and the STPGA expanded their involvement through the creation of the First Community STPGA Team and after a major success, the 2026 First Community STPGA Team is ready to go. The team is made up of PGA Professionals that qualify for the PGA Professional Championship, which will be held this year at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon from April 26-29.

“Supporting the STPGA Junior Golf program and the First Community STPGA Team aligns perfectly with our mission of investing in the people and communities we serve,” said T.J. Tijerina, President/CEO of First Community. “We’ve seen immense benefits through our partnership with the STPGA and are excited to continue to make an impact.”

The 2026 First Community Team will feature the following PGA Members. Full player biographies and team details will be released later this spring:

Jesse Droemer, PGA Teaching Professional at Riverbend Country Club
Jamie Fraser, PGA Head Professional at Darmor Club
Bobby Gates, PGA Director of Instruction at Summit Golf School
Greg Hiller, PGA Director of Instruction at TPC San Antonio
Alan Hodde, PGA Director of Instruction at Axis Golf Academy
Steve Jurgensen, PGA Teaching Professional at Westwood Golf Club
Gilbert Mendez, PGA General Manager at Performance Golf Klub
Casey Russell, PGA Director of Golf at Big Easy Ranch
Robert Scott, PGA Teaching Professional at Royal Oaks Country Club
J.T. Taylor, PGA Assistant Professional at Woodforest Golf Club

The Southern Texas PGA is extremely grateful for the support of partners like First Community in how they support our members, and we look forward to another great year as partners!

About PGA REACH Southern Texas

In 1994, the Southern Texas PGA Foundation was created with the focus on getting more juniors to play golf. After a rebrand in 2019 to PGA REACH Southern Texas, the foundation’s mission has grown. We strive to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations. This is accomplished by enabling access to PGA Professionals and the multitude of programs offered by PGA REACH Southern Texas. PGA REACH Southern Texas has 4 distinct pillars with multiple programs to demonstrate the impact of golf on individuals: Junior Golf – College Scholarships – Military Involvement – Employment Opportunities.

About First Community:

Founded in 1954 by Spring Branch ISD, First Community serves the diverse needs of over 179,000 members with a full array of financial services, 14 full services branches and on the strength of $2.9 billion in assets. First Community is federally insured by the NCUA and an equal housing opportunity lender. Their mission is to empower members so they can achieve their financial goals. First Community is open to anyone that lives, works, attends school or worships or is a part of a Select Employee Group (SEG) in the 41 Texas counties they serve ranging from Houston, DFW, Austin, and San Antonio, or is a relative or family member of an FCCU member or employee. To learn more about First Community, visit FCCU.org.

Contact Information

Thomas Hutton, PGA

Executive Director

Southern Texas PGA

thutton@pgahq.com

Amber Magee

Senior Vice President/Marketing Director

First Community Credit Union

amber.magee@fccu.org

15th Annual Texas Junior Cup Set to Return to Sand Hill Farm!

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMT

15th Annual Texas Junior Cup Set to Return to Sand Hill Farm!

Spring, TX (January 20, 2026) – The STPGA is pleased to announce the return of the 15th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches Presented by HUB International, set to take place at Sand Hill Farm from September 18-20, 2026. This marks the sixth consecutive year that the exclusive, privately owned 9-hole course will host this prestigious junior golf event.

The Texas Junior Cup Matches presented by HUB International is an annual competition between the Southern Texas and Northern Texas PGA Junior Tours' top six boys and top six girls aged 12 and under. The Ryder Cup-style format features 9-hole Scramble and Mixed Four-Ball Matches on the first day followed by 9-hole Singles Matches on the final day. The history of these matches includes players like Sam Bennett and Hailee Cooper and many others that have gone on to top junior careers and college careers.

For the second consecutive year, the NTPGA claimed victory at the Texas Junior Cup Matches. Team STPGA will be looking to get back on track in 2026.

The first chance to earn a spot on the STPGA Team is at the Spring Series Championship May 2-3, 2026 at the Forest Creek Golf Club for both 11-12 Little Linksters and Junior Tour divisions. The Little Linksters Boys 9-10 Champion and Girls 9-10 Champion will earn exemptions to join Team STPGA at the Spring Series Championship as well. The Boys 11-12 Champion and Girls 11-12 Champion from both tours have an opportunity this summer to claim their spot at the STPGA Junior Championship in August. The rest of the team will be finalized at an additional 18-hole one day qualifier event which will be announced at a later date.

Click Here for all the information about the Texas Junior Cup Matches as well as qualification guidelines for 2025.

Thank you to HUB International for their continued support and of course Forest Creek Golf Club for hosting in the spring! Go TEAM STPGA!

As you plan out the rest of your Spring Schedule with the STPGA, we highly recommend players to make sure they earn enough points to earn an invitation to the Spring Championship in order to compete for these exemptions.

Click here for the remaining Little Linksters Spring Schedule!

Click here for the remaining Junior Tour Spring Schedule!

Contact Information

J.T. Milner , Director of Junior Golf

jmilner@pgahq.com

Claire Calabro , Junior Golf Coordinator
ccalabro @pgahq.com

PT Recap: Prestige Tour Premiere

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:44:13 GMT

College Station, TX (January 17-18, 2026) – The STPGA Srixon Prestige Tour returned to the Golf Club at Texas A&M for the first tournament of 2026. This was the 19th time that the course has played host to a Srixon Prestige Tour event, with a big thank you in order to Director of Golf and STPGA memeber John Saffle, PGA (as well as the other course staff) for continuing their support of junior golfers in Southern Texas. Players and families enjoyed the incredible facilities that set the stage for an exciting two days of golf. Read more about the winning junior golfers below.

Benjamin Wylie Claims Boys 15–18 Title at the Prestige Tour Premiere

Ben put together a strong performance at the first tournament of the year, earning the Boys 13-18 title at the Golf Club at Texas A&M. He shot a two-day total of 144, powered by eight birdies on the weekend. Despite battling challenging wind conditions in Round 1, he was able to rise into first position and maintain his lead for a victory in College Station.

Sadie Westbrook Claims Girls Overall Title at the Prestige Tour Premiere

Sadie's performance through two days earned her the Girls 11-18 win at the Prestige Tour Premiere. With a one stroke improvement from Round 1 to Round 2, she was able to maintain her first-round lead and finished one stroke ahead of the Girls 11-14 champion. Her four birdies were the most out of the girls field throughout the weekend, leading her to a well-deserved victory.

Mason McCord Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Prestige Tour Premiere

Mason claimed his title on the third playoff hole after putting together a remarkable 5-under performance in Round 2. He led the boys with seven birdies on the weekend, five of which came on the second day. His score of 66 in Round 2, the best of any competitor over the weekend, as well as his composure on the course, carried him to his victory at the Golf Club at Texas A&M.

Pippa Fikes Claims Girls 11-14 Title at the Prestige Tour Premiere

Pippa was a player to watch coming into the weekend in College Station, having won five Girls 13-14 PT titles in 2025 (including at the Summer and Fall Championships). Her two birdies in Round 2 powered her to a four stroke improvement over Round 1. Her consistency and poise allowed her to keep the leader position through the entire tournament.

Introducing the 2026 Spring Interns

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:57:42 GMT

The Southern Texas PGA is happy to announce our new interns joining the staff for the Spring 2026 season! Please welcome these individuals into our great Section and we look to continue our incredible service and grow the game!

Operations Interns

Returning: Natalia Facchinato-Sitja

Natalia is from Washington, D.C. and completed her undergraduate degree in Spring 2024 at Marietta College, where she majored in Sports Management with minors in Leadership and Communications Studies. She is currently pursuing her Master of Professional Studies in Sports Industry Management at Georgetown University.

Natalia’s primary career goal is to work with people and create positive game-day and event experiences that allow fans to find joy in sports and the environment surrounding them. She chose to continue working with the Southern Texas PGA to gain hands-on experience and exposure to a new side of the sports industry where growth and development are encouraged.

Fun fact: Natalia was a coxswain for men’s rowing teams for 12 years!

Jackson Warden

Jackson is from Lufkin, Texas and is currently a student at Texas A&M University, where he is pursuing a degree in Sport Management. He is set to graduate in 2026 and has a strong interest in working in either sales or operations for a professional sports organization.

Jackson chose to intern with the Southern Texas PGA because of his passion for golf and his desire to get his foot in the door with operations in professional sports. He’s excited to gain hands-on experience and learn more about the day-to-day workings of the industry.

Fun fact: Jackson served as president of his fraternity during college!

Mya Trager

Mya is from Cypress, Texas and is currently a student at Texas A&M University, where she is pursuing a degree in Sport Management with a strong interest in event planning. She is set to graduate in 2026 and is excited to gain hands-on experience in the sports industry.

Mya chose to intern with the Southern Texas PGA because of the opportunity to be directly involved in golf operations while helping grow the game in a meaningful way. She was especially drawn to the welcoming, team-oriented culture and the chance to learn from professionals who are truly passionate about what they do.

Fun fact : Mya studied abroad in Costa Rica!

Chase Householder

Chase is from Houston, Texas and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health in 2024. He is interested in building a career in sports and is eager to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Chase chose to intern with the Southern Texas PGA to get his feet wet in the sports industry while networking and developing skills that will be valuable not only in sports, but in any career path he chooses to pursue. He’s excited to learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience through this opportunity.

Fun fact: Chase has visited 12 different countries!

Anna Thornton

Anna is currently living in Houston, Texas and attends the University of Arkansas, where she is majoring in Recreation and Sport Management. She will officially graduate in May 2026 following the completion of her internship.

Anna’s long-term career goal is to work in professional sports within event management and fan experience, with a potential interest in marketing and partnerships. She is excited to explore where this internship may lead her professionally and hopes it will help her narrow down her long-term goals.

Anna chose to intern with the Southern Texas PGA because she grew up enjoying watching golf and wanted the opportunity to experience the behind-the-scenes side of tournament operations for the first time.

Fun fact: Anna was born in Russia!

Srixon Continues Support as Title Partner of Prestige Tour

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:21:52 GMT

Ongoing partnership strengthens competition, opportunities, and player development.

SPRING, TX (January 14, 2026) – The STPGA Junior Golf program is proud to announce the 15th year of the Srixon Prestige Tour in 2026. This ongoing partnership between Srixon and the Southern Texas PGA represents an investment in the next generation of golfers and PGA members, aiming to grow and elevate the game of golf.

As part of their commitment to the Srixon Prestige Tour, Srixon provides select merchandise to STPGA junior golfers. This includes custom golf bags and hats for Srixon Prestige Tour Champions, as well as high-quality golf balls for all tournament participants.

“Support from partners like Srixon directly impacts our ability to administer our most competitive program for junior golfers,” said Thomas Hutton, PGA, Executive Director of the STPGA. “Their continued involvement plays a direct role in shaping the future of our game and pairs a high quality tour with a high quality brand.”

The STPGA looks forward to another successful Srixon Prestige Tour season in 2026 with 48 events. The Spring Schedule can be viewed here with announcements coming in February around our 3rd Annual Insperity Invitational Tour Championship and the remaining schedule in March.

“Working with the Southern Texas PGA is truly a win-win for our organization,” said Steve Nichols, Regional Team Leader at Srixon/Cleveland Golf. “This allows our brands and products to be in front of golfers consistently, but more importantly, invest in the next generation.”

It is important to note that while Srixon and the junior golf remain a high focus for Srixon, they will continue to support the Texas Joe Black Cup Matches and other Section initiatives that involve our PGA Professionals. Srixon truly believes in the connection between the section, our PGA Members, and the next generation!

About PGA REACH Southern Texas

Junior Golf – College Scholarships – Military Involvement – Employment Opportunities.

About Dunlop Sports Americas:

Based in Huntington Beach, CA and Greenville, SC, Dunlop Sports Americas (DSA) is the North American subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. We manufacture and sell premium golf and racket sports equipment to players of all skill levels under a portfolio of brands: Dunlop, Srixon, Cleveland Golf, and XXIO. DSA is also a licensed exclusive distributor of ASICS golf footwear. Our unique global sales network and infrastructure in R&D, manufacturing, and material science elevates our brands onto a global stage where we encourage players from around the world to experience our incredible products. For more information, please contact Noelle Zavaleta at noellezavaleta@srixon.com .

Contact Information

Thomas Hutton, PGA

Executive Director

Southern Texas PGA

thutton@pgahq.com

Steve Nichols

Regional Team Leader

stevenichols@clevelandgolf.com

Chuck Cox, PGA

Territory Manager

chuckcox@clevelandgolf.com

Britt Vealey

Territory Manager

brittvealey@clevelandgolf.com

2026 Junior Golf Updates

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:45:00 GMT

Dear STPGA Junior Golf Members and Parents,

We are writing to inform you of updates to the STPGA Junior Golf Rules and Regulations. These changes are intended to enhance player development, promote pace of play, and ensure consistency across STPGA Junior Golf programs.

Effective January 9th, 2026 , the following updates will apply:

Little Linksters Yardage Adjustments: (Page 29)
Adjustments have been made to the yardages for the following Little Linksters divisions:

Co-Ed 6–8 (9 Hole Modified)
Girls 9–10
Boys 9–10
Girls 11–12

Junior Links Rules of Play: (page 31)
The Junior Links division will now follow all Little Linksters–specific rules of play, See the rules outlined below.

Penalty Area Rule (Little Linksters & Junior Links):
If a player hits two (2) balls into the same penalty area designated by red or yellow stakes or freshly painted lines, the player may drop a ball on the opposite side of the penalty area with no additional penalty beyond the required penalty strokes.
Bunker Rule (Little Linksters & Junior Links):
If a player’s ball is in a bunker and the player has taken two (2) strokes at the ball in the same bunker without advancing the ball out, the player may, with no penalty, drop the ball outside the bunker at the nearest point of relief, within one (1) club length, no closer to the hole.
Out of Bounds Rule (Little Linksters & Junior Links):
As an additional option to stroke and distance, a player may, for a General Penalty, drop his or her ball at the nearest fairway edge, no closer to the hole.

Medals & Awards: (Page 27, Page 32, Page 35)

At all one day events, medals will be awarded to 1st–3rd place finishers for the Junior Tour, Little Linksters, and Junior Links tours.
At all Season Championships medals will be awarded to 1st–5th place finishers for the Junior Tour, Little Linksters, and Junior Links tours.

Points Distribution Update: (Page 29, Page 33, Page 36)
Points distribution has been updated as follows:

All players and parents are expected to review and comply with these updated rules. The complete Rules and Regulations document is available on the STPGA Junior Golf website. You can view them by clicking here .

To view the 2026 Srixon Prestige Tour updates, click here .

Thank you for your continued support of STPGA Junior Golf and your cooperation as we implement these updates. We are looking forward to a great 2026!

Best Regards,

J.T. Milner
Director of Junior Golf

Staff Spotlight featuring Prestige Tour Coordinator, Brayden Porter

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:37:13 GMT

The STPGA is excited to introduce our new Prestige Tour Coordinator, Brayden Porter. 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:

Name: Brayden Porter
Hometown: Oglesby, IL
Began Full Time: January 6, 2026
College(s): University of Iowa

Major: Sport and Recreation Management

Favorite Teams: Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago Cubs
Favorite Food: Any type of sushi.

Who is your favorite artist? Zach Bryan and The Lumineers
What is your favorite song? Fools Gold by Buffalo Traffic Jam

Favorite Course You’ve Been To: Kapalua Plantation Course is my favorite golf course that I've ever been able to play.

What’s your favorite golf memory? Getting to paint all of the penalty areas at Quail Hollow for the 2025 PGA Championship.

What’s one thing people don’t know about you? I was the class president of my class in high school.

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?: Getting to spend time with friends and relax to recharge for the next workday.

What was your first job? I worked for the City of Oglesby Parks and Recreation department, which was just landscaping baseball fields and parks as well as hosting junior basketball camps.
What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas? Hawaii

What are some of your favorite hobbies, and how did you get into them? Playing sports with my friends (usually pickup games of basketball, a round of golf, or beach volleyball). If not hanging outside, being inside and watching sports with my groups of friends.

How were you first introduced to golf? I would go to the local country club with my grandparents for lunch and after we would always go to the putting greens and putt.

What did you want to be when you were little? An NBA player.
Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? Why? Max Homa because of how he loves to interact with fans through social media and events during the PGA Tour season.

What is your favorite sport outside of golf? Basketball

Do you have a favorite quote or motto you live by? "Never Quit."

PGA REACH Southern Texas: 2025 Impact Report

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:23:53 GMT

At PGA REACH Southern Texas, golf is more than a game—it is a vehicle for opportunity, connection, and lasting impact. Guided by a commitment to serve our community, we work to strengthen our Foundation while bringing greater visibility to the life-changing stories behind our four core pillars: Junior Golf, College Scholarships, PGA HOPE, and Employment Opportunities. Together, these pillars reflect our mission to inspire the next generation, support educational achievement, empower military Veterans, and open doors to meaningful careers within the golf industry.

We are proud to share our 2025 Impact Report, which captures the progress, growth, and momentum of the past year. Inside, you’ll find the milestones made possible through collaboration, generosity, and a shared belief in the power of golf to do good. As we continue to broaden our reach and deepen our impact, we invite you to celebrate the individuals, partnerships, and stories that define PGA REACH Southern Texas—and the lives forever changed along the way. And lastly, thank you. Thank you for your support and belief in what we are doing.

If you are interested in becoming involved in our Foundation and helping grow our mission of impacting lives through golf, please contact Foundation Coordinator, Sarah Lummus – slummus@pgahq.com

2026 Srixon Prestige Tour Updates

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:37:37 GMT

Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends,

First and foremost, thank you to all the players and parents who made 2025 an unforgettable year! With 40 action-packed events, more than 1,200 competitors, an epic Tour Championship, and two thrilling Ryder Cup–style showdowns, this season truly made history. 2025 was one for the books!

With 2026 on the horizon, we wanted to share with you all the changes that will be coming to the Srixon Prestige Tour.

Registration Dates

When registration opens it will work a little differently in 2026. All events for a given month will open two months prior, at 9am on the first Tuesday of the month. For example, all events for March will open on January 6th at 9am.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations for events will work differently as well. Each event will now have two deadlines. The first will be 12 prior to the First Round of the event. Those who cancel on, or before the first deadline, will be charged a $15 cancellation. The second deadline will be 5 days prior to the First Round. Those who cancel between the first and second deadline will be charged a $50 cancellation. For players who register after the first deadline and cancel before the second deadline, they will only be charged a $15 cancellation fee. As a reminder, all refunds will be in the form of credit to that individual player's account.

Division Changes

We will have some changes to our Age Divisions in 2026. First, our divisions will be expanding from 13-18, to 11-18. The division split will now be 11-14, and 15-18. Secondly, the Boys 11-14 division will be playing from a new yardage. Starting with the Prestige Tour Premiere on January 17-18, Boys 11-14 will be playing from 6,200-6,500 yards. Boys 15-18 will remain at their current yardage of 6,660-6,900, and both Girls 11-14 and 15-18 will remain at 5,600-5,900.

Should a Boy in the 11-14 division wish to compete in the 15-18 division and play from the respective yardage, click here to fill out the Division Advancement Request Form. The form must be filled out prior to the registration deadline of the first event the player wishes to play up. Once a player plays up into the older division three times, they must remain in that division for the remainder of the year.

Entry Procedures & Field Sizes

Along with the altered divisions, the entry procedures into a given tournament have changed. Entry will now be first come, first served based on division. Once a given division has reached capacity, remaining players will be placed on the waiting list. In the event that the event is not full, and the first cancellation has passed, the remaining spots will be filled by the waiting list, regardless of division, on a first come first served basis. These changes were made to maximize the chances for each division to meet the AJGA PBE minimum field requirements.

Attached below is the field allocation by division chart based on total field size.

We’re confident these updates will make the 2026 season our best one yet! If you have any questions or need more details, don’t hesitate to reach out—email me at (cklassen@pgahq.com) or Kevin Reilly at (kreilly@pgahq.com).

Thank you,

Casey Klassen

Staff Spotlight featuring Junior Golf Coordinator, Claire Calabro

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:46:35 GMT

The STPGA is excited to introduce our new Junior Golf Coordinator, Claire Calabro. We are thrilled to have her on board the team and are eager to see her grow the game for our junior golfers! Here's a little more about her:

Name: Claire Calabro
Hometown: West Chester, PA
Began Full Time: December 1st, 2025
College(s): Florida State University (Go Noles!)
Major: Global Club Management and Leadership.

Favorite Teams: Florida State Seminoles!
Favorite Food: I'll always order chicken tenders.

Who is your favorite artist? Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, or Harry Styles
What is your favorite song? Right now, I'm really obsessed with Fins by Jimmy Buffett.

Favorite Course You’ve Been To: Definitely Adare Manor!

What’s your favorite golf memory? Anytime I get a birdie!

What’s one thing people don’t know about you? In college, my roommates and I raised butterflies in our apartment.

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?: I love coffee, so I would probably start at a coffee shop I haven't tried before and then take my time walking around a book store or doing a bit of shopping.

What was your first job? I was a hostess at a restaurant.
What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas? Auckland, New Zealand

What are some of your favorite hobbies, and how did you get into them? I love a good craft! I taught myself to needlepoint and crochet and love how peaceful it is. I also love to read or see new movies.

How were you first introduced to golf? I was first introduced through my major in college! I worked The Player's Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and fell in love with the tournament atmosphere.

What did you want to be when you were little? A pop star (before I realized I can't sing and have no rhythm)
Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? Why? Probably Shane Lowry. I met him after his hole-in-one at The Players in 2022 and have been a fan ever since.

What is your favorite sport outside of golf? Probably football or hockey!

Do you have a favorite quote or motto you live by? "You never know if you never try!"

Srixon Prestige Tour Remarks - December 2025

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:49:11 GMT

Good Afternoon, Players, Parents, & Family Friends,

11 incredible months have passed - it’s time to finish this year on a high note!

Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - November
November kicked off at Forest Creek Golf Club for The Round Rock Cup, where Cole Gailys of Austin, TX shined with back-to-back under-par rounds to capture his first Prestige Tour victory. In the Girls Division, Rachel Turk of Austin, TX delivered the weekend’s lone even-par round, sealing her first Srixon Prestige Tour title of 2025 in impressive fashion.

From there, the Srixon Prestige Tour headed east just across state lines for the Visit Lake Charles Fall Classic at Mallard Golf Club in Lake Charles, LA. Joshua Szynski of New Braunfels, TX battled steady winds to notch his first career Srixon Prestige Tour win, finishing +1 after carding a birdie on the 36th hole of the tournament. Meanwhile, Caileigh Royer of Mont Belvieu, TX took her Round 1 lead into Round 2 where she would then claim her second Srixon Prestige Tour win of 2025.

The month wrapped up with not one, not two, but THREE Championships taking place just before Thanksgiving! Beginning just north of Houston, Joanna Kim of Langley, British Columbia and Jackson Tennant of Austin, TX walked away as The Gobbler Cup Champions at Elkins Lake Country Club. Next, we look at the history made in San Antonio for the 2nd Abraham Ancer Classic at Oak Hills Country Club where Gavin Swearengin of San Antonio, TX takes home his first title and Aly Esparza of Laredo, TX claims her second Championship of 2025. Last but not least, Blane Arnim of Katy, TX & Sophia Liu of Sugar Land, TX found a way to enter the holiday season on a high note from their excellent play at Bay Oaks Country Club.

New Cancellation Process for the Srixon Prestige Tour
Beginning in 2026, a few changes will be implemented to the cancellation process for Srixon Prestige Tour Championships. These updates are designed to provide greater clarity and help players and families plan ahead with confidence.

Below, you’ll find a breakdown of the upcoming changes — along with an example of what to expect — so you can be better prepared for the 2026 year.

First cancellation wave deadline is 12 days prior to Round 1

Players are charged a $15 cancellation fee with the remaining credits being applied to the junior golfer’s account
Ex: Round 1 is January 17, the first cancellation wave deadline is January 5th at 11:59 PM

Second cancellation wave deadline is 5 days prior to Round 1

Players are charged a $50 cancellation fee with the remaining credits being applied to

the junior golfer’s account

Ex. Round 1 is January 17, second wave deadline is January 12th at 11:59 PM

2026 Registration Dates for the Srixon Prestige Tour & 2026 Important Dates

Below is a list of dates we wanted to share with you to ensure a smooth transition into the new year.

December 2nd - Srixon Prestige Tour (January - May) Schedule will be Viewable
December 16th - January & February Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
January 6th - March Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
February 3rd - April Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
March 3rd - May Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
April 7th - June Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
May 5th - July Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
June 2nd - August Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
July 7th - September Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
August 4th - October Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
September 1st - November Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
October 6th - December Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration

Click here to view our STPGA Junior Golf Important Dates webpage to see other program’s important dates.

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 Visit Lake Charles team for their continued support of STPGA Junior Golf and for welcoming many families to town for the Visit Lake Charles Fall Classic!

Thank you again to all our players, parents, host facilities, and Sponsors! We are looking forward to a great rest of the year with fierce competition, cooler temperatures, and even lower scores! As always, if we can ever be of assistance to you, please feel free to contact me via email ( cmurphy@pgahq.com ), Casey Klassen ( cklassen@pgahq.com ) or Kevin Reilly ( kreilly@pgahq.com ) via email!

Thank you,

Connor Murphy

Prestige Tour Coordinator

Staff Spotlight featuring Digital Content Coordinator, Hannah D'Olimpio

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:57:33 GMT

The STPGA is excited to introduce our new Digital Content Coordinator, Hannah D'Olimpio. We are thrilled to have her on board the team and are eager to see her grow the game for our junior golfers! Here's a little more about her:

Name: Hannah D'Olimpio
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
Began Full Time: November 13, 2025
College(s): The University of Alabama
Major: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Advertising and Public Relations.

Favorite Teams: Jacksonville Jaguars, and The University of Alabama football
Favorite Food: My comfort food is my mom's spaghetti, or Bob Evans mashed potatoes

Who is your favorite artist? Zach Bryan
What is your favorite song? Hey Driver by Zach Bryan

Favorite Course You’ve Been To: I grew up going to TPC Sawgrass, so it quickly became a favorite

What’s your favorite golf memory? My favorite golf memories were when my parents let my sister and I skip school to go to TPC Sawgrass.

What’s one thing people don’t know about you? I once had casts on both of my feet at the same time!

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?: Reading or hanging out with friends and family
What would you sing at karaoke night? Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood
What was your first job? I was a hostess at a seafood restaurant. Fun fact: I worked at the same restaurant until just a couple weeks before starting this job!
What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas? Greece for my twenty-first birthday!

What are some of your favorite hobbies, and how did you get into them? I love to read or do any sort of arts and crafts. I recently got a Cricut machine, and it has quickly become a new hobby to make things for my friends and family. I also grew up watching SEC football, and love to spend my Saturdays cheering on the Crimson Tide (Roll Tide)!

How were you first introduced to golf? My dad introduced me to golf by signing me up for golf camps starting at the age of 7.

What did you want to be when you were little? An athletic trainer for a professional football or baseball team.
Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? Why? My favorite pro is Rory McIlroy! I met him when I was little at TPC Sawgrass and he was so kind and signed my hat!

What is your favorite sport outside of golf? Football

Do you have a favorite quote or motto you live by? "I am a sum of all of the people who have ever loved me."

Staff Spotlight featuring Digital Content Coordinator, Grace Hand

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:24:11 GMT

The STPGA is excited to introduce our new Digital Content Coordinator, Grace Hand. We are thrilled to have her on board the team and are eager to see her grow the game for our junior golfers! Here's a little more about her:

Name: Grace Hand
Hometown: Darien, Connecticut
Began Full Time: November 10, 2025
College(s): Arizona State University & Sacred Heart University
Major: MA Sports Journalism, BA Sports Media & Communications

Favorite Teams: New York Rangers, New York Knicks, and New England Patriots
Favorite Food: Any kind of pizza or pasta
Who is your favorite artist? Noah Kahan
What is your favorite song? A Couple Minutes by Olivia Dean (right now)

Favorite Course You’ve Been To: Grass Clippings Rolling Hills in Tempe, Arizona

What’s your favorite golf accomplishment? Getting a hole-in-one on a chip and putt course when I was five!
What’s one thing people don’t know about you? I was a Division I fencer and went to the Junior Olympics.
What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?: Exploring new restaurants and coffee shops and spending time with my friends.
What would you sing at karaoke night? Piano Man by Billy Joel
What was your first job? Sacred Heart Athletics intern
What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas? Maine or Vermont!

What are some of your favorite hobbies, and how did you get into them? I love being active (I've played sports in some way since I was four or five years old) which these days includes going to the gym or walking in nature. I also love going to concerts or sports games, especially with my friends. More recently, I 've gotten into cooking and baking!

How were you first introduced to golf? My family has always been a huge golf family. We always have two family tournaments a year and everyone grows up playing in them!
What did you want to be when you were little? A lawyer!
Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? Why? Jordan Spieth. My family loved him when he made the tour, and his Masters win in 2015 is the first time I remember watching the tournament.

What is your favorite sport outside of golf? Hockey!

What is your favorite quote or a motto you live by? Life is full of possibilities, you just need to know where to look.

PT Recap: Visit Lake Charles Fall Classic

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:56:32 GMT

Lake Charles, LA (November 8-9, 2025) – The STPGA Srixon Prestige Tour returned to Mallard Golf Club for the Visit Lake Charles Fall Classic. This modern links-style course is known for wide fairways, bold bunkers, and winds that challenge every shot. Players and families enjoyed a welcoming atmosphere and great facilities throughout the weekend. Firm fairways and fast greens created plenty of excitement and scoring opportunities. Mallard once again delivered a memorable stage for two days of competition, sportsmanship, and standout moments on the course.

Joshua Szynski Claims Boys 13–18 Title at Visit Lake Charles Fall Classic

Joshua put together a strong performance at Mallard Golf Club, earning the Overall Boys 13-18 title at the Lake Charles Classic. He carded a two day total of 145, powered by four birdies in the opening round and another birdie in Round 2 to keep his momentum going. Battling the challenging winds and demanding green complexes, his composure and determination stood out across the weekend. With clutch shot-making and steady focus, Joshua closed out a well earned victory in Lake Charles.

Caileigh Royer Claims Girls 13–18 Title at Visit Lake Charles Fall Classic

Caileigh delivered a determined performance at Mallard Golf Club to secure the Girls 13–18 division title at the Srixon PT Visit Lake Charles Fall Classic. After a solid opening round, she came back strong on Day 2, highlighted by an impressive stretch on holes 5, 6, and 7 where she recorded two birdies and one eagle to surge ahead of the field. She finished the tournament with a 155 total, showcasing resilience on a course known for swirling winds and demanding greens. Her ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and stay composed under pressure earned her a well-deserved victory in Lake Charles.

Srixon Prestige Tour Remarks - November 2025

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:04:17 GMT

Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends,

They say cooler weather means it’s time to bundle up but on the Srixon Prestige Tour, the competition is just heating up.

Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - October
The Srixon Prestige Tour teed off it's October schedule at Bay Forest Golf Course for the Bay Forest Junior Championship, where Ryan Joseph Lopez of Houston, TX claimed his first Srixon Prestige Tour victory with back to back under par rounds. In the girls division, Krysta Loftin of Pearland, TX managed to cap off her tournament weekend with the only under-par round within the girls division to claim her 2nd Srixon Prestige Tour victory of 2025.

Next, the Prestige Tour traveled south to Victoria for the VCVB South Texas Showcase at Victoria Country Club. Kai Tamez of Edinburg, TX, captured his first career Prestige Tour title after finishing even par with a Round 2 score of 71 ( -1 ), while Sohia Liu of Sugar Land, TX, started her tournament weekend strong with a Round 1 score of 68 ( -4 ) giving her a 4 stroke lead heading into Sunday’s Round 2 where she would be crowned with her first Srixon Prestige Tour victory.

The month wrapped up in one of Texas’ best Tourist towns at Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course for the Antigua Fredericksburg Open, where Caleb Thomas of Spring Branch, TX, secured his first career Prestige Tour win with a 134 ( -8 ). Quinn Timmerman of Boerne, TX, also broke through for her first career title, with a 69-68-137 ( -5 ) .

2025 Bayou Cup - Team STPGA!
In just over a month, 12 junior golfers from the Srixon Prestige Tour will tee it up against 12 junior golfers from the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour in the highly anticipated Bayou Cup Matches at Big Easy Ranch in Columbus, TX on December 5-7! Below is a list of players that have earned the opportunity to represent YOUR Section in the 2025 Bayou cup Matches.

Boys 13-18

Hugo Dittrich - Spring, TX
Ryan Lee - College Station, TX
Ryan Joseph Lopez - Houston, TX
Daniel Rice - Magnolia, TX

Boys 13-14

Cody Borden - The Woodlands, TX
Levi Hullinger - Missouri City, TX
Jordan Thomas - Spring Branch, TX
Bennett Underwood - Austin, TX

Girls 13-18

Katelyn Allen - Montgomery, TX
Muci Guo - Bellaire, TX
Lora Kim - Katy, TX
Payson Pistono - The Woodlands, TX

New Registration Process for the Srixon Prestige Tour & 2026 Important Dates

A few changes are coming to the Srixon Prestige Tour regarding registration processes for our Championships starting in 2026. Below is a list of dates we wanted to share with you to ensure a smooth transition into the new year.

December 2nd - Srixon Prestige Tour (January - May) Schedule will be Viewable
December 16th - January & February Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
January 6th - March Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
February 3rd - April Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
March 3rd - May Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
April 7th - June Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
May 5th - July Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
June 2nd - August Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
July 7th - September Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
August 4th - October Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
September 1st - November Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration
October 6th - December Prestige Tour tournaments Open for Registration

As you can see, we’ll be following a new consistent schedule Prestige Tour tournament registrations will open on the first Tuesday of each month, for events taking place two months later.

Thank You to our Sponsors!

Another thank you to the City of Victoria and the VCVB team for their continued support of STPGA Junior Golf and for welcoming many families to town for the VCVB South Texas Showcase!

Huge thanks to Antigua Apparel for sponsoring the Antigua Fredericksburg Open and for providing each junior golfer with a new vest to rep on the golf course as the temperatures start to drop!

Thank you,

Connor Murphy

Prestige Tour Coordinator

PT Recap: The Round Rock Cup

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:35:01 GMT

Round Rock, TX (November 1–2, 2025) – The STPGA Srixon Prestige Tour returned to the scenic fairways of Forest Creek Golf Club for The Round Rock Cup. A beloved stop on the Prestige Tour schedule, this event continues to draw enthusiastic players and families thanks to its welcoming atmosphere and championship-style setup. With towering trees, rolling terrain, and a course design that demands smart shot-making, Forest Creek provided the perfect stage for two exciting days of competition, sportsmanship, and memorable moments.

Cole Gailys Gets the Trophy at the Round Rock Cup

Cole Gailys delivered a stellar performance at Forest Creek Golf Club, firing back to back rounds of 4 under 68 to secure the Overall Boys 13–18 title. His opening round featured six birdies and two eagles, including an incredible run of six straight birdies on holes 2–7. He kept the momentum going in Round 2 with six more birdies and an eagle, highlighted by three in a row on holes 10–12 and a

3 under front nine. Gailys’ explosive scoring and consistency throughout the weekend powered him to the top of a strong field on a course known for its challenging layout and competitive atmosphere.

Rachel Turk Wins the Girls 13-18 Title at The Round Rock Cup

Rachel Turk showcased impressive poise in the final round at Forest Creek Golf Club, firing a strong performance highlighted by six birdies. She finished 2 under on the back nine and closed with a clutch run of 2 under over her final three holes, demonstrating both resilience and momentum when it mattered most. Turk’s confident play and ability to finish strong helped elevate her to the top of the leaderboard, securing an exceptional result on a challenging championship layout.

Breaking News: The Southern Texas PGA Announces the 2025 Junior Golfers of the Year

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:27:27 GMT

SPRING, TX (October 27, 2025) – The Southern Texas PGA is proud to announce our 2025 STPGA Junior Golfers of the Year, Jules Mahan and Daniel Rice. This distinguished honor recognizes these junior golfers' exceptional accomplishments on the course, leadership in their communities, and their unwavering commitment to representing the values and spirit of the Southern Texas PGA.

Jules Mahan, a standout competitor within our STPGA Junior Golf programs, has built an impressive junior golf resume that reflects her drive, consistency, and sportsmanship. She is a two-time Texas Junior Cup team member (2018, 2020), helping lead Southern Texas to victory in both years. Her success also includes two STPGA Prestige Tour wins, two STPGA Little Linksters Summer Championship wins, and a title at the 2025 STPGA Parent-Child Championship.

Mahan, who is committed to playing Division I golf at Murray State University, embodies the true meaning of a student-athlete. A member of the National Honor Society, she balances a demanding tournament schedule with academic excellence, earning the NEISD Writing Award, multiple A/B Honor Roll honors, and strong results in a rigorous AP course load.

Beyond her achievements on the course and in the classroom, Mahan is deeply dedicated to service. She volunteers over 200 hours each year with First Tee Greater San Antonio, mentoring younger golfers as an Ace Level participant, and has helped raise $35,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Children’s Medical Center through Kids Play Fore Kids.

Her journey has not been without challenges. Diagnosed with scoliosis at a young age, Mahan overcame pain and fear with determination and perseverance—qualities that now define her both on and off the golf course.

“Some of my favorite memories are playing until the sun set with my dad and brother,” she shared. “Golf means family to me—it’s where I find peace, joy, and gratitude.”

From her earliest days competing in STPGA events after moving to San Antonio, to representing Southern Texas on victorious team stages, Mahan has grown into a shining example of what it means to lead with integrity, compassion, and heart.

Since picking up a club at age nine, Daniel Rice has become one of the Section’s most decorated junior players. A two-time STPGA Prestige Tour Champion and three-time runner-up during the 2024–2025 season, Rice’s consistency and competitive spirit have made him a fixture at the top of leaderboards. He is set to compete in the first-ever STPGA Prestige Tour Bayou Cup this December, marking an impressive achievement. Rice is also a two-time high school state qualifier, Magnolia High School MVP, and First Team All-Region and All-District selection.

Rice has committed to continue his academic and athletic career at Houston Christian University, competing in Division I college golf. Demonstrating excellence both academically and athletically, he has earned Lifetime A/B Honor Roll status, completed six AP courses, and received three Academic All-District honors, maintaining a 3.6 unweighted GPA (4.6 weighted) and placing in the top 16% of his class.

Rice also volunteers each spring with his high school coach to mentor junior high golfers—teaching fundamentals, course management, and sportsmanship while encouraging young players to compete in STPGA tournaments.

Rice’s journey in golf has also been one of resilience. Overcoming personal hardship with strength and maturity, Rice has found in golf a lifelong source of discipline, friendship, and purpose — qualities that define him as one of Southern Texas’s most inspiring young golfers.

That mindset was on full display during one of Rice’s most memorable moments: shooting a career-low 64 (-8) at Houston National to win his first STPGA Prestige Tour event—a round shared with friends who also achieved personal bests. “That day reminded me why I love the game,” he said. “It’s about competition, friendship, and constantly striving to improve.”

For Rice, golf has been a teacher of life’s most meaningful lessons—discipline, patience, sportsmanship, and respect. Whether he’s competing, mentoring others, or volunteering in his community, he carries those lessons with him. His commitment to excellence, perseverance through hardship, and unwavering love for the game make him a shining example of what it means to be the STPGA Junior Golfer of the Year.

These exceptional Junior Golfers of the Year will be formally recognized alongside the other Section Award recipients at the STPGA’s 58th Annual Awards Banquet on Monday, February 9, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Chapter Award recipients will be honored at their respective Chapter Meetings later this fall.

PT Recap: Antigua Fredericksburg Open

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:04:41 GMT

Fredericksburg, TX (October 25-26, 2025) – The STPGA Srixon Prestige Tour returned to the familiar fairways of Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course for the Antigua Fredericksburg Open. A staple on the Prestige Tour schedule since 2014, this event continues to be a favorite among players and families alike. Surrounded by the beautiful Texas Hill Country, the course’s scenic views and challenging design set the stage for two exciting days of competition, sportsmanship, and memorable moments.

Caleb Thomas Dominates at Antigua Fredericksburg Open

Caleb Thomas delivered an outstanding performance at Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course, claiming the Overall Boys 13-18 title at the Antigua Fredericksburg Open. Thomas showcased remarkable consistency throughout the weekend, firing back-to-back rounds of 67 to finish at 8-under-par (134 total). His steady play and confident approach secured him the top spot on a course known for its challenging layout and rich Prestige Tour history.

Quinn Timmerman Captures Girls 13-18 Title at Antigua Fredericksburg Open

Quinn Timmerman showcased poise and precision at Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course, earning the Girls 13-18 division title at the Antigua Fredericksburg Open. Timmerman opened with a steady 69 and followed up with a strong 68 in the final round to finish at 5-under-par (137 total). Her consistent play and confident putting secured a well-deserved victory on one of the Prestige Tour’s most historic stops.

PT Recap: VCVB South Texas Showcase

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:30:28 GMT

Victoria, TX (October 18-19, 2025) – The STPGA Srixon Prestige Tour made its way to Victoria Country Club, an event filled with tradition and competitive spirit. Known for its scenic layout and challenging course, Victoria Country Club provided the perfect stage for two days of exciting play. Players showcased their skill and determination, adding another memorable chapter to the tournament’s growing legacy.

Sophia Liu Claims First Prestige Tour Title

Sophia Liu put together an impressive first round at Victoria Country Club , carding under 68 (4-) . She started strong on the front nine , going 4-under and keeping her momentum with five birdies throughout the round. Her performance set the tone for a great weekend of golf at the PT VCVB South Texas Showcase.

Kai Tamez Gets His First PT Victory at the Victoria Country Club

Kai Tamez showcased steady play at the STPGA Prestige Tour VCVB South Texas Showcase Championship, putting together two solid rounds to stay under par for the event. In Round 1, he went 2-under on the front nine, setting a strong pace early. He carried that composure into Round 2, finishing 2-under on the back nine to close out a confident and consistent performance at Victoria Country Club.

Introducing the 2025 Fall Interns

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:30:35 GMT

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

Ryan Amyx

Hello, My name is Ryan Amyx. I am from Spring, Texas and I graduated from Ole Miss in August of 2025. I majored in sports management and minored in legal studies. I am a big sports fan and love to try new things and I have recently gotten into golf over the last few years. I really enjoy playing and working around the game and I am really excited to see where my career takes me. My main goal for my career is to become a part of something where I can make a positive impact on as many people as possible and so far working with the STPGA has been a blast!

Fun Fact: I am a big ice hockey fan.

Laura Loredo

Hello! My name is Laura Loredo, and I’m from Houston, Texas. I am a senior studying Sport Administration at the University of Houston, and I’m set to graduate in December. I’m a huge soccer and baseball fan, especially of the Houston Astros and Houston Dynamo, but I’m also excited to explore new areas within the sports world. I’m looking forward to learning more about golf and making a meaningful impact in the sport! I’m eager to grow my knowledge of golf and to be a valuable resource to the STPGA team!

Fun Fact: I enjoy playing sports, trying new arts and crafts, and spending time in nature.

Kara Giallanza

Hey y’all! My name is Kara Giallanza and I am from Cypress, Tx. I recently graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Sports Management and a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences. Woo Pig Sooie!

After a great summer with the STPGA, I'm excited to be a part of the fall internship team and continue to expand my knowledge of the sports industry!

Fun Fact: I enjoy traveling, attending sporting events, going to concerts and being outdoors!

Natalia Facchinato-Sitja

Hello, my name is Natalia Facchinato-Sitja, and I am from Washington, D.C. I graduated with my bachelor's in Sports Management from Marietta College in the Spring of 2024. I am currently working towards my master's in professional studies from Georgetown University in Sports Industry Management. I have always loved the passion that sporting events bring out in their fans and the memories they create, so I am thankful for the opportunity to help build these memories for others. I am excited to continue to grow my knowledge of golf and the intricacies of putting on tournaments.

Fun Fact: I have been a coxswain for men's rowing teams for almost 12 years.

Another fun fact, you will catch me dancing at any given time music is playing.

Digital Media Interns

Amy Sofía Sánchez Estrada

Hola! My name is Sofía Sánchez , I was born and raised in Guatemala City and moved to the U.S. in 2020 for college. I graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, GA. with a B.F.A. in Advertising and Branding and a M.A. in Business Leadership. I'm not a golfer, but a bowler and I’ve been part of Guatemala’s national team since I was 14, which has allowed me to travel the world and earn a few medals along the way. I continued my bowling journey at SCAD on a full scholarship, which was an incredible experience.

This internship has been amazing so far, I love everything that has to do with social media. I’ve learned so much about sports from a new perspective. In my free time, I love watching movies and spending time with friends and family.

Fun fact: I have an entire collection of avocado themed objects and keychains from every country I’ve visited!

Martha Sánchez M.

Hello!! My name is Martha Sanchez M and I am one of the Digital Media Interns for Fall 2025. I recently graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a Masters in Creative Business Leadership where I was also a part of the Golf team since 2019. I have been playing golf since I was 4 years old and started competing which then led me to get a scholarship and play college golf at SCAD.

n my free time I like doing artsy and crafty things like crochet, sea shell art, drawing or painting. This internship has allowed me to combine my love for golf and my love for creative work and it has been really fun working with all the staff and the rest of the interns.

Fun Fact: I once was kissed by a manatee while swimming with them during a lesson.

EXCITING TIMES CONTINUE FOR STPGA JUNIOR GOLF

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:23:04 GMT

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.

Speaking of our team, the Southern Texas PGA continues to grow and evolve, and I have some exciting announcements to share about our staff. Our current Director of Junior Golf, Lexi Sobieski, who has been with us for two years, is being promoted to Senior Director of Membership for the Southern Texas PGA. She will continue to oversee the junior golf department but will start to assist our organization on more of our PGA Member initiatives. Lexi has done an unbelievable job leading our program, and we appreciate her continued support into the future.

I am thrilled to announce that J.T. Milner will assume the role of Director of Junior Golf and lead all aspects of our first three steps in our Player Pathway . J.T. started as an intern in January 2022 and has continued to grow within our business, and I look forward to him leading the program for many years to come. From his ability to build relationships with juniors, parents, and our facilities to understanding all aspects of our program, I am excited to see how J.T. continues the positive momentum of junior golf in Southern Texas.

In addition, the STPGA is currently seeking a Junior Golf Coordinator to round out the department, and this job posting can be found here . This transition into these new roles full-time will take place over the next 30-60 days.

I would also like to thank our Srixon Prestige Tour team, led by Prestige Tour Manager Connor Murphy and our two Prestige Tour Coordinators, Casey Klassen, who started earlier this year, and Kevin Reilly, who joined us last month. Click Here to learn more about Casey, and Click Here to learn more about Kevin.

As we continue this Fall Season and close out 2025, a few quick hits and reminders.

The Srixon Prestige Tour is hosting our first Bayou Cup against the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour on December 6-7 at Big Easy Ranch in Columbus, TX. Go STPGA Team!
The Fall Championship is being held at Horseshoe Bay Resort, December 13-14, for Little Linksters, Junior Links, and Junior Tour.
2026 Membership will open on December 2nd, and our membership fee will remain at $95 for the 2026 calendar year.
The 2026 Spring Schedule will be viewable on December 2nd, and registration for January and February events will open on December 9th.
2026 will be the 15th year of the Srixon Prestige Tour, and we are looking at over 45 events on our schedule.

On behalf of our 1,000+ PGA Members and Associates, thank you for participating in our program and continuing to support the game of golf. The STPGA’s mission remains unchanged, and that is to continue to create lifelong golfers who exemplify the values of golf.

I will see you in the course!

Thomas Hutton, PGA
Executive Director
Southern Texas PGA

PT Recap: Bay Forest Junior Championship

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:57:40 GMT

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.

Krysta Loftin Claims First Prestige Tour Title

Krysta Loftin finished with a strong showing at the STPGA Prestige Tour Bay Forest Cup Championship, posting scores of 71 in the first round and 79 in the second for a total of 150 (+6). Steady play across both days kept her in the mix as she navigated the course with confidence and capitalized on key scoring opportunities. Her performance showcased both patience and precision, rounding out a solid weekend on the STPGA Prestige Tour.

Ryan Joseph Lopez Wins First Prestige Tour Event

Ryan Joseph Lopez put together an impressive performance at the STPGA Prestige Tour Bay Forest Cup Championship , posting scores of 67 on the first day and 68 on the second to finish at 135 (-9) and capture the title. In Round 1 , he rolled in seven birdies , going three under on the front nine to card a solid 68 (-4) . He kept the momentum going in Round 2 , matching his birdie count with seven more and going four under on the back nine for a 67 (-5) . The two-day total showcased consistency, confidence, and a commanding finish to earn the victory.

Levi Hullinger Earns Ticket to The Bayou Cup

Levi Hullinger posted rounds of 77 and 72 at the STPGA Prestige Tour Bay Forest Cup Championship this weekend, for a total of 149 (+5) . His steady play at Bay Forest Golf Course earned him a spot on the 2025 Bayou Cup , where he’ll compete this December at Big Easy Ranch .

Staff Spotlight featuring Prestige Tour Coordinator, Kevin Reilly

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:44:41 GMT

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:

Name: Kevin Reilly
Hometown: Oviego, Florida
Began Full Time: September 22, 2025
College: Rice University
Major: Sports Management

Favorite Teams: Tottenham Hotspur, Houston Rockets, and Houston Astros
Favorite Food: Italian, Chicken Parmesan
Who is your favorite artist? Drake
What is your favorite song? Off the Grid by Kanye West

Favorite Course You’ve Been To: Ballybunion Golf Club in Ireland is #1, but The Country Club in Brookline, MA is a close 2nd.

What’s your favorite golf accomplishment? Getting into Rice and playing golf there has opened up a lot of doors for me and given me incredible experiences.
What’s one thing people don’t know about you? I’ve played in 4 USGA Championships, including the last ever US AM Public Links in 2014.
What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?: Get a coffee and a pastry at a local coffee shop, maybe hit some range balls, and watch some TV or sports at home.
What would you sing at karaoke night? Mr. Brightside by The Killers
What was your first job? Rice Marketing Intern
What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas? Sydney, Australia
What are some of your favorite hobbies, and how did you get into them? Watching TV shows, collecting sports cards, and exploring the Houston food scene with my fiancé. I got into collecting sports cards through my dad. Over COVID, it gave us time to look through his collection that he had kept away for years, and it rejuvenated my interest.

What’s your favorite golf memory? Winning the 2014 Conference USA championship as a team. It was the first Rice golf conference title in 75 years, and we beat #18 UAB by 1 shot.
What did you want to be when you were little? Either a pro golfer or a sports anchor.
Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? Why? Ever: Tiger Woods. Nobody has the aura that he had in his prime. He made golf cool and fun to watch. Current: Rory McIlroy. He has a near-perfect swing, I love the way he carries himself, and he’s such a great competitor

What is your favorite sport outside of golf? Soccer or Basketball

What is your favorite quote or a motto you live by? I don’t live by any specific one, but I do like Tottenham Hotspur’s motto, ‘To Dare is to Do’, which encourages you to be bold, ambitious, and give everything you have with everything you do.

Srixon Prestige Tour Remarks - September 2025

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:11:19 GMT

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!

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!

Thank you again to all our players, parents, host facilities, and Sponsors! We are looking forward to a great rest of the year with fierce competition, warmer temperatures, and low scores! As always, if we can ever be of assistance to you, please feel free to contact me via email ( cmurphy@pgahq.com ) or Casey Klassen via email ( cklassen@pgahq.com ) !

Thank you,

Connor Murphy

Prestige Tour Coordinator

Srixon Prestige Tour Remarks - September

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:06:46 GMT

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!

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.

Thank you,

Connor Murphy

Prestige Tour Coordinator

STPGA Fall Championship Invitation Breakdown!

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:51:25 GMT

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!

36 JUNIOR GOLFERS WILL EARN A SPOT AT INSPERITY JR PRO-AM

Since 2007, the Southern Texas PGA has had an ongoing relationship with the Insperity Invitational, the annual PGA TOUR Champions event held at The Woodlands Country Club - Tournament Course. On the Tuesday prior to the event starting, 36 STPGA Junior Golfers enjoy the experience of a lifetime playing 9-holes with a PGA TOUR Champions player at the same course with all the grandstands up and the course in perfect condition! STPGA Junior Golfers get paired with World Golf Hall of Fame members, Past Champions of the Insperity Invitational, or world-recognized professional golfers playing in the Insperity Invitational.

Click the link below to find out more and read the press release!

VIEW THE FALL 2025 SCHEDULE HERE!

STPGA Junior golfers will have the opportunity to play at multiple courses across Southern Texas to grow their game, compete in tournaments, and create memories that will last forever!

To see the full fall schedule of each tour please click below!

PT Recap: Sun City Showdown

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:22:06 GMT

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.

Katelyn Allen Captures First Prestige Tour Title

Katelyn Allen claimed her first Srixon Prestige Tour victory at the Sun City Showdown, carding rounds of 73 and 71 on the par-72 Legacy Hills Golf Club. With steady play across both days, Allen stayed composed under pressure and finished even-par for the tournament. Her breakthrough win marks a milestone in her STPGA career, adding her name to the list of champions on the Srixon Prestige Tour.

Carlos Castañeda Garza Earns First Srixon Prestige Tour Victory

Carlos Castañeda Garza captured his first Srixon Prestige Tour title at the Sun City Showdown after a thrilling playoff finish. Castañeda opened with a 2-over 74 but stormed back with an impressive 2-under 70 on Day 2 at Legacy Hills Golf Club, forcing a playoff with Reid Phillips. In the extra holes, Castañeda held steady to secure the champion’s spot. Both Castañeda and Phillips earned invitations to the 2025 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational, but it was Castañeda who walked away with the trophy and his first Srixon Prestige Tour victory.

Bennett Underwood Claims Boys 13–14 Division Title

Bennett Underwood posted rounds of 72 and 74 to win the Boys 13–14 Division at the Sun City Showdown. His consistent play at Legacy Hills Golf Club earned him the division crown and the Boys 13–14 exemption, securing his spot on the 2025 Bayou Cup team this December at Big Easy Ranch.

Team NTPGA Captures 14th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches!

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:32:52 GMT

Team NTPGA Captures 14 ^th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches

WALLER, TX (September 21, 2025) – The 14th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches came to a thrilling conclusion this weekend at Sand Hill Farm in Waller, TX, with Team NTPGA defeating Team STPGA 14-10 to secure their second consecutive title.

After the opening day of Four-Ball and Scramble Matches, Team STPGA held a narrow lead at 6.5 to 5.5. With everything still to play for heading into Sunday, momentum quickly shifted back and forth as both sides battled fiercely in Singles Matches. In the end, it was Team NTPGA that secured the decisive points to clinch the Cup with a 14-10 victory.

“This event is about so much more than just golf,” said Team NTPGA Captain, Jennifer Bermingham, PGA. “The opportunity to be paired with or compete against both boys and girls, while still representing your team and Section, creates a unique dynamic that many players don’t often experience.”

Team NTPGA Vice Captain, Chad Moscovic, PGA, added: “It’s a different kind of pressure when you’re playing for something bigger than yourself. Watching the players pick each other up, cheer one another on, and display such incredible camaraderie and sportsmanship, it’s truly second to none from both teams.”

The two-day competition brought together the top junior golfers from the Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) and Southern Texas PGA (STPGA) in one of the most anticipated junior golf events of the year. Known for its spirited atmosphere and team camaraderie, the Texas Junior Cup once again delivered exciting head-to-head battles that kept players, parents, and spectators on edge until the very last putt dropped.

“This year’s Texas Junior Cup Matches were among the most competitive we’ve ever hosted,” said J.T. Milner, STPGA Junior Golf Manager. “This event is truly special to our staff, and we hope that every Junior and Parent felt just how meaningful it is to be a part of.”

The 2025 matches were contested at Sand Hill Farm Golf Course, a unique 9-hole private course created by the Tucker family, founders of Mustang Cat, and designed by former professional golfer Peter Jacobsen. The venue provided the perfect backdrop for an event built on tradition, teamwork, and competition.

The event format featured a mix of Four-Ball, Scramble, and Singles Matches, testing the players’ abilities in various formats while emphasizing teamwork and pride in representing their Section. Both sides displayed resilience and determination, but it was Team NTPGA that secured the decisive points on Sunday, clinching the Cup.

With the victory, Team NTPGA now holds the all-time series record at 7-6-1 and celebrates its second straight championship in the Matches’ history.

The Southern Texas PGA and Northern Texas PGA extend a special thank you to HUB, Levelwear, PING, and Mustang Cat for their support of the 14th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches. Their commitment to junior golf helps make this event possible and provides a stage for the next generation of golfers to shine.

To view the final match results, click here.
To view both of the photo galleries, click here or click here.

PT Recap: Brackenridge Park Classic

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:22:56 GMT

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.

Claire McMyler Claims First Prestige Tour Title

Claire McMyler captured her first Srixon Prestige Tour victory with consistent rounds of 69 on both days. She closed out the tournament strong, going two under on the back nine and carding five birdies in the final round. The win marks a memorable breakthrough in her Prestige Tour journey.

Mateo Tamez Wins First Prestige Tour Event

Mateo Tamez put together rounds of 69 on both days to finish at 138 and claim his first Srixon Prestige Tour victory. Across the two days, he rolled in 10 birdies and played steady golf, going three under on the front nine the first day and two under on the front the next. The win not only marks his first of the year, but also a big step forward in his Prestige Tour run.

Jordan Thomas Claims Boys 13–14 Division Title

Jordan Thomas posted rounds of 75 and 71 to win the Boys 13–14 Division at the Sun City Showdown. His consistent play at Brackenridge Park Golf Course earned him the division crown and the Boys 13–14 exemption, securing his spot on the 2025 Bayou Cup team this December at Big Easy Ranch.

PT Recap: Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:08:08 GMT

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.

Addison Braden Claims First Prestige Tour Title

Addison Braden secured her first victory on the Prestige Tour, shooting a 4-under on Day 1 and a 1-over on Day 2. She finished the tournament with seven birdies and chipped in for an eagle on hole 13. Her win also earns her a spot in the 2025 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational this October at Bearkat Course.

William Mangione Wins Third Prestige Tour Event

William Mangione shot a 69 on both days to finish with a winning total of 138. The victory marks his third win of the year on the Prestige Tour. Over the two-day event, he made nine birdies and an eagle on the first hole. With this win, William has earned an exemption into the 2025 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational this October at Bearkat Course.

The Insperity Invitational and Southern Texas PGA Enter 20th Year of Growing the Game!

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:14:20 GMT

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 13th) - The Southern Texas PGA is thrilled to announce its ongoing partnership with the Insperity Invitational presented by UnitedHealthcare and the Junior Pro-Am. On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 36 STPGA Junior Golfers will have the opportunity to play 9 holes with a PGA TOUR Champions professional, providing them with an unforgettable experience.

“We are thrilled to continue to host this Pro-Am for STPGA Junior Golfers,” said Bryan Naugle, Executive Director for the Insperity Invitational. “We are committed to growing the game of golf as are the PGA TOUR Champions professionals who play with the kids.”

The 20th playing of this event will be held at The Woodlands Country Club—Tournament Course.
During the 2025 Fall Season, junior golfers will have two pathways to earning an exemption into the Junior Pro-Am. The first way is through the Junior Tour and Little Linksters Fall Championships being held December 13-14 at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay, TX.

Exemptions will be spread throughout all divisions for both Junior Tour and Little Linksters and can be found here:

Junior Tour
Boys 15-18 - Top 3
Girls 15-18 - Top 3
Boys 13-14 - Top 4
Girls 13-14 - Top 4
Boys 11-12 - Top 2
Girls 11-12 - Top 2

Little Linksters
Boys 11-12 Red - Top 4
Girls 11-12 Red - Top 4
Boys 9-10 9-hole modified - Top 3
Girls 9-10 9-hole modified - Top 3
Co-Ed 6-8 9-hole modified - Top 2

The second is through the Insperity Invitational Points List for the Srixon Prestige Tour. After the final event in 2025, the overall boy and girl winner of the Insperity Invitational 13-18 Points List will each earn the final 2 spots into the 2026 Junior Pro-Am.

“It is hard to believe that 2026 will mark the 20th year of this event,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director for the STPGA. “This means that over 700 different junior golfers have had a once in a lifetime experience to learn from PGA TOUR Champions and play insight the ropes at one of the most marque PGA TOUR Champions events in the country.”

“All of this would not be possible without the support and dedication from Bryan and his entire team. They continue to want to invest in the next generation and we are proud to call them our partner,” continued Hutton.

We encourage all players to play their best this fall and try to earn a spot in the season-ending Championship or through the Srixon Prestige Tour to qualify for the Junior Pro-Am!

The 2026 Insperity Invitational presented by UnitedHealthcare will take place at The Woodlands Country Club Tournament Course May 4-10, 2026. We encourage all STPGA Junior Golfers to come out and watch the best PGA TOUR Champions professionals

The invitation breakdown on how to earn a spot at this year’s Fall Championships will be announced soon and we encourage everyone to play as much golf as possible this fall!

PT Recap: Prestige Tour Open

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:44:05 GMT

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.

Fowlkes' Impressive Twelfth Career Win

London Fowlkes (Porter, TX) had an impressive performance during the Prestige Tour Open. As an experienced junior golfer, Fowlkes enters her final year with STPGA with another win under her belt; shooting nine birdies and holding the lead through both rounds. After the tournament, Fowlkes says that she "played with her heart" in order to feel confident in her game.

Janik Hits Every Fairway in Gleannloch

Luke Janik (Katy, TX) took the title of boys' champion at the Prestige Tour Open with eleven birdies and a score of 136 (68, 68). When asked about his consistency, Janik said that this tournament his drive was "absolutely pure" and "hitting all the fairways". Like Fowlkes, Janik also held the lead for both rounds.

15 CHAMPS NAMED AT THE BIGGEST STPGA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP EVER!

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:48:23 GMT

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

THE WOODLANDS, TX (AUGUST 4-6, 2025) - 15 Champions were named at the 2025 STPGA Junior Championship at The Woodlands Country Club (Palmer Course), which featured our largest field in history with 299 players! This year’s championship celebrated our great nation with a theme of red, white, and blue, with our juniors creating a flag hill and signing a “thank you” board for our PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) veterans that will be featured at our PGA HOPE Cup in September.

Hoisting the crystal at the end of the day were our victors from the Little Linksters, Junior Links, and Junior Tour Programs. 2025 was an exciting rendition of the STPGA Junior Championship, as this is the first year that players of the Junior Links Tour joined the fold and were able to showcase their skills! In addition to crowning our Summer Points List Champions on Monday, an incredible opportunity to qualify for the 14th Annual Texas Junior Cup team was also on the line this week for the Little Linksters and Junior Tour players.

Henry Nieto kicked off the day by capturing the first trophy as the Little Linksters 6–8 Co-Ed Division Champion. After opening with a round of +2, he battled back with three birdies in his final round to finish at even par and take home the win.

“I’m really happy my dad was my caddie,” said Nieto. “We were really thinking it out on the course, and I’m thankful that I won for my family.”

Kelsie Ybarra emerged as the Girls 9–10 Division Champion after a thrilling playoff finish at the Little Linksters Championship. Tied after regulation, Ybarra and Holly Simpson returned to the first hole for a sudden-death match, where Ybarra sealed the victory with an impressive second shot that set her up for the win.

“I was just focusing on every shot, hitting my spots with putting, and worrying only about the shot I was on before moving on to the next one,” said Ybarra.

Domenic Larenzo continued his winning streak by taking the Little Linksters Boys 9–10 Division title, his third consecutive Junior Championship victory, and first in the 9–10 age group.

“It was really challenging but still really fun,” said Larenzo. “I want to thank my coach because I wouldn't have won without him. I just love playing in these events and all of the friends I have made. I want to thank my friends, my coach, and everyone I love!”

Connor Liang delivered an impressive performance to win the Little Linksters Boys 11–12 Division, firing rounds of 34–35 for a tournament total of 69 (-3) to secure the Championship title. He secured his spot on the Texas Junior Cup Matches Team STPGA as they face off against Team NTPGA in the Fall.

“I want to thank the STPGA and my parents for supporting me; I wouldn’t be here without them,” said Liang. “I also want to thank The Woodlands Country Club for hosting us. I am so excited to win, and I was looking forward to the final hole and getting this trophy.”

Julietta Gasca secured the Girls 11–12 Division title with a strong showing and plenty of family support along the way. She secured one of our four spots for Team STPGA at the Texas Junior Cup Matches.

“It was really fun, and being able to have my dad along with me made it so much better because every choice he makes is right, and I just want to come back and do it again next year,” said Gasca.

Carson Tippy captured the Junior Links Boys 13–14 Division title with a standout performance, highlighted by a memorable birdie putt that helped propel him to the top of the leaderboard.

“My favorite moment was when I made a long putt for birdie. I was so excited when it went in,” said Tippy. “I was just hoping to get third, honestly, and play well, but thanks to my dad for helping me get this win. I couldn’t have done it without him.”

Abby Praytor continued her impressive summer run by winning the Junior Links Girls 13–14 Division, closing out the season on a high note. With eyes now set on the Fall, Praytor hopes her performance will earn her an exemption into the 2025 STPGA Fall Championship.

“I have had such a good summer season, and it means a lot to keep the momentum going and win this event,” said Praytor. “Hopefully, I can keep carrying this momentum into next season.”

Raudy Rangel made the long drive from Rio Grande City worth it by capturing the Junior Links Boys 15–18 Division title in what marked his final Junior Golf appearance before heading off to college. With a big smile and plenty of heart, Rangel embraced the moment and made the most of his last championship.

“Where I’m from, we don’t have a lot of access to golf courses, so to come up to The Woodlands was incredible,” said Rangel. “However, I did have to get used to the trees, because we don’t have this many down south.”

Pari Patel claimed the Junior Links Girls 15–18 Division title with a confident and composed performance, proudly walking the course as her own caddie. Her win marked a memorable moment in her junior golf journey, fueled by determination and family support.

“It felt awesome to get the win,” said Patel, smiling. “I am just so happy. I was so proud of myself and my golf game. I caddied for myself, but I am so thankful for my parents and their support.”

Phoenix Aguilar captured the Junior Tour Girls 11–12 Division title, securing her spot on the 2025 Texas Junior Cup Team. This will mark her second appearance representing Team STPGA, and she’s ready to help bring the Cup back to Southern Texas.

“I played on Team STPGA last year, and I am excited to be back on it,” said Aguilar. “I am so happy I get a chance to win the Cup back. I had such a good tournament, and my game is at such a good spot right now. I want to thank my coach and parents, even though I don’t let them watch me,” she added with a smirk.

Keion Ting fired a 2-under final round to edge out friend and fellow competitor Andrew Jin and claim the Junior Tour Boys 11–12 Division title. While the win brought excitement, Ting’s immediate reaction showed the strength of his friendship and sportsmanship.

“I am happy to win, but I just feel bad for Andrew,” said Ting. “I did enjoy being able to come out and play with my friends. I just want to thank all my friends who play in these events with me and my family.”

Pippa Fikes rebounded from a tough opening round to secure the Junior Tour Girls 13–14 Championship, finishing strong against a competitive field.

“The first round, I didn’t play as well as I wanted to, so I just wanted to play my game,” said Fikes. “It feels great getting the win because this event is full of the best golfers in our Section, so it means a lot being able to cap off the summer with this win.”

Pablo Mora captured the Junior Tour Boys 13–14 Division title with a hometown win at The Woodlands Country Club, where his course familiarity and steady play proved to be the difference.

“My game was really steady, and I just had a lot of patience throughout my round,” said Mora. “I felt really good about my short game and long game, but my dad always keeps my confidence up, and I have complete trust in him and always want him on the bag.”

Audrey Kuntz delivered a clutch performance to win the Junior Tour Girls 15–18 Division, highlighted by a dramatic putt on her final hole.

“It was a pretty up-and-down round on the back nine, but I made a 40-footer on my eighteenth hole to win the event,” said Kuntz. “I was surprised when I saw it fall. It felt especially great because I wasn’t even sure I was going to be in the running for champion.”

Thomas Ochoa delivered a commanding performance to win the Junior Tour Boys 15–18 Division, posting the tournament low score at 4-under par to secure a three-shot victory.

“I didn’t look at the leaderboard throughout the entire round,” said Ochoa. “I was just trying to make pars and stay steady—if I got a birdie, that was just a bonus. I enjoyed the first tee shot, and both of my drives from each day started me off in a good position.”

The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program would like to thank PGA TOUR Superstore, Veritex Community Bank, First Community, and Lexus for their continued support of our Junior Golf Program. Also, thank you to the entire staff at The Woodlands Country Club for their hospitality and for allowing us to host this event at their facility for over 10 years!

Congratulations to all of our winners and our four juniors who qualified for the Texas Junior Cup Matches! Team STPGA is officially finalized and ready to #WintheCup in September!

Click here to view the photo gallery!

Click here to view the final results of Little Linksters!

Click here to view the final results of Junior Links!

Click here to view the final results of Junior Tour!

PT Recap: STPGA Challenge

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:06:42 GMT

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.

Kim Dominates as one of The Youngest Female Champions

Lora Kim (Katy, TX) had an incredible performance at the STPGA Challenge, securing the win at only twelve years-old. After ending Round 1 at BlackHorse as T3, Kim made an incredible performance on the Round 2 front nine, shooting three birdies to become solo lead. In an interview after the tournament, Kim said that she told herself "it's possible to get back up" after Round 1 and not to give up on her game.

Klein Takes the Win at Home

Carson Klein (Tomball, TX) took home the trophy for the Boys' Overall Champion this past week, shooting a 69 in Round 1 and a 72 in Round 2 at his home course. After earning a total of nine birdies during the tournament, Klein wore a smile walking into the clubhouse with his close friend, Lucas Gutierrez, who also trains at BlackHorse and won second place in the STPGA Challenge.

Srixon Prestige Tour - August State of the Union

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:15:45 GMT

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

Thank you,

Connor Murphy

Prestige Tour Coordinator

Pistono and Lee Come Out On Top at Second Annual Insperity Invitational Tour Championship

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:40:33 GMT

Pistono and Lee Claim Victory at Insperity Invitational Tour Championship!

HOUSTON, TX (July 20-22, 2025) The second annual Insperity Invitational Tour Championship, hosted by the Srixon Prestige Tour, wrapped up after two exciting days at Champions Golf Club (Jackrabbit) in Houston, Texas. Back for its second year, this elite event celebrates the top performers from the Srixon Prestige Tour season—bringing together 76 of the best junior golfers for a true championship showdown.

More than just a title was on the line. Thanks to the Srixon Prestige Tour’s partnership with the Legends Junior Tour via the Texas Junior Golf Alliance, the stakes were high. The champions of both the boys’ and girls’ divisions earned Fully Exempt Status on the Legends Junior Tour—beginning this September and carrying through the 2026 summer season!

Payson Pistono set the tone early with a first-round eagle on Hole 12, laying the foundation for a wire-to-wire victory. In Round Two, she strung together 11 straight pars and closed with a bogey-free back nine, staying steady under pressure to secure the win. Pistono’s consistent play earned her the title of Girls 13-18 Division Champion!

Pistono said, “Yesterday couldn’t have gone any better, and today was tougher. I had ‘One Shot at a Time’ written on my wrist, and every time I needed a boost, I looked down at it. It kept me steady and focused through the round. ”

Ryan Lee returned to the Insperity Invitational with unfinished business—and this time, he got it done. After finishing runner-up in last year’s event, Lee fired back-to-back rounds of 69 with a bogey-free front nine in Round Two and seven birdies total across the tournament. With a tournament total of 138 (-4), Ryan Lee is your Boys 13-18 Division Champion!

Lee said, "There’s been a lot of hard work between last year and now, and I’ve had a great summer where things have been trending in the right direction. It feels amazing to finally get this win. Throughout the journey, I’ve learned a lot—especially about patience and gratitude."

A huge thank you to our title sponsor, the Insperity Invitational, for their continued commitment to growing the game of golf across Southern Texas—and for being more than just a premier event on the PGA TOUR Champions!

We’re also incredibly grateful to the members of Champions Golf Club, PGA General Manager Russell Roten, and the entire staff for helping us provide this unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience for our players.

And of course, we want to say a massive thank you to our Prestige Tour title partner, Srixon. Your support makes everything we do possible!

To view the final results and photo gallery, please click below!

PT Recap: Bayou City Challenge

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:11:43 GMT

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.

Veronika Claims Second Season Victory

Veronika secured her second win of the season, demonstrating strong play with rounds of 74 on Day 1 and 73 on Day 2to take the lead. Fans can catch her in action next week at the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship at Champions Golf Club. Her victory also grants her an exemption from the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational.

Nguyen Secures First PT Win with Eagle Finish!

Anthony Nguyen celebrated his first-ever win on the Prestige Tour in dramatic fashion, sinking an eagle on the 18th hole to clinch the victory. He posted impressive rounds of 67 and 70 for a tournament total of 137, maintaining his lead throughout both days of play. This significant win earns him an exemption into the 2025 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational this October at Bearkat Course.

PT Recap: Summer Showdown

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:10:17 GMT

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.

Roberta Shows Grit!

Roberta Alvarez demonstrated remarkable determination, returning early to complete her suspended first round. With five holes left to play in Round 1, she finished strong, carding a 73. Her impressive performance has earned her a coveted spot in the Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches and an exemption into the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational this October at Bearkat Course.

Jaxon Claims Second Prestige Tour Win!

Jaxon secured his second Prestige Tour victory of the season, adding to his win just two weeks ago at the Omega Transactions Mid-Summer Showcase at Westwood Golf Club. Entering Tuesday with a four-shot lead before Round 2 was cancelled due to weather, Jaxon's consistent play ensured his win. This latest triumph has earned him one of the last spots to play in the Texas Junior Amateur at Horseshoe Bay Resort later this month. He is also exempt from the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational.

PT Recap: Boys PGA Junior Championship #2

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:03:04 GMT

Richmond, TX(June 30 - July 1) - The Srixon Prestige Tour hosted the 2025 Boys PGA Junior Championship at Black Hawk Country Club in Richmond, Texas. Juniors battled challenging thunderstorms and hot, humid weather, enduring long days. Nonetheless, they persevered through these conditions, making for a memorable championship.

Montreuil Masters Black Hawk: On to the Junior PGA Championship!

Ben Montreuil clinched his first Prestige Tour victory of the season in impressive fashion. He carded rounds of 68 on Day 1 and 70 on Day 2, for a total of 138. Montreuil showcased his skill with 10 birdies over the two-day event. He will now head to West Lafayette, Indiana, to compete in the 2025 Junior PGA Championship at Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex. Demonstrating exceptional composure, he stayed loose and prepared for a potential playoff as the competition tightened. This win also grants him exemptions from the 2025 Texas Junior Amateur and The George Hannon Junior Invitational.

A Champion in the Making: Ryan Chen Claims First Prestige Tour Title!

Ryan Chen secured his first win on the Prestige Tour in the 13-14 age division. He maintained his lead throughout, posting a 70 on Day 1 and a 71 on Day 2 for a total of 141. Chen's performance included 10 birdies over the two-day event. He will join his brother, Ian Chen, the 2025 Bluebonnet Champion, at the 2025 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches at Shady Oaks Country Club in Westworth Village, Texas.

PT Recap: Girls Jr PGA Championship #2

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:01:27 GMT

Pearland, TX (June 30-July 1) - Incredible performances, close leads and good times were the key factors of this 2025 Girls Jr PGA Championship. With Carolyn Liu shooting 5 birdies in Round 2 to close the gap to -2 and Addison Bandelier overtaking third place in the last few holes of the tournament, it was an intense couple days at Golfcrest Country Club.

Live in the Moment: Megan Rodrigues Takes the 13-18 Trophy

Megan Rodrigues (Cypress, TX) had it figured out from the beginning of the tournament. She shot a combined score of 137 with 10 birdies, saying that she "had a great mental game [in Round 2]...just focused on the shot ahead of [her]". Even though our second place winner, Carolyn Liu, nearly tied the match by shooting just two strokes above her during Round 2, Rodrigues didn't let that affect her game.

Back to the Trophy Case: Muci Guo's Great Season

This week, Muci Guo (Bellaire, TX) took first place in the 13-14 division with a combined score of 147 at Golfcrest Country Club. Guo showed her consistency as a high ranking player in the 13-14 Prestige Tour division this tournament, as she has placed top four in five events this 2025 PT season. Her performance on the par 4 holes stood out and allowed her to make the birdies necessary for the win in this tournament.

Srixon Prestige Tour - July State of the Union

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:34:28 GMT

Spring, TX (June 2, 2025) - Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends,

Champions here, Champions there, Champions everywhere across the Southern Texas Section!

Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - June

June began with the Space City Challenge at Wildcat Golf Club on June 2-3. Ayden Hubbard of Humble, TX and Roberta Alvarez of The Woodlands, TX captured their first Srixon Prestige Tour victories with both maintaining steady atop the leaderboard after Round 1. The following week, the Srixon Prestige Tour team headed west to The Quarry Golf Course and Flying L Ranch Resort for the Boys and Girls Junior PGA Championship #1 . Michael Vienneau of Austin, TX and Ava Frazier of Round Rock, TX went back-to-back after winning this same event in 2024. Both Frazier and Vienneau have punched their ticket into the Junior PGA Championship at Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex at Purdue University. Shortly after, Ian Chen of Houston, TX and Krysta Loftin of Pearland, TX took on the challenging, yet beautiful scenery, of Lost Pines Golf Club for the Bluebonnet Classic . Loftin found herself with a lead after Round 1 while Chen worked his way up the leaderboard to claim his first Srixon Prestige Tour victory. Jaxon Graves of Magnolia, TX and Veronika Germain of Houston, TX maneuvered the difficult Westwood Golf Club to leave Round 2 of the Omega Transactions Mid-Summer Showcase with more than just lasting memories!

2025 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Captain - Savannah Dupre

The Southern Texas PGA is proud to announce Savannah Dupre as the 2025 Ben Hogan Team STPGA Captain. A decorated junior golfer and fierce competitor, Dupre brings unmatched experience and leadership to this prestigious role. With over 50 career STPGA victories across multiple divisions and programs, she exemplifies what it means to represent #TEAMSTPGA.

A familiar face in team match play, Dupre made her debut in 2016 as a member of the Texas Junior Cup Matches and later competed for Team STPGA in the 2022 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches. Her return this year as Captain is a full-circle moment—one that brings both deep personal pride and a veteran’s insight.

"It’s a true honor to be named Captain," said Savannah, "I’m proud to now be on the other side of this experience, and I hope to lead our team with the same dedication and spirit that my Captain showed when I competed".

Click here to learn more about the 2025 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches!

2025 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship

IT IS JULY! IT IS OFFICIALLY INSPERITY INVITATIONAL TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP MONTH!

Champions Golf Club, host of the 1967 Ryder Cup, 1969 U.S. Open, and many other prestigious events, will be hosting our 2025 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship !

With success, comes reward!

The overall Champions of both the Boys and Girls divisions will earn the opportunity to represent Team STPGA in the inaugural Bayou Cup Matches and will also claim Fully Exempt Status on the Legends Junior Tour from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026 (must be in the Class of 2026 or later)!

With year 2 of this invitational being a few, short weeks away, one question awaits in the balance. Will Kaden Frierson of Austin, TX be able to defend his title as the Boys 13-18 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship Champion?

For further information regarding the event, click here to view the Tournament Information Page.

2025 Srixon Prestige Tour Fall Schedule (August 23-24 - September 27-28)

Four new tournaments are OPEN for registration!

Thank You to our Sponsors!

Another big thank you to Frost Bank for sponsoring the Boys Junior PGA Championship #1 and Omega Transactions for sponsoring the Mid-Summer Showcase!

Thank you,

Connor Murphy

Prestige Tour Coordinator

PT Recap: Omega Transactions Mid-Summer Showcase

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:50:28 GMT

Houston, TX (June 23-24) - After battling blazing sun, lighting watches and tough greens, the STPGA Prestige Tour players completed two rounds at Westwood Golf Club with 4 eagles and 414 birdies total.

Consistency is Key: Jaxon Graves' First Season Win

Jaxon Graves (Magnolia, TX) took his first win this 2025 STPGA Prestige Tour Season with a combined score of 137 (70, 67). After the first round, Graves was tied for fourth but shot seven birdies to dominate the second round. In a post-tournament interview, Graves said that the win was due to consistently sticking to his shot routine and making sure that he was playing it smart with minimal risks.

Wins are Better Together: Veronika Germain Seals the Deal

This weekend, Veronika Germain (Houston, TX) secured her first win this 2025 STPGA Prestige Tour season shooting a combined score of 147. After many laughs and good moments on the course, Germain's round two performance on the par 4's was able to move her up the leaderboard.

PT Recap: Bluebonnet Classic

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:34:44 GMT

Lost Pines, TX(June 16-17) - In the beautiful city of Lost Pines, TX, the Srixon Prestige Tour hosted the 2025 Bluebonnet Classic at Lost Pines Golf Course. With stunning scenery also came some challenges, but our Champions overcame it all to win!

Prestige Victory: Ian Chen's Time to Shine

Ian Chen of Houston, TX captured his first-ever Prestige Tour title in dramatic fashion, posting rounds of 73-72 for a total score of 145. Chen, who had 7 birdies over the two-day event, earned a spot for the Texas Junior Amateur, The Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches, and the George Hannon Junior Invitational. The victory marks a major milestone for Chen, who showcased exceptional skill to secure his first career win on the Srixon Prestige Tour.

Loftin Locks It Down: Fourth Prestige Victory Secured!

Krysta Loftin of Pearland, TX delivered a commanding performance to claim her first 2025 Prestige Tour title, and her fourth overall Prestige Tour win. Loftin posted consistent rounds of 76-76 for a total score of 152, securing the breakthrough victory in style. She also earned a spot for the Texas Junior Amateur, The Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches, and the George Hannon Junior Invitational.

Savannah Dupre Named 2025 Ben Hogan Team STPGA Captain

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:00:06 GMT

STPGA Announces 2025 Ben Hogan Cup Matches #TeamSTPGA Captain!

Spring, TX (June 12, 2025) - The Southern Texas PGA is proud to announce Savannah Dupre as the 2025 Ben Hogan Team STPGA Captain. A decorated junior golfer and fierce competitor, Dupre brings unmatched experience and leadership to this prestigious role. With over 50 career STPGA victories across multiple divisions and programs, she exemplifies what it means to represent #TEAMSTPGA.

The Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches, now in their 10th year, will take place August 3–5 at the storied Shady Oaks Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas—Ben Hogan’s longtime home and a fitting backdrop for this elite competition. Modeled after the Ryder Cup, the event features six boys and six girls (ages 13–18) from both the Northern and Southern Texas PGA Sections. Players will compete in Four-Ball, Foursomes, and Singles matches over two days of team-based play.

Dupre’s captaincy is a testament to her consistent excellence and ability to inspire those around her. Savannah earned her captaincy through many seasons of high performance across STPGA divisions and programs, including the Srixon Prestige Tour, and a proven ability to inspire her peers.

"The STPGA has always been incredibly supportive, and I've met so many amazing people along the way," said Dupre, "I remember everyone I've met more than every shot that [event] day".

As Team STPGA looks to defend its 2024 victory, Dupre’s leadership will be central to the squad’s preparation, mindset, and unity. Her presence is more than symbolic—it’s a strategic advantage.

"I understand the need to stay in the moment," said Dupre. "It's all about learning to stay present and keep fighting when you might be down—and when you're up, to stay steady and calm."

We are thrilled to have Savannah as our 2025 Team STPGA Captain for the Ben Hogan Cup Matches and can't wait to watch her lead the team.

To learn more about the 2025 Ben Hogan Cup Matches, click below!

The countdown to the cup matches is on!

PT Recap: Boys & Girls Junior PGA Championship #1

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:13:39 GMT

San Antonio, TX & Bandera, TX (June 9-10, 2025) - The Srixon Prestige Tour had the honor of hosting two prestigious events simultaneously this week in the San Antonio metro area, highlighting the depth of junior golf talent across the region. The Boys & Girls Junior PGA Championships (#1) showcased the impressive skill and competitiveness of top junior golfers in the STPGA. The boys teed it up for a 36-hole battle at the iconic Quarry Golf Course in San Antonio, TX sponsored by Frost Bank, while the girls brought the heat to Flying L Ranch Golf Club in Bandera, TX. Both events were filled with exciting play, strong sportsmanship, and memorable moments that set the tone for an action-packed summer season.

Full Circle: Vienneau Wins Second Prestige Tour Title

Michael Vienneau secured his second Srixon Prestige Tour victory at the Boys Junior PGA Championship #1 with rounds of 70-71 for a total score of 141 (-1). He carded five birdies throughout the event and returned to the winner’s circle at the same championship series where he earned his first win last year at the Boys PGA Junior Championship #2—bringing things full circle in his STPGA journey.

Frazier on Fire: Young Gun Takes Top Spot

Ava Frazier impressed once again, winning the overall Girls 13-18 division at the Junior PGA Championship #1 despite competing as one of the youngest in the 13-14 age group. She posted steady rounds of 71-73 for an even-par total of 144, earning her fourth Srixon Prestige Tour title. Frazier, a Drive, Chip & Putt National Finalist who proudly represented the STPGA this year, continues to prove she's one of the region’s rising stars.

PT Recap: Space City Challenge

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:28:01 GMT

Houston, TX (June 2-3, 2025) - The Srixon Prestige Tour hosted the 2025 Space City Challenge at the Wildcat Golf Club's Highlands Course, playing alongside beautiful views of the Houston skyline. While the course provided many challenges, including wide open areas with high winds and plenty of ravines, the juniors were able to play a complete 36 hole match.

Copy, Paste, Shoot: Hubbard's First Tournament Win

In this Space City Challenge, Ayden Hubbard won his first STPGA event with a back to back scores of 69, making a total score of 138 (-6). Not only did he have 10 birdies in the tournament, he started off both rounds with birdies on hole 1 and 2.

First Place on Lock: Alvarez Leads Both Days

Roberta Alvarez boasted some incredible play this week at Wildcat Golf Club, shooting a 146 (+2) with 5 birdies to complete the 36 holes. As an impressive second event win, Alvarez ended Day 1 with one under and held the lead all the way until the end of the tournament.

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

PT Recap: Fore! Challenge

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:13:10 GMT

Burnet, TX (May 28-29, 2025) - As the weather heats up, so does the competition! The Srixon Prestige Tour had the privilege of hosting the 2025 Fore! Challenge at Delaware Springs Golf Club. Juniors displayed different impressive skills and perseverance throughout the 36-hole round. It was clear their hard work paid off with multiple under-par finishes amongst the field.

Title & Ticket: Neidel Punches Way to Ben Hogan Junior Cup

Tyler Neidel of Lakeway, TX, delivered a standout performance at the 2025 Fore! Challenge, held at Delaware Springs Golf Course. Neidel's consistent play over two rounds secured him a scorecard of 69-70, marking a tournament total of 139 (-5). This victory marks Neidels first Srixon Prestige Tour win of the year and second overall, highlighted by his achieveent of low-first-round honors.

Neidel also earned himself a ticket into the prestigious 2025 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Match, taking place this August.

Fischer’s Finest: Archunde Claims Fore! Challenge Crown

Abigail Archunde of Fischer, TX brought home the hardware with her first-ever Srixon Prestige Tour Win. Archunde's victory not only highlights her individual talent but also positions her as a key player to watch in upcoming competitions. Carding a 75-74, 149 (+5) she beat out the competition for the Fore! Challenge title.

Along with her first ever Srixon Prestige Tour victory, Archunde also earned herself a spot at the tenth annual Ben Hogan Cup Matches!

Srixon Prestige Tour - June State of the Union

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:38:32 GMT

Spring, TX (May 5th, 2025) - Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends,

Bring on the heat!

Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - May

May began with the Rio Grande Showcase at the historic McAllen Country Club on May 3-4. While the temperatures were starting to warm up, Adam Segura of Weslaco, TX and Natalie Nobles of Navasota, TX beat the heat and earned the right to call themselves Champions down in The Valley. Just two weeks later, the Srixon Prestige Tour team administered the Spring Fling at Pearland Golf Club. Freeman Woldert of Houston, TX and Elle Astete of Katy, TX found themselves atop the leaderboard after Round 2 came to a close. This was both Woldert and Astete’s first Prestige Tour victory in 2025. Putting a bow on what May had to offer, Abigail Archunde of Fischer, TX and Tyler Neidel of Lakeway, TX found themselves hoisting the hardware after a wonderful two days of the Fore! Challenge at Delaware Springs Golf Course in Burnet, TX!

We Want to Hear from YOU

As we approach a busy summer, we, at the Southern Texas PGA, want your feedback! Click here to view our Prestige Tour survey.

This survey is accessible now! This survey will close at 11:59 PM on Friday, June 6th.

2025 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship

The highly anticipated, 2025 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship, is right around the corner! Invitations have been sent to players who have already earned their spot in the event and we are eager to continue inviting more of our champions as time moves forward.

Entering the month of June, the Srixon Prestige Tour team has invited 71 junior golfers. With that, there are 16 (8 boys and 8 girls) more opportunities for YOU to earn your invitation to compete at the renowned Champions Golf Club (Jackrabbit) in late July. To learn more about the invitation breakdown, click here .

For further information regarding the event, click here to view the Tournament Information Page.

Ben Hogan Junior Cup Match Exemptions!

The 2025 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Match is a Ryder Cup Style event against friendly rival Team NTPGA, and will take place at Shady Oaks Country Club in Fort Worth, TX on August 4-5 with on-site registration and practice rounds on Sunday, August 3rd.

Want to be a part of history? See below to find out how YOU can earn a spot to represent Team STPGA in the 10th annual Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches!

Boys 13-18 Exemptions

Boys Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship #1 at The Quarry Golf Course | June 9-10
Bluebonnet Classic at Lost Pines Golf Club | June 16-17
Omega Transactions Mid-Summer Showcase at Westwood Golf Club | June 23-24
Summer Showdown at Traditions Club | July 7-8

Girls 13-18 Exemptions

Girls Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship #1 at Flying L Ranch Resort | June 9-10
Bluebonnet Classic at Lost Pines Golf Club | June 16-17
Omega Transactions Mid-Summer Showcase at Westwood Golf Club | June 23-24
Girls Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship #2 at Golfcrest Country Club | June 30 - July 1
Summer Showdown at Traditions Club | July 7-8

Boys 13-14 Exemptions

Boys Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship #2 at Black Hawk Country Club | June 30 - July 1

Note from the STPGA Staff

As we enter the summer months here in Southern Texas, we want to take a second to remind players, parents, and spectators of the importance of proper hydration. Please take the time to hydrate 24-48 hours in advance of our tournaments and continue to hydrate throughout your round to ensure that your game stays in top shape! As always, Southern Texas PGA Prestige Tour events will have bottled water on Holes #1, #10, #4, and #13 and Gatorade Zero powder packets available at #1 and #10 tees. Please make sure to take advantage of these locations and stay hydrated throughout your rounds!

Thank You to our Sponsors!

2025 Srixon Prestige Tour Fall Schedule (August 23-24 - September 27-28)

Mark your calendars!

At 9:00 AM on Tuesday, June 24, all Prestige Tour tournaments from August 23-24 through the end of September will OPEN for registration. Click here to view the list of tournaments within this time frame.

Thank you,

Connor Murphy

Prestige Tour Coordinator

PT Recap: Spring Fling

Mon, 19 May 2025 16:22:43 GMT

Pearland, TX (May 17-18, 2025) - In the beautiful city of Pearland, TX the Srixon Prestige Tour hosted the 2025 Spring Fling at Pearland Golf Club. Juniors battled some warm weather over the 36-hole round but nonetheless, were able to play a great weekend of golf to wrap up the final spring Prestige Tour event of the year!

Playoff Triumph: Astete Claims First 2025 Victory in Thrilling Fashion

Elle Astete of Katy, TX captured her first 2025 Prestige Tour title in dramatic fashion, winning in a playoff victory after posting consistent rounds of 75-75 for a total score of 150 (+6). The victory marks a major milestone for Astete, who held her nerve under pressure to secure her second career win on the Srixon Prestige Tour.

Astete also earned herself two major exemptions over the weekend with her victory qualifying her into the 2025 Texas Women's Open, as well as the 99th Texas Junior Amateur.

From Start to Finish: Woldert Earns First Prestige Tour Victory

Freeman Woldert of Houston, TX delivered a commanding performance to claim his first-ever Prestige Tour title, going wire-to-wire for the win. Woldert led the field from the opening round and never looked back, carding seven birdies over the two days, sealing the breakthrough victory in style with a 72-73, 145 (+1).

Along with his first ever Srixon Prestige Tour victory, Woldert also earned himself a spot at the 99th Texas Junior Amateur set to take place later this season.

PT Recap: The Rio Grande Showcase

Mon, 05 May 2025 17:07:28 GMT

McAllen, TX (May 3-4, 2025) - The Srixon Prestige Tour had the privilege of hosting the 2025 Rio Grande Showcase in McAllen, TX! Over the 36-hole round at McAllen Country Club, SPGA juniors were able to show their skills as the summer season kicks off!

Third Time's The Charm: Nobles Brings Home First 2025 Victory

Natalie Nobles of Navasota, TX secured her first 2025 Prestige Tour victory in her third appearance of the season, marking the third win of her career on the Srixon Prestige Tour. Demonstrating consistency and poise, Nobles recorded eight birdies across the two-day event and posted back-to-back rounds of 74 for a tournament total of 148 (+6).

Segura Cards Two Even Rounds, Securing First Prestige Tour Win

In his first Srixon Prestige Tour appearance of the year, Adam Segura of Weslaco, TX claimed his first career Prestige Tour victory in impressive fashion. Segura came out strong in the opening round, carding a 71 (E), highlighted by a streak of three consecutive birdies on the front nine. He maintained his steady play in round two with another even-par 71, finishing the tournament with a total score of 142 (E).

Srixon Prestige Tour - May State of the Union

Mon, 05 May 2025 15:33:07 GMT

Spring, TX (May 5th, 2025) - Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends,

April showers bring May flowers... and top notch play from our junior golfer at Srixon Prestige Tour championships!

Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - April

April began with the Alamo City Shootout at the freshly renovated Cedar Creek Golf Course in San Antonio, Texas on April 5-6. With a windy few days, similar to that of the Valero Texas Open held right down the road, William Mangione of Austin, TX and Kanak Yadav of Austin, TX managed the conditions and earned the right to call themselves champions for the second time in 2025. Just one week later, the Srixon Prestige Tour team administered the Lone Star Shootout at Hearthstone Country Club. Francisco Munoz of Richards, TX and Emma Ziniuk of Magnolia, TX found themselves atop the leaderboard after both Munoz and Ziniuk managed to hold steady after carding sub-par Round 1 scores. This was both Munoz and Ziniuk’s first Prestige Tour win.

2025 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship

We are one month closer to the highly anticipated, 2025 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship! Some invites have been sent to their respective recipients and we are eager to continue inviting more of our champions as time moves forward.

Entering the month of May, the Srixon Prestige Tour team has invited 68 junior golfers. With that, there are 22 (11 boys and 11 girls) more opportunities for YOU to earn your invitation to compete at the renowned Champions Golf Club (Jackrabbit) in late July. To learn more about the invitation breakdown, click here .

For further information regarding the event, click here to view the Tournament Information Page.

Thank You to our Host Facilities!

While we do everything we can to give our junior golfers an experience they will never forget, this would never happen without the graciousness and support of the many facilities willing to provide these playing opportunities for our junior golfers! From Texas’ southernmost border at McAllen Country Club to the hills of Lakecliff Golf Club to the land of the Aggies at The Golf Club at Texas A&M and many many more, we couldn’t be more grateful and appreciative of the support they have shown in continuing to grow the game we love!

Thank You to our Sponsors!

2025 Srixon Prestige Tour Summer Schedule

It is May! Summer is here! From the 5th of May through August 16-17, there are 14 Srixon Prestige Tour tournaments that are OPEN for registration. Click below to view the Srixon Prestige Tour schedule. Spots are filling up quick, fast, and in a hurry! Secure your field spot in Championships throughout the summer today!

Thank you,

Connor Murphy

Prestige Tour Coordinator

2025 Spring Championship Crowns 15 New Victors

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:32:19 GMT

FIRST OF THREE SEASON ENDING CHAMPIONSHIPS CROWNS 15 NEW STPGA SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORS

COLLEGE STATION, TX (APRIL 26-27, 2025) - Fifteen Champions were named at the 2025 Spring Championship at The Golf Club at Texas A&M. Champions were crowned from Little Linksters and Junior Tour, and for the first time ever, the Junior Links division competed in this season ending championship! In addition to crowning our spring season champions, an incredible opportunity to qualify for the 14th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches was on the line this weekend. Players in the 15-18 divisions of Junior Tour also had the exciting opportunity to qualify for the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship!

LITTLE LINKSTERS CHAMPIONS

Henry Nieto of Montgomery, TX earned his career best finish at a season ending championship. Carding a 38-39 for a tournament total of 77 (+5).

Henry said, "This was a great weekend that I got to spend with my mom and dad at Texas A&M and when I got two birdies during round one that really was the icing on the cake."

Chloe Roy of Portland, TX claimed her title in the Little Linksters Girls 9-10 division. Starting off strong carding a 1-under-par, 35 during round one, followed by a 36 (E) in round two for a tournament total of 71 (-1).

Chloe said, "I'm happy to win with my family supporting me, and I hope that this win will encourage me to continue to grow and play even better in my next event."

Teddy Sullivan of Spring, TX claimed his ninth title of the year and first ever championship victory in the Little Linksters Boys 9-10 division. After carding an impressive 1-under-par, 34 in the first round he kept the momentum finishing day two carding a 34 (E) for a tournament total of 69 (-1).

Teddy told us, "It's an honor to be here playing at a great STPGA event and to earn an exemption into the Texas Junior Cup matches will hopefully be a small part of my large future career."

Alaina Villarreal of Richmond, TX started off strong in the Little Linksters Girls 11-12 division shooting a 2-under-par, 33 followed up by a solid 35 (E) bringing her to a tournament total of 68 (-2).

Alaina said, "This was such a great event with awesome competition, I came into it knowing I've been working hard and to not only win but to also earn the exemption into the Texas Junior Cup matches means so much to me."

Andrew Moreno II of Austin, TX clinched his first championship title in the Little Linksters Boys 11-12 division. Carding a 37-36 over the two day season ending event, he finished with a tournament total of 73 (+1).

When asked how he prepared for this event, Andrew said, "I practiced, practiced, practiced and worked sup er hard, it also helps to play such an awesome course."

JUNIOR LINKS CHAMPIONS

Avery Wolfe of Spring, TX earned her fifth title of the year in the Junior Links Girls 13-14 division after making her first STPGA Spring Championship appearance. Shooting a 43-47 over the two rounds for a tournament total of 90 (+18).

Wolfe spoke about The Golf Club at Texas A&M and said, "The weather has been a little crazy but I love every detail that has been put into this course because it makes it super fun, but also a great challenge."

Rolando Laurenzo of Houston, TX earned his second first place victory at a season ending championship after pulling it off back in December as well as today in the Junior Links Boys 13-14 division. He shot a 39 (+4) during round one followed by a 40 (+5) in round two for a tournament total of 79 (+9).

Laurenzo said, "This win really makes me want to keep on pushing myself. I'm proud of how I prepared for this event and hope to continue like that."

Pari Patel of Houston, TX secured her first ever championship victory and her third title of the year in the Junior Links Girls 15-18 division. Shooting a 49-53 over the course of the two rounds, she earned herself a tournament total of 92 (+20).

Patel told us, " I loved being able to play here but it's even cooler that this is my future favorite campus (hinting at becoming an Aggie), it was an overall great weekend!"

Hezekiah Caldera of Weslaco, TX pulled off an impressive victory after an intense playoff in the Junior Links Boys 15-18 division. After carding a 42-43 over the two day event, he earned himself a tournament total of 85 (+15).

When asked what this win is to him, Caldera said, "It's a pretty big motivator for me, I've been on a bit of a dry streak lately which makes this win even sweeter."

JUNIOR TOUR CHAMPIONS

Jessie Lee of San Antonio, TX secured her victory in the Junior Tour Girls 11-12 division after an impressive showcase of her skills over the two rounds. Lee carded a 3-under-par, 68 in the first round and didn't slow down in the second finishing it with a 2-under-par, 69 for a tournament total of 137 (-5). Her performance also earned her a spot on #TEAMSTPGA at this years Texas Junior Cup Matches.

When asked about her exemption Lee said, "It means a lot to me to follow in my sisters footsteps by playing that event and to be able to represent the STPGA again!"

Reed Rodriguez of Sienna, TX earned his second season ending championship victory, this year in the Junior Tour Boys 11-12 division with a 73 (+2) the first round followed by a 74 (+3) the second round for a tournament total of 147 (+5).

When asked about how he prepared for this championship Rodriguez says, "I've been working on my putting a lot because I knew it would come into play and it paid off in points in the round"

Carly Hathorn of Missouri City, TX earned her spot and her fourth title of the year in the Junior Tour Girls 13-14 division! Hathorn shot a 75-83 throughout the two rounds for a tournament total of 158 (+16).

Hathorn said, "This win means a lot to me because I have been preparing for it since last August, I wasn't able to participate in the Fall Championship so this one just meant that much more to me."

Tyler Fasulo of Lumberton, TX brought home the hardware with his first season championship win in the Junior Tour Boys 13-14 division. After carding a 74-73 over the two rounds he finished with a tournament total of 147 (+5).

Fasulo said, "My favorite part of this weekend definitely has to be the environment, to be able to see Kyle Field and hear all the sounds coming from campus makes it really special to be here at Texas A&M."

Mary Jane Philpott of Georgetown, TX came out on top of the Junior Tour Girls 15-18 division shooting a 88-82 over the two day event for a tournament total of 170 (+28). Philpott also earned herself an exemption into the Prestige Tour Insperity Invitational Tour Championship!

Mary Jane said, "It was amazing to be able to play this weekend and meet a bunch of girls I had never met and make new friends! It's always great having the opportunity to play against new opponents."

Mau Solar of Edinburg, TX finally secured his Junior Tour Boys 15-18 championship title after coming in a close second in his division at the 2024 Fall Championship. Shooting a 2-under-par, 69 and following it up with a 75 (+4), he earned himself a tournament total of 144 (+2).

Solar told us, "This win means a lot to me because I came close at the Fall Championship and it was tough, but to finally earn this with such amazing competitors and my family around me is incredible."

Along with being able to compete for the coveted title of Spring Season Champion, juniors in the Little Linksters and Junior Tour divisions also had the opportunity to qualify to play in the 14th annual Texas Junior Cup Matches and the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship. Those who earned these exemptions are:

Texas Junior Cup

Teddy Sullivan (LL Boys 9-10), Chloe Roy (LL Girls 9-10), Andrew Moreno II (LL Boys 11-12), Alaina Villarreal (LL Girls 11-12), Reed Rodriguez (JT Boys 11-12), Jessie Lee (JT Girls 11-12)

Insperity Invitational Tour Championship.

Mau Solar (JT Boys 15-18), Mary Jane Philpott (JT Girls 15-18)

The STPGA would like to thank our patron partners, Veritex Bank, First Community Credit Union, Lexus, and PGA TOUR Superstore, as they continue to demonstrate their devotion to growing the game of golf in Southern Texas!

We would also like to thank the entire team at The Golf Club at Texas A&M for allowing us to give our players this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Congratulations to all of our winners and our juniors who qualified for the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship and the Texas Junior Cup Matches! Team STPGA is starting off strong!

To view the final results for each division please click below!

To view the photo gallery please click below!

PT Recap: Lone Star Shootout

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:50:00 GMT

Houston, TX (April 5-6, 2025) - The Prestige Tour's annual Lone Star Shootout for 2025 concluded this past weekend at Hearthstone Country Club, with Francisco Munoz and Emma Ziniuk earning first-overall finishes.

A First Taste of Victory: Munoz Wins Lone Star Shootout

This past weekend marked a milestone for Francisco Munoz of Richards, TX, as he secured his maiden Prestige Tour win with a final score of 137 (-3), built upon an impressive 4-under-par in the first round.

Ziniuk Adds Second Victory to Prestige Tour Record

Marking her second triumph on the Prestige Tour, Magnolia's Emma Ziniuk secured the win at Hearthstone Country Club with a total score of 145 (+5), propelled by an impressive 3-under-par in the first round.

To view the final results, please click here .

To view the photo gallery, please click here .

PT Recap: Alamo City Shootout

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:23:05 GMT

San Antonio, TX (April 5-6, 2025) - The Prestige Tour's 2025 Alamo City Shootout, held at Cedar Creek Golf Club this past weekend, found William Mangione and Kanak Yadav at top spots.

William Mangione Claims Second 2025 Prestige Tour Win

William Mangione of Austin, TX, champion of the 2025 PGA Tour Superstore Showdown in February found himself another win this past weekend. After shooting 25 par-or-better holes over the 36-hole rounf Mangione ended with a 151 (+7) overall score.

Yadav Secures Playoff Win

Kanak Yadav of Austin, TX, earned her fourth PT win at Cedar Creek in playoff fashion. Shooting a 155 (+11) over the 36 holes, and securing the win in a three hole playoff.

This win also secured Yadav a spot playing in the 2025 Texas Women's Open.

To view the final results, please click here .

Srixon Prestige Tour - April State of the Union

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:57:50 GMT

Spring, TX (April 1st, 2025) - Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends,

March was busy! 5, 36-hole championships in 5 different cities in only 30 days! More tournaments, more champions. More champions, more history. Let’s keep it rolling into April!

Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - March

As the weather began to warm up, our junior golfers followed suit. Beginning at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Golf Course for the Hill Country Open , Oliver Betschart, New Braunfels, TX, and Saahi Naraharasetty, Cedar Park, TX, claimed their first wins of 2025 with each of them breaking par through 36 holes. Moving a week later to the Spring Break Classic at The Club at Falcon Point, the hometown hero, Maddox Cleavinger, Katy, TX, claimed his first Prestige Tour victory by shooting a 144 (E) through 36 holes while Joann Bee, Spring, TX, claimed her third Prestige Tour victory since 2023. The week following, JP Lynch and Kanak Yadav, both from Austin, TX, proved that they mean business in 2025 by earning their third victories since 2024 at the EmmyEvan Shootout in the Hills at Lakecliff Golf Club. A few short days later, the Prestige Tour team headed across state lines into the beautiful, Lake Charles, Louisiana for the Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic ! Daniel Rice, Magnolia, TX, and Vivian Volion, Springfield, LA, walked into LC and walked away with hardware. Rounding out March, South Shore Harbour played host for the Veritex Bank Houston Junior Classic where Luke An, Houston, TX, and Carolyn Liu, Katy, TX, found a way to call themselves champions!

Welcome to Team STPGA, Lora and Daniel, for the inaugural Bayou Cup!

On March 23, the final day of the Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic, the STPGA welcomed the first two players to Team STPGA for the 2025 Bayou Cup against friendly rivals, Team LJGT ! Lora Kim, Katy, TX, found a way to prevail over the remaining eligible participants by carding a 72-75(+5). Daniel Rice, Magnolia, TX, not only won the championship itself, but his 69-72(-1) earned himself a spot to compete on Team STPGA alongside Kim this winter!

Want to be a part of history? See below to find out how YOU can earn a spot to represent Team STPGA in the first ever Bayou Cup !

Boys 13-18 Exemptions

Insperity Invitational Tour Championship at Champions Golf Club | July 21-22
Prestige Tour Open at Gleannloch Pines Golf Club | August 11-12
Vortech Contracting Championship at Rayburn Resort | September 6-7

Girls 13-18 Exemptions

Insperity Invitational Tour Championship at Champions Golf Club | July 21-22
H-Town Showdown at BlackHorse Golf Club | August 23-24
Sun City Showdown at Legacy Hills Golf Club | September 27-28

Boys 13-14 Exemptions

H-Town Showdown at BlackHorse Golf Club | August 23-24
Brackenridge Park Classic at Brackenridge Park Golf Course | September 13-14
Sun City Showdown at Legacy Hills Golf Club | September 27-28
Bay Forest Junior Championship at Bay Forest Golf Course | October 4-5

Thank You to our Sponsors!

Thank you to EmmyEvan for their continued support of STPGA Junior Golf and for sponsoring the 2025 EmmyEvan Shootout in the Hills at Lakecliff Golf Club! Former junior golfer and current junior golfer, Emmy and Evan Tran, love this game so much they found a way to support junior golfers and their mission towards success!

Thank you to the staff at Visit Lake Charles for welcoming the Srixon Prestige Tour team into the wonderful town of Lake Charles, LA, and for providing discounted hotel rates to those participating in the Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic!

Lastly, thank you to the team at Veritex Bank for continuing their support of junior golf in 2025 for being the Title Partner of the Veritex Bank Houston Junior Classic!

2025 Summer Registration Opens TOMORROW

Set your alarm clocks! TOMORROW, April 1st at 9:00 AM (CST), all Srixon Prestige Tour tournaments from May 28-29 through August 16-17 will OPEN for registration! Click b elow to view the Srixon Prestige Tour schedule.

Thank you,

Connor Murphy

Prestige Tour Coordinator

PT Recap: Veritex Bank Houston Junior Classic

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:10:57 GMT

League City, TX (March 31, 2025) - The Prestige Tour's 2025 Veritex Bank Houston Junior Classic, held at South Shore Harbour Country Club this past weekend, saw Luke An and Carolyn Liu claim the top spots.

Luke An Claims Victory After Epic 7-Hole Playoff

Luke An of Houston, TX, endured a 7-hole playoff to capture his first Prestige Tour title, a feat made possible by a 4-under-par second round, resulting in a 140 (-4) overall score.

Liu's Winning Performance: A Path to Chevron Pro-Am and BlueBonnet

Carolyn Liu, of Katy, TX, earned her 11th prestige tour win, at only 14 years old, at the Veritex Bank Houston Junior Classic. Shooting a 141(-3) with seven birdies, and securing her spot in the Chevron Junior Legacy Pro-Am, and the BlueBonnet Classic.

To view the final results, please click here .

To view the photo gallery, please click here .

Staff Spotlight featuring Foundation Coordinator, Sarah Lummus

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:53:17 GMT

The STPGA is excited to introduce our new Foundation Coordinator, Sarah Lummus. We are thrilled to have her on board the team and are eager to see her grow the Foundation! Here's a little more about her:

Name: Sarah Lummus
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Began Full Time: February 11, 2025
College/Graduation Date: May 2025
Major/Minor: Majors: Sports Management and Human Dimensions of Organizations, Minor: Business

Favorite Teams: UT Football (Hook 'em!!) and the Houston Astros
Favorite Food: Sushi or ice cream!
Who is your favorite artist?: Tyler Childers and Chris Stapleton
What is your favorite song?: Lady May, The Good I'll Do
What’s one thing people don’t know about you?: I have a playlist for every mood & oddly specific situation
What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?: A long run and post-run coffee date with friends!
What would you sing at karaoke night?: Any Disney channel hit (Hannah Montana for sure)
What was your first job?: Lifeguarding at my neighborhood pool
What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas?: Hawaii
What are some of your favorite hobbies and how did you get into them?: Running! My dad was a marathon runner and so I always motivated and encouraged by him to get into running.
What did you want to be when you were little?: A firefighter
Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? Why?: Jordan Spieth. I just think he's awesome
What is your favorite sport outside of golf?: Soccer

PT Recap: Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:50:32 GMT

Lake Charles, LA (March 22-23, 2025) - This past weekend the Srixon Prestige Tour made its way to Lake Charles, LA to host the Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic in collaboration with the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour. LJGT Champion title holder Vivian Volion earned her first career Prestige Tour victory , while Daniel Rice secured his third Prestige Tour win!

Vivian Volion Earns Her First Prestige Tour Title

Vivian Volion of Springfield, LA captured her first ever Prestige Tour win despite being no stranger to victory on the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour having multiple victories and championship title under her belt. Volion started off strong shooting a 71 (E) during round one and then rounding out the weekend carding a 72 (+1) during round two, leaving her with a tournament total of 143 (+1). She lived up to her accomplished LJGT career to bring home her first Srixon Prestige Tour victory!

Daniel Rice Secures His Third Prestige Tour Victory

Daniel Rice from Magnolia, TX, delivered a strong performance to secure his third Prestige Tour win at the Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic. He opened with an impressive (-2) 69 in the first round and followed it up with an (+1) 72 in the second, finishing with a tournament total of 141 (-1). With this victory, Rice earned himself a spot on #TeamSTPGA at the inaugural Bayou Cup this December!

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsor — Srixon — as well as Lousiana Junior Golf Tour, Gulf States PGA, and Contraband Bayou Golf Club for making this tournament possible.

PT Recap: EmmyEvan Shootout in the Hills

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:39:02 GMT

Spicewood, TX (March 19, 2025) - Lakecliff Golf Course was the site of the Srixon Prestige Tour's annual EmmyEvan Shootout in the Hills tournament, with JP Lynch and Kanak Yadav taking home the overall victory.

Lynch's Masterful Round Secures Second Victory

JP Lynch of Austin, TX, secures an impressive second Prestige Tour win of the year. Fueled by a remarkable four-birdie streak in the first round and a resilient performance battling strong winds, resulting in a 139 (-3) total score.

BlueBonnet Bound: Yadav Wins EmmyEvan Shootout

Kanak Yadav of Austin, TX, clinched victory at the EmmyEvan Shootout in the Hills, finishing with a 150 (+8) and earning a coveted exemption to the 2025 BlueBonnet Classic.

To view the final results, please click here .

To view the photo gallery, please click here .

STPGA DCP National Finalists are Sent Off in Style!

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:49:36 GMT

Five top junior golfers were honored at the second annual STPGA Drive, Chip & Putt Media Day.

MONTGOMERY, TX (MARCH 17, 2025) - Today, the Southern Texas PGA hosted our second annual Drive, Chip & Putt Media Day at Bluejack National to celebrate five junior golfers and their awesome accomplishment of reaching the 11th Annual Drive, Chip & Putt. These five junior golfers will represent not only themselves but the STPGA at the upcoming DCP National Finals at Augusta National.

The National Finals will be played on Sunday, April 6th at the famous Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA. Ava Frazier, Alana Villarreal, Blake Ayuso, Andrew Bird, and Dawson Dial will all represent the STPGA alongside 80 junior golfers representing 28 U.S. states, two Canadian provinces and India that qualified throughout the country. Drive, Chip & Putt is a grow the game initiative where thousands of juniors participate in local, sub-regional, and then regional competitions to reach the National Finals.

Ava Frazier of Austin, Texas is 14 years old and has been an STPGA Junior Golfer since 2017. She holds 52 wins and three junior championship victories. Ava punched her ticket to the National Final at the Regional Qualifier at Fields Ranch PGA Frisco. She showcased how well rounded her skill set is when she finished with a total score of 126 by placing in the top 3 of each category highlighted by her first place finish in the Drive Skill where she tallied a total of 44 points. This will be Ava's second appearance in Augusta as she was also a National Finalist in 2021.

When asked about making her second appearance at Augusta, Ava says, "I'm excited to return to Augusta and this time around I want to make sure I remember every moment and take it all in."

Alaina Villarreal of Richmond, Texas is 11 years old and has been with the STPGA since 2021 with an impressive track record of 38 wins and a championship title. She also qualified through the regional at Fields Ranch where she finished in the top three of each skill! Most notably, at the Chip and Putt Skill she totaled 90 points between the two skills. Her remarkable hands from the fringe and keen eye on the green propelled her to a total score of 120 points and a trip to Augusta!

When asked about the lessons she takes away from tournaments Alaina says, "I like to learn something from each and every event I play in, they're all different in terms of preparation and I love to see my hard work pay off."

Blake Ayuso of Cypress, Texas is 9 years old and has also been with the STPGA since 2021. He has an astounding 49 wins including three championships. Blake flashed both power and accuracy during the Regional Qualifier at the Drive Skill. He had the two longest drives in the Boys 7-9 division with each of them traveling over 210 yards! He also went on to take gold in the Chip Skill and ultimately finished with a score of 146 points outdoing second place by 46 points!

When asked what lessons from the qualifier he wants to take with him, Blake said, "I want to take with me the mentality of just having fun, win or lose just enjoy myself."

Andrew Bird of Nacogdoches, Texas is 14 years old and qualified up in Dallas at Fields Ranch and will be playing in the 14-15 Division. Since beginning with the STPGA in 2023 he has already earned 11 victories and one championship! At the regional finals, he displayed both power and precision at the Dive Skill where he finished with a score of 65. Andrew’s performance at the Drive Skill helped run away with the Boys 14-15 division as he finished with a score of 170 outdoing 2nd place by 20 points!

When asked what he is most looking forward to at Augusta, Andrew says "I'm most looking forward to walking up 18, that would be a dream."

Dawson Dial of Cedar Park, Texas has been an STPGA junior golfer since 2018 and since then he has amassed a whopping 48 wins including 2 season championships. He earned a total score of 162 points across the three skills during his regional finals. This was enough to outdo second place by 25 points! His dominance at the Regional Qualifier can in large part be credited to his performance with the flat stick. He sunk two of his three putts with him being the only player to make a 30 foot putt in his division.

When asked who he wanted to thank, Dawson said "I want to thank my dad because he is always there for me whether I am having a good or bad day out on the course."

For all five of these junior golfers, this will be one of the many accolades in their golf careers, as they have played an astounding number of tournaments with the STPGA, taking home an impressive 198 victories and they are only just getting started.

This unique media day allowed for the five finalists to participate in a press conference, as well as one on one interviews with local news channels. They received some goodie bags, participated in challenges and played a round of golf together afterward.

Be on the lookout for fun content from the event on STPGA Junior Golf social media from now until the National Finals and then watch them on Golf Channel April 7th!

Please click below to view the final photo gallery, full press conference, and for more information about Drive, Chip, and Putt!

PT Recap: The Spring Break Classic

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:36:12 GMT

Katy, TX (March 12, 2025) - At The Club at Falcon Point, Maddox Cleavinger and Joann Bee won the Srixon Prestige Tour's Spring Break Classic, topping the leaderboard after two rounds.

Cleavinger's Stellar Score Secures Win

Maddox Cleavinger of Katy, Texas, overcame the field and secured his first prestige tour victory, scoring an impressive eagle and nine birdies, to finish at an even par 144.

Joann Bee Adds Another Win to Record

Joann Bee of The Woodlands, TX, extended her impressive record with a fourth Prestige Tour title at the Spring Break Classic, thanks in part to three consecutive birdies in round two, and a final score of 145 (+1).

To view the final results, please click here .

To view the photo gallery, please click here .

New Hotel Partnership Formed with SportGo Travel and the STPGA

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:58:20 GMT

New Hotel Partnership Formed with SportGo Travel and the STPGA

March 12, 2025 (Spring, TX) - The Southern Texas PGA is proud to have started a new partnership with SportGo Travel to offer discounted hotel options across Southern Texas and the World. Unlike traditional travel booking platforms, SportGo Travel is tailored specifically for sports teams, organizations, active living persons, adventure groups, and athletes.

They have established a strong exclusive partnership with Priceline Partner Solutions, enabling them to offer the best rates and pass those savings directly to you.

“With all of the travel that STPGA Members, Associates, and Junior Golf families do, we are excited to create this new partnership,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director. “We encourage everyone to create a profile and then start booking!”

In addition, to help support the STPGA in growing the game, SportsGo will be donating back to the STPGA through this partnership and we are very appreciative of their support! The link to our specific landing page will be located on all tournament information pages moving forward for professional and junior golf events.

Thank you to SportsGo for the support and start booking today!

About SportsGo Travel:

At SportGo Travel, we are passionate about two things: sports and travel. Our brand was born from the idea that these two worlds could be seamlessly combined to create incredible experiences for sports teams and organizations. We understand the challenges faced by teams when it comes to travel expenses, and we are here to revolutionize the way you book your travel.

To start, all you need to do is c lick below to the home page and submit your email address through the green “Register to Join Now” button. Once registered, start looking for hotel options for your next trip!

PT Recap: The Hill Country Open

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:25:43 GMT

Fredricksburg, TX (March 2, 2025) - The Srixon Prestige Tour's Hill Country Open, held at The Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course, concluded with impressive performances by Oliver Betschart and Saahi Naraharasetty, securing first-place positions following two rounds of play.

Oliver Betschart Claims Prestige Tour Win, Secures Future Spots

Oliver Betschart of New Braunfels, TX, secured his breakthrough Prestige Tour victory, earning invitations to the prestigious 2025 Bluebonnet Classic and the Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship. His remarkable comeback in round two, coupled with 12 total birdies, propelled him to a winning score of 136 (-6).

Saahi Naraharasetty Earns Her Second PT Win

Saahi Naraharasetty of Cedar Park, TX, added another title to her record, capturing her second Prestige Tour win at the Hill Country Open. A key factor in her victory was a run of four straight birdies during the opening round, shooting a grand total of 141 (-1).

To view the final results, please click here .

To view the photo gallery, please click here .

Srixon Prestige Tour - March State of the Union

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:39:53 GMT

Spring, TX (March 3rd, 2025) - Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends,

March is already here! Before you know it, we will be recognizing achievements in June! Before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s revisit the success and awesome moments we had in February.

Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - February

These junior golfers didn’t let the cold weather stop them from catching fire on the golf course! February began in Sun City at White Wing Golf Club for the 2025 ATX Showcase where JP Lynch, of Austin, TX, and Aly Esparza, of Laredo, TX, claimed their first victories of 2025. Just two short weeks later, the Srixon Prestige Tour took on Riverhill Country Club for the 2025 Heart of Texas Classic where Colton O’Dell, of Georgetown, TX, and Caileigh Royer, of Mont Belvieu, TX, claimed their first Srixon Prestige Tour victories of their STPGA Junior Golf careers! Rounding out February, Panorama Golf Club hosted the 2025 PGA Tour Superstore Winter Showdown where William Mangione, of Austin, TX, and Grace Wu of Houston, TX, managed to walk away victorious for the second straight year at Panorama Golf Club!

Welcome Casey Klassen!

Casey is our newest addition to the Srixon Prestige Tour team and will be taking over the Prestige Tour Coordinator role. Casey is originally from Michigan where he played for his High School’s varsity golf team. After his time at Western Michigan University, Casey was an intern for the American Junior Golf Association for the 2024 season. Casey will be joining us at the Spring Break Classic at The Club at Falcon Point on March 10-11.

If you happened to run into Casey in the near future, be sure to say hi! Click here to learn more about Casey!

2025 Bayou Cup & Exemptions

Exciting times! A new cup match is upon us! The 2025 Bayou Cup is the newest cup match that will survey the talents of STPGA Junior Golf members versus the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour members. The 2025 Bayou Cup will be held on December 5-7, 2025 at Big Easy Ranch in Columbus, TX! Big thank you to the wonderful team of the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour for assisting us in making this opportunity a reality!

Want to be a part of history? See below to find out how YOU can earn a spot to represent Team STPGA in the first ever Bayou Cup!

Boys 13-18 Exemptions

Lake Charles Spring Classic at Contraband Bayou Golf Club | March 22-23
Insperity Invitational Tour Championship at Champions Golf Club | July 21-22
Prestige Tour Open at Gleannloch Pines Golf Club | August 11-12
Vortech Contracting Championship at Rayburn Resort | September 6-7

Girls 13-18 Exemptions

Lake Charles Spring Classic at Contraband Bayou Golf Club | March 22-23
Insperity Invitational Tour Championship at Champions Golf Club | July 21-22
H-Town Showdown at BlackHorse Golf Club | August 23-24
Sun City Showdown at Legacy Hills Golf Club | September 27-28

Boys 13-14 Exemptions

H-Town Showdown at BlackHorse Golf Club | August 23-24
Brackenridge Park Classic at Brackenridge Park Golf Course | September 13-14
Sun City Showdown at Legacy Hills Golf Club | September 27-28
Bay Forest Junior Championship at Bay Forest Golf Course | October 4-5

Thank You to our Sponsors!

Thank you to PGA Tour Superstore for their continued support of STPGA Junior Golf and for sponsoring the 2025 PGA Tour Superstore Winter Showdown at Panorama Golf Club! From apparel, to golf balls, to golf clubs, PGA Tour Superstore has it all! Click here to find a PGA Tour Superstore near YOU!

2025 Summer + Fall Schedule Release

We have had a great year so far with 5 amazing tournaments. We are excited to have our FULL 2025 Srixon Prestige Tour Schedule released! We have 40 great tournaments in store with one invitational coming in July and one cup match coming in December.

Thank you,

Connor Murphy

Prestige Tour Coordinator

Staff Spotlight featuring Prestige Tour Coordinator, Casey Klassen

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:49:00 GMT

The STPGA is excited to introduce our new Prestige Tour Coordinator, Casey Klassen. 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:

Name: Casey Klassen
Hometown: Charlotte, Michigan
Began Full Time: February 24, 2025
College/Graduation Date: April 2023
Major/Minor: Major: Sports Management, Minor: General Business

Favorite Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, Boston Celtics, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, Michigan State Athletics
Favorite Food: Italian
Who is your favorite artist?: Rush
What is your favorite song?: Cumberland Blues, Grateful Dead
Favorite Course You’ve Been To: Bay Hill Club and Lodge
What’s your favorite place you’ve played, round of golf, and lowest score: Harbour Town Golf Links
What’s one thing people don’t know about you?: I am a classically trained musician
Were you involved in golf before working with the STPGA?: Yes. AJGA Intern and recreational player
What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?: A round of golf with friends
What would you sing at karaoke night?: Frank Sinatra
What was your first job?: Line Cook
What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas?: Ontario, Canada (Hiking, specifically)
What are some of your favorite hobbies and how did you get into them?: National and state parks. Started when I visited Bryce Canyon, Zion, and the Grand Canyon when I was younger.
What’s your favorite golf memory?: Meeting Annika Sorenstam
What did you want to be when you were little?: Astronaut
Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? Why?: Jordan Spieth. I love his swing and approach to the game.
What is your favorite sport outside of golf?: Basketball

PT Recap: PGA Tour Superstore Winter Showdown

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:10:20 GMT

Panorama Village, TX (February 24, 2025) - This past weekend the Srixon Prestige Tour hosted the PGA Tour Superstore Winter Showdown at Panorama Golf Club. William Mangione and Grace Wu both earned top finish overall after playing despite challenging weather over the course of the 36-holes.

William Mangione Back-to-Back Winter Showdown Champ

Mangione from Austin, TX claimed his third ever Prestige Tour win over the weekend, one of his previous being top finish at the 2024 Winter Showdown. After shooting eight birdies over the 36-hole tournament, he earned a tournament total of (-1) 143.

Grace Wu Takes Home Her Second Winter Showdown & Prestige Tour Win

Grace Wu from Houston, TX also captured her second Winter Showdown victory as well as her second Prestige Tour win! After carding 21 par-or-better over the 36-holes, she earned herself an overall score of (+7) 151.

To view the final results, please click here .

To view the photo gallery, please click here .

PT Recap: The Heart of Texas Classic

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:32:52 GMT

Georgetown, TX (February 1-2, 2025) - The Srixon Prestige Tour's Heart of Texas Classic concluded this past weekend at The Riverhill Country Club. Tournament victories were earned by Caileigh Royer and Colton ODell, both of whom demonstrated exceptional play over two rounds.

Caileigh Royer Claims Her First Prestige Tour Victory

Caileigh Royer of Mont Belvieu, TX, celebrated her first-ever Prestige Tour victory this past weekend. Her consistent play, including five birdies over 36 holes, led to a 77-79 (+12) finish for a final score of 156.

Colton ODell Takes Home His First-Ever Prestige Tour Win

Colton ODell of Georgetown, Texas, secured his first-ever Prestige Tour victory. He tied for first after round one and then surged ahead with a one-over-par round two, finishing with a 73-73 (+2) for a total score of 146.

To view the final results, please click here .

To view the photo gallery, please clickhere .

2025 STPGA Virtual College Golf Seminar

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:18:35 GMT

Join Us for the STPGA Virtual College Golf Seminar!

Spring, TX (February 10th, 2025) - We are excited to invite you to the virtual STPGA College Golf Seminar on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 at 6:00 PM CST ! This 100% online seminar will explore a range of topics related to college golf, including the recruiting process, college golf options, and career pathways in the sport.

We’re thrilled to have an expert panel featuring five incredible golf professionals:

John Phillips, PGA
ONE Way Golf

Dr. Rich Ballinger, PGA
SHSU PGA Golf Management Program

Rudy Gonzalez

Texas A&M International University

Jordan Cox
University of Mary Hardin - Baylor

Mesha Levister
Prairie View A&M University

The event will be hosted via Google Meets , and the link will be sent to participants 24 hours prior to the seminar.

We would be honored to have you join us and we look forward to seeing you there!

View the STPGA College Golf Seminar information page below!

PT Recap: The ATX Showcase

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:11:27 GMT

Georgetown, TX (February 1-2, 2025) - The Srixon Prestige Tour's ATX Showcase took place this past weekend at The White Wing Golf Club. Aly Esparza and JP Lynch distinguished themselves with impressive two-round performances, each earning a tournament victory.

Aly Esparza Claims Her Fifth Prestige Tour Victory

Aly Esparza from Laredo, TX claimed her first Prestige Tour victory of 2025, but her fifth Prestige Tour victory in her career thus far. She cemented her position atop the leaderboard with consistent play, notching seven birdies over the 36 holes. Her second round, a one-over par 73, contributed to a 78-73 (+7) total of 151.

JP Lynch Takes Home His First Prestige Tour Win of the Year

JP Lynch of Austin, Texas, claimed his first Prestige Tour victory, bringing his total number of Prestige Tour wins to two. His performance, highlighted by seven birdies over the 36-hole competition, resulted in a 70-75 (+1) final score of 145.

To view the final results, please click here .

To view the photo gallery, please clickhere .

Srixon Prestige Tour - February State of the Union

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:39:22 GMT

Spring, TX (February 1st, 2025) - Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends,

It is hard to believe that one month has already passed! As one month passes, one more follows shortly after. February will contain 3 Srixon Prestige Tour tournaments with one being in the Houston, Austin, and San Antonio metro areas!

Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - January

The new year began down on the coast at Galveston Country Club where Brent Mauer , of Mont Belvieu, TX and London Fowlkes , of Porter, TX, started off the year on a hot start claiming the victory. Following this weekend, the Srixon Prestige Tour headed north to The Golf Club at Texas A&M where Drew Dickens , of Dripping Springs, TX, and London Fowlkes , of Porter, TX, weathered the storm and walked away victorious despite the challenging conditions! Dickens carded a 139 (-3) forcing a playoff where he would then call himself champion after the first playoff hole. Fowlkes continues her hot streak by showing resilience and carding the best second round score, 73 (+2), within the Girls 13-18 division to earn herself back-to-back victories!

2025 Texas Women’s Open Qualifiers

The Srixon Prestige Tour will be awarding 3 participants with the opportunity to participate in the 2025 Texas Women’s Open. These additional qualifiers will be held during the Alamo City Shootout at Cedar Creek Golf Course and the Spring Fling at Pearland Golf Club.

This qualifier is only available for players within the Girls 13-18 division of each respective event. The Alamo City Shootout will award the top finisher within the qualifier after Round 2, while the Spring Fling will award the top 2 finishers within the qualifier after Round 2.

Female participants have the option to pay $30 extra by selecting the Entry Fee + TWO Qual at registration.

The Bayou Cup

As we enter year 3 of our partnership with the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour, we are excited to announce another Cup Match to the schedule! The Bayou Cup will be held at Big Easy Ranch on December 5-7, 2025.

Keep an eye out for our exemption schedule to see how YOU can represent Team STPGA in this inaugural event!

Upcoming Events

Below are a few events with remaining field spots within the next month or so.

March 1-2 – Hill Country Open at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Golf Course
March 17-18 - EmmyEvan Shootout in the Hills at Lakecliff Golf Club
Ma rch 22-23 - Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic at Contraband Bayou Golf Club
April 5-6 - Alamo City Shootout at Cedar Creek Golf Course

Below are some important dates to keep an eye on in the future.

The entire 2025 Srixon Prestige Tour schedule will be viewable on February 4th, 2025 .
April 1 - All tournaments from May 28-29 through August 16-17 will open for registration.

For more information and to see other important dates for the 2025 year, click here .

To view the current Srixon Prestige Tour schedule, click here .

Thank You to Srixon!

Rule’s Corner

For this month’s Rule’s Corner, we will refresh our knowledge on relief from a Penalty Area. If your ball is known or virtually certain to be at rest within a RED penalty area, players will have 3 options of relief for the cost of one penalty stroke: stroke-and-distance, back-on-line, and lateral relief. If your ball is known or virtually certain to be at rest within a YELLOW penalty area, players will only have 2 options of relief for the cost of one penalty stroke: stroke-and-distance or back-on-line.

We are looking forward to making further strides and hope to fulfill our goal of leaving excellence on and off the golf course. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself (E: cmurphy@pgahq.com | D: (832)442-2410) or Dean Pocwierz (E: dpocwierz@pgahq.com | (832)442-2404).

Thank you,

Connor Murphy

Prestige Tour Coordinator

PT Recap: The CSTAT Challenge

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:46:30 GMT

College Station, TX (January 25-26, 2025) - This past weekend the Srixon Prestige Tour hosted the CSTAT Challenge at The Golf Club at Texas A&M. London Fowlkes and Drew Dickens both earned Prestige Tour victories after playing an impressive two rounds despite colder temperatures, but an overall great weekend on the course!

London Fowlkes Claims Her Fourth Prestige Tour Victory

London Fowlkes from Porter, TX claimed her fourth Prestige Tour with a back-to-back win over the weekend after claiming the title last weekend in Galveston, Texas at the Prestige Tour Premiere. Her first round was highlighted by an eagle on the tenth hole, and she rounded out her two rounds shooting a 75-73 (+6) 148.

Drew Dickens Takes Home His First Ever Prestige Tour Win

Drew Dickens from Dripping Springs, TX captured his first career Prestige Tour win through a playoff victory! After carding seven birdies throughout the 36-hole round, he earned himself an overall score of 69-70 (-3) 139.

To view the final results, please click here .

To view the photo gallery, please click here .

Staff Spotlight featuring PGA WORKS Fellow Leann Kelly

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:25:19 GMT

The STPGA is excited to introduce our 2025 PGA Works Fellow, Leann Kelly. We are thrilled to have her on board the team and are eager to see all that she accomplishes with us in 2025! Here's a little more about her:

Name: Leann Kelly

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Began Full Time: January 14th, 2025

College/Graduation date: 2021!

Major/Minor: Human Development and Family Science

Favorite Teams: Atlanta Braves and Auburn Tigers!

Favorite food: All Seafood (Salmon, Fish & Chips, Oysters, Crab Claws)

Who is your favorite artist: Zach Bryan

What is your favorite song: Peaceful Easy Feeling by The Eagles

Favorite Course you’ve been to: Haggin Oaks in Sacramento, CA

What’s your favorite place you played, round of golf, lowest score: I've never even pkayed 9-holes before!

What’s one thing people don’t know about you: I am 4’11”, but I’ve hit a PR on back squat at the gym of 165 lbs.

Were you involved in golf before working with the STPGA: I previously interned for First Tee Greater Houston and was a traveling operations intern for the AJGA!

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off: I love to have a good self care day with face masks and bingeing Gossip Girl!

What would you sing at karaoke night: Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond

What was your first job: Working at Chick-Fil-A

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas: I've been lucky enough to travel to Ethiopia which is about 8,500 miles from TX!

What are some of your favorite hobbies (how did you get into them): Photography- I started this hobby in high school yearbook class and my talent and passion grew from there and I have even photographed a friend’s wedding

Working out/nutrition- One of my best friend’s dad is a body builder and I learned a lot from my friend himself about how to plan workouts, what exercises target which muscles, and a lot about nutrition like macro nutrients— significantly helps my mental health and of course physical, I like to see the improvements in strength every week and it is really cool to see how far you can challenge yourself

What’s your favorite golf memory: My favorite golf memory is when I was teaching an 8-9 year old class at First Tee Greater Houston, and I was able to teach them the basics as well as build a genuine relationship with some of the participants.

What did you want to be when you were little: A firefighter! I even had my own kid-sized red engine.

What is your greatest accomplishment/what are you most proud of: One thing I’m most proud of is moving across the country to Montana knowing no one and trying something new. I volunteered with a ministry called A Christian Ministry in the National Parks and I lived and worked in Glacier National Park for one entire summer. I was proud that I took a risk, stepped out of my comfort zone, and made once in a lifetime friendships. Specifically, when I was there, I did a life changing solo hike to the Sperry Chalet. It is a 12.4 mile in total hike with an almost 3,500 ft elevation gain.

Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? Why?: Scottie Scheffler because I grew up watching him get better every year and now it’s amazing to see where he’s come from and where I’ve come from since he started his career.

What is your favorite sport outside of golf: Football and Baseball, but if I jad to choose I'd say college football specifically!

What's your favorite quote: Philippians 4:4-7

PT Recap: Prestige Tour Premiere

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:46:37 GMT

Galveston, TX (January 18, 2025) - This past weekend the Srixon Prestige Tour hosted the Prestige Tour Premiere at Galveston Country Club. London Fowlkes and Brent Mauer both earned their third career Prestige Tour victory after playing an impressive round despite challenging weather over the course of the 18-holes.

London Fowlkes Claims Her Third Prestige Tour Victory

London Fowlkes from Porter, TX claimed her third ever Prestige Tour win over the weekend. After shooting nine par-or-better holes in a row, highlighting her round, she earned herself a tournament total of 75 (+3).

Brent Mauer Takes Home His Third Ever Prestige Tour Win

Brent Mauer from Baytown, TX also captured his third career Prestige Tour victory and first of the year! After carding five birdies throughout the 18-hole round, he earned himself an overall score of 71 (-1).

To view the final results, please click here .

To view the photo gallery, please click here .

Introducing the 2025 Spring Interns

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:27:19 GMT

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

Operations Interns

James Gilmore

Hello, my name is James Gilmore. I am from Richmond, Virginia. I graduated from Virginia Tech in December 2023 with a degree in Sports Media & Analytics and minors in Event Management and Leadership. I am a huge sports fan and cheer on my alma mater with passion. Go Hokies! My favorite thing about sports is the way they bring people together. Golf does this better than any other sport by welcoming people from all walks of life. I intend to make a career working in the game and can’t wait to learn all I can this spring. I look forward to meeting golfers of all ages and experience and helping them develop a passion for the game.

Andrew Pace

Hello, my name is Andrew Pace, and I’m excited to be a part of the spring internship with the STPGA. I’m originally from Bel Air, Maryland, a small town just north of Baltimore. I graduated from High Point University, where I studied Business Administration, Sports Management, and Marketing. Growing up, I played a variety of sports, including soccer, baseball, basketball, and golf. These experiences sparked my passion for the sports world and inspired me to pursue a career in the industry. I’m a proud fan of the Ravens and Orioles, as well as the Knicks, Penguins, Manchester City, and several college teams.

I’m eager to immerse myself in this industry, gain a deeper understanding of golf and the broader sports landscape, and build meaningful relationships with STPGA and other organizations I encounter along the way. I look forward to the opportunities and growth this internship will bring!

Eugenio Lemus

Hello, my name is Eugenio, and I am from Miami, Florida. I have had the privilege of living in three different countries and completed my undergraduate studies in Quebec, Canada. Currently, I am pursuing an MBA at Lynn University. As a passionate sports enthusiast, I follow a wide range of sports, including football and Formula 1. From a young age, I have been eager to pursue a career in the sports industry, and I am thrilled to be part of this esteemed organization. I look forward to expanding my knowledge and deepening my passion for the game of golf.

Julianna Caba

Howdy! My name is Julianna “Jewls” Caba and I am from Corpus Christi, Texas. I am a senior sport management student at Texas A&M university set to graduate in May. I love everything sports related, including the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Astros. In my free time, I like to read, spend time with my family and friends, and enjoy nature. I look forward to growing my knowledge of the golf game and tournament operations at STPGA this spring!

Digital Media Interns

Jori Aventurado

Hi, I'm Jori and I recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, double-majoring in marketing and management at Iona University! During my summer 2023 internship with the Houston Astros my enthusiasm for sports marketing truly blossomed, and sparked my desire to make a meaningful impact in the world of golf with this internship!

I'm a proud Houstonian who grew up surrounded by sports from watching my brothers play baseball to playing water polo player at the collegiate level in New York. While golf is a new passion for me, I'm eager to dive in, learn, and grow within the sport, all while ensuring the STPGA continues to provide invaluable opportunities for golfers!

Outside of work, I loves running, reading, cheering for the Astros, and exploring new cities. I'm excited to contribute to the growth of the STPGA golf programs and support the members along the way!

Delaney Oberg

My name is Delaney Oberg, I am from McAlister, NM. I graduated in 2023 with my Bachelor’s in Coaching and Communications from Eastern New Mexico University. I am still attending and am in my last semester of grad school where I will get my Masters in Sports Administration this May. In my time at ENMU I quickly began my career building by working in athletics as the operations manager for the Men’s basketball team from 2020-2024 and also as a sports information assistant from 2021-2024. In my free time I tend to cater to my own sports photography business I created in 2021 when I learned just how much I love capturing moments in sports with ENMU. I am blessed for the opportunity to cater to the growth of my knowledge in the digital media and I am excited to be with the STPGA this spring!

Srixon Prestige Tour - January State of the Union

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:11:20 GMT

Spring, TX (January 13th, 2025) - Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends,

I hope you were able to enjoy a wonderful holiday season! With January being in the present, I wanted to use this email as more of a “looking ahead” into what 2025 will hold rather than looking back at the many successes of 2024.

2025 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship

The 2025 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship is coming to Houston! We could not be more thankful for Russell Roten, PGA and the entire team at Champions Golf Club for providing this renowned opportunity for the many invitees.

Click here to learn more about the Insperity Invitational Invitational Tour Championship and how YOU can earn your invite!

2025 Chevron Legacy Junior Pro-Am

The first LPGA Tour Major of the season, The Chevron Championship, will take place at The Club at Carlton Woods on April 24-27, 2025.

As part of their Championship community outreach, Chevron has generously offered two exemptions into the 2025 Junior Legacy Pro-Am on Sunday, April 20 at The Club at Carlton Woods - Nicklaus Course. At South Shore Harbor Country Club on March 29-30, the top two participants from the Girls 13-18 division after Round 2 of the Veritex Bank Houston Junior Classic will earn this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Upcoming Events and Important Dates

Below are a few events with remaining field spots within the next month or so.

February 15-16 – Heart of Texas Classic at Riverhill Country Club
March 1-2 – Hill Country Open at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Golf Course
March 17-18 - EmmyEvan Shootout in the Hills at Lakecliff Golf Club
March 22-23 - Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic at Contraband Bayou Golf Club
April 5-6 - Alamo City Shootout at Cedar Creek Golf Course

Below are some important dates to keep an eye on in the future

The entire 2025 Srixon Prestige Tour schedule will be viewable on February 4th, 2025 .
April 1 - All tournaments from May 28-29 through August 16-17 will open for registration.

For more information and to see other important dates for the 2025 year, click here .

To view the current Srixon Prestige Tour schedule, click here .

Thank You to Srixon!

We are looking forward to making further strides and hope to fulfill our goal of leaving excellence on and off the golf course. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself ( E : cmurphy@pgahq.com | D: (832)442-2410) or Dean Pocwierz ( E : dpocwierz@pgahq.com | D : (832)442-2404) .

Thank you,

Connor Murphy

Prestige Tour Coordinator

New Team Event Commences in 2025 Called The Bayou Cup!

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:00:02 GMT

The Southern Texas PGA, Louisiana Junior Golf Tour, and Gulf States PGA expand

partnership with new Ryder Cup style event!

January 13, 2025 (Spring, TX) – The Southern Texas PGA is excited to announce a new team event against the state of Louisiana starting this year. Called “The Bayou Cup”, this team event will feature 12 junior golfers on both teams and will be played at Big Easy Ranch in Columbus, TX on December 5-7, 2025.

Each team will be comprised of 4 Girls ages 13-18, 4 Boys ages 13-14, and 4 Boys ages 15-18, at the time of qualifying. This will be the first team event specifically with a 13-14 age division administered by the Southern Texas PGA. The 12 qualifying spots will be awarded throughout the 2025 Srixon Prestige Tour with the first qualifying spots being awarded at the Lake Charles Spring Classic on March 22-23 for the Boys 15-18 and Girls 13-18 Champion.

The remaining exemption outline will be announced at a later date this spring.

The relationship between the STPGA, Gulf States PGA, and Louisiana Junior Golf Tour started in 2023 when the STPGA administered 2 Srixon Prestige Tour events in Lake Charles, LA. After two successful years of co-branding junior golf events, all three organizations felt like this was an awesome next step for players from both states.

“This is a big announcement for junior golf and all of our members,” said Thomas Hutton , Executive Director for the Southern Texas PGA . “Team events allow us to celebrate not only great players, but great opportunities to build friendships and relationships that will last a lifetime.”

To make the inaugural event even more exciting, Big Easy Ranch will be an unbelievable host! Friday, December 5 will feature a practice round and opening ceremony. Saturday, December 6 will feature an 18-hole match in the morning on the Championship Course and then a 9-hole match on the Par-3 course in the afternoon, followed by an 18-hole singles match on Sunday, December 7 on the Championship Course.

“We want to extend our gratitude to Billy Brown for hosting this event at Big Easy Ranch,” said Logan Ray , Executive Director for the Louisiana Golf Association . “The golf and hospitality there are unrivaled, and it will be a spectacular showcase for the best junior golfers in Louisiana and Texas. Mr. Brown has a connection to both states, making this even more special to host at his place."

In just a few short years, Big Easy Ranch has quickly become one of the top destinations for the finest sporting, hunting and golf amenities. The highly anticipated opening of The Covey, the 18-hole championship golf course, took place in March of 2023 and in its first year, it was ranked as #1 new and #10 top overall golf course by The Dallas Morning News in the state of Texas.

In addition to this new event in 2025, the STPGA will continue to administer two Srixon Prestige Tour events in Lake Charles, LA, with one being March 22-23 at Contraband Bayou Golf Course and the other November 8-9 at Mallard Golf Club. To continue our growth, a new Louisiana Junior Golf Tour event will also be added the first weekend of the Summer at Koasati Pines Golf Club in Kinder, LA on May 31-June 1 where STPGA Junior Golfers can play in as well! This third event at Koasati Pines will still have an Insperity Invitational Tour Championship exemption and players will earn points on the Insperity Invitational Points List and Legends Junior Tour Points List. Full details on this May 31-June 1 event will be announced at a later date.

The STPGA , LJGT , and Gulf States PGA look forward to hosting all 24 players in December of 2025 and starting a new rivalry in junior golf! Who will be the first to win The Bayou Cup ?

Click Here to learn more about Big Easy Ranch.

Click Here to learn more about the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program.

Click Here to learn more about the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour.

New Parent Junior Event for 2025!

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:23:57 GMT

New Parent Junior Event for 2025!

Spring, TX (January 10th, 2025) - New in 2025, we are excited to offer a new opportunity for our members and adults to participate in a fun filled one-day tournament! We will be hosting 3 Parent Junior events for participants aged 11-18.

February 17th, 2025 - Fair Oaks Ranch Golf Club in Boerne, Texas

August 10th, 2025 - Forest Creek Golf Club in Round Rock, Texas

October 13th or November 11th, 2025 - TBD in Houston Metro

This will be an 18-hole tournament playing in 2-person scramble format with range balls and the use of a golf cart. Lunch and a tee gift will be included in the entry fee!

Click the link below to view the Fair Oaks Ranch TIP Page!

14th Annual Texas Junior Cup Set to Return to Sand Hill Farm!

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:15:21 GMT

14th Annual Texas Junior Cup Set to Return to Sand Hill Farm!

Spring, TX (January 8, 2025) – The STPGA is pleased to announce the return of the 14th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches Presented by HUB International, set to take place at Sand Hill Farm from September 19-21, 2025. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the exclusive, privately owned 9-hole course will host this prestigious junior golf event.

After six years, the NTPGA was able to clinch the Cup in 2024 and took it home. Will they be able to retain it this year?

The first chance to earn a spot on the STPGA Team is at the Spring Series Championship April 26-27 at the Texas A&M Golf Club for both 11-12 Little Linksters and Junior Tour divisions. The Little Linksters Boys 9-10 Champion and Girls 9-10 Champion will earn exemptions to join Team STPGA at the Spring Series Championship as well. The Boys 11-12 Champion and Girls 11-12 Champion from both tours have an opportunity this summer to claim their spot at the STPGA Junior Championship. The rest of the team will be finalized at an additional 18-hole one day qualifier event.

Click Here for all the information about the Texas Junior Cup Matches as well as qualification guidelines for 2025.

Thank you to HUB International for their continued support and of course Sand Hill Farm for hosting in the fall! Go TEAM STPGA!

Click here for the remaining Little Linksters Spring Schedule!

Click here for the remaining Junior Tour Spring Schedule!

Contact Information

Lexi Sobieski , Director of Junior Golf
asobieski@pgahq.com

J.T. Milner , Junior Golf Manager
jmilner@pgahq.com

Opportunity Returns for 2 STPGA Junior Golfers!

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:00:00 GMT

Spring, TX (January 6, 2025) - The STPGA is excited to announce for the 3rd Year that Chevron has generously offered two females from the Southern Texas PGA entry into The Chevron Legacy Junior Pro-Am on Sunday, April 20, 2025 — a premier opportunity for junior female golfers to play alongside some of the best LPGA players in the world!

This one-of-a-kind experience, hosted by LPGA legend and five time Major Champion Amy Alcott , offers young female golfers the chance to tee off on a major championship course — The Club at Carlton Woods, Nicklaus Course, as well as gain mentorship from LPGA icons.

The two females that are selected this year will be the winner and runner up of the Srixon Prestige Tour Veritex Bank Houston Junior Classic March 29-30 at South Shore Harbour Country Club. The victors will share the legacy with the previous winners of the exemption :

2024 Winners - Carolyn Liu and Katelyn Allen
2023 Winners - Syna Nijhawan and Mary Kerr

The Junior Legacy Pro-Am embodies Chevron’s commitment to providing access and creating opportunities for young women in golf. This is an exceptional chance for female STPGA juniors to not only compete but also to grow their passion for the game and take their golf journey to new heights.

The STPGA is excited to work with The Chevron Championship in the youth space and be big supporters of the first LPGA Major of the year! For more information about the Veritex Bank Houston Junior Classic or the Chevron Championship as a whole, click below!

2024 Junior Golf Recap: STPGA Junior Golf Keeps Growing in 2024

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:00:43 GMT

STPGA Junior Golf Keeps Growing in 2024

Spring, TX (December 19, 2024) - The 2024 season of STPGA Junior Golf has been a monumental year, marked by historic growth, exciting milestones, and record-breaking numbers. As the program continues to thrive, it’s clear that the future of junior golf here at the STPGA is brighter than ever

Membership Hits All-Time High

In 2024, the STPGA Junior Golf program reached a new membership milestone, with a total of 4,761 juniors joining the ranks. This is the largest membership number in the history of the program, reflecting the continuous rise in popularity of junior golf in the region and the growing commitment to developing young golfers.

Record-Breaking Championships and Rounds

This year’s championships were bigger and more competitive than ever before. The STPGA Junior Championship was the second largest in the association’s history, with 265 players participating, making it the largest event in over a decade.

The number of rounds played by STPGA juniors also saw impressive growth in 2024. Collectively, juniors played a total of 25,603 rounds across three distinct categories:

Little Linksters (LL) : 7,232 rounds
Junior Links (JL) : 2,190 rounds
Junior Tour (JT) : 12,585 rounds
Prestige Tour (PT): 3,596 rounds

2024 marked the second-highest number of rounds in our history! Despite facing challenging weather conditions throughout the summer across more than 30 events, we were able to maintain an impressive volume of rounds. These numbers reflect not only the growth in membership but also the enthusiasm and dedication of young golfers participating in all levels of the program.

Events Galore

The STPGA Junior Golf program hosted an impressive and lucky number of 777 events throughout the year. From local tournaments to regional championships, these events offered juniors countless opportunities to hone their skills, compete against their peers, and enjoy the game in a supportive environment. With so many events taking place, the program continues to grow the game as it has always aimed to do.

In addition to our outstanding events, our championships stand among the very best. A total of 610 players competed across all three of our seasonal championships. In 2024, we placed greater emphasis on these events than ever before, and we are thrilled to continue bringing together the top talent to showcase the exceptional level of play that junior golf has reached!

Caddie Program Continues to Thrive

One of the standout features of STPGA Junior Golf is its Caddie Program, which provides young golfers with valuable mentorship and learning experiences. This year, a total of 1,556 caddies participated in tournaments, and 235 caddie bibs were issued, underscoring the growing interest in this aspect of the program.

Incredible Achievements

The achievements of STPGA juniors this year have been nothing short of impressive. Over the course of the season, juniors racked up 11,379 birdies , and 9 hole-in-ones (Click Here to see the Hole-In-One List). The sheer number of birdies is a testament to the growing skill level of these young golfers. The achievements in medal counts were staggering, with 9,459 medals awarded throughout the season. These medals represent the hard work, dedication, and improvement that juniors have shown across all levels of play.

A Growing Community of Golfers

In 2024, the STPGA Junior Golf program expanded to include 125 unique facilities , making it easier for juniors to find tournaments and events near them. The increased access to local courses has provided even more opportunities for juniors to compete and develop their skills.

As our staff traveled a collective 3,984 miles to provide countless opportunities and events like the PGA Junior League and DCP, it became evident that the reach of the STPGA Junior Golf program is expanding beyond local boundaries, fostering a larger community of golfers in South Texas. Our reach extended beyond in person events as well with a staggering 2,000,000+ impressions across our social platforms, thus highlighting the extent of our promotion of not only the game but every junior golfer.

Stronger Than Ever Partnerships

The success of the 2024 season was made possible in part by the generous support of our patron partners , including Veritex Bank , First Community , Lexus , and PGA Superstore . Their commitment to growing the game of golf and supporting junior golfers has been vital to the continued success of the STPGA Junior Golf program.

Looking Forward

As 2024 draws to a close, STPGA Junior Golf looks forward to another year of growth, learning, and achievement. With a record number of participants, incredible achievements on the course, and a growing network of partners and facilities, it’s clear that junior golf in South Texas is on the rise. The future looks bright for these young golfers, and the STPGA is excited to continue supporting their journey as they strive for greatness in the years to come.

Here’s to another year of growth and success for STPGA Junior Golf in 2025!

Click Here to see the 2024 tournament results.
Click Here to see pictures from all 2024 events.

2024 Prestige Tour Recap: Lucky 13th Year

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:31:39 GMT

Lucky 13th Year of Golf at Our Highest Level!

Spring, TX (December 17, 2024) - As we reflect on another amazing year from our Prestige Tour, one word stands out: unforgettable . This year marks a “lucky” milestone as we celebrate 13 years of incredible golf at our highest level! From new achievements to record-breaking moments, we’ve reached new heights thanks to our partners, players, members, and sponsors. Here's a look back at the incredible success we’ve experienced throughout the season.

A Year of Growth and Success

In 2024, we saw 957 junior golfers play a total of 8,773 rounds across the Prestige Tour, showcasing exceptional talent and dedication. With 23 repeat winners in the 13-14 and 15-18 divisions and 12 players earning multiple victories (Click Here to see the 2024 Repeat Winners), we couldn't be more proud to provide a platform for young players to grow their skills, compete at the highest level, and create lasting memories.

The passion for play and competitive spirit carried over to some more truly remarkable achievements—most notably, our inaugural Insperity Invitational Tour Championship . This milestone event brought together the very best of us, showcasing a fantastic display of competition, talent and sportsmanship. The competition also saw two players earn status promotions, an impressive feat on such a competitive stage.

Our team also grew this year with the addition of two new prestige tour managers, Connor Murphy and Dean Pocwierz , who brought fresh energy and innovative ideas to our events along with the help of Tournament Manager, Matthew Coug hlin . Their leadership and dedication were key to making this year one of our most successful yet.

Record-Breaking Moments

These juniors didn't just compete—they excelled. This season was filled with incredible golfing achievements, including 9,369 birdies and 195 eagles. Not to be outdone, our players also recorded five hole-in-ones (Click Here to see the Hole-In-One Names List) a nd an impressive 63 as the lowest round of the year shot by Ryan (Woojin) Lee at the Prestige Tour Open . These results speak to the depth of skill within our program and the level of commitment every participant shows.

Srixon and Billiard Factory: Continued Support

The support we received from our sponsors and partners made this year truly special. Srixon and Billiard Factory have been invaluable partners this season. Srixon provided 26,320 golf balls, ensuring players had top-tier equipment. At the same time, Billiard Factory contributed giveaway prizes, including a foosball table and pool cues, adding fun to the off-course experience.

Looking Ahead

After traveling over 9,000 miles throughout the seasons to bring top-notch events across the region, we are excited for what’s to come as we move forward. Our year's success has set a high bar, and we look forward to growing and thriving in the seasons ahead.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to Srixon and Billiard Factory for their continued support in making this year’s success possible. Their partnership has truly been a driving force in elevating the STPGA Prestige Tour, and we’re eager to continue this incredible journey together.

To all our players, members, and partners—thank you for being a part of this amazing year. Let’s keep growing, competing, and reaching new heights in the seasons to come.

Click Here to see the 2024 tournament results.
Click Here to see pictures from all 2024 events.

Click Here to see the 2025 Schedule.

PT Recap: SwingJuice Jingle Bell Rock

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:41:55 GMT

College Station, TX (December 14-15, 2024) - This past weekend the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the SwingJuice Jingle Bell Rock at The Golf Club at Texas A&M. Kaitlin Kiew and Jackson Null both earned their first Prestige Tour victory after playing an impressive two rounds in the final Prestige Tour event of 2024!

Kaitlin Kiew Claims Her First Prestige Tour Victory

Kaitlin Kiew from Bellaire, TX claimed her first ever Prestige Tour win over the weekend. After recording seven birdies throughout the event and shooting a 74-70, she earned herself a tournament total of (+2) 144.

Along with her win, Kiew secured exemption status into the 2025 Texas Cup Invitiational!

Jackson Null Wins His First Prestige Tour Championship

Jackson Null from Belton, TX also captured his first career Prestige Tour victory! After shooting an (E) 71 during round one and finishing strong (-1) 70 in round 2, he earned himself an overall score of (-1) 141.

Along with his victory, Null earned exemption status into the 2025 Texas Cup Invitational!

To view the final results, please click here .

To view the photo gallery, please click here .

Abraham Ancer Continues Partnership with STPGA in 2025!

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:00:03 GMT

San Antonio, TX (2025) – The Southern Texas PGA could not be more excited to continue our partnership with former STPGA Junior Golfer and World Class Professional Golfer Abraham Ancer. 2024 was the first year of the relationship that featured the Abraham Ancer Classic on the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour, College Scholarships, and money awarded specifically to families to help introduce golf to the next generation.

“Last week’s event at Oak Hills Country Club is a celebration of an individual that cares deeply about growing the game and giving back to his local community,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director of the STPGA. “To see Abraham interact with players and families was a joy and we appreciate his support of junior golf.”

Last week at historic Oak Hills in San Antonio, where Abraham is a member, the STPGA hosted 90 Junior Golfers in the first ever Abraham Ancer Classic. Matt Pawly shot an impressive 2-under 69 on day two to win by four over Cooper Relf. On the girl’s side, Destiny McNeil was consistent with back-to-back even par rounds of 71 to win the Girls Division.

“The STPGA does an awesome job growing the game, providing scholarships, and running high quality events,” said Ancer who was born in McAllen, TX and raised in Reynosa, Mexico. Ancer grew up playing at Reynosa Country Club and traveled to Southern Texas to compete in STPGA events, where he was the STPGA Valley Area Champion for his division in 2005. “I feel it is only right to give back, get engaged with the next generation, and make a difference!” While the tournament was a major success, Abraham’s support throughout the year made a major impact. He helped break the STPGA’s record in terms of College Scholarships awarded in 2024 and then also helped over 60 families financially participate in STPGA Junior Golf tournaments.

The STPGA would like to thank Abraham Ancer for his time last week being onsite on both days of the tournament and then doing a Q&A after round one where players could ask him questions and see him hit a few shots.

Players walked away learning that it is a privilege to be nervous during tournament rounds and to embrace the feeling. One of the highlights was that on Abraham’s first shot during the clinic, his 40-yard chip shot lipped out! The STPGA looks forward to 2025 and Abraham’s continued support of junior golf in Southern Texas.

We will again feature a scholarship in his name, the Abraham Ancer Classic in November, and grants for families to get involved with STPGA tournaments.

Click Here to see the results from the tournament last week.
Click Here to see pictures.
Thank you again to Abraham!

Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour - December State of the Union

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:18:50 GMT

Spring, TX (December 6, 2024) - Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends,

Eleven months into 2024, and one more to go. We are looking forward to wrapping up the 2024 Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour season at the always beloved Golf Club at Texas A&M!

Welcome, Communications Coordinator, Peyton Snow!

As of November 11th, the Southern Texas PGA welcomed Peyton Snow to the team! Peyton, born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, attended the University of Arizona before completing an internship with the AJGA that led her to us. Peyton assisted with the Junior Presidents Cup and Presidents Cup earlier this year in Montreal, Quebec before making the move east to Texas to begin as our Communications Coordinator. Peyton will be working closely with the Junior Golf team at STPGA. Click here to learn more about Peyton!

Prestige Tour Champions (November)

November was busy and the Prestige Tour team put some miles on these boots! Starting November just North of Houston at the Bearkat Course for the Bearkat Cup , Jules Mahan of San Antonio, TX and Federico Montaner of Spring, TX walked away as repeat Champions as this was their 2nd Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour win of 2024. Moving just across state lines into the always enjoyable Lake Charles, LA for the Lake Charles Spring Classic , Issac Diaz of Del Rio, TX captured his 2nd Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour win while Payson Pistono of The Woodlands, TX has been crowned Champion for the first time on the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour! Thanksgiving week was a fun one as we had two tournaments in two separate cities! Starting in San Antonio, Matt Pawly of San Antonio, TX and Destiny McNeil of Castroville, TX showcased their skills and knowledge in the presence of greatness at the Abraham Ancer Classic . From San Antonio headed east, Bay Oaks Country Club hosted the Helfman Auto Turkey Shootout where Jackson Black of College Station, TX and Muci Guo of Bellaire, TX were able to capture their first Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour wins!

ICYMI – Prestige Tour Important Dates

As 2024 winds up, 2025 is only a few short weeks away! With that, below is a list of important dates to keep an eye on!

· December 3rd – 2025 Junior Golf Membership Opens

· December 3rd – All Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour tournaments will be viewable from January through May 17-18.

· December 10th – All Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour tournaments from January through February will be open for registration.

· January 7th – All Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour tournaments from March through May 17-18 will be open for registration.

For more information and to see other important dates for the 2025 year, click here .

Thank You to Our Title Partners!

Thank you to Srixon for providing our players with golf balls and other equipment to keep them at the top of their game! From 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.

Thank you to Abraham Ancer and his team for not only their generosity towards growing the game of golf, but the willingness to teach and speak with the many junior golfers at the Abraham Ancer Classic!

Thank you to our Tournament Title Sponsor of the Turkey Shootout, Helfman Auto! Participating in many golf tournaments throughout the year can put several miles on your ride. Keep Helfman Auto in mind the next time you are looking for your new ride to the golf course!

Rules Corner

Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour tournaments can be busy. So busy that there can be at least 6 golfers on every hole! With that said, it is imperative that players identify his or her golf ball before taking a stroke. If a player performs a stroke at an incorrect ball, the player will be awarded with a two-stroke penalty as long as the player corrects his or her mistake before teeing off on the next hole. If the player fails to correct the mistake of playing from the wrong ball before teeing off on the next hole, the player is then disqualified.

Thank you again to all players, parents, host facilities, and Sponsors! We are looking forward to finishing the year strong and gearing up for another excellent year in 2025! Don’t forget to check the Prestige Tour Schedule for the rest of the year! As always, if we can ever be of assistance to you, please feel free to contact Connor Murphy via email ( cmurphy@pgahq.com ) or phone (832-442-2410) or Dean Pocwierz via email ( dpocwierz@pgahq.com ) or phone (832-442-2434)!

PT Recap: Helfman Auto Turkey Shootout

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:04:22 GMT

Houston, TX (November 25-26, 2024) - This week the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Helfman Auto Turkey Shootout at Bay Oaks Country Club. Muci Guo and Jackson Black both earned their first Prestige Tour victory after playing an impressive two rounds.

Muci Guo Secures His First Prestige Tour Victory

Muci Guo from Bellaire, TX was able to secure her first ever Prestige Tour win. She carded four birdies throughout the event earning herself an overall score of (+11) 155.

Jackson Black Earns His First Prestige Tour Champion Title

Jackson Black from College Station, TX also earned his first career Prestige Tour win! After shooting an impressive (-6) 66 during round one and a (+6) 78 in round 2, he earned himself an overall score of (E) 144.

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

PT Recap: Abraham Ancer Classic

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:35:09 GMT

San Antonio, TX (November 25-26, 2024) - The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour made its way to Oak Hills Country Club this past Monday and Tuesday for The Abraham Ancer Classic. Destiny McNeil earned her tenth career Prestige Tour victory after carding two even par rounds, while Isaac Diaz secured his first Prestige Tour win!

Destiny McNeil Earns Her Tenth Prestige Tour Title

Destiny McNeil from Castroville, TX, captured her third Prestige Tour win at The Abraham Ancer Classic. She carded a (E) 71 in both rounds, finishing with a total of 142 strokes. McNeil showed impressive consistency over the weekend, recording six birdies despite challenging weather conditions. This performance secured her third prestigious tour win of the year and tenth overall!

Matt Pawly Secures His First Prestige Tour Victory

Matt Pawly from San Antiono, TX, delivered a strong performance to secure his first Prestige Tour win at The Abraham Ancer Classic. He opened with a (+2) 73 in the first round and followed it up with an impressive (-2) 69 in the second, finishing at an even-par total of 142 strokes. Pawly's second round was highlighted by an eagle on the 10th hole!

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors — Srixon and Billiard Factory — as well as Oak Hills Country Club for making this tournament possible. An incredibly special thank you to former PGA Tour and current LIV tour golfer, Abraham Ancer for partnering with us to host this event and bringing together junior golfers from across the region for an unforgettable weekend!

To view the final results, please clickhere .

To view the photo gallery, please clickhere .

What a Year It Has Been: A Letter from Your Director of Junior Golf

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:27:17 GMT

SPRING, TX (November 19, 2024) - Hello STPGA Junior Golfers, Families, and Friends,

I want to start by personally thanking everyone that has welcomed me throughout the year in this role as your Director of Junior Golf. I am really enjoying Texas and cannot wait for 2025. With that said, I wanted to provide a few exciting updates.

STPGA Junior Golf is finishing 2024 with another record season and that is all due to your support! Our program does not exist without you, and we want to thank you for your support and participation in tournaments. No matter if you have just joined or have been a member for years, we hope you continue to enjoy the events, learn and develop skills, build relationships with your competitors, and love the game of golf.

Thank you to everyone that filled out our year-end survey. We received a lot of great feedback and will be using that to shape the future of this wonderful program.

Our first big announcement for 2025 is that Junior Links will have 3 season ending Championships just like Little Linksters and Junior Tour. The Year End Championship has been happening since 2019 for Junior Links but we are excited to showcase this tour each season moving forward!

With that said, I am also excited to announce our three season ending Championships and their host facilities. All three programs will be at the same location.

STPGA Spring Championship: Texas A&M Golf Course – April 26-27th, 2025
First time to host this Championship!

STPGA Junior Championship: The Woodlands CC – August 4-6th, 2025
11th time to host this Championship

STPGA Fall Championship: Horseshoe Bay – December 13-14th, 2025
First time to host this Championship since 2021

For our Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour, earlier this fall we announced Champions Golf Club as the host site of the 2nd Annual Insperity Invitational Tour Championship. Click Here for that release.

In addition, a friendly reminder that 2025 membership registration will open on December 3rd, and all Spring schedules will be viewable on that day as well. Tournament registration opens on December 10th, so make sure to mark your calendars! To view all of our 2025 Important Dates, please visit this link .

As it relates to updates to our Rules and Regulations, these will be announced on January 7th, right before the Spring Season starts. I am hosting all of our Area Directors the first week of January to review all of our policies to ensure consistency across our different metro areas and ensure we are putting out the best product possible for everyone.

Thank you for an unforgettable 2024 season, and I look forward to finishing strong at the Fall Championship and then having an even better 2025!

Lexi Sobieski

Director of Junior Golf

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PT Recap: Lake Charles Fall Classic

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:44:08 GMT

Lake Charles, LA (November 16-17 2024) - The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour made its way to Mallard Golf Club this past weekend for The Lake Charles Fall Classic. Payson Pistono celebrated her first Prestige Tour victory, while Isaac Diaz secured his second win with a steady performance across two rounds!

Payson Pistono Earns Her First Prestige Tour Title

Payson Pistono from The Woodlands, TX, captured her first Prestige Tour win at The Lake Charles Fall Classic. She posted a (+4) 76 in the first round and followed it with a (+6) 78 in the second round, finishing with a total of 154 strokes. Payson displayed consistency throughout the weekend, making par or better on 24 holes. Her victory also earned her an exemption to the 2025 Texas Girls Invitational!

Isaac Diaz Secures His Second Prestige Tour Victory

Isaac Diaz from Del Rio, TX, delivered a strong performance to secure his second Prestige Tour win at The Lake Charles Fall Classic. He opened with a solid (-1) 71 in the first round and followed it up with a (+1) 73 in the second, finishing at an even-par total of 144 strokes. Isaac’s consistent play throughout the tournament was key to his victory, earning him an exemption to the 2025 Texas Cup Invitational.

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors — Srixon and Billiard Factory — as well as Mallard Golf Club for making this tournament possible. A special thank you to the LJGT and Gulf States PGA for partnering with us to host this event, bringing together junior golfers from across the region for an unforgettable weekend!

To view the final results, please clickhere .

To view the photo gallery, please clickhere .

PT Recap: The Bearkat Cup

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:23:58 GMT

Huntsville, TX (November 9-10 2024) - This past weekend, the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted The Bearkat Cup at Bearkat Course. Both winners showed skill and resilience over two challenging rounds of golf, with Jules Mahan securing her second consecutive victory and Federico Montaner claiming his second Prestige Tour title!

Jules Mahan Captures Back-to-Back Wins

Jules Mahan from San Antonio, TX, celebrated her second consecutive Prestige Tour victory at The Bearkat Cup. She carded a (+10) 81 in the first round and came back strong with a (+5) 76 in the second, totaling 157 strokes. Jules recorded par or better on 15 holes during the final round, underscoring her steady play. Having already secured her exemption to the 2025 Texas Girls Invitational at the Fredericksburg Open, Jules’s latest win highlights her impressive momentum on the tour!

Federico Montaner Takes His Second Prestige Tour Title

Federico Montaner from Spring, TX, earned his second Prestige Tour title with an impressive performance in the final round. He posted a (+4) 75 in the first round, then rallied with a stellar (-2) 69 in the second round, finishing with a total of 144 strokes. Federico’s steady play was evident, with par or better on 17 holes in the second round, earning him the win and an exemption to the 2025 Texas Cup Invitational!

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors — Srixon and Billiard Factory — as well as Bearkat Course, for making this tournament possible.

To view the final results, please clickhere .

To view the photo gallery, please clickhere .

STPGA Announces Junior Golfers of the Year!

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:46:47 GMT

Vargas and Lee Win Annual Section Award!

SPRING, TX (October 30, 2024) – The Southern Texas PGA is excited to announce this year’s two Junior Golfer of the Year Award Winners. These exceptional young golfers have displayed extraordinary talent, dedication, and sportsmanship, setting the standard for excellence in junior golf.

The winners are Asher Vargas of Spring, TX and Lindsay Lee of San Antonio, TX.

The Junior Golfer of the Year Award is presented to two junior golfers who embody excellence both on and off the course. This award celebrates individuals who demonstrate strong academic performance, exemplary character, and unwavering sportsmanship. Recipients stand out for their dedication to the core values of golf and their commitment to playing at an elite level.

Since joining the Southern Texas PGA in 2015, Vargas has recorded one victory and five top-10 finishes on the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour. In 2024, he represented the USA on the Junior Presidents Cup Team and tied for 2nd at the Junior PGA Championship. Vargas is recognized not only for his athletic skill but also for his exceptional sportsmanship and character, reflecting the core values of golf and exemplifying what it means to be a true ambassador of the sport.

"To Asher, golf is everything," remarked Thomas Hutton, Executive Director of the STPGA. "He consistently shows kindness to our staff, expresses gratitude for our efforts, and brings such positive energy wherever he goes." Following his high school graduation, Asher will take his talents to the University of North Carolina to compete at the Division I level, and we eagerly anticipate witnessing his ongoing development and achievements.

Our girls' champion, Lindsay Lee, has been a remarkable presence in the STPGA since 2015, securing over 70 victories and capturing all three Junior Championships. As one of the few players to represent the STPGA in both the Texas Junior Cup Matches and the Ben Hogan Cup Matches, Lee has truly set herself apart. Her commitment and hard work continue to set a high standard of excellence, serving as an inspiration to all who follow her journey.

"Lindsay has shown remarkable growth and development through the STPGA, and it's been amazing to watch her progress along our player pathway," stated Hutton. "Our program is designed to support juniors from a young age, enabling them to experience all our offerings, and Lindsay has truly taken full advantage of that!"

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PT Recap: Fredericksburg Open

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:31:47 GMT

Fredericksburg, TX (October 26-27 2024) - This past weekend, the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Fredericksburg Open at Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course. Both players brought their A-game on the course, with Jules Mahan celebrating her first Prestige Tour victory and William Manigione capturing his second!

Jules Mahan from San Antonio, TX, claimed her first Prestige Tour title with an impressive finish. She opened with an even-par 71 in the first round and followed up with a solid (+2) 73 in the second round, totaling 144 strokes. Jules tallied 6 birdies over the weekend to lock in the win and earn an exemption to the 2025 Texas Girls Invitational!

William Manigione from Austin, TX, earned his second Prestige Tour win with a steady performance at the Fredericksburg Open. He posted a (+2) 73 in the first round and rallied with a strong (-2) 69 in the second, finishing at an even-par total of 142 strokes. With 7 birdies across the tournament, William secured the win and an exemption to the 2025 Texas Cup Invitational!

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors — Srixon and Billiard Factory — as well as Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course, for making this tournament possible.

To view the final results, please clickhere .

To view the photo gallery, please clickhere .

PT Recap: VCVB South Texas Showcase

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:54:03 GMT

Victoria, TX (October 19-20 2024) - This past weekend the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the VCVB South Texas Showcase at Victoria Country Club. Both winners secured their first-ever Prestige Tour victories after two windy rounds of golf!

Mattie Purgahn from Lake Charles, LA, captured her first Prestige Tour title with a resilient performance. She opened with an even-par (E) 72 in the first round and followed with a challenging (+7) 79 in the second round, finishing with a total of 151 strokes. Despite the tough second round, Mattie’s 7 birdies across the tournament helped her seal the win and earn an exemption to the 2025 Texas Girls Invitational!

Brock Talamantez from Portland, TX, also claimed his first Prestige Tour win at Victoria Country Club. He started with a (+3) 75 in the first round but bounced back with an impressive (-1) 71 in the second, finishing with a total score of 146 strokes. Brock had 6 birdies over the weekend and he secured his victory and an exemption to the 2025 Texas Cup Invitational!

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors—Srixon, Billiard Factory, and Victoria Convention and Visitors Bureau—as well as Victoria Country Club, for making this tournament possible.

To view the final results, please clickhere .

To view the photo gallery, please clickhere .

Exciting Future Host Site Announcement!

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:07:47 GMT

Exciting Future Host Site Announcement!

The Insperity Invitational Tour Championship will be Hosted at Champions Golf Club in 2025

SPRING, TX (October 10, 2024) – After a successful inaugural year of the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour, the STPGA is excited to announce that the historical Champions Golf Club in Houston, TX will host next year’s event on July 21-22. Champions Golf Club has served as host to some of the game’s greatest stages, including the U.S. Amateur, U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, and the Ryder Cup.

“Champions Golf Club is a special place within the game of golf, and we know this Championship will add to its great history,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director.

We would like to thank PGA General Manager Russell Roten and his entire team at Champions Golf Club for allowing us to give our players this once in a lifetime opportunity! We would also like to say a massive thank you to our title sponsor, Insperity Invitational, as they continue to demonstrate their devotion to growing the game of golf in Southern Texas!

To continue recognizing the success of our juniors, the tournament field will consist largely of Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour Champions from 2024 and 2025. In addition to our Champions, the field will be bolstered by our top 3 boys and girls from the respective 2024 and 2025 Insperity Invitational Points Lists to recognize the consistent play of many of our great competitors.

The 2024 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship was contested on August 5-6, 2024, at Barton Creek Resort & Spa (Lakeside) following a tournament reschedule due to Hurricane Beryl. This inaugural event featured fierce competition in which Kaden Frierson of Austin, Tx and Bowen Lan of Austin, Tx emerged victorious, claiming the championship title and fully exempt status on the Legends Junior Tour.

We are also very excited to announce that again in 2025, the winners from the Boys 13-18 and Girls 13-18 will earn fully exempt status on the Legends Junior Tour for 1 year! This status will begin September 1, 2025, and carry through August 31, 2026.

We look forward to another fantastic year on the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour and to the 2nd playing of the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship!

PT Recap: Bay Forest Junior Championship

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:17:44 GMT

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 .

To view the photo gallery, click here .

PT Recap: EmmyEvan Sun City Showdown

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:42:41 GMT

Georgetown, TX (September 28-29, 2024) - This past weekend the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the EmmyEvan Sun City Showdown at Legacy Hills Golf Club. Both players claimed the title with impressive performances over two challenging rounds of golf!

Kanak Yadav from Austin, TX, claimed her first Prestige Tour victory at the EmmyEvan Sun City Showdown. She posted a (+4) 76 in the first round but bounced back with a strong (-2) 70 in the second round, finishing with a total of 146 strokes. Kanak recorded four birdies over the two rounds to secure the win and an exemption to compete in the 2024 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational.

Isaac Wheeler from Kyle, TX, earned his first Prestige Tour win with a total score of (-1) at the EmmyEvan Sun City Showdown. He shot a (+2) 74 in the first round and followed it up with an impressive (-3) 69 in the second round, bringing his total to 143 strokes. Isaac recorded six birdies throughout the tournament, securing the victory and an exemption to compete in the 2024 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational.

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors—Srixon, Billiard Factory, and EmmyEvan—as well as Legacy Hills Golf Club, for making this tournament possible.

To view the final results, please click here .

To view the photo gallery, please click here .

PT Recap: Brackenridge Park Classic

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:08:40 GMT

San Antonio, TX (September 14-15, 2024) - This past weekend the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Brackenridge Park Classic at Brackenridge Park Golf Course. Both players claimed the title with impressive performances over two strong rounds of golf!

Michelle Lee from San Antonio, TX, captured her seventh Prestige Tour victory with an impressive total score of (-8). She finished with a 67 in both the first and second rounds, shooting (-4) each round for a total of 134 strokes. With eight birdies and pars on the remaining holes, Michelle secured the win and earned an exemption to compete in the 2024 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational.

Isaac Diaz from Del Rio, TX, recorded eleven birdies on his way to securing his first Prestige Tour victory. He opened with a solid (-2) 69 iin the first round, followed by a remarkable (-7) 64 in the second round. His total score of (-9) 133 earned him the win and an exemption to compete in the 2024 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational.

To view the final results, please click here .

To view the photo gallery, please click here .

PT Recap: Omega Transactions Space City Challenge

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:12:04 GMT

Missouri City, TX (September 7-8, 2024) - This past weekend the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Omega Transactions Space City Challenge at Quail Valley Golf Club. Both players took home their first first Prestige Tour win of 2024!

Peyton DeBruin from Houston, TX, clinched her first Prestige Tour victory of 2024 and her fourth overall. She shot a (-1) 70 in the first round and a (+1) 72 in the second round, totaling five birdies and twenty-six pars. With a final score of even par 142, Peyton emerged as the winner and earned an exemption to compete in the 2024 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational.

Federico Montaner from Spring, TX, secured his first-ever Prestige Tour victory! He recorded three birdies and twenty-seven pars over the tournament, posting a (-1) 70 in the first round and an even-par 71 in the second. His total score of even par 144 earned him the win and a spot in the 2024 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational.

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

Insperity Invitational Junior Pro-Am Qualifications Announced for 2025

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:56:03 GMT

Partnership enters its 19th year of connecting the next generation with PGA TOUR Champions!

SPRING, TX (September 9th) - The Southern Texas PGA is thrilled to announce its ongoing partnership with the Insperity Invitational presented by UnitedHealthcare and the Junior Pro-Am. On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 36 STPGA Junior Golfers will have the opportunity to play 9 holes with a PGA TOUR Champions professional, providing them with an unforgettable experience. 2025 will mark the 19th year that STPGA Junior Golfers will earn an exemption into this great event at The Woodlands Country Club—Tournament Course.

“We are thrilled to continue organizing this pro-am event for STPGA Junior Golfers,” said Bryan Naugle, Executive Director for the Insperity Invitational. “While we are committed to giving back to the community, our PGA TOUR Champions players also see great value in supporting the Junior Pro-Am and have a ton of fun playing with the STPGA Junior Golfers!”

During the 2024 Fall Season, junior golfers will have two pathways to earning an exemption into the Junior Pro-Am. The first is through the Insperity Invitational Points List for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour. After the final event in 2024, the top 2 boys and 2 girls on each of their respective 13-18 Points List will earn an exemption to play in the 2025 Junior Pro-Am. Click here to see where you stand on the Insperity Invitational Points List.

The second way is through the Junior Tour and Little Linksters PGA TOUR Superstore Fall Championships being held December 14-15 at Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club in San Antonio, TX. The number of players that will earn an exemption by division at this Championship is listed here.

Junior Tour
Boys 15-18 - Top 2
Girls 15-18 - Top 2
Boys 13-14 - Top 4
Girls 13-14 - Top 4
Boys 11-12 - Top 2
Girls 11-12 - Top 2

Little Linksters
Boys 11-12 Red - Top 4
Girls 11-12 Red - Top 4
Boys 9-10 9-hole modified - Top 3
Girls 9-10 9-hole modified - Top 3
Co-Ed 6-8 9-hole modified - Top 2

We encourage all players to play their best this fall and try to earn a spot in the season-ending Championship to then try and qualify for the Junior Pro-Am! If you missed our announcement last week outlining how to earn an spot at the season ending Championship, Click Here for Little Linksters and Click Here for Junior Tour.

The 2025 Insperity Invitational presented by UnitedHealthcare will take place at The Woodlands Country Club Tournament Course April 28-May 4, 2025. General grounds admission is free of charge for all, and we encourage all STPGA Junior Golfers to come out and watch the best PGA TOUR Champions professionals.

“We are so grateful for our partnership with the Insperity Invitational,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director for the STPGA. “From the Junior Pro-Am to their support of the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour to our college scholarship program, they are our longest running partner with our Foundation and we are extremely appreciative.”

For more information about the Insperity Invitational, Click Here.

For more information about STPGA Junior Golf, Click Here.

Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour - September State of the Union

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:46:55 GMT

Spring, TX (SEPTEMBER 3, 2024) – Now that the summer has come and passed, we could not be more grateful for each and every junior golfer, parent, and coach for their continued support of the STPGA! This summer has been a crazy one amidst the many weather circumstances. Nonetheless, there is more golf to be played! Make sure to tune in to our first Prestige Tour in September, the OmegaTransactions Space City Challenge at Quail Valley Golf Course – El Dorado.

Insperity Invitational Tour Championship

Our first inaugural Insperity Invitational Tour Championship is in the books! We want to thank all of the amazing staff at Barton Creek Country Club – Palmer Lakeside for hosting this top-tier championship. We would also like to thank the entire team at the Insperity Invitational for their continued support of the STPGA and junior golf, as their support does not go unnoticed and with their help, we are continuing to grow the game! In our Boys 13-18 division, Kaden Frierson of Austin, Texas made a surge during Round 2 carding a 68 to claim the victory after finishing Round 1 two strokes back of the lead. Also out of Austin, Texas is our Girls 13-18 Champion, Bowen Lan. Bowen, carding a 67 in Round 1, closed Round 2 with a clutch birdie putt to force a playoff where she would then walk away victorious after one hole. With their wins, Both Bowen and Kaden have now earned Fully-Exempt Status on the Legends Junior Tour!

Prestige Tour Schedule

ICYMI: All Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour tournaments are OPEN for registration! We still have field spots available in many championships. This month, you can find us in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, as we will be crowning new champions at Quail Valley Golf Course, Brackenridge Park Golf Course, and Legacy Hills Golf Club.

Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches

Team STPGA takes home the hardware! Jackson Funkhouser of College Station, TX, Maye Huang of Katy, TX, and Claire Wan of Austin, TX all left Shady Oaks Country Club with a 3-0-0 record. Click here to view the Tournament Information Page to check out the statistics from each match. Be on the lookout for our 2025 Exemption Breakdown to see how YOU can earn your spot to represent Team STPGA next year!

George Hannon Junior Invitational presented by Texas Mutual

STPGA Junior Golf Member Adam Villanueva of Kenedy, TX came out hot going into Round 2 after posting a tournament-low 64 in Round 1. Villanueva followed Round 1 with a 68 in Round 2 to be crowned champion of the Boys 15-18 Division by 5 strokes! Villanueva will be graduating in 2025 and has plans of continuing his golf career at the University of Texas.

Thank You to Our Title Partners!

Big thank you to the team at Insperity Invitational for jumping on as the Tournament Title Sponsor for our inaugural Tour Championship on the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour! With this tournament being the first of its kind on the Prestige Tour, we could not be more grateful to have this unwavering support in providing this experience for the many invitees getting the chance to compete at the highest level.

Thank you to our Tournament Title Sponsor of the New Braunfels Showcase, Surf & Turf ! Surf & Turf is an up and coming golf apparel company with selections ranging from hats to polos, to even winter wear when out on the golf course.

Another thank you to Tournament Title Sponsor of the STPGA Challenge, ONE Way Golf ! John Phillips, PGA and the entire team at ONE Way Golf is built to ensure that you have the mental strength to persevere against what the game of golf can throw at you.

Rules Corner

On this month’s edition of Rules Corner, we will be talking about Penalty Areas. The Penalty Area(s) are one of the 4 areas of the golf course. Penalty Areas can be identified by freshly painted red or yellow lines. When your ball comes to rest within a Penalty Area, you have every right to play the ball as it lies. If you are unable to do so, you will always have an option to take penalty relief. Your options may vary depending on the nature of the Penalty Area. You can have 3 options of penalty relief when electing to do so from a RED penalty area. These 3 options include Stroke-and-Distance, The player may play the original ball or another ball from where the previous stroke was made, Back-on-the-Line, The player may drop the original ball or another ball (see Rule 14.3 ) outside the penalty area, keeping the estimated point where the original ball last crossed the edge of the penalty area between the hole and the spot where the ball is dropped, and Lateral Relief, the player must find where the ball last crossed into the penalty area and will then drop the original ball or a new ball within 2 club lengths of this point, no closer to the hole. When your ball comes to rest within a YELLOW penalty area, you will have two options of penalty relief being Stroke-and-Distance and Back-on-the-Line. However, there may be times where players can utilize a Dropping Zone as an additional penalty relief option. All available Dropping Zones will be viewable on the tournament’s Local Rules and will also be communicated on the starting tee. You can find more information about the Rules for the Prestige Tour by reading the Hard Card , the STPGA Rules and Regulations , and the USGA Rules of Golf!

Thank you again to all players, parents, host facilities, and Sponsors! We are looking forward to finishing the year strong and gearing up for another excellent year in 2025! Don’t forget to check the Prestige Tour Schedule for the rest of the year! As always, if we can ever be of assistance to you, please feel free to contact us via email ( mcoughlin@pgahq.com ) or phone (832-442-2403) or Connor Murphy via email ( cmurphy@pgahq.com ) or phone (832-442-2410)!

PT Recap: PGA Tour Superstore H-Town Showdown

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:04:10 GMT

Cypress, TX (August 24-25, 2024) - This past weekend the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the PGA Tour Superstore H-Town Showdown at Blackhorse Golf Club (North Course). Both players took home the title after playing two solid rounds of golf!

Madeline Buckley, from Magnolia, TX, secured her second Prestige Tour event victory with two consistent rounds of golf. She carded a (+3) 75 in the first round and a (+2) 74 in the second round, making a total of four birdies and twenty-seven pars. Her combined scores for the weekend totaled (+5) 149, leading her to victory and earning her an exemption for the 2024 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational.

Adrian Bowers, from Pearland, TX, claimed his first ever Prestige Tour win! He carded five birdies and thirty-one pars throughout the tournament, finishing with a (-1) 71 in round one and a (+1) 73 in round two. His total score of (E) 144 secured him the win and a spot in the 2024 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational.

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here .

PT Recap: Surf and Turf New Braunfels Showcase

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:14:26 GMT

New Braunfels, TX (August 17-18, 2024) - This past weekend the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase at Landa Park Golf Course. Both players took home the title after playing two solid rounds of golf!

Michaela Partridge, from Austin, TX, won another Prestige Tour event after two consistent rounds of golf. She s hot a (+3) 74 in the first round and a (+4) 75 in the second round, making a total of seven birdies. Her combined scores for the weekend added up to (+7) 149, which qualifies her for the 2024 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational.

JP Lynch, from Austin, TX has claimed his first Prestige Tour win! He scored nine birdies throughout the tournament, finishing with a (-4) 67 in round one and a (E) 71 in round two. His total score of (-4) 138 has secured him a spot in the 2024 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational.

To view the final results, please click here .

To view the photo gallery, please click here .

PT Recap: Vortech Contracting Championship

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:01:00 GMT

Harris County, TX (August 10-11, 2024) - This past weekennd the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Vortech Contracting Championship at Gleannloch Pines Golf Club. Both players took home the title after playing two solid rounds of golf!

Katelyn Davis, from Kingwood, TX, secured her first-ever Prestige Tour win after two consistent rounds of golf. She shot a score of (+3) 74 during the first round and improved in the second round with a (+2) 73. Her combined scores for the weekend totaled (+5) 147, qualifying her for the 2024 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational.

Blake Harwell from League City, TX has claimed his second consecutive Prestige Tour win! He scored five birdies throughout the tournament, finishing with a (-3) 68 in round one and a (-2) 69 in round two. Harwell's total score of (-5) 137 has secured him a spot in the 2024 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational.

To view the final results, please click here .

To view the photo gallery, please click here .

FRIERSON AND LAN ARE CROWNED CHAMPIONS AT THE FIRST EVER INSPERITY INVITATIONAL TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP!

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:44:58 GMT

SPICEWOOD, TEXAS (August 6, 2024) - The inaugural Insperity Invitational Tour Championship hosted by the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour took place the past two days at Barton Creek Country Club (Palmer Lakeside) in Spicewood, Texas. This new event was announced last year to reward the success of the many junior golfers on the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour throughout the year and bring the best of the best together! The 57-player field consisted of 32 Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour winners and 11 college commits.

With the connection between the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour and Legends Junior Tour, the players were competing for more than just the opportunity to call themselves Tour Champions. The boys and girls winner earned themselves Fully Exempt Status on the Legends Junior Tour starting in September and running through next summer!

After an incredible six birdies in her first round, Bowen Lan gave herself a three stroke lead heading into the final day. Brielle Burns would force a playoff following a fantastic second round of 69 ( -2 ), but Lan emerged victorious following a birdie on the first hole of the playoff to be crowned your 2024 Insperity Invitational Girls 13-18 Champion!

It felt like the weight of the world was lifted off of my shoulders when that putt fell on 18 to send it to a playoff. I didn't have the best round putting wise and when I made the putt I fist pumped and was so hyped."

The Boys 13-18 Division would see a similar feat with Ryan Lee carding 7 birdies for his first round. He would be sitting at 68 ( -3 ) with only a two stroke lead. The Boys division would be setup for a fierce finish with the Top 10 being separated only by three strokes.

An impressive finish by Kaden Frierson would earn him the victory with a tournament total of 70-68–138 ( -4 ). Frierson expressed the feeling of walking away victorious and how he handled the heat of the competition.

"I made a putt on hole 9 that swung the momentum my way. It was about a 25-footer and I hit it right into the heart of the cup. I carried that momentum into the back nine and thankfully walked away with a win" said Frierson.

We would like to thank Head Professional, Casey Neal, and his entire team at Barton Creek Country Club for allowing us to give our players this once in a lifetime opportunity!

We also want to thank the title partners of the Prestige Tour, Srixon and Billiard Factory, as no event would be possible without them!

To view the final results, please click here !

To view the photo gallery, please click here !

11 CHAMPS NAMED AT THE BIGGEST JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE YEAR!

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 01:47:32 GMT

THE WOODLANDS, TX (AUGUST 5-7, 2024) - The STPGA Junior Championship closes out the best week in Junior Golf!

Eleven Champions were named at the 2024 STPGA Junior Championship at The Woodlands Country Club (Palmer Course). Champions were crowned from Junior Tour and Little Linksters. In addition to crowning our Lodge Lumber Summer Points List Champions, an incredible opportunity to qualify for the 13th Annual Texas Junior Cup team was also on the line this weekend for both divisions.

Domenic Laurenzo of Houston, TX dominated once again in the Little Linksters 6-8 co-ed division, taking home his second STPGA Championship of the year! He put together two solid even-par rounds of 36 for a total of (E)72.

“I felt confident that I was going to take home the win, as long as I shot even par or lower. I had my coach on the bag and all of my family out here supporting me!” said Laurenzo.

Allie Stevens of Austin, TX secured the win in the Little Linksters Girls 9-10 division after draining a 20 foot putt on the last hole. She shot 38-36 for the tournament, bringing her to a total of (+2)74.

“I was nervous before my round, but once I teed off I knew I could come back in the second round and have a chance to win!” said Stevens.

Blake Ayuso of Cypress, TX played a consistent game both days to claim his title as the Little Linksters Boys 9-10 Division champion. He played an even par-round on day one and a (+1)37 on day two for an overall score of (+1)73.

“I had the mindset of if you win you win and if you lose you lose. I was just going with the flow!” said Ayuso.

Reed Rodriguez of Sienna, TX takes home the hardware for the Little Linksters Boys 11-12 Division. He shot a (+2)38 on round one and closed out his second round with an even-par round for a total of (+2)74.

“It feels awesome to be a part of Team STPGA for a second year and I’m so proud of myself!” said Rodriguez.

Alaina Villarreal of Richmond, TX redeems herself from coming in second during Spring Champ and takes the win for the Little Linksters Girls 11-12 Division this time. She carded a (+2)38 on day one and a (+1)37 on day two for a total score of (+3)75.

“One of the main goals coming into this season was to be on the Texas Junior Cup Team and after qualifying today, I’m ready to be a part of such an amazing team” said Villarreal.

Oliver Stordal of Austin, TX earns his title as the Junior Tour Boys 11-12 Division Champion after a solid round and a notable chip in on hole 16. He scored a (+1)73 on round one and finished strong on round two with a (-1)71 for an even-par total.

“I feel great about qualifying for the Texas Junior Cup and I’m very excited for it!” said Stordal.

Muci Guo of Bellaire, TX was crowned the Junior Tour Girls 11-12 Division Champion after going into a playoff. She came in with a (+4)76 on round one and redeemed herself on round two with a (+2)74, bringing her to a total of (+6)150.

“My mindset going into the round was no double bogeys and trying to hit fairways and greens. Simple golf!” said Guo.

Andrew Bird of Nacogdoches, TX brings home the victory and is named the Junior Tour Boys 13-14 Champion after a birdie putt on hole 17 that set him up for the win. He recorded a (-2)70 for round one and an even-par score for round two for a total score of (-2)142.

“I tried staying patient, not thinking about it too much and just playing my game throughout the round” said Bird.

Veronika Germain of Houston, TX takes the trophy at her last Junior Tour Championship for the Girls 13-14 Division before moving onto the Prestige Tour. She shot a (+2)74 on day one and kept a consistent game on day two by shooting even-par, for a total of (+2)146.

“I was just trying to play my best and only worry about what I could control and not what others were doing” said Germain.

Landon Clifton of Spring, TX maintains his lead from day into day two to secure a victory in the Junior Tour Boys 15-18 Division. He shot an outstanding (-6)66 during round one and closed off with a (+5)77 on round two after going into playoffs for a total score of (-1)143.

“It felt huge to sink the putt for birdie during the playoffs and get the win today!” said Clifton.

Jennie Dong of Fulshear, TX finishes up her round with a birdie on 18 to capture her win and gain the Junior Tour Girls 15-18 Champion title. She started round one off with a (+4)76 and closed off round two with a (+5)77, bringing her to a total of (+9)153.

“I actually didn’t know I was winning because I wasn’t keeping up with my scores, but my birdie on 18 felt really nice,” said Dong.

The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program would like to thank PGA TOUR Superstore, Veritex Community Bank, First Community, and Lexus for their continued support of our Junior Golf Program. Also, thank you to the entire staff at The Woodlands Country Club for their hospitality and allowing us to host this event at their facility for the last 10 years.

Congratulations to all of our winners and our six juniors who qualified for the Texas Junior Cup Matches! Team STPGA is officially finalized and ready to #KeeptheCup in September!

To view the photo gallery, click here.
To view the final results for Little Linksters, click here.
To view the final results for Junior Tour, click here.

PT Recap: ONE Way Golf STPGA Challenge

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:06:14 GMT

Cypress, TX (August 1-2, 2024) - This week the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the ONE Way Golf STPGA Challenge at Blackhorse Golf Club. Both players were able to play very clean golf which brought them to victory.

Mary Kerr from Friendswood, TX, finished her last Prestige Tour on a high note before going off to college to Midwestern State University where she will play collegiate golf. She started out strong the first day with three birdies and shot a (-2) 70. She was able to come back day two and play at an even higher level with six birdies where she shot a (-5) 67. Her combined scores brought her to an amazing score of a (-7) 137.

Blake Harwell from League City, TX earned his first Prestige Tour win of the 2024 season! He played excellent golf, totaling six birdies total for day one. He was able to come back day two and stay playing at a consistent level and shot a (-2) 70. This level of play brought him to the same amazing score of (-7) 137. This victory earned him a spot into the 2024 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational.

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

The First-ever Insperity Invitational Tour Championship Set to Begin Tomorrow!

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:54:55 GMT

SPICEWOOD, TEXAS (August 4, 2024) The inaugural Insperity Invitational Tour Championship hosted by the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour will be played over the next two days of August 5-6 at Barton Creek Country Club (Lakeside) in Spicewood, Texas. This new event was announced last year to reward the success of the many junior golfers on the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour throughout the year and bring the best of the best together!

The 57-player field consists of 32 Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour winners and 11 college commits. The STPGA encourages college coaches to come out and experience a deep field on both the boys and girls side of the tournament. In order to play in this event, players received invitations based on their tournament wins on the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour, their standings on the Insperity Invitational Points List, or special invitations.

With the connection between the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour and Legends Junior Tour, the players will be competing for more than just the opportunity to call themselves Tour Champions. The boys and girls winner will each earn Fully Exempt Status on the Legends Junior Tour starting in September and running through next summer!

The 57-player field consists of 32 Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour winners and 11 college commits. The STPGA encourages college coaches to come out and watch and experience a deep field on both the boys and girls side of the tournament.

This Arnold Palmer design sits on a secluded hillside above Lake Travis, rewarding golfers with striking, panoramic views of the Hill Country and lake. The course has a variety of water features, bunkers and elevation changes. Hole #11 is consistently ranked among the most beautiful holes in Texas. The club has been the venue for several prestigious tournaments, including the PGA Professional National Championship, the U.S. Senior Women’s Open, and multiple PGA of America Championships.

The STPGA would like to thank our title sponsor, the Insperity Invitational, as they continue to demonstrate their devotion to growing the game of golf in Southern Texas and being more than just the best event on PGA TOUR Champions! We would like to thank Head Professional Casey Neal and his entire team at Barton Creek Country Club for allowing us to give our players this once in a lifetime opportunity!

We also want to thank the title partners of the Prestige Tour, Srixon and Billiard Factory, as no event would be possible without them!

Click here to see the full outline of each player in the tournament and below we have highlighted six players to watch coming into the event.

Click here for pairings and tee times.

Click here to follow along starting tomorrow with live scoring of the event.

Players To Watch:

Boys Division
Cole Macmillan of Round Rock, TX is recently graduated from high school and committed to play collegiate golf at University of Mary-Hardin Baylor. He is a 2 time representative of Team STPGA at the Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches. Cole has 4 top 10 finishes in his last 7 Prestige Tour starts, one of which being a victory last November at Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club.

Bennett Kuhns of Austin, TX is a rising junior in high school. Bennett had 3 Prestige Tour victories in 2023 and has 9 Top 10 finishes in his last 11 Prestige Tour starts. Bennett also just competed in the 2024 Boys National High School Golf Invitational with his team, Lake Travis High School, after they earned their spots being the 6A State Champions!

Ryan Lee of College Station, TX is a rising sophomore in high school. He is just coming off his first Prestige Tour victory at Bentwater Yacht and Country Club earlier in July after shooting an impressive 63(-9)! Ryan has played in 5 Prestige Tours this year, finishing in the Top 10 in 4 of those.

Girl’s Division
Brielle Burns of Houston, TX recently graduated high school this past June and is committed to play at University of Illinois this Fall. She has secured two victories in her last six Prestige Tour starts and finished top-10 in her other four starts. Additionally, she just won on the Legends Junior Tour at the Collegiate Preview.

Bowen Lan is a rising senior out of Austin, TX. She has competed in 5 Prestige Tour tournaments this year, being crowned the Champion in 3 and earning 2nd place in the others. She has 6 total Prestige Tour victories dating back to 2023.

Bomyeong Lee of Huntsville, TX is a rising senior in high school and has won five out of the eight STPGA tournaments she’s played in. Four out of the five of those wins came consecutively in the fall of last year.

Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour - August State of the Union

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:37:57 GMT

Spring, TX (AUGUST 2, 2024) – As our Summer begins to draw to a close, we want to thank all of our awesome players and their families for making this such a great Summer! We cannot wait to see you all in August as we round out the Summer and make our way into the Fall. Follow along at our first Prestige Tour in August, the ONE Way Golf STPGA Challenge at BlackHorse Golf Club – South.

Insperity Invitational Tour Championship

After a slight delay due to Hurricane Beryl, the signature event for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour is once again upon us! The Inaugural Insperity Invitational Tour Championship is finally here with unsurpassed excitement and anticipation. We are looking forward to watching the best of the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour battle it out at Barton Creek Country Club - Palmer Lakeside on August 4-6 in an unparalleled competition. Make sure to follow along as we crown our Champions of this highly anticipated Championship.

Prestige Tour Schedule

Just a little over halfway through the Summer, we have had some amazing tournaments, and it has been a pleasure having all our players, parents, family and friends out on the course with us. We are so excited to have you playing with us this Summer, but do not forget that all tournaments through the September are now open for registration! We still have spots available in many tournaments, so do not forget to sign up. Make sure to mark your calendars as the remainder of the year will be open for registrations on August 13 ^th at 9:00 am. Click Here to view the full Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour schedule.

Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches

Good luck to Team STPGA at the 9 ^th Annual Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches . These highly anticipated Ryder Cup style Matches versus the Northern Texas PGA will kick off next week at the prestigious Shady Oaks Country Club in Fort Worth, TX on August 5-6. Good luck to our team as we look to bring home the cup back to Southern Texas!

Legends Junior Tour Performances and Junior PGA Championship

With a short break in July, the Legends Junior Tour gets started back up on August 12-13. The George Hannon Invitational Presented by Texas Mutual will once again return to University of Texas Golf Club. Good luck to all our players as they compete in the prestigious tournament! Good luck to our players who are competing in the Junior PGA Championship right now! Round 3 is under way today, with the champions being crowned tomorrow.

Thank You to Our Title Partners!

Thank you to our Tournament Title Sponsor of the Bluebonnet Classic, Antigua ! Antigua is an apparel company that is in Golf Shops across the country and provided us with the tee gifts for the tournament.

Rules Corner

On this month’s edition of Rules Corner, we will be talking about the different areas of the course and how to determine which one your ball lies in. The Defined Areas of the Course are outlined in Rule 2 in the Rules of Golf. There are 4 specific Areas, the Teeing Area, Penalty Areas, Bunkers, and the Putting Green. Anywhere else on the course would be considered General Area, as long as it is not Out of Bounds. When looking at the Teeing Area and the Putting green, it is important to know that these only apply to the hole that is currently being played. All other Teeing Areas will just be considered General Area, and all other Putting Greens will be considered Wrong Greens. It is important to know what Area of the Course your ball currently lies in as this can affect any options you may have for relief and your ball can only lie in one area at a time. If part of your ball lies in both the General Area and one of the 4 specific areas previously listed, then your ball will be considered in one of those 4 specific areas. If part of your ball lies in 2 of the specific areas of the course it is treated as lying in the specific area that comes first in this order: Penalty Area, Bunker, Putting Green. You can find more information about the Rules for the Prestige Tour by reading the Hard Card , the STPGA Rules and Regulations , and the USGA Rules of Golf!

Thank you again to all our players, parents, host facilities, and Sponsors! We are looking forward to a great rest of the year with fierce competition and low scores! Don’t forget to check the Prestige Tour Schedule for the rest of the year! As always, if we can ever be of assistance to you, please feel free to contact me via email ( mcoughlin@pgahq.com ) or phone (832-442-2300) or Connor Murphy via email ( cmurphy@pgahq.com ) or phone (832-442-2410)!

STPGA Gears Up for Best Week in Golf!

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:50:51 GMT

Three Major Events Are Ready To Go!

Spring, TX (August 2, 2024) – The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf is gearing up for our biggest week of Junior Golf ever! We will have three Championships taking place over the course of this coming week.

1. Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches at Shady Oaks Country Club in Fort Worth.

2. Insperity Invitational Tour Championship for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour at Barton Creek Resort & Spa (Lakeside) in Spicewood.

3. STPGA Junior Championship at The Woodlands Country Club (Palmer) in The Woodlands.

“While this was not our original plan, we could not be more ready to showcase all of these junior golfers in Southern Texas over the next 3 days,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director for the STPGA. “We have had another successful summer, even though mother nature caused a lot of issues, but we could not be more thankful for our players, parents, and customers for supporting the STPGA.”

The Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches is one of four Ryder Cup style Matches contested between the Southern and Northern Texas PGA Sections and features junior golfers ages 13-18. Juniors qualified for Team STPGA via exemptions earned at Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour events throughout the year.

The STPGA will be led by Braeden Hoyt, former Junior Golfer and current collegiate player at Rice University. He looks to lead a strong team to winning the cup and bringing it back to Southern Texas!

In Spicewood, the inaugural Insperity Invitational Championship will be taking place for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour. Juniors earned their place in this highly sought-after event through exemptions distributed for performances at Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour events from August 2023 – June 2024, overall performance on the 2023 and 2024 Insperity Invitational Points Lists, and special exemptions.

Originally scheduled for the week of Hurricane Beryl, the STPGA is glad to get this new event off the ground and thanks Barton Creek for helping us out. When the event concludes, both the boy and girl winner will each earn Fully Exempt Status on the Legends Junior Tour!

Last, but certainly not least, the STPGA Junior Championship for our Little Linksters and Junior Tour will take place at The Woodlands Country Club (Palmer) for the 10 ^th time over the last eleven years. The largest junior golf event in Southern Texas will feature our fun Carnival Day and Opening Ceremonies on Monday and then two days of competition.

The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program is beyond excited to have these Matches and Championships taking place this week and to see the culmination of so many juniors’ hard work pay off. Throughout the three events, we anticipate seeing over 350 of Southern Texas’s best juniors tee it up!

Below you will find a summary of coverage for each event on our different social media channels as well as direct links to each event.

The STPGA would like to thank our Patron Partners Veritex Bank, PGA TOUR Superstore, First Community, and Lexus for their support of junior golf and all of our partners this week!

Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches

· Sunday, August 4 – Tuesday, August 6

o STPGA Section Instagram @stexaspga

· Click Here for the tournament information page.

Insperity Invitational Prestige Tour Championship

· Sunday, August 4 12:00 p.m. - Dark

o STPGA Junior Golf Instagram @stpgajuniorgolf

· Monday, August 4 6:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

o STPGA Junior Golf Instagram @stpgajuniorgolf

· Tuesday, August 5 6:30 a.m. – Conclusion

o STPGA Junior Golf Instagram @stpgajuniorgolf

· Click Here for the tournament information page.

STPGA Junior Tour & Little Linksters Championships

· Monday, August 4 1:00 p.m. – End of Opening Ceremonies

o STPGA Junior Golf Instagram @stpgajuniorgolf

· Tuesday, August 5 Conclusion of Insperity Invitational Championship – Dark

o STPGA Junior Golf Instagram @stpgajuniorgolf

· Wednesday, August 6 6:30 a.m. – Conclusion

o STPGA Junior Golf Instagram @stpgajuniorgolf

· Click Here for the Little Linksters tournament information page.

· Click Here for the Junior Tour tournament information page.

PT Recap: Prestige Tour Open

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:47:41 GMT

Montgomery, TX (July 22-23, 2024) - This week the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Prestige Tour Open at Bentwater Yacht & Country Club. Both players were able to pursue through many rain delays and their round one scores brought them to victory.

Natasha Milinthachinda from Spring, TX defended her title at the Prestige Tour Open and secured her first Prestige Tour win of the year. She started out strong on the front nine with a total of three birdies. She stayed steady through the back nine as well with two more birdies and finished with a score of (-3) 69. This win earned her a spot into the 2024 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational!

Ryan Lee from College Station, TX earned his first Prestige Tour win of the 2024 season! He played excellent golf, carding four birdies on the front nine and six birdies on the back, totaling ten birdies. This level of play brought him to an amazing score of (-9) 63. This victory earned him a spot into the 2024 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational.

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

Lexus and Southern Texas PGA Announce New Partnership

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:11:17 GMT

Lexus becomes a STPGA Junior Golf Patron Partner as well as supports STPGA Members.

Spring, TX (July 16, 2024) – The Southern Texas PGA is proud to announce a new partnership with Lexus, one of the most recognizable brands in the automotive industry for its first-class customer service and high-quality performing vehicles. This exciting announcement features branding, event activations and community involvement throughout the next 18 months.

Lexus will become a Patron Partner of the STPGA Junior Golf program and receive unprecedented exposure throughout the largest junior golf program in the country and be heavily involved at the annual STPGA Junior Championship in August, where 300 families from around the section come to the summer ending Championship.

“Lexus is always looking for new ways to connect with young families and showcase our wide variety of vehicle options for families driving around Southern Texas,” said Michael Kavanaugh, General Manager of the Lexus Southern Area. “The Southern Texas PGA does an excellent job providing great brand exposure but also doing it around a sport that teaches the next generation so many life lessons and skills that we, too, value at Lexus.”

Lexus will join Veritex Bank, PGA TOUR Superstore, and First Community as the STPGA’s four Patron Partners that all believe in creating lifelong golfers who enjoy the game and want to keep playing the rest of their life.

In addition, Lexus will be showcased at the STPGA Section Championship as a presenting partner where STPGA Members will compete to win the Tommy Aycock Trophy and take their first step in qualifying for the following year’s PGA Championship. This year’s event is September 9-10 at the historic Champions Golf Club in Houston, TX.

“This is an exciting day for the STPGA because it shows the impact of golf, but more importantly the impact that our 900+ STPGA Members make in our section,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director for the STPGA.

“This relationship commenced through C.W. Canfield, the PGA Director of Golf at Lakeside Country Club when he introduced me to Mr. Bret Aldridge, President of Westside Lexus. Our STPGA Members are the backbone of the industry, and I cannot thank both C.W. and Bret enough for this partnership and overall support of the Southern Texas PGA.”

At the STPGA Section Championship, the defending Champion will be able to drive in style throughout the week as a courtesy Lexus vehicle will be provided for him or her. This year Ben Willman, Teaching Professional at Axis Golf Academy will enjoy this awesome perk when he looks to defend his title.

Lastly, Lexus is also getting involved with the STPGA’s scholarship program when it supports Past President and Texas Golf Hall of Fame Member Charlie Epps at the annual Golf Club of Houston Pro-Am on September 23. Lexus will be a presenting partner of the event and have a Hole-In-One Contest where the winner could win a Lexus. This event to date has raised $100,000 in college scholarships and showcases Lexus’ commitment to giving back and getting involved with the community it which it serves.

“On behalf of our 4,500+ junior golf families and our 900+ STPGA Members and Associates, the STPGA would like to say thank you to Lexus for their support and we look forward to an unbelievable partnership,” said Hutton.

To find out more information about the Southern Texas PGA, please visit STPGA.com

About Lexus

Lexus' passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its customers. Lexus began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 244 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With eight models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers nine F SPORT models, one F performance model and one F model. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.

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PT Recap: Antigua Bluebonnet Classic

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:15:01 GMT

Lost Pines, TX (June 24-25, 2024) - This week the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Antigua Bluebonnet Classic at Lost Pines Golf Club. Both players were able to play consistent golf in both rounds which ultimately brought them to victory.

Ben Montreuil from Round Rock, TX was able to secure his first ever Prestige Tour win. He started out strong on the first day by shooting a (-3) 69 with an impressive total of 6 birdies. Day two he was able to stay under-par by shooting a score of (-1) 71. These scores brought him to victory with an impressive overall score of (-4) 140. This win earned him a spot into the 2024 Texas Junior Amateur, the 2024 George Hannon Invitational, and the 2024 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches!

Madeline Buckley from Magnolia, TX also earned her first Prestige Tour win of the 2024 season! After shooting (+6) 78 during round one she was able to bounce back in round 2 and play excellent golf by shooting a (-1) 71 with two birdies. With these score she was able to secure the win with an overall score of (+5) 149. This victory earned her a spot into the 2024 Texas Junior Amateur, the 2024 George Hannon Invitational, and the 2024 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches!

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour - July State of the Union

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:31:35 GMT

Spring, TX (JUNE 1, 2024) – We are very excited to get the Summer kicked off on the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour with 3 awesome tournaments in May! We are happy to continue to provide excellent tournaments to all our Junior Golfers and look forward to an action packed and fantastic Summer!

Insperity Invitational Tour Championship

We are just over 30 days out and only 6 more tournaments from the premier event of the year, the first annual Insperity Invitational Tour Championship for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour! This once in a lifetime opportunity will take place at the Clubs of Houston Oaks on July 7-9. You still have a chance to earn your spot! You can view the Invitation Breakdown to see how to earn your spot so you do not miss out on the tournament of the year!

Prestige Tour Schedule

The Summer is in full swing, and we have already had some great tournaments in the books, but there are still plenty of opportunities for you to play with us! All Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour tournaments through August 17-18 are open for registration. Click Here to view the schedule and register for events and plan out the rest of your year with the STPGA. Tournaments from August 24-25 thru September will be open for registration on June 25 ^th and October – December tournaments will be open on August 13 ^th .

Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches

Do not miss out on your opportunity to represent Team STPGA at the 9 ^th Annual Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches as we battle it out with the Northern Texas PGA in these Ryder Cup style matches. We have already had 2 players secure their spot at the Fore! Challenge , congratulations to Taylor and Lindsay! These esteemed Matches will once again take place at the prestigious Shady Oaks Country Club in Fort Worth, TX on August 5-6. Shady Oaks was once home to world renowned golfer Ben Hogan, the name sake of the matches, where he co-founded this pristine course with Texas Golf Hall of Famer, Marvin Leonard. There are still ample opportunity to claim your spot on the team and co can find out by viewing our exemption breakdown .

Prestige Tour Player Tournament Status Update

In an effort to continue to uphold the integrity of the game and to ensure players do not quit mid-round due to elective, non-emergency reasons, the Southern Texas PGA is updating the policy on player designations when a player is no longer an active participant in a tournament.

If a player tees off to begin a tournament, they will now be classified under one of the following 4 designations should they no longer become an active participant in the tournament, Disqualified (DQ), Withdrawal (WD), No Show (NS) and No Card (NC). To view the full definition of these classifications, Click Here to view the full policy.

Legends Junior Tour Performances

What an awesome showing from the STPGA at the Bluebonnet Championship ! The STPGA had 17 players in the Top 10 across 3 divisions along with 2 winners! Congratulations to JP Lynch and Jackson Hymer on winning their respective divisions! Good luck to all our players as they compete on the Legends Junior Tour this coming month with 3 tournaments in June, we are looking forward to your continued success at the highest levels!

Thank You to Our Title Partners!

With all the awesome achievements of our Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour golfers we want to thank our many Partners without whom our incredible Tour would not be possible! Firstly, we want to thank Billiard Factory , who is a fantastic supporter of the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program. Billiard Factory has amazing products and services for all your home entertainment furniture needs! Another big thank you to Srixon for providing our players with golf balls and other equipment to keep them at the top of their game! Always keep them in mind when looking to level up your game or when deciding which golf ball to play. Thank you to TPC Industrial for being the title sponsor of the Spring Fling. They are a major distributor in the PVF Industry and a great supporter of the Southern Texas PGA and Junior Golf Program!

Rules Corner

On the June edition of Rules Corner, we will be talking about a Lost or Out of Bounds Ball and how a player must proceed. A player’s ball is lost when it is not found within the 3-minute search time from when the player or the caddie begins searching for it. A ball at rest is considered Out of Bounds when the entire ball is outside the boundary of the course. Out of Bounds can be defined in many different ways and these will always be noted in the tournament Local Rules. In either of these situations a player MUST take stroke and distance as their only relief option. A player is able to utilize a Provisional Ball in either of these situations to help save time. To learn more about Provisional Balls and the procedure for them you can read the May Prestige Tour Remarks in the Rules Corner section. You can find more information about the Rules for the Prestige Tour by reading the Hard Card , the STPGA Rules and Regulations , and the USGA Rules of Golf!

PT Recap: Boys Southern Texas Junior PGA Championship #2

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:55:48 GMT

Blanco, TX (June 24-25, 2024) - This week the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Boys Southern Texas Junior PGA Championship at Vaaler Creek Golf Club. This course challenged many of our players, but these champions were able to push through to victory!

Michael Vienneau from Austin, TX was able to secure his first-ever Prestige Tour win at this tournament. He started out strong the first day by shooting (-1) 71 with a notable eagle on hole 8. Day two he was able to come out on top with a bogey-free round that came out to (-2) 70. These scores brought him to an overall score of (-3) 141. This win exempted him into 2024 Texas Junior Amateur, the 2024 George Hannon Invitational, and the 2024 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches!

Dylan Knox from Austin, TX also earned his first Prestige Tour win to add to his resume! His first day he played consistent golf by shooting a (+3) 75 out on this tough course. Then day two he climbed his way back up the leaderboard by finishing with a (-1) 71. His overall score came out to a (+2) 146 to secure this win!

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

PT Recap: Girls Southern Texas Junior PGA Championship #2

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:40:35 GMT

Kerrville, TX (June 24-25, 2024) - This week the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Girls Southern Texas Junior PGA Championship at Riverhill Country Club. Both girls were able to play consistent golf in both rounds which ultimately brought them to victory.

Ava Frazier from Round Rock, TX was able to secure her first overall Prestige Tour win of 2024. She started out strong the first day by shooting a (-2) 70 with a total of 5 birdies. Day two she was able to stay very consistent by shooting the same score of (-2) 70. These scores brought her to an impressive overall score of (-4) 140. This win earned her a spot into the 2024 Texas Junior Amateur, the 2024 George Hannon Invitational, and the 2024 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches!

Carly Marshall from Temple, TX earned her first Prestige Tour win of the 2024 season! During round one she played excellent golf by shooting a (-2) 70 with four birdies. She was able to keep this up during round two where she shot a (E) 72 allowing her to secure the win for the 15-18 division with an overall score of a (-2) 142.

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

PT Recap: Bayou City Challenge

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:19:02 GMT

Spring, TX (June 17-18, 2024) - This week the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Bayou City Challenge at Cypresswood Golf Club (Traditions Course). After many rain delays both of our champions overcame these challenges brought on by weather, and secured the win by finishing the 18 holes of round one.

Carolyn Liu from Katy, TX was able to secure her win by playing consistent golf on both the front and back 9. She excelled on the front 9 where she had four birdies and shot a (-2) 34. On the back 9 she was able to stay strong and put together a score of a (+1) 37. Lui was able to play consistent this tournament even after stopping in the middle of her round and coming back the next day due to the delays. She made the most of playing only 18 holes which was proven in her score of a (-1) 71. This win got her a spot at the 2024 Texas Junior Amateur, the 2024 George Hannon Invitational, and the 2024 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches!

Banks Tessier from Montgomery, TX earned his first Prestige Tour win this 2024 season! He was able to shoot under par on both the front and back 9. He started strong on the front 9 where he had 2 birdies and shot a (-2) 34. On the back 9 he was also able to stay under par by shooting a (-1) 35. He played clean golf even with the multiple rain delays throughout his round, bringing his score to a (-3) 69. This win got him a spot at the 2024 Texas Junior Amateur, the 2024 George Hannon Invitational, and the 2024 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches!

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

PT Recap: Boys Southern Texas Jr PGA Championship #1

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:23:13 GMT

Houston, TX (June 10-11, 2024) - This week the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Boys Southern Texas Jr PGA Championship #1 at Wildcat Golf Club (Highlands Course). Both of our champions added outstandingly low numbers to their scorecards, ultimately leading them to victory!

Jackson Funkhouser from College Station, TX came out at the top with a two shot lead! He set himself apart from the field the first day shooting a (-7) 65, including an eagle on 12. He capitalized on his lead on day two, putting six birdies on the card ending with a score of (-3) 69. Funkhouser finished off a great tournament with his overall score coming out to (-10) 134. This win got him a spot at the 2024 Texas Junior Amateur, George Hannon Invitational, 2024 Boys Junior PGA Championship and 2024 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches!

Anthony Butt from The Woodlands, TX earned his second Prestige Tour win for the 13-14 age division this 2024 season! He started off with six birdies shooting a solid (-4) 68 on day one. He was able to stay under par into day two by shooting a (-1) 71, putting three birdies on the card. Over the course of the tournament, Butt ended in fifth place overall with a total score of (-5) 139.

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

PT Recap: Girls Southern Texas Jr PGA Championship #1

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:22:16 GMT

Sugar Land, TX (June 3-4, 2024) - This week the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Girls Southern Texas Jr PGA Championship #1 at Sugar Creek Country Club. Both of our champions added another Prestige Tour win to their list of accolades.

Veronika Exposito from The Woodlands, TX claimed her first Prestige tour win of the 2024 season. She started out strong on day one with a (-4) 68 and closed out the tournament by shooting a (-2) 70 on day two. Exposito ended the tournament with a six shot lead, bringing her to an overall score of (-6) 138. This win ensured her a spot at an additional two tournaments including the 2024 Girls Junior PGA Championship and the 2024 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches!

Carolyn Liu from Katy, TX added her seventh Prestige Tour win in the 13-14 age division to her resume! Liu began under par on day one with a score of (-1) 71 and ended off day two with a (+3) 75. She shot a total score of (+2) 146 over the two days, bringing her to fifth overall for the tournament.

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

PT Recap: PGA Tour Superstore Summer Showdown

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:10:21 GMT

Boerne, TX (June 3-4, 2024) - This week the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted The PGA Tour Superstore Summer Showdown at The Resort Course at Tapatio Springs. Both champions used this win to clinch their spot in the 2024 Texas Junior Amateur!

Faith Tufono from San Antonio, TX earned her first Prestige Tour victory of the 2024 season and second overall. Her game remained consistent over the two days, shooting a (+5) 76 the first day and a (+2) 73 the second day. Tufono was able to overcome the windy conditions and secure her win by staying focused and capitalizing with her short game. Her overall score of (+7) 149 secured her a spot at The 2024 Texas Junior Amateur!

Luke Frey of Austin, TX secured his win at the tournament by playing very clean golf between both days. In round one he had three birdies and made par on most holes which allowed him to finish (E) 171. Round two is where he separated himself from the field, carding seven birdies on the day, bringing his score to (-5) 66. Frey claimed his win with an overall score of (-5) 137. This win earned Luke a spot to play in the 2024 Texas Junior Amateur.

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

Lodge Lumber Becomes New STPGA Partner

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:55:52 GMT

Lodge Lumber gives back to junior golf through the Lodge Lumber Points List!

Spring, TX (JUNE 3, 2024) –The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program is excited to welcome Lodge Lumber as the title partner of the Lodge Lumber Summer Points Lists. This points list is used to determine who makes it to the STPGA Junior Championship at the end of the summer on August 5-7 at The Woodlands CC - Palmer Course.

The 11 individuals who earn the most points in their respective Little Linksters and Junior Tour divisions this summer will be called the Lodge Lumber Points List Winners. These 11 winners will each receive a unique award from Lodge Lumber on August 5 during the Opening Ceremony at the STPGA Junior Championship.

"We are so excited to support the STPGA Junior Golf Program," said J.W. Lodge, CEO of Lodge Lumber. "I grew up playing Little Linksters, and golf is such an important part of my life. From the life lessons to the people you meet, this is our way to support the next generation and continue to get junior golfers involved in golf."

Lodge Lumber is a premier regional provider of high-quality industrial and commercial forest products. Since 1940, it has been a family-owned business that has grown and prospered with a combination of personalized service, custom solutions, and efficient delivery. Today, the Lodge family is proud to continue in its third generation of ownership and support the local community in which it serves.

"The STPGA remains focused on building lifelong golfers and to have a former Little Linkster now CEO of a family-owned business to support our program, means the world," said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director of the STPGA. "The Lodge Lumber Points List was a natural fit as we look to continue to showcase our junior golfers during our largest event of the year. I cannot wait to see what unique award our team comes up with."

The STPGA Junior Golf Program is one of four pillars under the PGA of America REACH Foundation Southern Texas with a mission to impact lives in a positive manner. We are not able to do what we do without so many partners and supporters and we appreciate Lodge Lumber as our newest partner!

Click Here to go to the Lodge Lumber Little Linksters Points List.

Click Here to go to the Lodge Lumber Junior Tour Points List.

Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour - June State of the Union

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:39:01 GMT

Insperity Invitational Tour Championship

Prestige Tour Schedule

Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches

Prestige Tour Player Tournament Status Update

Legends Junior Tour Performances

Thank You to Our Title Partners!

Rules Corner

PT Recap: Fore! Challenge

Fri, 31 May 2024 16:09:55 GMT

Burnet, TX (May 29-30, 2024) - This week the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted The Fore! Challenge at Delaware Springs Golf Course! Both of our champions finished off strong, allowing them to secure their spot in the 2024 Texas Junior Amateur and George Hannon Invitational!

Lindsay Kneer from Round Rock, TX earned her first Prestige Tour victory in the 2024 season. She played consistent golf, shooting a (+5) 77 the first day and a (+4) 76 the second day. Kneer's ability to secure her win ultimately came from her ability to focus and improve on the last stretch of holes on both days. Her overall score of (+9) 153 got Kneer a spot at The 2024 Texas Junior Amateur and The 2024 George Hannon Invitational!

Taylor Cussimanio of Cedar Park, TX secured his win at the tournament by four shots. During day one he had four birdies and a notable eagle on hole 6, bringing his score to a (-5) 67. Cussimanio then kept himself in contention by shooting a (-3) 69 the second day. With only one bogey over the two days, he was able to claim his win with an overall score of (-8) 136. This win earned Cussimanio a spot to play in the 2024 Texas Junior Amateur and The 2024 George Hannon Invitational as well!

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

PT Recap: TPC Industrial Spring Fling

Mon, 20 May 2024 18:40:32 GMT

Pearland, TX (May 18-19, 2024) - This past weekend the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted The TPC Industrial Spring Fling at Pearland Golf Club! Both of our champions finished off the weekend one over par and secured their spot in the 2024 Texas Junior Amateur!

Gabriel Garson-Goroway from Missouri City, TX wins his first tournament of the 2024 season. Garson-Goroway started off round one with a score of (+2), but was able to redeem himself in round two shooting a (-1). He was able to secure his victory on hole 18 by sinking a 6-foot putt for par. This brought him to an overall score of (+1) 145. With this win, Garson-Goroway secured a spot at The 2024 Texas Junior Amateur!

Bowen Lan of Austin, TX came out on top by winning in a playoff. She started out strong in the first round with a total of four birdies, shooting (+1). Round two she played a consistent game, leading her to finish even-par. Lan ended the tournament off with a total score of (+1) 145. Her victory earned her a spot to play in the 2024 Texas Junior Amateur!

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

PT Recap: The Rio Grande Showcase

Mon, 06 May 2024 18:23:31 GMT

McAllen, TX (May 4-5, 2024) - This past weekend the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted The Rio Grande Showcase at McAllen Country Club! This weekend both of our champions earned their first win in the 2024 season!

Kyle Doolittle located in New Braunfels, TX earned his first 2024 Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour victory this weekend! During round one, Doolittle had three birdies, finishing the round tied for fifth scoring (+2) 73. He came back in round two finishing atop the leaderboard with one eagle and four birdies, ending the tournament with an overall score of (E) 142. With his win, Doolittle secured a spot at The Texas Junior Amateur and The Veritex Bank Bryon Nelson Junior Champ!

Carmen Pate of League City, TX secured her first 2024 Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour win this weekend. She finished out round one with two birdies, shooting a (+1) 75 to put her at the top of the leaderboard. Pate kept the same momentum through round two and finished strong, shooting a (+3) 77 with an overall score of (+10) 152. Her victory earned her a spot to play in the Texas Junior Amateur!

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour - May State of the Union

Fri, 03 May 2024 16:08:31 GMT

Spring, TX (MAY 3, 2024) – We had another great month on the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour with 3 more amazing tournaments! Thank you to all our awesome players and parents for continuing to help make the Prestige Tour the best in Texas! Good luck to all our players as they compete in their State Championship tournaments in the coming weeks, we love when our players have success at all levels!

Prestige Tour Schedule Updates!

In case you missed it our 2024 Summer Prestige Tour schedule is open! We had a couple of edits to the schedule, the Fore! Challenge will now be taking place at Delaware Springs Golf Course in Burnet, TX and will still be on May 29-30. The PGA Tour Superstore Summer Showdown will now take place on June 3-4 at Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort in Boerne, TX. Click Here to view the 2024 Prestige Tour schedule and be ready to spend your Summer with the STPGA!

Insperity Invitational Tour Championship

We are less than 75 days out from the premier event of the year, the first annual Insperity Invitational Tour Championship for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour! This once in a lifetime opportunity will take place at the Clubs of Houston Oaks on July 7-9. This long-awaited championship will showcase the best junior golfers the Southern Texas PGA has to offer, and the largest champion prize we have offered, a Battlefield Promotion onto the Legends Junior Tour! You can view the Invitation Breakdown to see how you can earn your spot!

Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches

Do not miss out on your opportunity to represent Team STPGA at the 9 ^th Annual Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches as we battle it out with the Northern Texas PGA in these Ryder Cup style matches. These esteemed Matches will once again take place at the prestigious Shady Oaks Country Club in Fort Worth, TX on August 5-6. Shady Oaks was once home to world renowned golfer Ben Hogan, the name sake of the matches, where he co-founded this pristine course with Texas Golf Hall of Famer, Marvin Leonard. There are still ample opportunity to claim your spot on the team and co can find out by viewing our exemption breakdown .

Prestige Tour Player Tournament Status Update

Legends Junior Tour Performances

We are excited for a great year on the Prestige Tour, but to also what all our junior golfers will accomplish at the next level. With a short break in April, we are looking forward to our players showing out at the Bluebonnet Championship, the next Legends Junior Tour event and an Invitational, on May 4-5 at Brownwood Country Club! Good luck to all our players competing!

Thank You to Our Title Partners!

With all the awesome achievements of our Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour golfers we want to thank our many Partners without whom our incredible Tour would not be possible! Firstly, we want to thank Billiard Factory , who is a fantastic supporter of the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program. Billiard Factory has amazing products and services for all your home entertainment furniture needs! Another big thank you to Srixon for providing our players with golf balls and other equipment to keep them at the top of their game! Always keep them in mind when looking to level up your game or when deciding which golf ball to play. Another big thank you to Veritex Bank , our title sponsor of the Lone Star Shootout. Veritex Bank is a community bank serving its customers with a full suite of banking products and services. Keep them in mind for all your banking and financial needs!

Rules Corner

On the May edition of Rules Corner, we will be talking about Provisional Balls. This is covered in Rule 18.3 in the Rules of Golf. A Provisional Ball is there to prevent a player from having to go all the way back to where their previous stroke was made when stroke and distance is their only option. You can play a Provisional Ball anytime you think your original ball may be lost outside a penalty area or Out of Bounds. If a ball is known or virtually certain to be in a Penalty Area, you would NOT be playing provisional, but instead taking your relief of stroke and distance. Remember, you MUST ALWAYS announce a provisional to one of the players in your group or to a Rules Official, if you do not you would be taking stroke and distance. You can continue to play your provisional as long it is not nearer the hole than where your original ball is believed to be. Once you play from closer to the hole, or your 3-minute search time is up for your original ball, your provisional is now your ball in play and you can no longer make a stroke at your original. Your Provisional MUST be abandoned once your original ball is found. Provisionals are there to help you save time and a walk back, so don’t forget to use them! You can find more information about the Rules for the Prestige Tour by reading the Hard Card , the STPGA Rules and Regulations , and the USGA Rules of Golf!

FIRST STPGA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE YEAR IS IN THE BOOKS!

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 02:11:09 GMT

KINGWOOD, TX (APRIL 27-28, 2024) - Eleven Champions were named at the 2024 Spring Championship at The Clubs of Kingwood (Forest Course).

Champions were crowned from Junior Tour and Little Linksters. In addition to crowning our spring season champions, an incredible opportunity to qualify for the 13th Annual Texas Junior Cup team was also on the line this weekend for the Little Linksters.

Domenic Laurenzo dominated in the Little Linksters Co-Ed 6-8 Division, beating the field by six strokes, finishing at (-2) 70 for the tournament.

"I'm so thankful for the STPGA and all of the support from my friends and family," said Laurenzo.

Riley Do of San Antonio came from behind to win the Little Linksters Girls 9-10 Division after going one-under in the final round. She finished the tournament at (+2) 74.

“I was pretty nervous, but coming down the stretch the nerves went away and I am really excited that I got the win.” Do said.

Julian Salinas of Edinburg shot two solid rounds of 35 to finish at (-2) 70 for the tournament and take home the title in the Little Linksters Boys 9-10 Division.

"I love playing in STPGA tournaments and I am so happy I get to play for Team STPGA in the Texas Junior Cup!" said Salinas.

Texas Terry of Austin carded four birdies on the final day to finish the tournament at (E) 72 and take home the hardware for the Little Linksters Boys 11-12 Division.

"I play in tournaments all season to prepare me for these Championships, so I'm excited that I won and get to represent Team STPGA in the Texas Junior Cup!" said Terry.

Viktoria Germain of Houston won the Little Linksters Girls 11-12 Division by four strokes after two solid rounds, putting her at (+2) 74 for the tournament.

“It's exciting that I get to play in the Texas Junior Cup again this year. I love representing Team STPGA and getting to play alongside my friends.” said Germain.

Kevin Jian g of Spring secured the Championship title for the Junior Tour Boys 11-12 division after carding five birdies for the tournament, finishing at (+2) 146.

“Its really about having fun, all of my friends are out here and we are playing our best golf.” said Jiang.

Jessie Lee of San Antonio, was crowned the Junior Tour Girls 11-12 Division Champion after finishing the tournament with 11 straight pars, shooting a total of (+8) 152.

“I love that I get to play with my friends from different cities that I don't get to play with often, it's a really fun event for us!” said Lee.

Brody Thompson of Magnolia took home the win in the Junior Tour Boys 13-14 Division after playing two steady rounds, finishing at (+4) 148 for the tournament.

“This is only my second tournament, so for me to win it was pretty great!”

Tiffany Wong of Austin, shot a tournament total of (+16) 160 to claim the Girls 13-14 Division Junior Tour Spring Championship Title.

"To win the Spring Championship meant a lot, it proved me how much my game has grown." said Wong.

Tyler Rosson of Houston came from three stroke back to win the Junior Tour Boys 15-18 Division. He shot a tournament total of (+9) 153.

“I like playing in tougher conditions, because it brings out the better players in such a good event like this.” Rosson said.

Hannah Creekmore of Rockport finished at (+11) 155 for the tournament and doubled her lead in the final round to claim the Junior Tour Girls 15-18 Division title by six strokes.

“I just tried to stay positive throughout the round and if something went bad, I tried to not get down on myself.” said Creekmore.

The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program would like to thank PGA TOUR Superstore, Veritex Community Bank, and First Community for their continued support of our Junior Golf Program. Also, thank you to the entire staff at The Clubs of Kingwood for their hospitality and allowing us to host this event at their facility.

Congratulations to all of our winners and our four juniors who qualified for the Texas Junior Cup Matches! Team STPGA is starting off strong!

To view the photo gallery, click here.
T o view the final results for Little Linksters, click here.
To view the final results for Junior Tour, click here.

PT Recap: Heart of Texas Classic

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:37:35 GMT

Kerrville, TX (April 20-21, 2024) - This past weekend the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Heart of Texas Classic at Riverhill Country Club! The competition was close as they battled through the tough weather conditions, both champions rose above the rest to clinch their first-time Prestige Tour wins.

Tyler Neidel of Lakeway, TX secured his first Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour win this weekend.

Neidel had a steady round on day one, carding two birdies and only one bogey to finish at 71 (-1) and have the clubhouse lead. He kept it strong in the second round shooting an even-par 72 to finish at 143 (-1) for the tournament. His victory earned him a spot in the Texas Junior Amateur and the Veritex Bank Bryon Nelson Junior Championship!

Presley Bolado from New Braunfels, TX earned her first 2024 Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour victory this weekend!

During round one, Bolado had four birdies, ending the day tied for second at (+1) 72. She came back on day two firing five birdies, and finishing at -1 (71) to secure the win. She ended the tournament at (E) 144, she secured a spot to play in the Texas Junior Amateur!

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

PT Recap: Veritex Bank Lone Star Shootout

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:37:25 GMT

HOUSTON, TX (April 13-14, 2024) - This past weekend the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour and Veritex Bank hosted the Veritex Bank Lone Star Shoot Out at Hearthstone Country Club! Congratulations to the first time boys and girls champions!

Carson Elder from Houston, TX earned his first Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour win this weekend! Elder ended round one tied for 15th shooting a (+4) 74. He came back for day two stronger with five birdies sending him into a playoff against three other competitors. Elder birdied the first playoff round securing his championship title. He ended the weekend with a total score of (+1) 141. With his win, he earned exemptions into the Texas Junior Amateur and the Veritex Bank Bryon Nelson Junior Championship.

Natalie Nobles of Navasota, TX secured her first Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour victory this weekend. After round one, she finished tied for second shooting (+4) 74. She kept the momentum through round two, and entered a playoff round to claim her title. Overall, she finished this weekend with a score of (+6) 146. This win earned Nobles a spot in the 2024 Texas Junior Amateur.

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

PT Recap: Shootout In The Hills

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:12:12 GMT

Fredericksburg, TX (April 6-7, 2024) - This past weekend the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Shootout in the Hills at Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course in Fredericksburg, TX. The field went low for the weekend and the competition was close! We are excited to see more great golf this season!

Shepherd Findley from Fredericksburg, TX earned his first Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour win this weekend at his home golf course. Findley ended round one tied for fifth place after shooting a (+1) 72. He went low in round two, posting three birdies and an eagle to shoot a (-5) 66. He finished the tournament at (-4) 138 and earned exemptions into the 2024 Blue Bonnet Championship and the 2024 Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship.

Destiny McNeil of Castroville, TX earned her second title of the year with the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour. She was one back of the lead after round one, carding an even-par round for the day. She outran the field in the final round, putting four birdies on the card. Ultimately she finished her day at -2 (69), securing her the win by one stroke.

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour - April State of the Union

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:05:14 GMT

Spring, TX (APRIL 4, 2024) – We hope everyone had a great Spring Break and we hope you spent some of it with the STPGA! We had a great March on the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour with 4 awesome tournaments. That means we had 16 Champions, 16 Legends Junior Tour exemptions awarded, 8 Insperity Tour Championship invitations given out, and over 600 rounds of Golf! We are looking forward to an action-packed April and an even better Summer right around the corner!

2024 Summer Registration Open!

We have had a great year so far with 9 amazing tournaments. We are excited for registration for the Summer 2024 to be OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! Be ready at 9:00 am on Tuesday, April 2 ^nd as all tournaments through the Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase on August 17-18 will be open for registration. Click Here to view the 2024 Prestige Tour schedule and be ready to spend your Summer with the STPGA!

Insperity Invitational Tour Championship

We are less than 100 days out from the premier event of the year, the first annual Insperity Invitational Tour Championship for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour! This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will take place at the Clubs of Houston Oaks on July 8-9. This long-awaited championship will showcase the best junior golfers the Southern Texas PGA has to offer, and the largest champion prize we have offered, a Battlefield Promotion onto the Legends Junior Tour! You can view the Invitation Breakdown to see how you can earn your spot!

Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches

Do not miss out on your opportunity to represent Team STPGA at the 9 ^th Annual Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches as we battle it out with the Northern Texas PGA in these Ryder Cup-style matches. These esteemed Matches will once again take place at the prestigious Shady Oaks Country Club in Fort Worth, TX on August 5-6. Shady Oaks was once home to world renowned golfer Ben Hogan, the namesake of the matches, where he co-founded this pristine course with Texas Golf Hall of Famer, Marvin Leonard. There are still ample opportunities to claim your spot on the team and you can find out by viewing our Exemption Breakdown .

Legends Junior Tour Performances

We are excited for a great year on the Prestige Tour, but also for what all our junior golfers will accomplish at the next level. Team STPGA had another great showing at the second Legends Junior Tour Major of the year, The Texas Cup Invitational . This event at Eagle’s Bluff Country Club was almost an STPGA sweep in the Top 10 with 9 of the finishers being from the STPGA. We have a short break in April, but we are looking forward to our players showing out at the Bluebonnet Championship, the next Legends Junior Tour event, and an Invitational, on May 4-5 at Brownwood Country Club!

Thank You to Our Title Partners!

With all the awesome achievements of our Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour golfers, we want to thank our many Partners without whom our incredible Tour would not be possible! Firstly, we want to thank Billiard Factory , who is a fantastic supporter of the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program. Billiard Factory has amazing products and services for all your home entertainment furniture needs! Another big thank you to Srixon for providing our players with golf balls and other equipment to keep them at the top of their game! Always keep them in mind when looking to level up your game or when deciding which golf ball to play.

Rules Corner

When was the last time you read the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour Hard Card ? My guess is it has probably been a while or maybe even never! With this new section, we will aim to highlight one aspect of our Prestige Tour Hard Card, the STPGA Rules and Regulations , or the USGA Rules of Golf each month. This month, we are going to look at Section 7 of the Prestige Tour Hard Card, this section covers practice between and during rounds of a tournament. Model Local Rules I-1 prevents players from practicing on the competition course between rounds of a tournament. Model Local Rule I-2 prevents players from making practice strokes on or near the putting green of the hole just completed and must not test the surface of that putting green. If you have any questions or a specific rule you would like to see highlighted please let us know!

Thank you again to all our players, parents, host facilities, and Sponsors! We are looking forward to a great rest of the year with fierce competition, warmer temperatures, and low scores! Don’t forget to check the Prestige Tour Schedule for the rest of the year! As always, if we can ever be of assistance to you, please feel free to contact Matthew Coughlin via email ( mcoughlin@pgahq.com ) or phone (832-442-2300) or Connor Murphy via email ( cmurphy@pgahq.com ) or phone (832-442-2410)!

Four STPGA Alumni Pave Their Way to Augusta!

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:27:07 GMT

Cooper, Englemann, McMyler, and O’Keefe are ready to shine!

Spring, TX (APRIL 1, 2024) - This week Augusta National Golf Club and Champions Retreat Golf Club in Augusta, GA are hosting the 5 ^th Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA), one of the top female amateur events in the world. It's an honor for the STPGA to see four of our former players earn an exemption into the event and compete against the world’s best amateurs. The four women include Hailee Cooper, Sadie Englemann, Emma McMyler, and Farah O'Keefe.

This event was initiated by Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National, in 2018 to inspire greater interest and participation in the women’s game by creating a new, exciting, and rewarding pathway for these players to fulfill their dreams. The event commences on Wednesday, April 3 ^rd with the final round taking place at Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday, April 6 ^th , the day before the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals.

Hailee Cooper of Montgomery, TX played in the STPGA from 2011-2018 and has played for both the University of Texas and Texas A&M. As a freshman at the University of Texas in 2019, she earned First Team All-America honors, won two events, and represented the United States in the 2019 Arnold Palmer Cup.

Cooper was scheduled to compete in the 2021 ANWA but had to withdraw after testing positive for COVID-19. She has a long-standing relationship with PGA Teaching Professional EJ Kim at Axis Golf Academy, based at BlackHorse Golf Club, as her swing coach.

“I have been seeing him for 7 years now,” said Cooper, who has her name on almost every trophy in the STPGA Office. “He has been so great at helping me get my swing where it needs to be, but also helping me with the mental side of the game. EJ will be caddying for the event, and I couldn’t be more excited to have him on the bag.”

Sadie Englemann of Austin, TX played in the STPGA from 2012 to 2016 and competed in three of our Championships. She was a four-time Junior All-American in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019 before committing to play at Stanford, where she is currently in her senior year. She has had amazing accomplishments highlighted by her first-place finish at the 2023 East Lake Cup and being a member of the National Championship team in 2022.

“I’m excited to see how my game has grown since I last played in this tournament my freshman year, and how my approach to both courses has changed,” said Englemann. “I am also very excited to see some of my best golf friends and take in the magic of Augusta together.”

Emma McMyler of San Antonio, TX played in the STPGA from 2011-2020 and won a total of 30 events over that time. She was San Antonio’s 2019 Junior Girls Player of the Year and qualified for the US Girls' Junior Championship that same summer. She played four years of collegiate golf at Xavier University and is continuing her education at Duke University where she currently plays.

Emma has always had golf in her family and a special relationship with her father, Brian McMyler, PGA of America Member and Teaching Professional at The Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, TX. Emma will make her Augusta National Women's Amateur debut with her dad right alongside.

“He has been my coach since I started playing golf,” said Emma. “I am excited to spend the week together and enjoy the entire experience.”

Farah O’Keefe of Austin, TX played in STPGA junior events from 2016 to 2023 and was a member of our Texas Junior Cup team in 2017. She has captured victories at the George Hannon Junior Invitational and Bluebonnet Championship with the Legends Junior Tour and qualified for the LPGA Volunteers of America Classic on the LPGA Tour in 2021 where she made the cut and finished in T56!

She just began her freshman year at the University of Texas at Austin and has already been named Big 12 Golfer of the Month for February, named to the ANNIKA Award Watch List, and been invited to play in her first Augusta National Women’s Amateur.

“It sank in that all of my hard work had paid off and I was going to have an opportunity to play in one of the most prestigious amateur events in the world, at one of the most prestigious golf courses in the world,” said Farah. “My goal for the week is the same as any other tournament. I want to play the best golf I can, enjoy it, and remember to smell the roses, or in this case, the azaleas.”

The Southern Texas PGA takes pride in its alumni and is thrilled to witness their ongoing success. The first and second rounds of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur will be broadcast live on Golf Channel (1:30-3:30 p.m. ET) from Champions Retreat Golf Club. NBC Sports will produce and broadcast three hours (12:00-3:00 p.m. ET) of live final-round coverage of the event at Augusta National on Saturday, April 6 ^th , and be sure to check out the DCP National Finals the next day where three current STPGA Junior Golfers will be competing.

Click Here to the ANWA Website.

Click Here to view the STPGA DCP Media Release.

9th Ben Hogan Cup Announcement!

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:32:43 GMT

Exemptions, event schedule, and host site announced today!

SPRING,TX (MARCH 28,2024) – The STPGA is excited to announce the 9th Annual Texas Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches will be back at Shady Oaks Country Club on August 5-6, 2024! Shady Oaks was once home to world renowned golfer Ben Hogan, the name sake of the Matches, where he co-founded this pristine course with Texas Golf Hall of Famer Marvin Leonard. Shady Oaks continues to be a testament to the legacy of Ben Hogan.

The Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches is an annual competition between the Southern Texas and Northern Texas PGA Junior Tours' top six boys and top six girls ages 13-18. The Ryder Cup-style format features 18-hole Four-Ball and 9-hole Foursomes Matches on the first day followed by 18-hole Singles Matches on the final day.

The first chance to earn a spot on the STPGA Team is at the Fore! Challenge on May 29- 30 at Jimmy Clay Golf Course. The Boys 13-18 Overall Champion and the Girls 13-18 Overall Champion will all earn exemptions to join Team STPGA in August. The rest of the team will be finalized at other Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour tournaments throughout the summer.

Click here for the full listing of how all 12 team members will be determined in 2024.

Click Here for all the information about the 9th Ben Hogan Cup Matches.

As you plan out your Summer Schedule with the STPGA, make sure you check for the Ben Hogan Junior Cup exemptions, so you do not miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Click here for the 2024 Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour Schedule!

Contact Information
Matthew Coughlin, Prestige Tour Manager
mcoughlin@pgahq.com
Connor Murphy, Prestige Tour Coordinator
cmurphy@pgahq.com

PT Recap: Lake Charles Spring Classic

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:26:14 GMT

Lake Charles, LA (March 23-24, 2024) - This past weekend the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Lake Charles Spring Classic at Contraband Bayou Golf Club in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Southern Texas PGA, Louisiana Golf Association and Gulf States PGA conducted an incredible weekend from collaboration between everyone. We are looking forward to our next event together in the fall!

Drew Sliman of Lafayette, LA successfully redeemed himself this weekend after tying for second in the same tournament last year. He earned his first title with the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour and an exemption into the 2024 Blue Bonnet Championship and the 2024 Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship. After round one, he was tied for first shooting (-1) 70 and dominated the field with six birdies. Sliman stayed consistent during the final round shooting an overall score of (-2) 140 and securing his title!

Samantha Troung of Manvel, TX earned her first Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour win in the Girls overall 13-18 division. She came out of round one tied for fourth after shooting (+6) 77. Troung approached round two focused on the prize of earning a spot in the 2024 Blue Bonnet Championship and did just that. She had five birdies on the day and shot a final score of (+5) 147.

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

STPGA DCP National Finalists are Sent Off in Style!

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:42:22 GMT

Three junior golfers were hosted at the first ever STPGA Drive, Chip & Putt Media Day.

WALLER,TX (MARCH 22, 2024) - Today, the Southern Texas PGA hosted our very first Drive, Chip & Putt Media Day at Sand Hill Farm Golf Club to celebrate three junior golfers and their awesome accomplishment of reaching the 10 ^th Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals.

The National Finals will be played on Sunday, April 7 at the famous Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA. Texas Terry, Hayes Pethtel, and Waits Rodriguez will all represent the STPGA alongside 77 other junior golfers that qualified throughout the country. Drive, Chip & Putt is a grow the game initiative where thousands of juniors participate in local, sub-regional, and then regional competitions to reach the National Finals.

Waits Rodriguez of Houston, Texas is 9 years old and qualified at the regional qualifier at Champions Golf Club hosted by the STPGA in the fall. He punched his ticket by being the only player in the Boys 7-9 divisions to earn a score above 100, with a final score of 128. Waits finished first in chipping by being one of the only players at the regional to sink a chip.

Rodriguez says “I wouldn’t be going to Augusta without the support of my dad, he is the reason that I started golfing.”

Hayes Pethtel of Belton, Texas is 11 years old and also qualified through the regional at Champions Golf Club. Hayes finished with a final score of 117 after putting on a show on the putting green. He put all three puts within a foot of the hole, which included his second one that he sunk from 15 feet. That led him to the top of the leaderboard in the Boys 10-11 division and a punched ticket to Augusta.

Pethel says “It means a lot to have this opportunity to go to such a pristine course like Augusta National. ”

Texas Terry of Austin, Texas is 11 years old and competed in the regional qualifier at TPC Deere Run in Illinois. Texas didn’t have much room for error during the qualifier and needed all 120 points to beat second place by just one point. He secured his spot at Augusta by finding the grid all three times with his driver during the drive skill.

Terry says “I’m most confident with the driving portion going into Augusta, especially after I hit all three drives in the grid at the regional qualifier!”

For all three of these junior golfers, this will be one of the many accolades in their golf careers, as they have played a combined total of 179 tournaments with the STPGA and they are only just getting started.

This unique media day allowed for the three finalists to participate in a press conference, as well as one on one interviews with local news channels. They received some goodie bags, participated in challenges and played a round of golf together afterward.

Be on the lookout for fun content from the event on STPGA Junior Golf social media from now until the National Finals and then watch them on Golf Channel April 7 ^th !

Click here for the photo gallery!

PT Recap: Spring Break Classic

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:47:47 GMT

Austin, TX (March 11-12, 2024) - This past Monday and Tuesday, one out of the two Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tours was hosted at the LakeCliff Golf Club in Austin, Texas. The players enjoyed playing in the Hill Country during their Spring Break, and there was beautiful weather with some tough wind conditions.

Kaden Frierson of Austin, TX was the leader in the clubhouse after he shot a -2 (69) in round one. In the final round he finished tied for first after he shot +2 (73) which took him into a two-man playoff. Frierson came out on top after the first hole and secured the win. He earned his first Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour win as well an exemption into the 2024 Bluebonnet Championship.

Krysta Loftin located in Pearland, TX secured her fourth Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour title and received a spot in the 2024 Bluebonnet Championship! ! After round one, she ended the day in third place shooting a +1 (72). After day two, she finished out strong shooting a +1 (72), ending the tournament with a total of +2 (144).

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

PT Recap: Lake Conroe Challenge

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:35:25 GMT

Montgomery, TX (March 11-12, 2024) - This past Monday and Tuesday the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Lake Conroe Challenge at the Walden on Lake Conroe Golf Club in Montgomery, Texas. It was a great event to kick off spring break and ended in fashion with both divisions going into playoffs.

Cole Pregler of Fulshear, TX secured his first Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour win in his first start of the year. he finished the first day three strokes shy of the lead after shooting a (+1) 73. he played steady in the final round, shooting a (+4) 76, leading him into a four man playoff. After three playoff holes, Pregler sunk a birdie putt that secured him the win! Not only did he earn his first Prestige Tour title, but he also earned exemptions into the 2024 Bluebonnet Championship and 2024 Veritex Byron Nelson Junior Championship.

Carolyn Liu of Katy, TX earned her first Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour win in the Girls 13-18 division and her third Prestige Tour win of the year overall. She came out of round one four shots back of the lead after shooting a (+6) 78. she fought back in the final round shooting a an impressive (-2) 70, leading her to victory! This win earned her an exemption into the 2024 Bluebonnet Championship.

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

STPGA Partners with Chevron Championship for 2nd Straight Year

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:03:28 GMT

Spring, TX (March 5, 2024) – The STPGA is excited to announce a unique opportunity for 2 STPGA Female Golfers around the Chevron Championship, the LPGA's first major of the year! The winner and runner-up at next week's Lake Conroe Challenge at Walden on Lake Conroe will earn an exemption to play in the Junior Legacy Pro-Am on Sunday, April 14. This year's event will be played on the same course as the LPGA Players will play on for the Chevron Championship! Carlton Woods - Nicklaus Course will play host to this Junior Legacy Pro-Am which will feature 1 junior golfer, 3 Amateurs, and 1 LPGA Legend of Golf in each group! Players like Nancy Lopez and Julie Inksters have played in this event before.

If you have not already signed up, we still have spots open at the Lake Conroe Challenge. Registration closes tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. Click Here to register.

The STPGA appreciates Chevron Championship's support of junior golf and we look forward to showcasing this opportunity. Last year, Syna Nijhawan and Mary Kerr won this exemption and had an unbelievable experience playing in the Legacy Pro-Am! Click Here to see pictures from last year's event.

PT Recap: Hill Country Open

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:30:42 GMT

San Antonio, TX (March 2-3, 2024) - This past weekend the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Hill Country Open at Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas. The first Prestige Tour of March was a huge success!

Bennett Lane from Lago Vista, TX earned his first Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour title this past weekend. After Round 1, he shot E (72) which put him in third place. Lane battled to the finish during Round 2 and ultimately tied for first place shooting a +3 (75). After two playoff holes, he secured the victory and earned a spot in the 2024 Blue Bonnet Championship and the Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship!

Destiny McNeil out of Castroville, TX secured her first 2024 title this past weekend! After Round 1, McNeil was in fifth place shooting +5 (77). She came back strong during Round 2, shooting +5 (149) overall for the weekend and received a spot in the 2024 Blue Bonnet Championship!

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour - March State of the Union

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:50:20 GMT

Spring, TX (March 1, 2024) – We hope everyone has had an unbelievable start to the year! Here at the Section Office, we are beyond

excited to have had you back on the tee and gotten the 2024 Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour season off the ground and running. We are looking forward to a great year and cannot wait for the best season we have had so far!

We are going to begin sending a monthly Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour update to all of our participants throughout the year and look forward to enhancing this communication with you in order to better highlight our Program and the achievements of our junior golfers!

Insperity Invitational Tour Championship

This year we are very excited to conduct the first annual Insperity Invitational Tour Championship for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour! This once in a lifetime opportunity will take place at the Clubs of Houston Oaks on July 8-9. This long-awaited championship will showcase the best junior golfers the Southern Texas PGA has to offer, and the largest champion prize we have offered, a Battlefield

Promotion onto the Legends Junior Tour! You can view the Invitation Breakdown to see how you can earn your spot!

Legends Junior Tour Performances

We are excited for a great year on the Prestige Tour, but to also what all our junior golfers will accomplish at the next level. We got off to a great start as Veronika Exposito of The Woodlands won the first Legends Junior Tour Major of the year, The Texas Girls’ Invitational. This event at Eagle’s Bluff Country Club was a resounding success for the STPGA with 8 of the top 12 finishers being from the STPGA. Good luck to all the boys as they will battle it out in the second major of the year at the Texas Cup Invitational at Eagle’s Bluff Country Club on March 11-13!

Thank You to Our Title Partners!

With all the awesome achievements of our Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour golfers we want to thank our many Partners without whom our incredible Tour would not be possible! Firstly, we want to thank Billiard Factory, who is a fantastic supporter of the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program. Billiard Factory has amazing products and services for all your home entertainment furniture needs! Another big thank you to Srixon for providing our players with golf balls and other equipment to keep them at the top of their game! Always keep them in mind when looking to level up your game or when deciding which golf ball to play.

2024 Summer + Fall Schedule Release

We have had a great year so far with 5 amazing tournaments. We are excited to have our FULL 2024 Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour Schedule released! We have 39 great tournaments in store for our valued customers and we cannot wait to make each tournament better than the last. We are excited to also announce our full 2024 Legends Junior Tour Exemption Schedule to help our juniors continue to

showcase their skill to the whole state!

Thank you again to all our players, parents, host facilities, and Sponsors! We are looking forward to a great rest of the year with fierce competition, warmer temperatures, and low scores! Don’t forget to check the Prestige Tour Schedule for the rest of the year! As always, if we can ever be of assistance to you, please feel free to contact me via email ( mcoughlin@pgahq.com ) or phone (832-442-2300) or

Connor Murphy via email ( cmurphy@pgahq.com ) or phone (832-442-2410)!

13th Texas Junior Cup Announcement!

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:59:01 GMT

Exemptions, event schedule, and host site announced today!

Spring, TX (February 28, 2024) – The STPGA is excited to announce the 13 ^th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches Presented by TCG Advisors will be back at Sand Hill Farm on September 20-22, 2024! This will be the fourth straight year this unique privately owned 9-hole facility hosts the matches.

The Texas Junior Cup Matches presented by TCG Advisors is an annual competition between the Southern Texas and Northern Texas PGA Junior Tours' top six boys and top six girls aged 12 and under. The Ryder Cup-style format features 9-hole Scramble and Mixed Four-Ball Matches on the first day followed by 9-hole Singles Matches on the final day. The history of these matches includes players like Sam Bennett and Hailee Cooper and many others that have gone on to top junior careers and college careers.

The STPGA won the Cup last year and has been able to retain the cup for six straight years and we hope to do it again this Fall!

The first chance to earn a spot on the STPGA Team is at the Little Linksters Spring Series Championship April 27-28 at the Clubs of Kingwood - Forest Course. The Boys 9-10 Champion, Boys 11-12 Champion, Girls 9-10 Champion, and Girls 11-12 Champion will all earn exemptions to join Team STPGA in September. The rest of the team will be finalized at the STPGA Junior Championship at the end of the summer.

Click here for the full listing of how all 12 team members will be determined in 2024.

Click Here for all the information about the 13 ^th Texas Junior Cup Matches.

Thank you to TCG Advisors for their continued support and then Sand Hill Farm for hosting in the fall! Go TEAM STPGA!

Click here for the remaining Little Linksters Spring Schedule!

Lastly, if you have any questions regarding the Spring Series Championship and how invitations are determined please Click Here .

Contact Information
Lexi Sobieski, Director of Junior Golf
@ asobieski@pgahq.com

J.T. Milner, Junior Golf Manager
@ jmilner@pgahq.com

PT Recap: Winter Showdown

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:32:03 GMT

Conroe, TX (February 24-25, 2024) - This past weekend the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Winter Showdown at Panorama Golf Club in Conroe, Texas. The warm weather made it a perfect weekend for golf!

William Mangione from Austin, TX earned his first Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour title this past weekend. On day one he led the field by two strokes after shooting a first round of 73 (+1). Mangione stayed consistent on top, however, tied for first place, shooting a (+4) 76. In the end, it came down to a playoff, where Mangione secured the win after four holes finishing with a total of 149 (+5).

Grace Wu located in Houston, TX had a two stroke lead after day one shooting a (+3) 75. On the second day, Wu led the girls division shooting a (+9) 81 to win the tournament. She finished the weekend at (+12) 156 and secured her first Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour win!

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

PT Recap: Prestige Tour Premiere

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:53:54 GMT

College Station, TX (February 17-18, 2024) - The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the Prestige Tour Premiere this past weekend at the Golf club at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. It was a cold weekend with tough conditions, but nonetheless the players persevered and played hard.

Jackson Funkhouser of College Station, TX came out of the gates strong on day one with a round of 72 (+1) and tied for first. Funkhouser went in and out of 1st place all day and shot a (+2) 73 to end up tied at the top. It all came down to a playoff, where Funkhouser ultimately won after one hole. He finished the weekend with a total of 145 (+3).

Bowen Lan of Austin, TX finished the first day leading by one after shooting a (+13) 84. She fired back in the second round shooting a (-2) 69 to win by eight strokes. She finished the weekend at (+11) 153 and secured her second Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour win of the year!

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

Staff Spotlight featuring PGA WORKS Fellow Alexandra Mudie

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:21:31 GMT

Name: Alexandra Mudie

Hometown: Dundee, Scotland. But I grew up in Norway!

Began Full Time: February 8th, 2024

College/Graduation date: December 7th, 2023 from The University of Southern Mississippi.

Major/Minor: Masters in Sports Management, Bachelors in Mass Communications and PR.

Favorite Teams: Anything Ole Miss! HOTTY TODDY!

Favorite food: Steak or sushi

Who is your favorite artist: I have too many! I love Post Malone, Taylor Swift, and Fleetwood Mac to name a few.

What is your favorite song: Currently Stick Season by Noah Kahan

Favorite Course you’ve been to: The Old Course, St. Andrews. My family and I visit there regularly as it's only 20 minutes away from my hometown.

What’s your favorite place you played, round of golf, lowest score: Favorite place I've played is the Championship Course at Carnoustie in Scotland.

What’s one thing people don’t know about you: I was awarded All-American during my college golf career.

Were you involved in golf before working with the STPGA: Yes! My family works in golf and I have played my whole life.

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off: Shopping, relaxing, or exploring Houston as I just moved here!

What would you sing at karaoke night: Wannabe by the Spice Girls

What was your first job: Working at a driving range picking up golf balls.

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas: Dubai

What are some of your favorite hobbies (how did you get into them): I love to travel, I have been fortunate enough to visit so many different places because of golf. My favorite part about traveling is meeting new people, exploring new cultures and trying new food!

What’s your favorite golf memory: Shooting a course record and my personal best during a tournament in Norway. The best part was having my dad as my caddy. Surprisingly that course record still stands!

What did you want to be when you were little: Professional Golfer or a lawyer!

What is your greatest accomplishment/what are you most proud of: Deciding to move across the world to study and play college golf. So many great opportunities have come from it, I wouldn't be here if I hadn't!

Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? Why?: Viktor Hovland, I've watched his game develop since he was a junior in Norway.

Paula Creamer has always been my idol since I first began playing, I even have the Pink Panther headcover.

What is your favorite sport outside of golf: I like soccer, ice hockey, and baseball.

What's your favorite quote: "Absol Fiducia" - Latin for "Believe in yourself"

PT Recap: ATX Showcase

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:53:09 GMT

Georgetown, TX (February 10-11 , 2024) - The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the ATX Showcase this past weekend at White Wing Golf Course in Georgetown, Texas. The weekend started off with three rain delays on Saturday resulting in round 1 being suspended until Sunday morning. Sunday was a packed day of golf with both girls age divisions going into a playoff round.

Carson Holmes of Austin, TX earned his first Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour win this weekend! Coming in third place after day 1 shooting (E) 72, he capitalized his final round by making 2 birdies on the back 9 with a final score of (+2) 148.

Abbey Anderson of Round Rock, TX shot a (+9) 81 putting her in fourth place after round 1. Abbey came back strong for round 2 resulting her tied for first. Overall, she dominated in the playoff round, finishing off the weekend (+14) 158 securing her first win of the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour!

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

PT Recap: Houston Junior Classic

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:59:37 GMT

Houston, TX (February 3-4 , 2024) - The Houston Junior Classic prestige Tour was held this past weekend at Gus Wortham Golf Course located in the heart of Houston. Our second Srixon Billard Prestige Tour event started off with some weather delays, but ended in sunny skies!

James Devore of Porter, TX led the field by one after shooting a strong round of 68 (-3) in the shotgun start on day one. On day two Devore shot a(+5) 76, which took him into a playoff. After one hole James claimed the victory to win this tournament in back-to-back years!

Bowen Lan of Austin, TX shot a (+2) 73 on day one to trail by two going into the second round. She came back to the top of the leaderboard on day two after shooting a (+4) 75 and ultimately took the win by four strokes!

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

PT Recap: Alamo City Shootout

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:53:27 GMT

San Antonio, TX (January 27-28, 2024) - The Alamo City Shootout Prestige Tour was held at Olmos Basin Golf Course for the first tournament of 2024. The players performed in cold and windy conditions, but powered through to ultimately become the first champions of the 2024 season.

Henry Talarico of Austin, TX shot an even par 72 in the first round on day one. On day two it came down to the wire as he was tied with another competitor and made an eagle on the 18th hole to shoot a (+1) 73 and secure the victory. Talarico posted a 145 (+1) for the two day tournament and earned his second Prestige Tour title.

Harper Edwards from Victoria, Texas secured her fifth Prestige Tour win in the first tournament of the 2024 season. The high school senior posted a (+2) 72 in round one and led the field by four strokes going into the final round. She shot a (+3) 75 to win her divison by five stokes and secure the victory!

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

Introducing the 2024 Spring Interns

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:05:42 GMT

The Southern Texas PGA is happy to announce our new interns joining the staff for the Spring 2024 season! Please welcome these individuals into our great Section and we look to continue our incredible service and grow the game!

Operations Interns

Jackson Stanley

Hi my name is Jackson Stanley. I'm from Uniontown, Ohio and currently a senior at Kent State University studying Sports Administration. I have interned in the past for Kent State Football in the recruiting department and Akron Rubberducks in ticketing. I enjoy traveling, watching movies, and being around sports. I found my interest in golf operations working at country clubs throughout high school and college. I took this great opportunity to gain more experience and make great connections in this field. I can't wait to get started this spring!

Matthew Jones

Howdy y'all, my name is Matthew Jones and I was born and raised just North of Houston in Magnolia, TX. I am graduating from Texas A&M this May with a Bachelors of Science in Sport Management with a Minor in Business. Throughout college I was apart of various orgs such as Sports Management Society and Aggie Men's Alliance. I started playing golf when I was 3 years old and I grew up playing in the STPGA Little Linksters, Junior Tour, and Prestige Tour divisions, as well as other forms of competitive golf which ultimately led me to this internship. I really wanted to pursue this internship for operations experience, but also to give kids and members the experiences I had growing up.

Casey Lawrence

Hi, y'all! My name is Casey, and I am from Houston, TX. I received my B.A. in Mass Communication and M.S. in Sport Management from Sam Houston State University. Prior to joining Southern Texas PGA, I have worked in partnerships for Bearkat Athletics as well as event activations for the Houston Texans. I'm excited to learn about the business side of golf and how to run the tournaments. Outside work, I enjoy photography, spending time with friends and family, and playing golf. I look forward to seeing how I grow throughout the spring!

Digital Media Interns

Rachel Fisch

Hi y'all! My name is Rachel and I'm originally from Ringoes, New Jersey but I'm currently living in The Woodlands, TX! I recently graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor's degree in Journalism with a Sports Media concentration. During my time at college, I was a Social Media Intern with the New York Riptide (National Lacrosse League), involved with a sorority (Alpha Phi) and fraternity (Zeta Phi Eta), member of the radio station (WRHU)/ television station (HEAT Network) and an athlete on the cheerleading team! In my spare time, I enjoy trying new workout classes, going for long walks and spending time with friends and family! I am a returning intern from the fall, I can't wait to expand on the experience the STPGA has given me!

Emily Allen

Hi, my name is Emily Allen. I was born and raised in Houston and I am a senior at the University of Houston earning my bachelors degree in Marketing, I was involved in the Business Women's Society for two years. I grew up knowing the game of golf through my father, Tony Allen. The game has built special memories with my dad that I will cherish. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my friends/family and my dogs, workout with my sister, and watch the Houston Texans and Astros. Fun fact, during my time on my high school's dance team, my team and I got to participate in the performance during the 2017 SuperBowl with Lady Gaga. I am beyond excited for this opportunity to learn more about the business of golf while gaining more skills about digital media from the Southern Texas PGA.

First Community Becomes a Patron Partner!

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 22:12:35 GMT

Organization is eager to help the STPGA continue to impact lives through golf!

Spring, TX (January 10, 2024) – The STPGA Junior Golf program is excited to announce a new patron partnership with First Community. First Community’s mission is focused on unity, support, and giving back to the Houston community. The STPGA is very appreciative of their support of the next generation of golfers.

“The STPGA is not able to offer the programs and tournaments we run without support from organizations like First Community,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director. “We pride ourselves on creating lifelong golfers and a major focus is keeping costs low to our customers. Thanks to partners like First Community, we are able to accomplish this.

First Community will be referred to as a Patron Partner of the STPGA Junior Golf program and will be showcased throughout the largest junior golf program in the country. One unique element of this partnership is the creation of the First Community Scholarship that will be awarded through the PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program.

“Education has always been a big part of our community involvement,” said TJ Tijerina, President and CEO. “Golf not only teaches so many life lessons and values, but the way PGA REACH Southern Texas also supports education was a perfect opportunity for our brands to align.”

We look forward to showcasing First Community throughout the year and appreciate their support of the largest junior golf program in the country.

About PGA REACH Southern Texas
In 1994, the Southern Texas PGA Foundation was created with the focus on getting more juniors to play golf. After a rebrand in 2019 to PGA REACH Southern Texas, the foundation’s mission has grown. We strive to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations. This is accomplished by enabling access to PGA Professionals and the multitude of programs offered by PGA REACH Southern Texas. PGA REACH Southern Texas has 4 distinct pillars with multiple programs to demonstrate the impact of golf on individuals.
Junior Golf – College Scholarships – Military Involvement – Employment Opportunities.

About First Community
First Community began in 1954 with Spring Branch ISD as their founders. Their corporate office is located in Houston, TX. First Community has over 390 employees serving over 150,000 members with 17 locations in Texas and over $2 billion in assets. First Community is a full-service, federally insured financial institution serving Texas counties from Houston to the DFW area. To find a First Community location near you, please visit FCCU.org. First Community
membership is open to anyone that lives, works, attends school or worships in one of the Texas counties we serve, FCCU.org/counties, any person employed by a Select Employee Group, FCCU.org/seg-list, or any relative or family member of an FCCU member or employee.

Contact Information
Thomas Hutton, PGA
Executive Director
Southern Texas PGA
thutton@pgahq.com

Amber Magee, First Community
SVP, Marketing Director
amber.magee@fccu.org

Staff Spotlight featuring Director of Junior Golf Alexis Sobieski

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:10:45 GMT

Name: Lexi Sobieski

Hometown: Lawton, Iowa

Began Full Time: January 3rd, 2024

College/Graduation date: Grand Canyon University on April 19th, 2021

Major/Minor: Major Sports Management with a minor in Communications

Favorite Teams: Texas Longhorns, Chicago Cubs, Arizona Cardinals and Arizona Coyotes

Favorite food: Prime Rib or Sushi

Who is your favorite artist: Alan Jackson and George Strai t

What is your favorite song: By Your Grace by Cody Johnson

Favorite Course you’ve been to: Quintero Golf Club in Peoria, Arizona

What’s your favorite place you played, round of golf, lowest score: My favorite place I played was Mirabel Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona

What’s one thing people don’t know about you: I went to Game 1 of the 2016 World Series when the Chicago Cubs played.

Were you involved in golf before working with the STPGA: I was the Tournament Director for Junior Golf Association of Arizona before I started with the STPGA.

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off: On a spontaneous day, traveling to a new city, trying a new restaurant and/or coffee shop, and listening to a live music band. On a more regular day, working out, reading a book, and catching up on cleaning and cooking while relaxing.

What would you sing at karaoke night: Any Shania Twain song

What was your first job: Customer Service at Scheels Sporting Goods

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas: Amsterdam, Netherlands

What are some of your favorite hobbies (how did you get into them): One of my favorite hobbies is playing cribbage. I got into this game when my family members would all play around the table, and I wanted to learn and participate. Another hobby of mine is country two step dancing and line dancing which I got into when I moved to Arizona.

What’s your favorite golf memory: Meeting Larry Fitzgerald and Bubba Watson during WMPO week.

What did you want to be when you were little: Astronaut

What is your greatest accomplishment/what are you most proud of: Stepping out of my comfort zone and moving away from all my family and friends to Texas to pursue my new career as Director of Junior Golf.

Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? Why?: Scottie Scheffler, I think he is a great golfer, but I also like what he stands for with his morals and values as he practices on and off the course.

Announcing the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour!

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:02:59 GMT

HOUSTON, TX (DECEMBER 14, 2023) - Insperity Invitational Tour Championship helps continue elevation of the Srixon

Billiard Factory Prestige Tour.

You spoke. We listened.

The Southern Texas PGA is proud to announce the inaugural Insperity Invitational Tour Championship for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour! This long-awaited championship is a way for the Southern Texas PGA to reward the success of the many junior golfers on the Srixon Billard Factory Prestige Tour throughout the year. A massive thank you to out title sponsor, Insperity Invitational, as they continue to demonstrate their devotion to growing the game of golf in Southern Texas!

The Insperity Invitational Tour Championship will be a 36-hole competition on July 8-9, 2024. This tournament will display the talents of Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour champions and Insperity Invitational points list leaders who will battle it out at The Clubs at Houston Oaks , a Chet Williams designed championship golf course. We would like to thank PGA Head Professional and Past President James Brown and his entire team at The Clubs at Houston Oaks for allowing us to give our players this once in a lifetime opportunity!

The field will consist of champions from the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour tournaments along with our top players on the 13-18 Insperity Invitational Points Lists! Our goal is to showcase our top players all in one field in the middle of the summer on a championship golf course!

We are also very excited to announce a special and unique exemption for this event! The winners from the Boys 13-18 and Girls 13-18 will earn fully exempt status on the Legends Junior Tour for 1 year! This status will begin September 1, 2024, and carry through August 31, 2025.

More information regarding the specifics of the Invitation Breakdown and how you can earn a spot in this Invitational can be found Here . You may also Click Here to view the Tournament Information Page for the event to see everything that this once in a lifetime tournament has to offer.

Here at the STPGA, we are very excited to continue our long-standing partnership with the Insperity Invitational and to continue to expand the opportunities for our junior golfers as the relationship develops! To read more about everything the Insperity Invitational has to offer, Click Here to read the official press release on our expanded partnership that was announced back in the fall! We would also like to thank Srixon and Billiard Factory for their continued support of the Prestige Tour as without these amazing partners the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship would not be possible!

Please note that some of our players have already earned an invitation to this tournament through their great play in 2023 and should be receiving their official invitation soon! Please do not hesitate to reach out to Prestige Tour Manager, Matthew Coughlin , or Prestige Tour Coordinator, Connor Murphy , for any questions surrounding the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship.

We look forward to another fantastic year on the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour and to the 1st playing of the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship!

PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE FALL CHAMPIONSHIP ENDS THE YEAR IN STYLE!

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:16:53 GMT

SAN ANTONIO, TX (DECEMBER 9-10, 2023) - 15 Champions were named at the 2023 PGA TOUR Superstore STPGA Fall Championship at Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club. Champions were crowned from Junior Tour, Little Linksters and Junior Links.

In addition to crowning our season champions, an incredible opportunity provided by our partnership with the Insperity Invitational Junior Pro-Am was also on the line this weekend. This opportunity is where Juniors are granted exemptions to play alongside PGA TOUR Champions.

In the Little Linksters Division, the top two finishers of the Co-Ed 6-8 Division and the top three finishers of the 9-10 of the Girls and Boys Division, earned an exemption into the 2024 Insperity Invitational Junior Pro-Am. The top four finishers of the Girls and Boys Little Linksters 11-12 Division will join them in Spring of 2024.

In the Little Linksters Co-Ed 6-8 Division, Domenic Laurenzo of Houston took home the win after carded a 5-under after two rounds.

The Little Linksters Girls 9-10 Division saw Christine Wang win in an intense playoff to take the top spot finishing with a total of 36-41–77 (+5).

“I’m really excited to go to the Insperity Invitational Junior Pro-Am because it’s my first time.”

Dawson Dial of Cedar Park, shot a tournament total of 7-under-par 66 to lead the Boys 9-10 Division by eight strokes and claim the Little Linksters Championship division title.

In the Little Linksters Boys 11-12 Division, Texas Terry of Manor won the playoff after two holes, shooting a total score 35-37-72 (E).

"You just have to have fun out there. If you make a lot of putts that's great. If not, that's ok. But just be grateful for what place you get and be grateful you get to play this wonderful sport."

The Little Linksters Girls 11-12 Division Viktoria Germain of Houston shot a 35 (-1) in the second round to finish 73 (+1) for the tournament to win by seven strokes.

“I was kinda scared because I had a one shot lead but I really wanted to win so I tried my best.”

Chloe Nguyen of College Station had a commanding 14-stroke lead in the Junior Links Girls 13-14 Division with a tournament total of 15-over-par.

“Winning is definitely a confidence booster and makes me feel really excited to play golf and more motivated to become a stronger golfer.”

Israel Garcia of San Antonio came out on top in the Junior Links Boys 13-14 Division with a tournament total of 13-over-par.

“I really liked hole 8, it's a par 5. It’s a dogwood all the way left so you have to place it in the fairway or you will have to bend it around the trees.”

The Junior Links Boys 15-18 Division saw Kryzystof Stough of Austin claim his Division title with a 17-over-par 89.

“My short game was going really well today, my driving was a little worse at the end but it ended up working out to my benefit.”

In the Junior Links Girls 15-18 Division, Victoria Rodriguez of San Antonio earned her Division title with a tournament total of 20-over-par 92.

“My parents have been supporting me this entire time, so I just wanted to win for them.”

In the Junior Tour Divisions, the top two players in the 15-18 and 11-12 age divisions earn an exemption and the top four 13-14 division also earn an exemption into the 2024 Insperity Invitational Junior Pro-Am.

Carter Hoskins of Corpus Christi secured the Championship title for the Junior Tour Boys 11-12 division after shooting a final round score of (+5) 77. With a tournament total of (+7) 153.

“I was down one today coming in. I was telling myself I was playing the leader in the final group so if I just play my game I knew I could win and put pressure on him.”

Jessie Lee of San Antonio, was crowned the Junior Tour Girls 11-12 Division Champion after shooting a tournament total of (+17) 161 to lead the field by four strokes.

“I’m super excited to play in it again. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Reid Phillips of Austin, Texas came out on top for the Junior Tour Boys 13-14 Division after shooting a tournament total of (+7) 151.

“I want to thank my coach, my family, and the Hyatt Hills Country Golf Club for hosting.”

Aleah Sheilds-Rodipe of The Woodlands, shot a tournament total of (+12) 156 to claim the Girls 13-14 Division Junior Tour Fall Championship Title.

Davis Cunningham of Richmond won the Junior Tour Boys 15-18 Division after a two-hole playoff. He shot a tournament total of (+12) 156.

“The playoff hole was a little nerve racking but I had a really good shot on the second playoff to secure the birdie and the win.”

Abigail Archunde of Fischer claimed the Junior Tour Girls 15-18 Division Title. Archunde won her division by six strokes.

“I was trying to keep steady, keep to myself. The first nine were pretty rough but stayed calm and kept moving on.”

The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program would like to thank PGA TOUR Superstore, Veritex Community Bank, and Houston Area Chevy Dealers for their continued support of our Junior Golf Program. Also, thank you to the entire staff of Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club for their hospitality and allowing us to host this event at their facility.

That's a wrap on 2023! Registration opens for Spring events on Tuesday, December 12.

To view the photo gallery, click here .
To view the final results for Little Linksters, click here .
To view the final results for Junior Links, click here.
To view the final results for Junior Tour, click here.

Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour Celebrates a Spectacular Season

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:08:39 GMT

SPRING, TX (DECEMBER 6, 2023) – The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour proudly concludes its 2023 season, marking a year of unparalleled success and memorable moments across 37 thrilling events.

The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour attracted a staggering number of participants throughout the season, with over 1,000 players engaging in more than 3,600 rounds of competitive play. The Tour, renowned for its commitment to creating lifelong golfers, proudly granted 100 Legends Junior Tour Exemptions, providing young golfers with invaluable opportunities to showcase their skills on a larger stage.

This year saw remarkable performances on the course, with two exceptional records for the lowest champion scores in the Boys 13-18 and Girls 13-18 categories. The Boys 13-18 division witnessed an extraordinary display of skill, as the lowest champion score reached an impressive (-9) from John Solis, Aiden Wright and Preston Hiller, while the Girls 13-18 division set an even higher standard with a remarkable (-13) from Amelia Guo.

A testament to the Tour's dedication to fostering talent, a total of 32 unique Boys Champions and 26 unique Girls Champions emerged throughout the season, illustrating the depth of talent and competitiveness within the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour.

This year marked the beginning of the Insperity Invitational Points List Challenge. This new addition gives the incredible opportunity to four Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour participants to play in the 2024 Insperity Junior Pro-Am. Congratulations to Cameron Villarreal, Bennett Kuhns, Krysta Loftin and Peyton DeBruin on earning their spot in the 2024 Junior Pro-Am. We look forward to continuing this partnership with Insperity Invitational as it will add an extra layer of competition throughout the entire year.

The Tour's commitment to collaboration and expansion was evident in its successful partnership with the Gulf States PGA and Louisiana Junior Golf Tour. Together, we hosted two unforgettable events in Lake Charles, LA, showcasing the tour's regional influence and contributions to growing the game.

In addition to its competitive events, the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour continued to uphold its tradition of recognizing exceptional achievements. A total of seven hole-in-ones were recorded during the season from Sophia Ellestad, Paige Hill, Bradley Lavinier, Kendace Lee, RJ Merced, Meadow Kessler, and Michaela Partridge, highlighting the extraordinary skill and precision displayed by our players.

The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour is proud to acknowledge the dedication and passion of all players, parents, sponsors, and volunteers who contributed to the success of the 2023 season. As the year comes to a close, the Tour looks forward to building on this momentum and continuing to provide a platform for aspiring golfers to excel in the coming year.

Stay tuned for an exciting announcement next week!

2024 MEMBERSHIP NOW OPEN

Become a 2024 STPGA member today! Membership is now open for the 2024 season for the largest junior golf program in the country.

Join and sign up for 2024 tournaments and events today!

To register and become a member, CLICK HERE!

2024 SPRING SCHEDULE

The 2024 spring schedule is now viewable with registration for January and February tournaments and event opening up December 12th at 9 a.m. CST.

To view the full 2024 spring schedule, CLICK HERE!

PT Recap: SwingJuice Jingle Bell Rock

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:09:50 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, TX (December 2-3 , 2023) - The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour along with SwingJuice held the SwingJuice Jingle Bell Rock as the final Prestige Tour event of the 2023 season. Two players in particular put a stamp on a dominant 2023 as the girls and boys champ each captured their third overall win of the season.

Bennett Kuhns from Austin, TX continued his 2023 success taking home the win for the boys division. Kuhns posted a 136 (-6) for the tournament after shooting a 67 (-4) in round two to solidify the comeback victory. Kuhns was one over after the front nine on day two, but caught fire after making the turn posting a 31 (-5) on the back to bring home the win.

Bowen Lan secured her second straight Prestige Tour win after her win at Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club in the PGA TOUR Superstore Gobble Classic. Lan was the only girl to shoot under par on the weekend with a total score of -1 after posting a 68 (-3) in day two. Lan led the entire weekend and ended up winning by five strokes.

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

Abraham Ancer Helps STPGA Grow the Game!

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:48:49 GMT

Abraham Ancer Helps STPGA Grow the Game!

Former STPGA Junior Golfer turned World Class Professional Golfer commences a new relationship for 2024 around junior golf and scholarships!

In addition, Abraham Ancer will also commence a new college scholarship through the STPGA’s Scholarship Program. With Abraham’s support, the STPGA will have a lasting effect not only on the individual who is looking to further their education, but on their entire family. The first Abraham Ancer scholarship will be awarded in May when all STPGA Scholarships are announced. All graduating Seniors and current college students are encouraged to apply when the application period opens in January!

Today’s announcement is exciting as we welcome Abraham Ancer into the STPGA family, and we look forward to the impact of this partnership in Junior Golf in Southern Texas!

PT Recap: PGA Tour Superstore Gobble Classic

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:36:38 GMT

FAIR OAKS RANCH, TX (November 20-21, 2023) - The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour along with PGA Tour Superstore held the PGA Tour Superstore Gobble Classic this past Monday and Tuesday leading into the Thanksgiving weekend. Day 1 featured a foggy morning but beautiful afternoon before a cold and windy second round to close out the event.

Cole Macmillan took home the win for the Overall Boys 13-18 Division ending up at three-under for the tournament. The senior out of Round Rock shot a 67 (-5) in the first round giving him a significant five stroke lead going into round two. The cold temperatures and wind made day two difficult as Macmillan shot two-over, but was able to hang on for his first Prestige Tour victory of the season.

Bowen Lan out of Austin, TX was the champion out of the Overall Girls 13-18 Division. Lan was sitting four strokes back in second place going into day two, but was able to battle back throughout the second day. She got her day started with a birdie on #1 and never looked back en route to shooting even par and the overall girls division win. This is her second win on the Prestige Tour this season.

To view the final results, please click here.

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

PT Recap: Turkey Shootout

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:24:42 GMT

GALVESTON, TX (November 20-21, 2023) - The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour held the 2023 Turkey Shootout at Moody Gardens Golf Course. Players experienced beautiful weather on round 1, but battled 40 mph wind gusts during round 2.

Corrington Case out of Kingwood, TX secured the first place finish for the Boys 13-18 Division after scoring 70 (-2) in round one. Case went into day two with a one stroke lead and battled through the second round despite the weather conditions shooting 81 (+7). He battled Tristan Garrett in a three hole playoff round to lock in his first Prestige Tour win since becoming a STPGA Member in 2017.

Aleah Shields-Rodipe from The Woodlands, took home the trophy for the overall Girls 13-18 Division. Shields-Rodipe shot a 75 (+3) on both days. Shields-Rodipe secured her win with a comfortable seven stroke lead.

To view the final results, please click here .

To view the photo gallery, please click here.

Area Director Spotlight Featuring Ray Patrick

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:28:28 GMT

Name: Ray Patrick

Hometown: Galena Park, TX

Began working: Summer 2004

College/Alma Mater: Texas A&M 1986

Favorite Teams: Astros and Aggies

Favorite food: Everything Fish, Spaghetti, Shrimp, Steak, Bacon and Eggs

Favorite Course you’ve been to: Spyglass and Pebble Beach

What’s your favorite place you played, round of golf, lowest score: Hilltop Lakes, 73, on my

birthday a few years ago

Were you involved in golf before working with the STPGA: Yes, been playing since I was a child my

Dad taught me.

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off: Playing Golf

What would you sing at karaoke night: Don’t sing

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas: Hawaii, New York City

What are some of your favorite hobbies (how did you get into them): Golf, Fishing and Lifting

Weights my friends and family got me into them

What’s your favorite golf memory: Running a golf tournament my dad started in 1991 and I have

kept it up for 33 years with about 50 of my friends from school and work

What is your greatest accomplishment/what are you most proud of: Making it to retirement from

teaching and coaching, also marrying my wife in 1999

Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? Why?: Jack Nicklaus, because he responded to a letter I

wrote in school to him while in a History class, plus he is the greatest golfer ever.

Sam Houston State University Scores Dominant Victory at 2023 PGA University Championship

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:18:58 GMT

Philadelphia, Miss. (Nov. 15, 2023) – The wait is over for Sam Houston State University. S ince its inception in 2005, the SHSU PGA Golf Management Program had been searching for its first win at the PGA University Championship.

SHSU posted its second 3-over par 291 of the week to finish at 6-over par 582 and capture its first win by 15 shots on Wednesday at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club in Philadelphia, Miss.

“This has always been one of those things that we wanted to accomplish,” said SHSU PGA Golf Management Program Director Dr. Rich Ballinger, PGA. “To be able to get it done after 18 years, we’re pumped about it. It’s pretty cool that we can say we’re a PGA of America National Champion as it relates to students. It means a lot to be able to get our name on that trophy and to say that we have won a student championship and possess the Jones Cup.”

Penn State University (21-over par 597) finished in second, followed by Mississippi State University (24-over par 600) and UNLV (24-over par 600), who tied for third. Methodist University (26-over par 602) finished fifth.

Bret Gray (6-under par 66), Josh German (1-under par 71), Grant Greathouse (4-over par 76) and Camden Anderson (6-over par 78) led the charge for the Bearkats. Tanner Dorsey also shot 10-over par 82 on Wednesday.

“Bret was outstanding,” said Ballinger. “He played excellent golf. Josh played a solid round. Grant got off to a little bit of a rough start then steadied the ship, which was huge for us. Camden came through and played better than he did yesterday.”

Gray followed his opening-round 5-under par 67 with a flawless final-round performance. The SHSU junior registered six birdies en route to a bogey-free 66 to claim the individual title.

Gray birdied the par-5, 548-yard second; par-4, 412-yard third; par-5, 571-yard fifth; par-4, 405-yard 12th; par-3, 176-yard 13th and par-3, 149-yard 16th holes.

“Today it looked stress-free on the scorecard, but there were a couple holes where I saved par from some pretty tough spots,” said Gray. “I think I shortsighted myself once or twice today, but luckily my short game saved me. I made a couple good par putts and kept it bogey free.”

Florida Gulf Coast University’s Dan Polce (3-under par 141) took second place on the individual leaderboard after posting a 1-over par 73 on Wednesday. SHSU’s German (2-under par 142) was third followed by Mississippi State University’s Jacob Berry (1-under par 143).

German, who started on the second hole, overcame a pair of front-nine bogeys by registering birdies on the par-4, 386-yard 11th; par-4, 405-yard 12th; and par-4, 385-yard first holes.

“I stayed patient and knew I would have opportunities on the back nine,” said German. “I took advantage when I could and slowly brought the round back under par. I knew that if I stayed steady, made some pars and found a birdie or two, that we would hold on and we did.”

SHSU outlasted the 16-team field to win the Jones Cup, named after the first PGA Golf Management University Program Director at Mississippi State, Dr. S. Roland Jones, who held the position from 1985 until his passing in 1997.

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PT Recap: Lake Charles Fall Classic

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:54:09 GMT

LAKE CHARLES, LA (November 11–12, 2023) - The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour held the 2023 Lake Charles Fall Classic at Mallard Golf Club over the weekend. Players had to battle some cold and rainy conditions on Saturday during round one, but it cleared up for better weather day two as some low scores were posted across the board.

Kye Hanks out of Lake Charles, LA secured the first place finish after going low with a 67 in round one despite the conditions. Hanks went into day two with a four stroke lead and battled through the second round shooting 72 (E) which helped him secure the win by two strokes.

Daniela Palmeros took home the trophy for the girls division as she led wire-to-wire throughout the weekend. Palmeros shot 70 (-2) on day one and 74 (+2) on day two to land her even through 36 holes en route to a comfortable three stroke win. This was Pameros’ fourth career Prestige Tour win and was her first appearance on the tour since 2021.

To view the final results, please click here.

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Area Director Spotlight Featuring Tiffany Soza

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:37:54 GMT

Name: Tiffany Soza

Hometown: Edinburg TX

Began working: 2013

College/Alma Mater: Texas A&M/ Corpus Christi

Favorite Teams: Houston Astros - Philadelphia Eagles

Favorite food: Italian Food

Favorite Course you’ve been to: TPC San Antonio

What’s your favorite place you played, round of golf, lowest score: 69 La Cantera

Were you involved in golf before working with the STPGA : Yes, since I was 8 years old and played STPGA as a kid.

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off: Organizing something or binge watching shows

What would you sing at karaoke night: Nothing I would rather not sing :)

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas: Dominican Republic

What are some of your favorite hobbies (how did you get into them): Golf - used to go with my dad as a kid.

What’s your favorite golf memory: Winning my senior district championship completing all 4 years as district champ and signing my full ride to TAMUCC.

What is your greatest accomplishment/what are you most proud of: Becoming a mom, and I hope to raise these girls as young golfers as well.

Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? Why?: Tiger Woods, he's just a legend and has done so much for the game.

Area Director Spotlight Featuring Keith Novicke

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:01:58 GMT

Name: Keith Novicke

Hometown: Sealy, TX

Began working: 2006

College/Alma Mater: Sam Houston State

Favorite Teams: Longhorns, Cowboys, Astros

Favorite food: Mexican

Favorite Course you’ve been to: Shadow Hawk Golf Club

What’s your favorite place you played, round of golf, lowest score: Lost Pines Resort, Lowest

score 39 on the back nine at Bentwater

Were you involved in golf before working with the STPGA : Yes, golf coach

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off: playing golf or watching college football

What would you sing at karaoke night: NOTHING

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas: Jamaica

What are some of your favorite hobbies (how did you get into them): playing golf

What’s your favorite golf memory: putting on a golf tournament in memory of my dad, awarding

scholarships from this event

What is your greatest accomplishment/what are you most proud of: My three kids

Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? Why?: Tiger Woods – greatest golfer ever

PT Recap: Omega Transactions Houston Cup

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:04:25 GMT

HOUSTON, TX (November 4-5, 2023) - The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour hosted the 2023 Omega Transactions Houston Cup at Houston National Golf Club this past weekend. Some low scores were posted throughout the 36 hole event making for an exciting final round to decide our champions.

Daniel Rice secured his first ever Prestige Tour victory shooting 64 (-8) on the final day to catapult himself to the top of the leaderboard. Rice, a Sophomore out of Magnolia, TX, entered day two seven strokes back, but posted eight birdies and one eagle on Sunday to complete the comeback winning by a two strokes. After shooting 76 (+4) on Saturday, Rice ended -4 route to his first win on the tour.

Peyton DeBruin, a Junior out of Houston, TX, secured the win in the girls division after dominating the field wire to wire. DeBruin out shot the rest of the field by five strokes, after shooting 69-72, for a total of 141 (-3). This is DeBruin’s second win of the season on the Prestige Tour, her last coming at the end of August in the Classic Chevy H-Town Showdown.

To view the final results, please click here.

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STPGA Announces Junior Golfers of the Year!

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:39:11 GMT

Solis and Lundgren Win Annual Award!

SPRING, TX (November 1, 2023) – The Southern Texas PGA is excited to announce this year’s two Junior Golf of the Year Award Winners. These exceptional young golfers have displayed extraordinary talent, dedication, and sportsmanship on the green, setting the standard for excellence in junior golf.

The winners are John Solis of Laredo, TX and Danica Lundgren of Austin, TX.

The selection process for the Junior Golfer of the Year Awards commences with nominations from PGA Professionals and then is determined by the STPGA Awards Committee which is made up of last year’s STPGA Section Award Winners. The winners were chosen based on their outstanding performance, consistent growth in their game, and their positive contributions to the golf community.

Our girl’s winner, Danica Lundgren, has been playing with the STPGA since 2015 and has truly made her mark on the program with over 55 victories. Lundgren is a prime example of how hard work and dedication truly do pay off.

The Junior Golfers of the Year will be formally presented with their honors during the STPGA’s 56th Annual Awards Banquet on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Lakeway Resort & Spa.

PT Recap: Fredericksburg Open

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:30:12 GMT

FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS (October 28-29, 2023) - The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour along with Lady Bird Johnson GC held the Fredericksburg Open this past weekend. The 36-hole tournament consisting of 85 players across both the girls and boys divisions was a battle to the finish line. The two champions earned a spot in the 2024 Texas Girls/Texas Cup Invitational!

Lewie Melton, a Fredericksburg local, secured his first ever Prestige Tour victory! After Round one, Melton was one stoke behind the lead finishing with a solid score of 67 (-4). He was steady in round two shooting a 73 (-2) that put him into a playoff against Cameron Villarreal. Melton came out on top after one playoff hole, he ended the day with score of 140 (-2) and a spot in the Texas Cup Invitational.

Saahi Naraharasetty, out of Cedar Park, had a dominant performance in the girls division. Naraharasetty shot a 69 (-2) and carded five birdies in round one to find herself two strokes ahead of the field going into round two. She finished out the tournament with a second round 71 (E) for a total of 140 (-2) to secure the win!

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PT Recap: VCVB South Texas Showcase

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:19:15 GMT

VICTORIA, TEXAS (October 21-22, 2023) - The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour along with Victoria Country Club held the VCVB South Texas Showcase this past weekend. The 36-hole tournament consisting of 67 players across both the girls and boys divisions was a battle to the finish line. The two champions earned a spot in the Texas Girls/Texas Cup Invitational!

Cameron Villarreal, out of San Antonio, had a dominant performance in the boys division. After falling behind by one stroke after round one, Villarreal had a big second day going low on the back nine, shooting (-6) for a total of 66. Cameron lead the event in birdies with a tournament total of 10. He came from behind to take home the win with a total score of 138 (-6).

Emily Zhang, out of Katy, secured the win in the girls division. Zhang shot a 79 (+7) in round one to find herself six strokes off the lead going into round two. She fired a second round 70 (-2) for a total of 149 (+5) to come from behind and capture the lead.

To view the final results, please click here.

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PT Recap: Bay Forest Junior Championship

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:35:27 GMT

LA PORTE, TEXAS (October 7-8, 2023) - 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 consisting of 97 players across both the girls and boys divisions came down to playoff holes to decide both of our champions.

James Devore was victorious against Michael Perusse in two playoff holes for the boys divisions. After falling behind by six strokes after round 1, Devore had a big second day shooting 69 (-3) to come from behind to take home the win with a total score of 142 (-2). This is Devore’s first Prestige Tour win since joining in 2020.

Krysta Loftin out of Pearland, TX secured the win in the girls division after one playoff hole against Carolyn Liu. Loftin scored a 75 (+3) in round one to find herself two strokes off the lead going into round two. She made up for these strokes shooting a 73 (+1) en route to her first win, but seventh top 5 finish of the season.

To view the final results, please click here.

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Introducing the 2023 Fall Interns

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Southern Texas PGA is happy to announce our new interns joining the staff for the Fall 2023 season! Please welcome these individuals into our great Section and we look to continue our incredible service and grow the game!

Operations Interns

Tyler Clarke

Hi there, my name is Tyler Clarke and I am from Chicago, Illinois. I recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in sports management. I’ve worked in golf for a little over a year now just coming off of an internship with Pro Links Sports at the Valspar Championship, and am looking forward to excelling my future with this great internship as well. I’m excited to contribute my insight and experience in the golf industry for the many tournaments that the STPGA hosts. Outside of work, I enjoy watching my favorite sports teams and playing golf and hockey.

Amanda Opalinksi

Hi, my name is Amanda Opalinski. I am from Savage, Minnesota and a Sport Management student at The University of Florida GO GATORS!

Growing up, my life revolved around sports and it wasn’t until Junior year of high school when I decided to pick up golf. Not only did I enjoy playing the game but it gave me so many special memories to share with my Grandpa and Mom who are some of the most special people in my life. I began working at a course during college and it intrigued me to learn more about golf as a business. I found my way to the STPGA and am eager to understand the dynamics that go into running events successfully.

Communications Interns

Rachel Fisch

Hi Y'all! My name is Rachel and I'm originally from Ringoes, New Jersey but currently living in The Woodlands, TX! I recently graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor's degree in Journalism with a Sports Media concentration. During my time at college, I was a Social Media Intern with the New York Riptide (National Lacrosse League), involved with a sorority (Alpha Phi) and fraternity (Zeta Phi Eta), member of the radio station (WRHU)/ television station (HEAT Network) and an athlete on the cheerleading team! In my spare time, I enjoy trying new workout classes, going for long walks and spending time with friends and family! The STPGA has given me an amazing opportunity to learn more about digital media and utilize it on all social media platforms. I can't wait to embark on this journey for the fall!

Evan Starr

Hi, my name is Evan Starr from Keller, Texas. I am a recent graduate from Oklahoma Christian University in Oklahoma City, OK where I got my bachelors in Journalism and played baseball. Currently, I am pursuing my M.B.A and recently got engaged to my best friend! I chose this internship to gain more experience in the media industry as I look for full-time opportunities.

PT Recap: Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:05:56 GMT

New Braunfels, Texas (September 23-24, 2023) - The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour held the Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase this past weekend at Landa Park Golf Course. An incredible event and first official day of Fall did not stop this competition from heating up.

Charlie Hubbard from Austin, TX took home the title in the Boys Overall 13-18 Division shootings tournament with a total of 7-under. Hubbard jumped out to an early lead scoring a 66 (-5) in round one before capping off the win with a 69 (-2) in round two. The win is his first this season and second all time since joining the Prestige Tour in 2022.

Addison Kerkau out of San Antonio, TX took home the win for the Girls Overall 13-18 Division by eight strokes after a +1 second round. Kerkau posted a 36-hole score of 146 (+4) on her way to her first place finish. This is her first win of the season and has finished in the top 15 in all four appearances in 2023.

To view the final results, please click here.

Golf's Past and Future Overlap at Champions Golf Club

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:42:41 GMT

HOUSTON, Texas (September 17) – For the second year in a row, iconic Champions Golf Club played host to a Drive, Chip and Putt regional qualifier, and just like last year, the 2023 event did not disappoint.

Competitors in four age groups each for boys and girls turned in some remarkable performances on a sunny, warm Sunday. The regional included 111 junior golfers from several states and even a foreign country. Eight of them punched their tickets to Augusta National Golf Club, where they will compete in the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals on April 7, 2024.

“It feels like a miracle,” said Hayes Pethtel, who won the Boys 10-11 age group after traveling from his home in Belton, Texas. “This is the best I’ve ever felt in my life.”

Indeed, April will be the first time any of the winners have ever been to Augusta National. Not only will they get to compete, but they will also designate a caddie to be with them during the competition, as well as attend the practice round on Monday of Masters week.

On Sunday at Champions Golf Club, age-group winners and winners of the individual skill competitions had the opportunity to meet major champions as well as a few other interesting presenters. Australian Steve Elkington, winner of the 1995 PGA Championship as well as the 1991 and 1997 Players Championships, presented medals and trophies to several winners. He was impressed by the concept and implementation of Drive, Chip and Putt, a joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, the USGA and the PGA of America.

“I wish it was around when my son Sam (now 26) was little, because he would have really gone for this,” said Elkington, who has been a member at Champions since 1985.

Elkington also marveled at the competitors’ skills. Their short games, in particular, impressed him. He noted the speed of the greens after watching Dixie Crain, winner of the Girls 12-13 age group, hole her putts from 6 and 15 feet before leaving her 30-footer within 3 feet of the hole.

“That's a real skill for their age,” Elkington said. “This is not just hit and giggle; this is the real deal.”

Besides Elkington, Champions co-founder Jack Burke Jr., who won both the Masters Tournament and PGA Championship in 1956 and is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, presented a few medals, too. His duties included giving a medal to his great-great-nephew, Matthew Burke, who won the chipping portion of the Boys 12-13 division. No doubt, the Burke family genes were a factor as was a little bit of good instruction.

Members of the Champions PGA staff and Thomas Hutton, Executive Director of the Southern Texas PGA also presented medals as well. The last pair to award medals and trophies were Brad Dalke and Bubbie Broders of the “Good, Good” guys, a group that has more than 1 million subscribers on YouTube. In an exhibition after the regional competition, the Good Good team competed in a Drive, Chip and Putt challenge of their own.

One of the most emotional moments, however, came when the aforementioned Dixie Crain won her age division. With her mom, Sherry, a chief petty officer stationed in Bahrain for another 15 months, not only was she not at Champions for Dixie’s win, but most likely won’t be able to come to Augusta in the spring either.

“It means so much to me,” Dixie said, unable to hold back the tears. “I wish she could have been here.”

Her father Rusty, a retired Navy chief petty officer himself, was there with his daughter, who won in what was her seventh Drive, Chip and Putt competition. “Anything is possible,” Rusty Crain said.

Competitors truly came from near and far. None traveled farther or longer than Jesse Linden, the Boys 12-13 age group winner who came all the way from North Rothbury, Australia. His trip, which included a long flight delay, took 42 hours. He and his father, Clint Linden, have spent the past few summers in the United States and this past year in Texas, where Jesse has competed in junior golf events. Jesse, who dressed in bright yellow pants and a colorful shirt, didn’t know fellow Australian Elkington before Sunday, but after spending 20 minutes with him, is now a fan.

And finally, the National Finalist with the shortest trip was Waits Rodriguez, who lives in the Houston suburb of West University Place. It was only a 45-minute drive to Champions, which might be the reason he had a gallery of 15 supporters. Along with his parents were a couple of siblings, a couple sets of grandparents and other relatives and friends. And they were all vocal at the awards ceremony, the last of the day, when Rodriguez won the Boys 7-9 division with 128 points. His 28-point margin of victory was the largest in any age group.

The Southern Texas PGA Section and Champions Golf Club handled much of the logistics for the Drive, Chip and Putt regional. Champions has a rich history of hosting major events, including the Ryder Cup, U.S. Open, five Houston Opens , five PGA Tour Championships, a U.S. Amateur and a U.S. Women's Open.

About the Finalists

Evelynn Artieta of Denham Springs, La., winner of the Girls 14-15 age group, prevailed by the slimmest margin on Sunday, and it was her putting that made the difference. Her score of 132 allowed her to edge out Naomi-Anne Phan of Grand Prairie, Texas, by just one point. It wasn’t until the last skill, where Artieta scored 60 points in putting to Phan’s 52 points, that the age group was decided.

“I just wanted to put up a good score and see what happens,” said Artieta, who was accompanied by her mother, Emily. Her father Corey, who is a firefighter, couldn’t make it, but he will be her caddie in the National Finals next spring.

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Jagger Jones, who won the Boys 14-15 division, is obviously good at golf, but he's more than good at a few other things, too, including music. They all boil down to "humble confidence," said Jagger, who came from Rogers, Ark., along with his father Jentry Jones.

“If I put my mind to something, I’ll be good at it,” said Jagger, who scored 122 points, including 50 points in chipping and 55 in putting. But he’s also a pretty fair guitar player (he likes to play rock like Van Halen) and plays the double bass violin in the Rogers High School symphonic orchestra. “He has a really good ear,” Jentry, an accomplished guitarist himself, said of his son “He’s beating me at golf now, and beating me at music. It’s awesome.”

Jagger hopes to play college golf at the University of Arkansas like his favorite golfer, John Daly.

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Dixie Crain, the daughter of two Navy veterans, won the Girls 12-13 division and will make her first trip to Augusta National. Like many of the competitors, however, she is multi-talented. She plays percussion in an honors band at Springtown (Texas) High School, competes at a high level on the cross country team as well as the track team and is taking all honors classes. She hopes to graduate a year early and play on the University of Oklahoma women’s golf team. For the past few years, Crain, who sunk her first two attempts in the putting skill, has been attending golf camps at Oklahoma. “I really want to play there,” she said.

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Jesse Linden, who came all the way from North Rothbury, Australia, to win the Boys 12-13 division, hopes to play college golf in the United States someday. Linden, who has been playing junior golf the past few summers in the U.S., wouldn’t mind playing for Texas A&M University. One reason is that he and his father, Clint, have gotten to know Sam Bennett, the former Aggie golfer who won the 2022 U.S. Amateur and had an outstanding showing at the 2023 Masters Tournament. Jesse’s father was introduced by Bennett’s agent, and the Lindens have not only followed Bennett’s career but have become friends with him as well.

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Ani Isabella Cooper, who won the Girls 10-11 division, said one reason she loves golf is the pressure. “I get excited and nervous at the same time,” she said. “I just take a few deep breaths, visualize my shot, and if I didn’t hit it well, I know I did my best.”

That attitude is taking her a long way. She’s also very sociable and encourages others to do their best. And she’s bilingual, too. Her mother, Anahit, is Armenian, and Ani Isabella speaks her mom’s language. As for how she got into golf, that came from her father, Dean Cooper, who started her early just so he could play golf with her someday. Now it’s turned into much more, as Ani Isabella not only has her sights set on Augusta, but playing at Stanford or Duke someday, too.

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Hayes Pethtel, who won the Boys 10-11 division, lists Phil Mickelson as his favorite player, which should be no surprise since they are both lefties. And like Mickelson, Pethtel, of Belton, Texas, is a pretty good putter, scoring 65 of a possible 75 points in that skill. He made his putt from 15 feet and left his putts from 6 and 30 feet right by the hole. Like some of the other National Finalists, he is also a musician and plays the violin at Lake Belton Middle School. The night before the regional, he watched his teacher perform with the Temple Symphony, undoubtedly helping him with the tempo of his putts on Sunday.

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Adelyn Owen, the winner of the Girls 7-9 division, has won a lot of tournaments in her short junior career and even had a hole-in-one at age 7. It came during a Northern Texas PGA Junior event when she hit a 4-hybrid on a 91-yard par 3.

“It took a couple of bounces and went in,” said Owen, of Corinth, Texas, which is north of Dallas. But even that doesn't compare to getting to go to Augusta next year. “After all that practice, I finally made it,” she said of her second attempt at Drive, Chip and Putt.

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Waits Rodriguez of West University Place, Texas, a Houston suburb, really excelled with his short game to win the Boys 7-9 division. He scored 45 points in the chipping portion and 55 in putting. He chipped in with his 9-iron out of the rough on his second attempt.

“I decided to hit it hard because everyone else was coming up short,” said Rodriguez, who was in the last group on Sunday. In case you were wondering, he was named after singer Tom Waits. Young Rodriguez isn’t a fan of the singer, or at least not yet.

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PT Recap: Space City Challenge

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:25:50 GMT

MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS (September 16-17, 2023) - The Srixon Billiard Prestige Tour held the Space City Challenge at Quail Valley golf course this past weekend. The 36-hole event was delayed due to weather in the middle of Round One forcing Round Two to be played in a shotgun format making for an eventful second day.

Jace Parsell out of Fulshear, TX was crowned champion for the Boys 13-18 division after a playoff hole at the end of day two. Parsell, who was sitting at +1 after Round One, scored -3 in day two, for a total score of 140, to force the playoff against Dominic Green en route to being crowned champion. This is Jace’s first victory on the Prestige Tour since joining in 2022.

For the Girls 13-18 division, Brielle Burns took home the first place finish by eight strokes with a total score of 144 (+2). 17 year-old Burns led wire-to-wire for her second Prestige Tour win in 2023. Burns has been a member of the STPGA since 2013 and looks to continue her dominance throughout the Fall season.

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Insperity Invitational and Southern Texas PGA Expands Partnership!

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:03:07 GMT

Junior Pro-Am continues while new activation comes to the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour and College Scholarship Program!

SPRING, TX (August 30) - The Southern Texas PGA is excited to announce an expanded partnership with the Insperity Invitational presented by UnitedHealthcare, the annual PGA TOUR Champions event held each spring at The Woodlands Country Club Tournament Course. This expanded relationship keeps the highly sought after Junior Pro-Am experience in place and adds two new elements of involvement with the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour and STPGA College Scholarship program.

The Insperity Invitational presented by UnitedHealthcare will become the new Title Sponsor of the Insperity Invitational Points List for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour, and starting in the summer of 2024, the STPGA will commence a new event called the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour.

At the end of the calendar year, the top-2 players with the most points in the Boys 13-18 and Girls 13-18 divisions on the Insperity Invitational Points List will earn an exemption to play in the Junior Pro-Am the week of the PGA TOUR Champions event the following spring! These four juniors will get to experience playing 9-holes with a PGA TOUR Champions professional at The Woodlands Country Club Tournament Course.

“The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program continues to provide high quality events for juniors of all ages, and we are happy to see our partnership grow,” said Bryan Naugle, Executive Director for the Insperity Invitational. “The growth that has taken place with the Prestige Tour is remarkable and this adds a new element of involvement between both of our organizations.”

Additionally, the Southern Texas PGA will commence a new event called the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship starting in 2024. The STPGA will announce exemptions, the location, and date for the 2024 event later this fall. The goal with this new event is to showcase our event winners, high point list achieves, and provide a world class experience at a great facility.

“We could not be more excited to offer these new opportunities to STPGA Junior Golfers,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director of the STPGA. “The Insperity Invitational is one of our most tenured partners, dating back to 2007, and these new elements continue to showcase their desire and support to help impact the next generation of junior golfers!”

In addition, the Insperity Invitational will also commence a new college scholarship through the STPGA’s Scholarship Program. At next year’s event, 1 Boy and 1 Girl from the STPGA will receive the first ever Insperity Invitational College Scholarship, each worth $10,000 to continue their educational aspirations. More details on the criteria will be announced when the 2024 STPGA Scholarship Program opens for applications in January.

“Insperity Invitational understands the meaning of giving back and growing the game,” said Hutton. “Today’s announcement showcases them as a true partner that believes in junior golf as well as educating the next generation.”

Today’s announcement also includes the continued opportunity for STPGA Junior Golfers to earn a spot in the annual Junior Pro-Am that will take place on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. This Junior Pro-Am is where 36 STPGA junior golfers will enjoy the experience of a lifetime playing 9-holes with a PGA TOUR Champions Professional. 2024 will mark the 18th time STPGA Junior Golfers will earn an exemption into this great event at The Woodlands CC - Tournament Course.

“While we are committed to giving back to the community, our PGA TOUR Champions players also see great value in supporting the Junior Pro-Am and have a ton of fun playing with the STPGA Junior Golfers!” added Naugle.

Outside of the Insperity Invitational Points List, exemptions into the Junior Pro-Am will be given out at the PGA TOUR Superstore Fall Championship by division during both the Junior Tour and Little Linksters Championships. This year’s Fall Championships will take place at Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club in San Antonio, TX December 9-10, 2023. We encourage all players to play their best this fall and try to earn a spot in the season ending Championship to then try and qualify for the Junior Pro-Am!

Good luck to all of the juniors this fall trying to earn a spot in the PGA TOUR Superstore Fall Championship and with 10 Prestige Tour events left this year, we are excited to see who will be crowned our 2023 Insperity Invitational Points List winners!

The 2024 Insperity Invitational presented by UnitedHealthcare will take place at The Woodlands Country Club Tournament Course April 29 – May 5, 2024. General grounds admission is free of charge for all and we encourage all STPGA Junior Golfers to come out and watch the best PGA TOUR Champions professionals.

Below is a breakdown on how many spots in each division at the PGA TOUR Superstore Fall Championship will be invited to the 2024 Junior Pro Am. Please note this is in addition to the 4 spots given out on the Srixon Billiard Factory Insperity Invitational Points List.

Junior Tour
Boys 15-18 - Top 2
Girls 15-18 - Top 2
Boys 13-14 - Top 4
Girls 13-14 - Top 4
Boys 11-12 - Top 2
Girls 11-12 - Top 2

Little Linksters
Boys 11-12 Red - Top 4
Girls 11-12 Red - Top 4
Boys 9-10 9-hole modified - Top 3
Girls 9-10 9-hole modified - Top 3
Co-Ed 6-8 9-hole modified - Top 2

For more information or to view the current Insperity Invitational Points List, please visit the buttons below!

PT Recap: Classic Chevy Sugarland & Classic Chevy HWY 6 H-Town Showdown

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:07:15 GMT

CYPRESS, TEXAS (August 26-27, 2023) - The Srixon Billiard Prestige Tour hosted the Classic Chevy HWY 6 & Classic Chevy Sugar Land H-Town Showdown took place at BlackHorse Golf Club in Cypress this past weekend. With 141 golfers, only 4 have the opportunity to consider themselves champions.

In the Overall Girls Division, Peyton DeBruin of Houston and Mary Kerr of Friendswood remained tied at 151 (+7) after Round 2. The two went back out on to the course to compete in a sudden death playoff. DeBruin, falling short in a previous sudden death playoff in early-June, walked away victorious after recording a birdie in the first hole of the playoff. Peyton DeBruin has earned an exemption into the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational in late-October at Sulphur Springs Country Club. This is Peyton's second Prestige Tour win since joining the STPGA in 2014.

In the Overall Boys Division, Bennett Kuhns of Austin made a strong surge up the leaderboard in Round 2 after posting a 73 (+1) in Round 1. Kuhns carded five birdies and one bogey in Round 2 to shoot a 68 (-4) in Round 2 making him the overall champion with a 2-stroke lead over Boys 15-18 Champion, Julius Arenkiel. Kuhns, having already earned the exemption into the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational, will be accompanied by Arenkiel at the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational in late-October at Sulphur Springs Country Club as he finished in second in the Overall division. This is Bennett's third win on the Prestige Tour in 2023 and fourth since joining the STPGA in 2017.

To view the final results, please click here .
To view the photo gallery, please click here .

PT Recap: Clicgear Championship

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:20:27 GMT

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (August 12-13, 2023)- The Clicgear Championship was held this past weekend at The Golf Club of Texas. A total of 132 golfers battled it out to be crowned the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour champion.

In the Overall Girls Division, Destiny McNeil of Castroville was tied for second place after recording a Round One 72 (E). She walked away a champion after carding 70 (-2) in the second round. With her win, Destiny earned an exemption into the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational in October at Sulphur Spring Country Club. This was Destiny’s fifth Prestige Tour win since joining the STPGA in 2019.

In the Overall Boys Division, Peyton Patterson of Houston was tied for sixth place at the end of Round One. Peyton carded 72 (E) and 70 (-2) after rounds one and two, respectively. He climbed the leaderboard and took home the win with a tournament total of 142 (-2). The win earned Peyton an exemption into the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational in October at Sulphur Spring Country Club. This was Peyton’s first ever Prestige Tour win since joining the STPGA in 2021.

Fun Fact! Girls overall winner, Destiny McNeil’s older sister Abigail McNeil was the captain of Team STPGA at the Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches.

To view the final results, click here .

PT Recap: Vortech Contracting Championship

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:59:09 GMT

SPRING, TEXAS (August 7 -8, 2023) - The Vortech Contracting Championship was held at the beginning of this week at the Cypresswood Golf Club (Tradition Course). With 136 of our Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour golfers teeing it up, we had two days of great golf.

In the Overall Boys Division, Gabriel Garson-Goroway of Missouri City, finished Round One with a (-5) 67, landing himself a one-stroke lead going into Day 2. Gabriel finished the tournament shooting a total of (-6) 138, with 8 birdies, he walked away the champion. This was also Gabriel’s first Prestige Tour win since becoming a member of the STPGA in 2014.

In the Overall Girls Division, Kara Holm of Missouri City, maintained her lead over the Girls through both her rounds. Shooting a Round One (-3) 69, Kara had a five-stroke lead going into the final round. Feeding off of Round One, Kara finished carding a tournament total of (-1) 143. She had a total of 8 birdies through both rounds and this was Kara’s first Prestige Tour victory since joining the STPGA in 2020.

To view the final results, click here .

PT Recap: Aggieland Classic

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:40:19 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS (August 1-3, 2023) – The Aggieland Classic was held early this week at The Golf Club at Texas A&M. A total of 132 golfers teed up for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour for three days of competitive golf.

In the Overall Girls Division, Bomyeong Lee of Huntsville, established herself as the leader after shooting a Round One 71 (E). Bomyeong held the title through the next two rounds carding a 79 (+8) in both. Overall, Bomyeong finished with a tournament total of 229 (+16), taking home the trophy. After claiming the overall division title, Bomyeong earned an exemption into the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational at Sulphur Springs Country Club in October. This was Bomyeong’s fourth Prestige Tour victory since joining the STPGA in 2022.

In the Overall Boys Division, Landon Donnelly of Houston, finished Round One with a 68 (-3), landing himself at the top of the leaderboard. Landon walked away a champion after carding a Round Two 71 (E) and Round Three 73 (+2) as well as an impressive 11 birdies. After claiming the overall division title, Landon earned an exemption into the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational at Sulphur Springs Country Club in October. This was Landon’s first ever Prestige Tour win since becoming a member of the STPGA in 2015.

Presenting the 2023 Summer Series Champions

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:35:34 GMT

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS - 11 Champions were crowned at the Houston Area Chevy Dealers STPGA Junior Championship at The Woodlands Country Club - Palmer Course on Wednesday, July 27.

This three-day event featured 249 juniors, ages 6-18, who earned points all summer to play in the long-awaited Championship. The Woodlands Country Club hosted the event for the seventh consecutive year.

The event commenced on Monday with a carnival-like atmosphere where juniors were able to play a practice round, experience a demo day, practice chipping and putting, and compete in a long drive marshmallow contest. The carnival was followed by an opening ceremony that featured STPGA Junior Golf Alumni Hailee Cooper and Gurleen Kaur. Title Partner, Houston Area Chevy Dealers, and Presenting Partners Veritex Bank, HOW Water, Foresight Sports, Sam Houston PGA Golf Management Program, and Ahead were present on-site.

Our Junior Tour players competed in a 36-hole Championship playing the King and General courses on Tuesday and Wednesday. A big congratulations to our six division Champions!

Boys 15-18: Tyler Givilancz from Schertz, TX
Girls 15-18: Avery Dyer from Kingwood, TX
Boys 13-14: Samuel Woodberry from Austin, TX
Girls 13-14: Madeline Buckley from Magnolia, TX
Boys 11-12: Luke An from Houston, TX
Girls 11-12: Jessie Lee from San Antonio, TX

For a full list of results, Click Here .

Our Little Linksters played a total of 18-holes on Tuesday and Wednesday on the Deacon nine-hole course. A big congratulations to our five division Champions!

Boys 11-12: Dario DiFonzo from Cypress, TX
Girls 11-12: Muci Guo from Bellaire, TX
Boys 9-10: Brayden Ortiz from League City, TX
Girls 9-10: Chloe Magwe from Houston, TX
Co-ed 6-8: Domenic Laurenzo from Houston, TX

For a full list of results, Click Here .

This Championship concluded a summer of over 250 events that took place in 7 different metro areas in Southern Texas. The STPGA would like to thank all the parents for their support of this program and all the juniors for playing so much golf!

To view pictures from the event, Click Here .

While the summer has officially ended for the STPGA Junior Golf program, the PGA TOUR Superstore Fall Series starts this Sunday, July 30, with events until early December! The points will reset for juniors as they look to earn an exemption into our PGA TOUR Fall Series Championship on December 9-10 at Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club in San Antonio, TX.

Registration for August tournaments is open! Registration for September and October tournaments will open Tuesday, August 1, and registration for November and December tournaments will open Tuesday, September 5.

Click Here for our Little Linksters Schedule.

Click Here for our Junior Tour Schedule.

Click Here for our Junior Links Schedule.

Thank you for a great summer and looking forward to an awesome Fall to wrap up 2023!

PT Recap: Bluebonnet Classic

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 22:16:14 GMT

AUSTIN, TEXAS (July 17 - July 18, 2023) - The Bluebonnet Classic was held at Morris Williams Golf Course at the beginning of this week. With 131 of our Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour golfers teeing it up, we had two days of great golf.

In the Overall Girls Division, Abigail O’Brien of Sugar Land finished Round One with a score of 73 (+1) totaling three birdies. After carding a Round Two total of 71 (-1), she walked away the champion with an overall total of 144 (E). After claiming the overall division title, Abigail earned an exemption into the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational in October at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. This marks Abigail’s first Prestige Tour Win since playing with the STPGA in 2014.

In the Overall Boys Division, Samuel Woodberry of Austin, established himself as a forerunner in the first round. Finishing Round One with a 69 (-3), he placed himself in a tie for third. Samuel shot a tournament total of 137 (-7) including 10 birdies, and ultimately walked away the champion. After claiming the overall division title, Samuel earned an exemption into the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational in October at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. This was Samuel’s first ever Prestige Tour victory since joining the STPGA in 2015.

PT Recap: PGA TOUR Superstore Prestige Tour Open

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:03:14 GMT

MONTGOMERY, TEXAS (July 10-11, 2023) – The PGA TOUR Superstore Prestige Tour Open was held early this week at Bentwater Yacht & Country Club - Weiskopf Course. A total of 152 golfers teed up for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour for two days of fun golf.

In the Overall Girls Division, Bomyeong Lee of Huntsville, maintained her lead over the girls through both her rounds. Shooting a Round One 71 (-1), Bomyeong was tied for first going into the final round. Overall, Bomyeong finished carding an impressive tournament total of 143 (-1), ending the tour with eight birdies. After claiming the overall division title, Bomyeong earned an exemption into the 2023 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches at Shady Oaks Country Club in Austin. She also earned an exemption into the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational. This was Bomyeong’s third Prestige Tour victory since joining the STPGA in 2022.

In the Overall Boys Division, Ryan Griff of Bulverde, finished Round One with a 71 (-1), landing himself in second place with a three-stroke deficit from the lead. For his final round he climbed the leaderboard and ultimately walked away the champion. He carded a final round of 72 (E), with a tournament total of 11 birdies. After claiming the overall division title, Ryan earned an exemption into the 2023 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches at Shady Oaks Country Club in August. He also earned an exemption into the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational. This was Ryan’s first ever Prestige Tour win since becoming a member of the STPGA in 2016.

PT Recap: Girls Southern Texas Jr PGA Championship #2

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:06:46 GMT

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (June 28-29, 2023) – The Girls Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship #2 was held this week at Canyon Springs Golf Club. A field size of only 50 players across the two days of play would make for an incredible competition.

In the 15-18 Girls Division, Maelynn Kim of Katy, would be one stroke behind the leader after the first round with a score of 72 (E). Maelynn's consistent play would be a key factor in her success throughout the tournament and eventually place her as champion. Maelynn who has been an STPGA Junior Golf Member since 2014 and posting a tournament total of 72-73–145 (+1) winning her second Prestige Tour event in her career.

In the 13-14 Girls Division, Carly Marshall had a similar story to Maelynn. Carly wasn't the leader after the first round and was two strokes behind going into the final round. Carly would go on to post a tournament total score of 74-78–152 (+8) and secure the victory and become the Girls 13-14 Champion. This is Carly's second Prestige Tour win of her career since being an STPGA Junior Member since 2017 and second win of this Prestige Tour season.

Notable highlight from the round would be Michaela Partridge with a Hole-in-One on Hole 7.

PT Recap: Boys Southern Texas Jr PGA Championship #2

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:47:42 GMT

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (June 26-27, 2023) – The Boys Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship #2 was held this week at The Quarry Golf Course. A total of 123 golfers teed up for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour for two days of exciting golf.

In the 15-18 Boys Division, Preston Hiller of San Antonio, established himself as a leader in the first round. Shooting a Round One (-3) 68, Preston was locked in a six-way tie for fifth going into the final round with a three-stroke deficit from the lead. Preston finished carding a remarkable tournament total of (-9) 133, ending the tour with 12 birdies. After claiming the overall division title, he earned an exemption into the 2023 Boys Junior PGA Championship at Hot Springs Country Club in August. He also earned an exemption into the 2023 Texas Junior Amateur as well as the 2023 George Hannon Junior Invitational in Austin. This was Preston’s first ever Prestige Tour victory after 10 top 10 finishes since joining the STPGA in 2018.

In the 13-14 Boys Division, Mason An of Houston, went home a champion after a five-hole playoff. Finishing Round One with a (-3) 68, he placed himself in the lead early. Mason shot a tournament total of (-2) 140 including three birdies in a row on holes 16, 17 and 18, sending himself into a playoff with Gavin Hymer of San Antonio. The two continued to battle until Mason took the edge with a par on hole 15. This was Mason’s third Prestige Tour victory, with nine top 10 finishes since joining the STPGA in 2018.

Notable highlights include Gabriel Lomas, Jonathan Kim, Heuiseung Kim and Preston Hiller who all recorded an eagle. In addition, multiple players scored three birdies in a row throughout the tournament.

PT Recap: Classic Chevy Mid-Summer Showcase

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:32:46 GMT

HOUSTON, TEXAS (June 19-20, 2023) – The Classic Chevy HWY 6 & Classic Chevy Sugar Land Mid-Summer Showcase was held early this week at Westwood Golf Club. A total of 154 players teed up for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour for two days of competitive golf.

In the Overall Girls Division, Jamison Louie of Sugar Land, maintained her lead through both rounds. Shooting a Round One (-4) 68, Jamison was tied for first going into the final round. Overall, Jamison finished carding a notable tournament total of (-7) 137, ending the tour with 10 birdies. After claiming the overall division title, Jamison earned an exemption into the 2023 Texas Junior Amateur at the White Bluff Resort in July. She also earned an exemption into the 2023 The Ascendant LPGA Benefiting VOA Girls Championship. This was Jamison’s sixth Prestige Tour victory since joining the STPGA in 2015.

In the Overall Boys Division, J.J. Worrell of Montgomery, finished Round One with a (+3) 75, landing himself in a tough fight for the lead. For his final round he climbed the leaderboard and ultimately walked away the champion. He carded a final round (-5) 67, which included seven birdies. After claiming the overall division title, J.J. earned an exemption into the 2023 Texas Junior Amateur at White Bluff Resort in July. This was J.J.’s first ever Prestige Tour win since becoming a member of the STPGA in 2016.

Houston Area Chevy Dealers STPGA Junior Championship Summer Invitation Breakdown

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:00:20 GMT

The 2023 Houston Area Chevy Dealers STPGA Junior Championship Invitation Breakdowns have been released! We're excited to host this year's Championship at The Woodlands Country Club (Palmer Course) on July 24 - July 26. This has been updated from years past, so please read the following breakdowns carefully.

In order to be very clear on who receives invitations, our invitation process has been updated for

2023.

1. Once invitations are sent, invited players will have 24 hours to register or decline their invitation. After a player declines or no action has been completed in 24 hours, the invited player will lose their spot and the next player from the same division/metro area Points List will be invited. This process will continue until the division is full or by Saturday, July 22 at 12:00 p.m. If there are no players next on the same list, the spot will revert to the overall division Points List.

2. Players in the top 10% of their respective overall division Points List regardless of metro area that may not have earned a spot via the breakdown below will receive an invitation. If these spots are not needed, this does not mean the STPGA will invite more players.

3. Outside of what is listed in this outline, no additional invitations will be granted. The field

will be considered final as of Saturday, July 22 at 12:00 p.m.

PT Recap: Fore! Challenge

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:37:39 GMT

LAKEWAY, TEXAS (June 12-13, 2023) – The Fore! Challenge was held this week at The Hills Country Club - Live Oak Course. A total of 104 golfers teed up for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour for two days of great golf.

In the Overall Girls Division, Bowen Lan of Austin, established herself as a forerunner in the first round. Shooting a Round One (+1) 73, Bowen was tied for third going into the final round. Overall, Bowen finished carding an impressive tournament total of (+3) 147, ending the tour with nine birdies. After claiming the overall division title, Bowen earned an exemption into the 2023 Texas Junior Amateur at the White Bluff Resort in July. She also earned an exemption into the 2023 The Ascendant LPGA Benefiting VOA Girls Championship. This was Bowen’s first Prestige Tour victory since joining the STPGA in 2023.

In the Overall Boys Division, Bennett Kuhns of Austin, finished Round One with a (+2) 74, landing himself tied for fourth, with a four-stroke deficit from the lead. For his final round he climbed the leaderboard and ultimately walked away the champion. He carded a final round (-3) 69, which included five birdies. After claiming the overall division title, Bennett earned an exemption into the 2023 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches at Shady Oaks Country Club in August. He also earned an exemption into the 2023 Texas Junior Amateur at White Bluff Resort in July. This was Bennett’s first Prestige Tour win since becoming a member of the STPGA in 2017.

PT Recap: Strackaline Summer Showdown

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:46:52 GMT

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (June 6, 2023) - The Prestige Tour Strackaline Summer Showdown was held at Oak Hills Country Club in San Antonio, Texas this week. Our champions were tested throughout their rounds. Our boys division would be held to only 27-holes for the competition. With exemptions on the line these four champions stayed headstrong and focused on the end goal.

Robert Gonzalez of San Antonio was trailing by five-strokes after Round One and needed a big second round to put himself in position to win. After getting four birdies on the front nine he forced a playoff against the Boys 13-14 Champion Cameron Villarreal of San Antonio, both tying for first overall with a tournament total of (+1) 107. Robert would win the playoff after the first hole and was awarded the Boys 13-18 overall champion. This would be Robert's fifth win since becoming an STPGA member in 2018 and his first ever on the Prestige Tour. Robert would earn the exemptions of 2023 Texas Junior Amateur and 2023 George Hannon Junior Invitational.

The Girls Division would have a similar story as the Boys with a playoff at the end of the second round. Savannah Dupre of San Antonio would have a great back nine of the second round with five birdies on the last six holes to put herself tied for first with Presley Bolado of San Antonio. The playoff would be won after the first hole as well with Savannah being awarded the winner of the Girls 13-18 division. This event would make it back-to-back Prestige Tour wins for Savannah and put her at 53 STPGA career first place finishes since joining back in 2013. This would earn Savannah exemptions into the 2023 Texas Junior Amateur, 2023 George Hannon Junior Invitational and the 2023 Ascendant LPGA Benefiting Volunteers of America Girls Championship.

PT Recap: Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY6 Boys Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship #1

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:18:11 GMT

SPRING, TEXAS (May 31 - June 1, 2023) - The Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY6 Boys Southern Texas Junior PGA Championship #1 was held at Gleannloch Pines Golf Club in the middle of the week. With 157 of our Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour golfers teeing it up, we had two days of great golf.

In the Boys 15-18 Division, Aiden Wright of Magnolia, finished Round One with an impressive (-5) 66 totaling seven birdies. After carding a Round Two total of (-4) 67, he walked away the champion with a total of (-9) 133 finishing just one stroke ahead of the field. After claiming the overall division title, Aiden earned an exemption into the 2023 Boys Junior PGA Championship at Hot Springs Country Club in August. He also earned an exemption into the 2023 Texas Junior Amateur as well as the 2023 George Hannon Junior Invitational. This marks Aiden’s third Prestige Tour Win since playing with the STPGA in 2015.

In the Boys 13-14 Division, Mason An of Houston maintained a consistent score of even-par 71 through both rounds. With three birdies in his first round and four in his second, Mason finished the tournament with a total of (E) 142. Mason has finished in first place 31 times since starting with the STPGA in 2018.

PT Recap: Girls Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship #1

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:44:17 GMT

HUMBLE, TEXAS (May 30-31, 2023) – The Girls Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship #1 was held this week at the Golf Club of Houston. A total of 83 golfers teed up for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour for two days of competitive golf.

In the 15-18 Girls Division, Sydney Givens of Austin, established herself as a forerunner in the first round. Shooting a Round One (-3) 69, Sydney was tied for third going into the final round. Following Round One, Sydney finished carding an impressive tournament total of (-9) 135, ending the tour with 10 birdies. After claiming the overall division title, Sydney earned an exemption into the 2023 Girls Junior PGA Championship at Hot Springs Country Club in August. She also earned an exemption into the 2023 Texas Junior Amateur as well as the 2023 Ascendant LPGA benefiting VOA Girls championship. This was Sydney’s fifth Prestige Tour victory since joining the STPGA in 2014.

In the 13-14 Girls Division, Michelle Lee of San Antonio, finished Round One with a score of (-1) 71. In her final round Michelle ascended the leaderboard and walked away a champion. She carded a final round (+4) 76, which included five birdies. This was Michelle’s fifth Prestige Tour win since her start with the STPGA in 2017.

Notable highlights include Kendence Lee of Bellaire who had a hole-in-one on hole seven of Round One. In addition, Amelia Guo recorded seven birdies in round two; Jasmine Do had four birdies in a row in round one; and multiple players scored three birdies in a row throughout the tournament.

This marks the first Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour of the Summer Season and the first tournament of our summer series.

Introducing the 2023 Summer Interns

Thu, 25 May 2023 18:25:13 GMT

The Southern Texas PGA is happy to announce our new interns joining the staff for the Summer 2023 season! Please welcome these individuals into our great Section and we look to continue our incredible service and grow the game!

Operations Interns

Camryn Eddy

Hi! I’m Camryn and I’m from Cincinnati, Ohio. I am going to be a senior at the University of Kentucky this fall and I’m majoring in Sports Communication. Last summer, I worked with the Greater Cincinnati Golf Association as a PJ Boatwright intern. Growing up and throughout high school, I played golf and basketball and I’m a huge Reds, Bengals, and Kentucky Wildcats fan. In my free time, I love going to local coffee shops, traveling, and shopping. Golf has always been a passion of mine and I can’t wait to work with the STPGA this summer to grow the game and continue to learn.

Lauren Hall

Hey everyone! My name is Lauren Hall and I’m from Houston, Texas. I’m currently a senior attending Texas A&M where I am majoring in Sport Management. GIG EM’!

During my time in college, I’ve been fortunate enough to work in a variety of opportunities in the sport industry that have allowed me to gain amazing experiences along the way. In my free time, I love playing/coaching softball and hanging out with my friends and family! I’m very grateful I get to work with the STPGA as a Tournament Operations Intern this summer and looking forward to growing my knowledge and experience in the golf industry. I have high hopes of growing the game of golf and contributing everything I have to the STPGA!

Peyton Hanna

Hey, My name's Peyton Hanna I’m from Houston Texas. I’m currently an undergraduate at Texas Tech Business college of Rawls and plan to graduate in May 2024. In my spare time I participate on the Men's Lacrosse and Ultimate Frisbee club teams at Tech and work out with my little brother. This summer I’m excited to grow my knowledge of the sport. As well as help exceed the goals that the STPGA strives to accomplish day in and out. I'm grateful for this opportunity the STPGA has offered me. Wreck’Em!

Isabela Miravite

Hi I'm Bela. Born and raised in the Philippines, I grew up with the game of golf. I have been playing the game since 2008, played D1 collegiate golf, and am now learning behind the ropes with the Southern Texas PGA section. I am currently a graduate student from North Carolina A&T State University and am a graduate assistant for the men's and women's golf team. I am excited to learn and have fun at STPGA this summer.

Manuel Silva

Hi, My name is Manuel Silva and I am from Pueblo, Colorado. I am a Marine Corps and combat wounded veteran. I am in The PGM program at Sam Houston State University. Golf saved my life after the war in Iraq, and during the rehabilitation time after my injuries, I found comfort at the golf course and I want to help others find that same peace. I have three children, ages 9,12, and 14. They are my why, and the reason I want to be successful in life. My main goal is to be a positive role model for them as well as other people who want to take charge of their life by never giving up on your dreams. My main motto in life is "ONLY GOOD DAYS." I believe we have the choice to never have a bad day, it's my mindset and I hope to pass that along to everyone I come in contact with. Outside of golf my main interest is baseball, going to concerts, and riding BMX bikes with my friends and family.

Communications Interns

Urvi Dalal

Hey everyone! My name is Urvi Dalal and I am from Burleson, Texas. I recently graduated from Texas State University with a degree in public relations and I am currently at Texas Tech University completing a masters degree in mass communication. A fun fact about me is that I am a Dallas Cowboys fan and I can sew! I’m extremely excited to learn more about golf and work with STPGA this Summer.

Samantha Sardina

Hi y’all! My name is Samantha and I’m from the Woodlands, Texas. I am majoring in Business at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and double minoring in Spanish and Sustainability. Some fun facts about me are that I can sing the alphabet backwards and I speak three languages. I am super excited to join the STPGA team this summer and get to continue growing my digital media and communication skills (and golf skills)!

$210,500 in College Scholarships Awarded through PGA REACH Southern Texas

Tue, 16 May 2023 15:00:01 GMT

The STPGA and its partners continue to break records as the annual awarded amount has increased annually for the last five years!

SPRING, TEXAS – The PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program is excited to announce the awarding of 42 scholarships amounting to $210,500 to 39 individuals today! This amount is an increase of $42,500 compared to last year! The funds will help these 39 young adults continue their academic career during the 2023-2024 school year!

“This scholarship is going to be a great help for me and my future in college,” said Armond Walker, recipient of the Jim Murphy Scholarship. “I’d like to thank the STPGA for providing everything they have for me, not only with this scholarship, but also all of the tournaments I have played in. Without them I wouldn’t be where I am today. I will forever be grateful for them.”

Since 1999, the PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program has awarded more than 465 scholarships and over $1,691,000 to young adults seeking higher education. Scholarships are given to graduating high school seniors and current college students who demonstrate high levels of achievement and outstanding character.

“Reaching another record high amount for scholarships shows how supportive our Southern Texas golf community is in impacting these young adults’ lives,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director of the STPGA. “We can’t thank our trustees enough for their continued support of this program.”

The STPGA would like to specifically recognize the Hannon Cup Association for their $90,000 investment this year which yielded 14 scholarships at a variety of levels. Lead by PGA Members Steve Termeer and Brent Buckman, this Association continues to push the envelope with community involvement and the overall need to help young men and women achieve their academic goals.

In partnership with the Hannon Cup Association, the STPGA will be holding a special Scholarship Luncheon later this summer to recognize these winners, and allow for interaction with trustees, and share the impact these scholarships have on the winners and the families.

We also want to thank PGA Member, Charlie Epps and Insperity who awarded $40,000 in scholarships this year as well as Energy Transfer and the Energy Transfer Texas Senior Open for their $21,000 investment.

Each scholarship name listed below helps continue a tradition of giving back and honoring an individual or organization that believes in the next generation! Scholarships positively impact lives with each scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.

“The STPGA would like to thank everyone listed below that supports these scholarships,” said Bryan Minnick, PGA Professional and President of the Southern Texas PGA. “From PGA Members to junior golf parents to families of legendary PGA Professionals, this is a day that is always so special for the STPGA and we cannot thank the community and trustees enough.”

The 2023 scholarship recipients are listed below. For more information about the PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program, please click here .

2023 PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Recipients

Bill Sitton Sr.

Ty Roberts

The Alabama State University

Irissa Machetta

Harvard University

Charlie Epps

Holden Kittelberger

Tufts University

Hannah Newell

LeTourneau University

Braeden Hoyt

Rice University

Maggie Ni

University of Pennsylvania

Quade Woods

Concordia University

Kyle Mahan

Western New Mexico University

Ryan Montoya

OUAZ (Ottawa University Surprise)

Dick Harmon

Aiden Marlow

Trinity University

Kendall Jackson

Howard University

Eddie Burke Sr.

Audrey Delgado

Texas A&M University

Energy Transfer

Ethan Miller

Lee College

Cayden Miller

Doane University

Jack Sledge

Howard Payne University

Kaitlyn Jetter

Chamberlain University - Houston

Hailey Hidalgo

Sam Houston State University

Aaron Lopez

University of Texas - San Antonio

Etrinity Stidam

Texas State University

George Hannon

Marlo Zamora

Trinity University

Emma von Hoffmann

Georgia Southern University

Emily Garza

Texas A&M University

Lauren Townsend

University of Texas - Dallas

Chase Sadler

University of Texas - San Antonio

Ella Gomillion

The University of Tennessee

Julian Vintimilla

Trinity University

Breanna Hoese

Longwood University

Savannah Dupre

St. Mary’s University

Esteban Gonzalez

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Kaldon Roensch

Sam Houston State University

Meredith Speer

Sam Houston State University

Abigail McNeil

Southeastern University

Jake Bialek

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Hardy Loudermilk

Macie Hildebrand

University of Texas

Hill Country MGA

Lilly Nesrsta

Texas A&M University

Jay Hebert

Esteban Gonzalez

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Jim Murphy

Armond Walker

Texas A&M International University

JL Lewis

Abigail McNeil

Southeastern University

Kaldon Roensch

Sam Houston State University

Olivia Anderson

Queens University of Charlotte

Rayana Lopez

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

John & Ginny Termeer

Jacqueline Springs

Texas Lutheran University

PT Recap: Rio Grande Showcase

Mon, 08 May 2023 15:42:02 GMT

LAREDO, TEXAS (May 6-7, 2023) - The Southern Texas PGA headed all the way down south for the Rio Grande Showcase at Laredo Country Club. With 44 of our Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour players teeing it up, we had a weekend full of good golf.

In the Overall Girls Division, Brooke Yount of League City, went home with the trophy after a two-hole playoff. Finishing Round One with a (+3) 75, Brooke was in first place with a one-stroke lead going into the final round. She finished with a tournament total of (+7) 151, sending her into a playoff with Alyssa Esparza of Laredo. After the first playoff hole, the two remained tied, until Brooke took home the win with a par on 10. This was Brooke’s first ever Prestige Tour victory since joining the STPGA in 2018. “Having my family out here with me for my first Prestige Tour win meant the world to me,” Brooke stated. This victory earned Brooke exemptions into the 2023 Texas Junior Amateur, the 2023 George Hannon Junior Invitational, & The 2023 Ascendant LPGA Benefiting VOA Girls Championship.

In the Overall Boys Division, Dylan Villarreal of Palmhurst, finished Round One with a (+1) 73 placing himself tied for fourth place with a two-stroke deficit from the leader. Intent on climbing up the leaderboard, Dylan shot a tournament total of (+1) 145 including 7 birdies, making him the overall boys division winner. This was Dylan’s first ever Prestige Tour victory, about which he said, “I’ve been waiting for this and it finally happened. I’m just really happy and I can’t wait to go celebrate.” This victory earned Dylan exemptions into the Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship, the 2023 Texas Junior Amateur, & the 2023 George Hannon Junior Invitational.

This marks the final Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour of the Spring Season. We will be back on May 30 at the Golf Club of Houston for the Girls Southern Texas Junior PGA Championship #1 to mark the start of the summer series.

Presenting the 2023 Spring Series Champions

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 23:54:58 GMT

KINGWOOD, TEXAS (April 30, 2023) - Eleven champions were named at the 2023 Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY 6 Spring Championship at The Clubs of Kingwood (Forest Course). With title partners Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY 6 and presenting partner Veritex Bank, this year’s field featured 167 junior golfers ages 6-18 from across Southern Texas.

This year’s Championship took place on Saturday, April 29 - Sunday, April 30. Over the two days, players in the Little Linksters program played a total of 18-holes and the Junior Tour players competed over 36-holes.

Blake Ayuso of Cypress shot an impressive (-3) 33 today in a bogey free round. With a tournament total of even-par 72, he claimed the Little Linksters Co-Ed 6-8 Division title by a three stroke lead. “My favorite part was the last hole because I made a birdie both days.”

This year’s Little Linksters Boys and Girls 9-10 and 11-12 Division Champions earned the first spots on the 12th Texas Junior Cup Matches team representing Team STPGA at Sand Hill Farm Golf Course on September 22-24.

Reed Rodriguez of Sienna Plantation sunk an eagle and three birdies in his final round to card a 9-hole total of (-4) 32. Reed claimed the Little Linksters Boys 9-10 Division title, marking his fifth STPGA win of 2023.

With the lowest score overall in the Little Linksters this weekend, Jessie Lee of San Antonio claimed the Little Linksters Girls 9-10 Division title after carding a tournament total of (-6) 66. “My favorite part was making all of the putts for birdie and saving par.”

Matthew Burke of Houston went low in this tournament with a Round One score of (+3) 39 and Round Two total of (+2) 38. With a two stroke lead, he claimed the Little Linksters Boys 11-12 Division title. “I’m ready to play in the Texas Junior Cup Matches, beat North Texas, and bring home the win!”

Ava Frazier of Round Rock sat tied for first with Carolyn Liu of Katy at a tournament total of even-par 72. She claimed the Little Linksters Girls 11-12 Division title after a one-hole playoff, where Ava putt in for birdie to win the hole.

At the Junior Tour Spring Series Championship, the STPGA saw six divisions crown new champions.

JP Lynch of Austin won his third championship in a row after coming in first at the 2022 Spring and Fall Championships. After cardign low in Round Two with an impressive (-1) 71, JP swept the field to claim the Junior Tour Boys 11-12 Division title with a five stroke lead.

Tessa Vivier of The Woodlands kept it consistent out on the course with a Round One score of 87 and Round Two score of 86. Finishing two strokes ahead of the field, she claimed the Junior Tour Girls 11-12 Division title and her first STPGA win of 2023. “My favorite part of this event was definitely my putting because I came really close to making a lot of birdie putts.”

Aryan Magon of Houston jumped the first place leader after three birdies on the back nine, to card (+1) 73 in his final round. Aryan claimed the Junior Tour Boys 13-14 Division title by a four stroke lead. “There are always good days and bad days, but today I got lucky. I came out on top, and hopefully it is not the last.”

Makenzie Minshew of The Woodlands led the field after Round One with a solid 2-stroke lead, carding (+5) 77. She claimed the Junior Tour Girls 13-14 Division title, making that her eighth STPGA win in 2023.

Jayk Altic of Houston claimed the Junior Tour Boys 15-18 Division title by just a two stroke lead. Tournament scores were close, but Jayk remained consistent, carding an overall total of (+9) 153. “I definitely didn’t play great today. I was scrambling the whole tournament, relying on my putts and short game because of the high winds. But it feels great to come out on top.”

Kara Holm of Missouri surpassed her Round One score of 80 by 11 strokes, carding an impressive Round Two total of (-3) 69. After claiming the Junior Tour Girls 15-18 Division title today, this marks her fifth STPGA win of the year. “I played really well today and I have my group to thank for that. They took my mind away from overthinking and I just had a great time.”

The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program would like to thank the entire staff at The Clubs of Kingwood for hosting this event for two days, as well as our title partners Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY 6.

To view the full results of the 2023 STPGA Spring Series Championship, please click the links below.

Little Linksters Leaderboard

Junior Tour Leaderboard

To view the full photo gallery from the event, click here .

PT Recap: TPC Industrial Spring Fling and Heart of Texas Classic

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:46:22 GMT

PEARLAND, TEXAS & KERRVILLE, TEXAS (April 22 - 23, 2023) - This weekend the Southern Texas PGA held two Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour tournaments in Pearland and Kerrville.

The TPC Industrial Spring Fling was held this weekend at Pearland Golf Club. With 121 of our Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour players and two lightning delays, we had an eventful weekend full of great golf.

In the Overall Girls Division, Joann Bee of The Woodlands finished Round One with a (+7) 79 giving her a one-stroke lead over the field. Going into the final round, Joann had her sights on winning and used her momentum to seal her victory with a (+2) 74. Her tournament total was a (+9) 153 with an overall five-stroke difference win. This was Joann’s third Prestige Tour victory of 2023, her last two finishes at the Prestige Tour Premiere and Houston Junior Classic.

In the Overall Boys Division, Caleb Lumpkin of Houston, walked home victorious after overcoming a T-3 finish going into Round Two. In his opening round, Caleb carded a (+2) 74, leaving him two-strokes from the leaders. Knowing this, he went into the final round, set on ending the day with a win. He carded a tournament total (+2) 74 which included six birdies. This was Caleb’s second Prestige Tour victory since joining the STPGA in 2014.

The Heart of Texas Classic was held this weekend at Riverhill Country Club. With 88 of our Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour players teeing it up, it made for a great weekend of golf.

In the Overall Girls Division, local Raleygh Simpson of Kerrville went home a champion. Finishing Round One with a (+4) 76, Raleygh was in fourth place going into the final round. Knowing the standings, Raleygh grinded it out on the second day and shot (-3) 75 to place her as the champion. This was Raleygh’s second Prestige Tour victory since becoming a member of the STPGA in 2014.

In the Overall Boys Division, Yi Wen Huang of Austin left victorious after climbing up the leaderboard and a playoff. Finishing Round One with (E) 72, Yi Wen was at a four-stroke deficit from the leader, but made up for it in the final round. He carded a tournament total of (-1) 143 which landed him in a playoff with Andrew Reyes of San Antonio. Yi Wen won the one-hole playoff with a birdie. This was Yi Wen’s first ever Prestige Tour victory since joining the STPGA in 2020.

PT Recap: Alamo City Shootout

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:59:03 GMT

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (April 1 -2, 2023) - The Alamo City Shootout was held this weekend at the historic Brackenridge Park Golf Course. With 126 of our Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour golfers teeing it up, we had two days of great golf.

In the Overall Girls Division, Danica Lundgren of Austin, maintained her lead over the Girls through both her rounds. Shooting a Round One (-2) 70, Danica had a two-stroke lead going into the final round. Feeding off of Round One, Danica finished carding a tournament total of (-8) 136. She had a total of 12 birdies through both rounds and had a bogey free final round. This was Danica’s third Prestige Tour victory since joining the STPGA in 2015.

In the Overall Boys Division, John Solis of Laredo, finished Round One with a (-2) 69, landing himself tied for sixth, with a three-stroke deficit from the lead. For his final round he climbed the leaderboard and ultimately walked away the champion. He carded a final round (-7) 64, which was bogey free and included 7 birdies. This was John’s second Prestige Tour win since becoming a member of the STPGA in 2018, and first of the 2023 season.

PT Recap: Lake Charles Spring Classic

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 22:01:10 GMT

LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (March 25 - 26, 2023) - This past weekend we held the Lake Charles Spring Classic at Contraband Bayou Golf Club. This Event marked the first joint event of the year between the Southern Texas PGA, Gulf States PGA, and Louisiana Junior Golf Tour. With 86 golfers, we had two days full of great golf.

In the Overall Girls Division, Amelia Guo of Seabrook, established herself as the leader on day one. She carded a (-5) 65 for Round One which included six birdies and zero bogeys, giving her a seven-stroke lead over the field. Amelia brought home the win in Round Two, with a tournament total of (-13) 129, including 14 total birdies for both rounds. Her finish is the lowest tournament total recorded in the STPGA 2023 season. This was Amelia’s third Prestige Tour win since becoming a member of the STPGA in 2014.

In the Overall Boys Division, Ross Anderson of Lake Charles, Louisiana, walked home with the victory. Finishing a bogey-free Round One with a (-4) 67 including four birdies, he landed himself as the leader going into Round Two. Though the leaderboard flipped multiple times during day two, Ross came out victorious. He carded a tournament total of (-6) 136, including a total of seven birdies. Ross was one of the unique players that was an LJGT member as well as an STPGA member. This was his first Prestige Tour win since becoming a member of the STPGA in 2016.

PT Recap: Lake Conroe Challenge

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:14:24 GMT

CONROE, TEXAS (March 16 - 17, 2023) - STPGA Junior Golf rounded out its Spring Break week with the Srixon Billiard Factory Lake Conroe Challenge, hosted at The Golf Club at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Braving the cold and rain during the two days, 67 junior golfers hit the course for a chance to become a champion.

In the Overall Girls Division, Syna Nijhawan of Houston finished Round One with a (+7) 78, falling short of the lead by two strokes and leaving her tied for fourth place with two other players. Syna was able to battle her way to the top after improving to (+3) 74 for Round Two, and just barely edging out Mary Kerr of Friendswood who improved her score by seven strokes on the second day, leaving her just one stroke behind Syna. With finishing in the top two spots of the Overall Girls Division, Syna and Mary earned an exemption into The Chevron Championship Junior Legacy Pro-Am on Wednesday, April 19 at The Woodlands Country Club.

In the Overall Boys Division, Jack Byrd of Montgomery came ready for a challenge as he looked for his first win on the Prestige Tour. Jack trailed behind Deacon Bauershlag of Bellville and Duke Heise of Spring, with Jack sitting in solo third after his (+2) 73 Round One. With a bogey-free back-nine, Jack was able to climb up the leaderboard to earn his first win with a two-day total of (+4) 146. This is Jack’s seventh top-10 finish since he became a member in 2019.

PT Recap: Spring Break Classic

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 20:31:40 GMT

SPICEWOOD, TEXAS (March 13 - 14, 2023) - This week, Lakecliff Golf Club hosted the Spring Break Classic. With the changing Texas weather, 79 of our Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour players teed off all hoping to walk away a champion.

In the Overall Girls Division, Carly Sherman of Bastrop, finished Round One with a (+6) 77 placing herself in second place with a four-stroke deficit from first. Knowing the standings, Carly grinded it out on the second day shooting (E) 71 to land her in a sudden death playoff with Nirjara Gulhane. After 4 intense playoff holes, Carly claimed her victory with a birdie. Not counting the playoff, Carly shot a tournament total of seven birdies. This was Carly's third Prestige Tour victory since joining the STPGA in 2016, and second Prestige Tour victory of the 2023 season, her last being the Hill Country Open at Horseshoe Bay Resort.

In the Overall Boys Division, Esteban Gonzalez of McAllen, came to the tournament with his eyes on winning the Spring Break Classic once more after his victory in 2021, and finishing in second place in 2022. With this as motivation, Esteban ended Round One as the leader with a (-2) 69 and a round total of five birdies. With a one-stroke lead going into day two, Esteban gave it his all and finished Round Two with a tournament total of (-1) 141. He carded a total 10 birdies, setting the tournament record. This was his second Prestige Tour victory, both of which have been at the Spring Break Classic.

The ANNIKA Foundation Announces Share My Passion Clinic for Girls in Southern Texas!

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:00:03 GMT

The ANNIKA Foundation has released the 2023 schedule for its "Share My Passion" girls golf clinics and they are coming back to The Woodlands!

In partnership with the Insperity Invitational, PGA REACH Southern Texas, First Tee – Greater Houston, and ANNIKA Foundation we are excited to announce that we are one of five locations that has been given the opportunity to attend this once in a lifetime event! This year’s clinics will kick off in April during the week of the PGA TOUR Champions' Insperity Invitational at The Woodlands Country Club outside Houston.

To participate in this Share My Passion clinic, girls between the ages of 6 and 14 from Southern Texas are invited to write an open letter or record a video to Annika telling her why they love golf, and why other girls should learn how to play. Annika telling her team will then invite authors of the most-compelling notes to attend a clinic headlined by the 10-major champion and winner of 72 LPGA events.

The day begins with a box lunch, followed by groups rotating through stations taught by Annika and instructors covering the fundamentals of driving, putting and the importance of fitness. Before the group rotation, Annika will meet with the girls to discuss topics ranging from the best approach to pre-round warmups to course management to shot execution. A photo and autograph session will then close out the festivities.

“I love having the opportunity to speak with these groups of girls about golf, nutrition and the value of hard work,” says Annika. “It’s the sixth year of our Share My Passion series and I’m looking forward to it being the best one yet.”

PGA REACH Southern Texas would like to thank ANNIKA Foundation and Insperity Invitational for including STPGA girls in this opportunity. This will be the third time that this event has taken place and we look forward to showcasing girls golf at the Insperity!

"Legends of the game are so important to growing the game and we appreciate Annika for coming back to The Woodlands," said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director for the STPGA. "Our 2022 event was a big success with over 50 girls, 10 PGA Professionals helping run the clinic, and Annika herself. We look forward to April 30 this spring."

Earn your chance to attend the "Share My Passion" girls golf clinic by applying at the link below!

April 30, 2023 - The Woodlands, Texas

Insperity Invitational, The Woodlands Country Club - Tournament Course

Applications are due by Monday, April 10

The Ascendant LPGA Benefiting Volunteers of America Continues Event Partnership with Southern Texas PGA

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:03:23 GMT

SPRING, TX – The Ascendant LPGA Benefiting Volunteers of America – the longest running LPGA Tour event in the state of Texas – is continuing its partnership with the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf. Youth female golfers can compete for the opportunity to play with the pros this October by qualifying and participating in The Ascendant LPGA Benefiting Volunteers of America Girls Championship.

The Northern Texas PGA Foundation will conduct the Girls Championship Wednesday, July 5 through Friday, July 7, 2023, at Golf Clubs at The Tribute. Tribute Golf Links will play host for rounds one and two, and Friday’s final round will take place at Old American Golf Club. The champion of this event will earn an exemption into the LPGA Tour’s The Ascendant LPGA Benefiting Volunteers of America on October 5-8 at Golf Clubs at The Tribute.

Qualifying opportunities into The Ascendant LPGA Benefiting Volunteers of America Girls Championship will be available at select All American Tour events hosted by the Northern Texas PGA, select Prestige Tour events hosted by the Southern Texas PGA and select championships hosted by the Legends Junior Tour.

Last year’s Girls Championship resulted in Yunxuan (Michelle) Zhang, now a freshman on the Southern Methodist University’s women’s golf team, winning the exemption and fulfilling a lifelong dream by playing in an LPGA Tour tournament.

In addition to awarding an LPGA Tour exemption, the partnership between The Ascendant LPGA Benefiting Volunteers of America and Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf will further impact the community by providing a junior golf clinic, a High School Girls Golf Clinic, and a Veterans Clinic during championship week. Also, the Northern Texas PGA Foundation will award a $5,000 The Ascendant LPGA Benefiting Volunteers of America College Scholarship to a deserving female junior golfer.

For the team at The Ascendant LPGA Benefiting Volunteers of America the opportunity to help inspire the next generation of LPGA Tour players and expand its community outreach is something that fits right into the tournament’s mission.

For more information, visit stpgajuniorgolf.com and ascendantlpga.com .

About The Ascendant LPGA Benefiting Volunteers of America
The #Ascendant LPGA sits just north of Dallas as the longest running Official LPGA Tour event in Texas with players vying for a $1,800,000 purse. Our tournament mission is to be the premiere event in North Texas, serve as champions of Volunteers of America’s message and create an atmosphere that is fun for the entire family.

October 2 – October 8, 2023 at Golf Clubs at The Tribute
$1.8 Million Purse
The World’s best female golfers – cut after 36 holes to top 65 and ties
Live on the Golf Channel (Thursday – Sunday)

About Golf Clubs at The Tribute
Each course set on this remote peninsula inside The Tribute community was specifically designed to take you back in time to experience the game of golf in its purest form. Old American Golf Club, designed by PGA Tour Winner Justin Leonard and Golf Course Architect Tripp Davis, pays homage to the "Golden Age" of golf course architecture in America, while Tribute Golf Links also designed by Tripp Davis, allows you to immerse yourself in a true links-style course paying homage to the most famous holes in Scotland. To learn more about the Golf Clubs at The Tribute or its courses, visit www.golfclubsatthetribute.com .

About PGA REACH Southern Texas
In 1994 the Southern Texas PGA Foundation was created with the focus on getting more juniors playing golf. After a rebrand in 2019 to PGA REACH Southern Texas, the foundation’s mission has grown. We strive to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations. This is accomplished by enabling access to PGA Professionals and the multitude of programs offered by PGA REACH Southern Texas.
PGA REACH Southern Texas has 4 distinct pillars with multiple programs to demonstrate the impact of golf on individuals. Junior Golf – College Scholarships – Military Involvement – Employment Opportunities.

Unique Opportunity for Two STPGA Junior Golfers!

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:10:17 GMT

The first LPGA Tour Major of the season, The Chevron Championship, will take place at The Club at Carlton Woods for the first time, April 20-23, 2023.

As part of their Championship community outreach, Chevron has generously offered two females from the Southern Texas PGA entry into The Chevron Championship Junior Legacy Pro-Am on Wednesday, April 19. Hosted by World Golf Hall of Famer and five time Major Champion Amy Alcott, this inspirational experience will feature juniors from the greater Houston area paired with LPGA legends of the game for a round of golf at The Woodlands Country Club.

The two females that are selected will be the winner and runner up of the Srixon Billiard Factory Lake Conroe Challenge March 16-17 at The Golf Club at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Make sure to register today for this event to try and earn your spot! With Chevron’s goal to create access and opportunities for junior female golfers, this special golf outing aims to inspire local junior female golfers and offers them invaluable mentorship from some of the greatest players in LPGA Tour history.

The STPGA is excited to work with The Chevron Championship in the youth space and be big supporters of the first LPGA Major of the year!

PT Recap: Shootout in the Hills

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:42:48 GMT

BLANCO, TEXAS (March 4 -5, 2023) - This weekend, we held the Shootout in the Hills at Vaaler Creek Golf Club. With 97 of our Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour golfers participating, it all came down to the final stroke.

In the Overall Girls Division, Lindsay Lee of San Antonio, finished Round One with a (-1) 70 to plant herself as the leader going into Round Two. Lindsay had an impressive first round with seven birdies, three of which were consecutive. Using her lead and drive to beat her sister, Michelle Lee who was in second place going into round two, Lindsay gave it her all in her final round. Finishing with only a one-stroke difference between her and her sister, Lindsay brought home the win with a tournament total of (+1) 145. This was Lindsay’s fifth Prestige Tour win since becoming a member of the STPGA in 2015.

In the Overall Boys Division, Jaxon Donaldson of Wimberley overcame a three-stroke deficit to bring home the win. Finishing day one with a (-2) 70 including seven birdies and an eagle, Jaxon was in second place heading into the final round. As the leaderboard fluctuated multiple times on day two, Jaxon remained focused and ended the tournament with a win. “I didn’t have my best stuff today but to be able to grind it out and come out with a win feels awesome”, states Jaxon on his win at the Shootout in the Hills. This was his second ever win within the Prestige Tour and 23rd win overall in the STPGA Junior Golf program.

PT Recap: Hill Country Open

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:32:49 GMT

HORSESHOE BAY, TEXAS (February 25 - 26, 2023) - This weekend, the Hill Country Open was held at Horseshoe Bay Resort - Slick Rock. Over 100 of our Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour golfers teed it up with their sights set on taking home the trophy.

In the overall girls division, Carly Sherman of Bastrop, shot an even par 72 on Saturday to establish a 2-stroke lead heading into Round Two. Carly took full advantage of her lead and ended Round Two with a 6-stroke difference between her and the second place finisher. With a bogey-free front nine on Sunday, Carly took home her second Prestige Tour victory since joining the STPGA in 2016.

In the overall boys division, Eston Duff of Pflugerville, climbed his way up the leaderboard to walk away with the trophy on Sunday. Finishing tied for second place after Round One with a (-1) 71 score, it came down to Eston’s second round. On Sunday, Eston pulled ahead with six total birdies in his round and a Round Two score of (-3) 69, creating a 4-stroke win. This was Eston’s second Prestige Tour victory since becoming a member of the STPGA in 2014.

PT Recap: ATX Showcase

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:15:46 GMT

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS (February 18-19, 2023) - The ATX Showcase was held this weekend at White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown. Ninety of our Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour players went head-to-head to showcase their skills and play some impressive golf.

In the overall girls division, Savannah Dupre of Boerne, maintained her lead over the field across her two rounds. Shooting an (E) 72 round one, she used the momentum from her first round to propel and remain in first place after shooting a (+2) 74 round two. This was Savannah’s first Prestige Tour tournament and victory of the 2023 season. Since first joining the STPGA in 2013, Dupre has built an impressive legacy with over fifty 1st place finishes, and over 150 top-5 finishes.

In the overall boys division, Anthony Roa of Houston, walked away with the trophy after a three-way two-hole playoff. Finishing with a tournament total of (+6) 150, Roa then had to face Dylan Knox of Austin and Cole Macmillan of Round Rock in a sudden death playoff. After the first hole, only Roa and Knox remained, when Macmillan missed the putt for par to continue. Roa solidified his victory with a chip shot that left the ball within 2 feet of the pin, leaving him with just a tap-in for birdie. This was Anthony Roa’s first Prestige Tour victory since joining STPGA in 2019.

STPGA Announces Staff Realignment

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:45:18 GMT

Shift allows for enhanced quality, more opportunities, and better overall customer experience.

As the STPGA looks to the future, we are excited to announce some realignment within our valuable junior golf department. This shift comes at a time where we continue to see record numbers across all programs but a new focus in areas that we believe will continue to sustain our growth.

Amanda Hill, J.T. Milner, and our 15 Area Directors will oversee the first five steps of our player pathway that creates lifelong golfers. This includes Drive, Chip, and Putt, PGA Junior League, Little Linksters, Junior Links, and Junior Tour. Their responsibilities will also include our three season Championships, the Texas Junior Cup Matches, and most importantly our 400+ 1-day events that are the fabric of our program.

Hill grew up playing in our junior golf program, was an intern, and then became full-time in December 2020. She is excited about this new role that will balance the importance of our customer experience and the consistency we want to see across all 7 of our metro areas. She will be supported by J.T. Milner who also started as an intern and then became full-time in June 2022. Milner has a dedication to growing the game and a passion for making things better.

Our Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour will now be managed entirely by Matthew Coughlin as our Senior Prestige Tour Coordinator and supported by Jackson Gunnels as our Prestige Tour Coordinator. This tour which started in 2012 with only five events will have a record 37 events in 2023. Coughlin, who also started as an intern, has been with the STPGA since May 2021, and is ready to ensure our quality remains first class but also focus on the details needed to run the best 2-day tour in Texas!

Gunnels who started in June 2022 has great experience working for the Gulf States PGA as well as PGA of America Championships and looks to take his golf experience and use it to bring new ideas and new energy to this tour.

Hill and Milner will be supported by Andrew Gridley, our Director of Business Operations and former Junior Golf Manager while Coughlin and Gunnels will be supported by Scott Archer, our Assistant Executive Director who has been in this role for 5 years.

In partnership with these enhancements, the STPGA’s Internship Program will continue to evolve and grow to support both departments and be a feeder to full-time employment. Summer internships are available as we speak and can be found by Clicking Here .

After just being announced as the 2023 Herb Graffis Award Winner, the STPGA is excited about these changes and how it will positively impact all junior golfers, parents, and showcase our dedication to creating lifelong golfers through STPGA programs!

Let’s have a great 2023!

PT Recap: Lone Star Shootout

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:58:45 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS (January 28-29, 2023) - The Lone Star Shootout was held this weekend at The Golf Club at Texas A&M. Over 80 of our Prestige Tour boys and girls went out against cold and rainy weather with the goal to bring home a victory. The rough weather conditions cut the event down to an 18-hole tournament.

In the overall girls division, Makenzie Minshew of The Woodlands, shot a round (+2) 73 to solidify her scorecard playoff victory against Addison Surber of Montgomery in College Station. It came down to Minshew and Surber’s back nine score, which Minshew won with a 37. Having only been able to play one round due to weather, Minshew made her round count with 2 birdies and 13 pars, paving her way to a single round victory. This was Makenzie’s first win of the season and first Prestige Tour victory. Since playing with the STPGA back in 2015, Makenzie has earned 28 first place finishes and 50 top-5 finishes.

In the overall boys division, Skye Fischer of Austin, took home the victory with a round one (-2) 69 at the Lone Star Shootout. Fischer had an impressive round with 1 eagle, 4 birdies, and 10 pars to place him in the victor position. This was Skye’s first STPGA and Prestige Tour win. Since last year, Fischer has had 6 top 10 finishes on top of this weekend’s victory.

Houston Area Chevy Dealers Partner with STPGA in 2023

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:00:05 GMT

The Southern Texas PGA is excited to take this opportunity to welcome the Houston Area Chevy Dealers as a Patron Partner of the STPGA Junior Golf Program!

Last year was the first year supporting the STPGA Junior Golf program and as we enter year two, the Houston Area Chevy Dealers will grow their impact from not only supporting events over the summer but all year round for Little Linksters, Junior Links, and Junior Tour events.

Looking ahead to the Summer, this partnership will be showcased in a big way when we host the 2023 Houston Area Chevy Dealer STPGA Junior Championship July 24-26 at The Woodlands Country Club – Palmer Course. As our most anticipated event of the year, we could not be more excited to have the Houston Area Chevy Dealers front and center at the biggest junior golf event of the year!

“The Houston Area Chevy Dealers and its brand (Chevrolet) matches extremely well with what the STPGA Junior Golf program is all about,” says Thomas Hutton, Executive Director for the STPGA. “They make high quality vehicles for families looking to move about in Southern Texas and they want to actively engage with the community they serve.”

The STPGA is extremely grateful to the Houston Area Chevy Dealers for supporting our programs, and we look forward to an unbelievable year of golf!

If you are looking for a vehicle, head to your local Houston Area Chevy dealer to see so many great options and experience what they have to offer.

Introducing the 2023 Spring Interns

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:25:05 GMT

Operations Interns

Austin Thayer

Hello, my name is Austin Thayer and I’m from Lafayette, Indiana. I graduated from Purdue University last May with a degree in Organizational Leadership. In my time at Purdue I was an intern for Purdue Athletics working with the Ticket Office and with Event Operations. I was also a practice player for the Purdue Women’s Basketball Team. It’s always been my dream to work in sports, specifically golf. I’m blessed to be given this opportunity by the STPGA to make that dream a reality. I look forward to learning all I can this Spring and can’t wait to play a part in growing the game of golf! In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going to the gym, playing golf and basketball, and watching Purdue Athletics. Boiler up!

Gavin Hogan

I'm from Fort Worth, Texas and recently graduated this past fall from New Mexico State University majoring in Marketing with a specialization in PGA Golf Management. In my spare time outside of work and golf, I enjoy exercising and playing the guitar. I am most looking forward to contributing to the wide variety of events that are provided throughout the section. It is with great pleasure to join the Southern Texas PGA and to be able to work in tournament administration.

Josh Rassner

Howdy! My name is Josh Rassner, and I am from Houston, Texas. I am a current student at Texas A&M University, majoring in Sports Management and minoring in business. I have always been extremely passionate about sports, and I knew early on that I wanted to work in the sports industry. If I am not playing golf in my spare time, you can find me watching the best team in baseball, which just so happens to be my hometown Houston Astros. I am also very engaged in fantasy sports, which has made my interest in football grow immensely. I played baseball year round throughout the majority of my childhood, which never allowed me to play golf competitively. As I have since hung up the cleats, golf has become my primary focus, and I am desperately trying to make up for lost time. I am very excited to begin this next chapter in my life, and I can't wait to help contribute to the STPGA and learn about the golf industry. I am looking forward to a great Spring season. Thanks and Gig 'em!

Connor Murphy

Connor is returning to the STPGA this Spring from our Fall internship.

What's up, I'm Connor! I am from Lake Charles, Louisiana which is also where I went to school for my undergraduate degree at McNeese State University. Recently, I have obtained my masters degree in Sport Management. One fact about me, I am a huge New Orleans Saints fan. WHO DAT! I am excited to learn the administration and operations side of golf and am eager to work alongside others with similar passions!

Fifteen Champions Crowned at the last Championship of the Year

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 22:50:13 GMT

Fifteen Champions were named at the 2022 PGA TOUR Superstore STPGA Fall Championship at Brenham Country Club and The Golf Club at Texas A&M. This year’s Championship took place on Saturday, December 10th – Sunday, December 11th. Over the two days, players in the Little Linksters and Junior Links programs played a total of 18-holes at Brenham Country Club and Junior Tour Players competed over a total of 36-holes at The Golf Club at Texas A&M.

In the Little Linksters Fall Championship, the top two finishers of the Co-Ed 6-8 and Boys and Girls 9-10 Divisions earned exemptions into the Insperity Invitational Junior Pro-Am in April of 2023. The top three finishers of the Girls and Boys 11-12 Division will join them as well.

In the Little Linksters Co-Ed 6-8 Division, Domenic Laurenzo of Houston finished his Round One with back-to-back birdies to go 1-under-par. After leading his division by six strokes, Domenic continued his lead and finished with an impressive (+3) 73.

Sara Garcia of College Station had an impressive Round One in the Little Linksters Girls 9-10 Division with three birdies and a score of (-2) 34 and made it through the tough conditions during Round Two to win her division.

In the Little Linksters Boys 9-10 Division, Hayes Rogers of Spring held the lead after Round One shooting (-2) 34 but with four others being tied for second place at (E) 36, it was a tight competition. During Round Two, Mason McCord of Spring went back-to-back shooting even-par, earning him his championship title with a final score of (E) 72.

“I want to thank my caddie for helping me out with this tournament and Brenham Country Club for hosting us for a great tournament,” said Mason. “I had a lot of fun playing with my friends and all of the other players in the tournament.”

Carolyn Liu of Katy was in a tight contest being tied for first after Round One and being just three strokes ahead of the next players. Carolyn was able to hold onto her lead after Round Two and finished with a final score of (E) 72.

“This is definitely a big accomplishment for me, especially playing through the weather conditions on the second day,” said Carolyn. “I trained very hard to be able to play competitively and winning this tournament means a lot to me.”

It was a close race in the Little Linksters Boys 11-12 Division with Rolando Laurenzo of Houston in the lead after Round One and three-way tie for second place. Carson Klein of Tomball made a push for the championship title with three birdies in Round Two but Rolando was able to maintain his lead and finish with a two-day total of (+3) 75.

Evan Tran of Leander held onto his lead in the Junior Links Boys 13-14 Division after shooting (+5) 41 during Round One and finishing with a five stroke lead.

“It means a lot to win the Fall Championship with it being my first win ever so I’m pretty excited,” said Evan. “I told my family I was going to win and I did it for them.”

In the Junior Links Girls 13-14 Division, Sheridyn Banks of Sugar Land took home the win in the 18-hole championship. BSheridynanks led her division by seven strokes and held on to the lead to finish with a (+13) 83.

The Junior Links 15-18 Divisions had commanding leads after Round One in both the Boys and Girls Divisions. Jaxon Barrett of Montgomery led the field by eight strokes heading into Round Two and finished the two days at (+9) 79 with a total of three birdies.

Natalie Wagner of Kerrville ended her Round One with a birdie on hole nine and led the Junior Links Girls 15-18 by five strokes. She finished just three strokes ahead of Samantha Lichnovsky of Weimar, with a two-day total of (+14) 84.

“This win today means all my hard work has finally paid off,” said Natalie. “I started off playing really well on the first day and struggled on a few holes but I ended up getting back on top.”

At the Junior Tour Fall Championship, the top four players in each division also earned exemptions into the Insperity Invitational Junior Pro-Am in April of 2023.

Ruicen Liu of Houston led the Junior Tour Girls 11-12 Division after Round One by a three stroke lead of (+9) 80. She shaved one stroke off her total in the final round to shoot (+8) 79 and claim the overall division title by a grand total of seven strokes.

JP Lynch of Austin led the Junior Tour Boys 11-12 Division strong after a first round total of (-2) 69 and holing four birdies and an eagle. Keeping his lead through his final round, JP carded an even-par 71 to claim the division title by just two strokes.

“I played really well. I felt like I lost a lot of shots, but I also felt like I gained a lot more,” said JP. “I’m going to keep this win for a really long time.”

Michelle Lee of San Antonio sat one stroke behind Makenzie Minshew of The Woodlands heading into her second round. After carding a solid (+2) 148 tournament total, Michelle claimed the Junior Tour Girls 13-14 Division title with a six stroke lead.

In the Junior Tour Boys 13-14 Division, Federico Montaner of Spring went neck and neck with Dylan Knox of Austin in his final round. With just a one stroke lead of even-par 71 in his first round, Federico holed four birdies to card (-2) 69 maintaining his one stroke lead and claiming the overall division title.

“My short game has improved so much, and it resulted in a few putts I needed to make,” said Federico. “The competition with Dylan was really fun being tied there at the end and coming down to the wire.”

In the Junior Tour Girls 15-18 Division, Gabriela Morales of San Antonio sat tied in second after Round One behind leader Angela Cui of Sugarland. In her final round, Gabriela climbed the leaderboard finishing with a 36-hole total of (+14) 156 to claim the overall division title.

“I feel like I played pretty well out there. Definitely could have been a few more birdies and pars, but overall this Championship means a lot to me and I am looking forward to more to come,” said Gabriela.

Gurpreet Ghotra of Round Rock entered into his final round at a three-way tie with Charlie Stanton of Austin and Philip Apffel of Kerrville after scoring a (-1) 70. Gurpreet held his lead in his second round with six birdies to card (-4) 67 for the lowest round of the tournament. He then claimed the overall Junior Tour Boys 15-18 Division title.

The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program would like to thank the entire staff of both Brenham Country Club and The Club at Texas A&M for hosting such great events. Additionally, the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program would like to thank the title partner of the 2022 Fall Championship and Fall Series, PGA TOUR Superstore.

To view the full results of the 2021 STPGA Fall Championships, please click the links below.
Junior Tour , Little Linksters , Junior Links

To view the photos from the Junior Tour event, please click here .
To view photos from the Little Linksters and Junior Links event, please click here .

PT Recap: SwingJuice Jingle Bell Rock

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:37:56 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS (December 3–4, 2022) - The SwingJuice Jingle Bell rock was contested this past weekend at The Golf Club at Texas A&M. Over 90 boys and girls teed it up in windy conditions with their eyes set on taking home a trophy from Santa.

In the overall girls division, Addison Surber of Montgomery, shot a final round (+3) 74 to capture her two stroke wire-to-wire victory in College Station. After round one Surber found herself just one stroke clear of Alyssa Esparza of Laredo as the two separated themselves from the pack. In the final round, Surber drained two birdies and made 14 pars on her way to victory. Surber dominated the field statistically this week leading the field in Par 3 & 4 scoring, total birdies, total pars, and bogey avoidance. This was Addison’s third win this season and sixth since joining the STPGA in 2020.

In the overall boys division, Joah Bramwell of Houston, fired a final round (-6) 65 to overcome a three stroke deficit at the SwingJuice Jingle Bell Rock. After a first round (+2) 73, Bramwell bounced back with seven birdies on day two propelling him to a two stroke victory over Tyler Fanning (70-70) of Cedar Park. Bramwell led the field in total birdies this past weekend with ten, and led the field in par 5 scoring playing them in three under for the tournament. This was Bramwell’s first Prestige Tour victory and fifth overall since joining the STPGA in 2020.

PT Recap: Thanksgiving Edition

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:36:57 GMT

The Prestige Tour got into the holiday spirit this past week hosting two events across the southern region of Texas. The Billiard Factory Gobble Classic was contested at Brackenridge Park Golf Club in San Antonio and the Turkey Shootout at Walden on Lake Conroe.

LAKE CONROE, TEXAS (November 21–22, 2022) - The Turkey Shootout was played last week at Walden on Lake Conroe. Over 70 of our Prestige Tour boys and girls fought through wind, rain, and chilly temperatures for their chance to harvest a victory.

In the overall girls division, Jamison Louie from Sugarland, fired a final round (E) 72 to overcome a five shot deficit to capture her third Prestige Tour victory of the 2022 season and her first Prestige Tour victory as the overall 13-18 champion. Louie led the field this past week with a total of 25 pars including 16 of them in the final round. Louie also poured in two birdies on her way to claim a two stroke victory at the Turkey Shootout and her second victory in back to back weeks. This was Louie’s 39th win with the STPGA since joining in 2015.

In the overall boys division, Aiden Wright of Magnolia, completed the wire-to-wire victory to claim the overall boys title at the Turkey Shootout. After an impressive first round of (+2) 74 in difficult conditions, Wright found himself sitting at the top of the leaderboard by a single stroke. Wright fired a (+5) 77 to extend his lead in the final round, by closing out his final nine with an even par 36 to secure a four stroke victory. Wright led the field with a total of 28 pars and played both the par 3’s & 5’s even par for the week. This was Aiden’s second Prestige Tour victory of the 2022 season and his 27th since joining the STPGA in 2013.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (November 21–22, 2022) - The Billiard Factory Gobble Classic was held this past week at Brackenridge Park Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas. Over 100 Prestige Tour players teed it up in cold and rainy conditions with their eyes set on taking home the turkey.

In the overall girls division, Camille Pazouki of San Antonio, shot two consecutive rounds of (-1) 71 to complete her comeback victory. After the first round Pazouki found herself just one shot behind leader Destiny McNeil of Castroville. In the final round, Camille poured in four birdies on her way to capture the Gobble Classic Trophy. This was Pazouki’s second victory of the 2022 season, with her first coming earlier this year at the Riverside Junior Tour event in March.

In the overall boys division, Kyle Doolittle of New Braunfels, fired two back to back under par rounds to secure his victory at the Gobble Classic. After a first round (-1) 70, Doolittle found himself two shots behind first round leader Brennan Young of Fair Oaks Ranch. In the final round, Doolittle made three birdies en route to a final round (-2) 69 to secure a narrow one shot victory. This was Doolittle’s 11th win since joining the STPGA in 2018.

PT Recap: Kingwood Cup

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:26:14 GMT

KINGWOOD, TEXAS (November 12–13, 2022) - The Kingwood Cup was held this past weekend on the Forest Course at the Clubs of Kingwood. Over 80 of our junior golfers battled near freezing temperatures for their chance to take home the crown.

In the overall girls division, Audrey Rosen of Katy, overcame a four stroke deficit to capture her first ever Prestige Tour Victory. After a first round 82 in, Rosen bounced back with a stellar (+7) 79, that included a clutch (+2) 38 on her back nine to ensure her victory. In the final round, Rosen played the par 3’s in -3 par and led the field in birdies (5) for the tournament. Prior to Rosen’s first victory she placed inside the top 15 in two other Prestige Tour events this season.

In the overall boys division, it took a playoff to determine our winner. Charlie Wylie of Houston, defeated James Devore with a birdie on the second playoff hole to claim his title. After a first round (+1) 73, Wylie found himself two shots clear headed into the final round. At the end of 36 holes Wylie was tied with James Devore, who fired a (-1) 71 to draw even with Charlie at (+4) 148. Wylie went on to make a 10 footer for birdie on the 9th green to capture the crown, his 1st win of the season. This was Wylie's 6th victory since joining the STPGA in 2012 and 1st this season after placing 2nd in the H-Town Showdown in August.

Southern Texas PGA to Offer Junior Golf Opportunities in Louisiana

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:30:40 GMT

Srixon Prestige Tour events head to Lake Charles, LA starting in 2023!

November 15, 2022: The STPGA is excited to announce new playing opportunities for our ever-growing Srixon Prestige Tour starting in 2023. The Srixon Prestige Tour will offer two events in Lake Charles, LA that will be comprised of both STPGA Junior Golfers and Gulf States PGA Junior Golfers via the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour.

The first event will be March 25-26 at Contraband Bayou Golf Club and the second event will be November 11-12 at Mallard Golf Club. Two thirds of the field will be reserved for STPGA Junior Golfers with standard registration policies in effect with the rest of the field being comprised of juniors from Louisiana.

The Srixon Prestige Tour was established in 2012 as the STPGA’s most elite and competitive level of junior golf. It has grown to become a year-round tour with over 35 2-day events a year. Besides from a high-quality tournament experience, the tour offers great competition and exemptions into other national and regional junior golf events. All players from both states during these events will be competing for standard exemptions that are awarded at each Srixon Prestige Tour event.

“The STPGA is thrilled to try this new initiative in Louisiana and want to thank the Gulf States PGA and the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour for this opportunity,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director for the STPGA. “This opportunity provides a new location for our junior golfers to play but more importantly opens the door for our juniors to play against other juniors in another section.”

These events will be open to boys and girls ages 13-18 and will feature four divisions. Registration for the March event will open on January 17, 2023 and the November date will open in late summer/early fall. The STPGA will be working with hotels in the area to get a great price for players from out of town and will communicate that when available.

“Junior golf and growing the game is so important to our mission,” said Robert Brown, CEO of the Gulf States PGA. “This co-branded event will be an awesome opportunity for juniors within both of our sections to compete against each other and showcase the great golf in the Lake Charles area of our section.”

The full January-March Srixon Prestige Tour schedule can be found here as it was announced last week. Please remember that 2023 STPGA Membership will open on December 12, 2022.

All registration for the event will run through the STPGA Junior Golf website at www.stpgajuniorgolf.com .

PT Recap: South Texas Showcase

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:32:54 GMT

VICTORIA, TEXAS (October 22–23, 2022) - The South Texas Showcase was held this past weekend at Victoria Country Club. Over 70 Prestige tour players teed it up in Victoria with their eyes set on taking home some hardware.

In the overall girls division, Dresden Bounds of San Antonio, fired an even par 72 to separate herself from the pack, giving her a four stroke advantage heading into Sunday. Bounds followed up her first round score with another consecutive round of (E) 72 to capture the title by eight shots. Bounds led the entire field in pars, where 27 out of the 36 holes she played this past weekend were pars. This was Bounds’ third Prestige Tour victory this season, as well as her 66th win while playing with the STPGA since 2016.

In the overall boys division, it took a stellar (-3) 69 from John Solis of Laredo, Texas to complete his come from behind victory. After round one, Solis found himself three shots off the leader after shooting a (+2) 74. On Sunday, Solis poured in five birdies and an eagle on his way to break through for his first Prestige Tour victory of the year. Solis placed in the top-5 17 times while playing with the STPGA since 2018, 6 of those times finishing on top of the leaderboard.

PT Recap: Bay Forest Junior Championship

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:20:52 GMT

LA PORTE, TEXAS (October 8–9, 2022) - The Bay Forest Junior Championship was played at Bay Forest Golf Club on October 8th and 9th. This Prestige Tour event consisted of 95 eager golfers all wanting to claim the win.

In the girls division, Peyton DeBruin of Houston, played two very competitive rounds this weekend. DeBruin came out of round one tied for second at (+4) 76 and eager to prove herself in round two. Her scores on day two spoke for themselves, earning one birdie, one bogey, one double bogey, and the 15 pars to finish with a 36 hole tournament total of (+6) 150 to claim the championship title by just one stroke. This win puts DeBruin at 6 first place wins in 2022 alone, and 21 total wins for the STPGA since starting back in 2014.

On Sunday October 9th, Matthew VanHoy of League City, walked away victorious. VanHoy had a promising first round after sinking an eagle and three birdies to climb the leaderboard. He sat tied for second heading into his second round with an 18-hole total of (-1) 71. He came back even stronger for round two, scoring 6 birdies, to secure his lead in the boys 15-18 division.VanHoy finished with an impressive tournament total of (-5) 139 to claim the championship title. This is VanHoy’s first championship title of 2022,12th STPGA win and his 49th time placing since 2011.

Unique Opportunity with East River 9 and STPGA Junior Golf!

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:51:50 GMT

Hello STPGA Families!

We want to announce this new, and unique opportunity for our STPGA Junior Golf Members.

On Wednesday, October 26, the STPGA will be hosting a preview event at the new East River 9 Golf Course in Houston, Texas. This is a brand-new course that offers a lighted 9-hole par 3 course and a full driving range. The first tee shot is hit directly at the City Skyline and the course is played along the Bayou. This will be the first time any player has EVER played the course. In partnership with East River 9, they wanted to make sure the first golf shot was hit by the future of the game and the STPGA is honored to be picked to partner with them!

We have a limited number of spots (36) available and all ages (6-18) are welcome to sign-up! The fee is $30 and the sign-up will open on Tuesday, October 4 at 9 a.m. and like all events are first come first serve.

Click Here to visit the tournament information page.

This event is all about having fun and we cannot wait to preview this awesome facility. One of the most unique parts about this event is that ALL 36 juniors that sign up will be entered into a drawing where the first name pulled will hit the first shot ever on Hole #1 at 3:15 p.m. Registration opens at 2:30 p.m. with a shotgun at 3:30 p.m. All players will receive a nice gift from the STPGA at arrival. No official scoring will take place and there are no points awarded to any Points List. Parents and spectators are welcome to walk the course with their players for the 9-hole round. Spectator carts will not be available. Food and beverage will be available for purchase prior to, during, and after the round of golf.

Again, registration will open Tuesday, October 4 at 9 a.m. Click Here to view the Tournament Information Page.

Come join us and be a part of history at East River 9!

PT Recap: City of Mont Belvieu STPGA Challenge

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:35:42 GMT

City Of Mont Belvieu STPGA Challenge (September 24-25, 2022) - The City of Mont Belvieu STPGA Challenge was held at Eagle Pointe Golf Club on September 24th and 25th. This two-day event hosted 90 young golfers playing across four separate divisions.

After two long rounds of golf this weekend, Caleb Lumpkin from Houston claimed the Boys 13-18 overall champion title. First round, Lumpkin shot (+1) 72 for the day resulting in three other golfers shooting lower than him, leaving him in solo fourth place. Heading into round two, Lumpkin slipped a little resulting in three bogeys, and two birdies. But his scores and talent allowed him to pull through for the overall champion title, and his final score resulted in a (+2) 144. This is his second 1st place win in 2022 finishing first at the Golf Club of Houston Junior Tour event and his first ever Srixon Prestige Tour win. He has placed in the top five 41 times since he started playing with the STPGA in 2014.

Coming from Seabrook, Amelia Guo came to dominate the course this past weekend. Kicking off round one, Amelia sunk two birdies, to finish the day with an 18-hole total of (+2) 73 leaving her with just a one stroke lead. But she did not stop there. Guo came back day two with 3 birdies in her back 9, 5 birdies overall, to finish with back to back scores of 73 claiming the overall champion title at (+4) 146, 4 strokes ahead of the field. Guo is two for two in first place wins for 2022, her first win being at the Prestige Tour Winter Showdown. She has placed in the top three 76 times while playing with the STPGA since 2014.

Insperity Invitational Junior Pro-Am Dates Announced for 2023

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:00:56 GMT

SPRING, TX (September 21, 2022) - The Southern Texas PGA is excited to announce its continued partnership with the Insperity Invitational presented by UnitedHealthcare and the Junior Pro-Am. On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - 36 STPGA junior golfers will enjoy the experience of a lifetime playing 9-holes with a PGA TOUR champions professional.

2023 will mark the 15th time STPGA Junior Golfers will earn an exemption into this great event through the 2022 PGA TOUR Superstore STPGA Fall Championship. The event provides the opportunity for STPGA Junior Golfers to play The Woodlands CC - Tournament Course the same week that the PGA TOUR Champions play it.

“We are excited to have this continued partnership with Insperity Invitational that provides such a great playing opportunity for our junior golfers,” said STPGA Executive Director, Thomas Hutton. “With the return of the event last year, our juniors are ecstatic to earn a spot during our last Championship of the year.”

“The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program continues to provide high quality events for juniors of all ages and we are happy to support the program,” said Jane Wandmacher, Tournament Director for the Insperity Invitational. “The Junior Pro-Am is not only a fun day for the juniors, but also the PGA TOUR Champions.”

Exemptions into the Junior Pro-Am will be given out at the Fall Championship by division during both the Junior Tour at Texas A&M Golf Club and the Little Linksters at Brenham Country Club December 10-11, 2022.

Junior Tour

Boys 15-18 - Top 4

Girls 15-18 - Top 4

Boys 13-14 - Top 4

Girls 13-14 - Top 4

Boys 11-12 - Top 4

Girls 11-12 - Top 4

Little Linksters

Boys 11-12 Red - Top 3

Girls 11-12 Red - Top 3

Boys 9-10 9-hole modified - Top 2

Girls 9-10 9-hole modified - Top 2

Co-Ed 6-8 9-hole modified - Top 2

Invitations to the Fall Championship are based on the Fall Points List and the invitation breakdown will be announced in early October.

The 2023 Insperity Invitational presented by UnitedHealthcare will celebrate 20 years of legendary golf at The Woodlands Country Club Tournament Course April 24 - 30, 2023.

Team STPGA takes home the Cup for the Fifth Year in a Row at the 11th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:42:43 GMT

WALLER, TX (September 19, 2022) - The Southern Texas PGA team was victorious this weekend over the Northern Texas PGA team at the 11th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches presented by TCG Advisors by an overall point total of 18 to 6. Team STPGA led the matches by 5 points following the first day of competition, and early on into day two of singles matches, Team STPGA secured the cup after winning 9 singles matches.

Key victories for Team STPGA on day one came from Aleah Shields-Rodipe and Dylan Knox during the 4-Ball Matches who won their match 3&2 against Adrielle Miller and Lincoln Rubis from Team NTPGA. In the afternoon Scramble matches, five of the matches went down to the wire, each going to the final hole. Team STPGA won 4 out of these 5 matches, taking a strong lead of 8.5-3.5 after day one.

“It really was all about the players this weekend. They did a fantastic job on the golf course. Their character and integrity was unparalleled,” said STPGA Captain Chris Westerdahl, PGA. “It was an honor to be their coach and to see them win.”

Team STPGA secured the cup during day two of the Texas Junior Cup Matches after the first four groups won their singles matches, putting Team STPGA at 12.5 points, enough points to win the overall matches. Team STPGA proceeded to win five more matches and tie one, to finish the day at 9.5 Team STPGA and 2.5 Team NTPGA.

The Texas Junior Cup Matches is an annual competition between the Southern Texas PGA and the Northern Texas PGA Sections. The Ryder Cup-style format features teams represented by 12 junior golfers under the age of 12 who earned their exemptions into this event through various tournaments in each Section. The teams competed in Four-Ball and Scramble Matches day one and Singles Matches the final day.

Chris Westerdahl, PGA Director of Instruction at Sterling Country Club served as Team STPGA’s captain for the first time, and Vince Bove, PGA Program Lead - Drive, Chip and Putt served as Team NTPGA’s captain for the fourth year.

This year marks the 11th anniversary of the Texas Junior Cup Matches with the inaugural matches taking place in 2012 at Northwood Club in Dallas, Texas. After this year's event, both teams now have a record of 5-5-1. The 2022 matches were contested at Sand Hill Farm Golf Course, a unique 9-hole private course created by the Tucker family, founders of Mustang Cat, and designed by former professional golfer, Peter Jacobsen.

To view the full match results, click here .

To view photos from this event, click here .

WindRose Golf Club claim the PGA Jr. League STPGA 13U Section Championship

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:32:08 GMT

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (August 21, 2022) – Led by Garrett Nobles, PGA Head Professional and Shelby Thibodeaux, PGA Associate, the WindRose Golf Club All-Star team battled through two matches at Hill Country Golf Club to win the 13U Section Championship title and take home the coveted trophy.

“Our kids went out and played well today,” said Nobles. “After narrowly missing qualifying for the Section Championship in 2021, it’s great to see our juniors hard work this year pay off and we’re excited to represent the Southern Texas PGA at the PGA Jr. League Regional.”

PGA Jr. League is a grow the game initiative where juniors play in a team format led by PGA Professionals. This year’s program in Southern Texas featured over 1,525 juniors at 59 facilities taught by 74 PGA Professionals and Associates. This weekends event was the culmination of the season with 4 teams battling it out through Match Play format for the Championship.

In the morning matches, the WindRose 1 All-Star Team came up against the High Meadow Ranch All-Star team, both who qualified through the East Qualifier featuring 16 All-Star teams. The Semi-Final match was close until the finish, with WindRose claiming the victory 7-5.

After a short lunch break and a fresh warmup, the WindRose team went back onto the Lakes Course at Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club in the afternoon paired up against Barton Creek Golf Academy, who claimed the other morning Semi-Final Match over the Fair Oaks Ranchers. Bolstered by their victory in the morning, the WindRose All-Star team rose to the challenge and claimed the Section Championship with a final score of 8 ½ - 3 ½.

“I’m very proud of our juniors and how they played out there today,” said Nobles. “Our juniors are so excited, and Shelby and I cannot wait to proudly display this trophy at WindRose Golf Club.”

Nobles, who is a two time recipient of the PGA Jr. League Game Changer for having one of the 25 largest programs in the country and the largest in Southern Texas, has been with WindRose Golf Club in Spring, TX since 2014.

The WindRose All-Star team is headed to the PGA Jr. League Regional Championship on September 9-11 at Firewheel Golf Park (Bridges).

To view the full results from today’s tournament, please click here .

To view photos from the event, please click here .

Introducing the 2022 Fall Interns

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 22:44:25 GMT

Digital Media Interns

Marin Shutty

I am from Gaithersburg, Maryland and just graduated from Ole Miss this past May. I majored in Integrated Marketing and Communications with a minor in Business and a specialization in Sports Promotion. During my senior year I was an intern with Ole Miss Athletics working for their Marketing and Fan Experience Department. I have always had a passion to work in the sports industry and am extremely excited to spend this fall with the STPGA. In my free time I like to relax at the beach, hang out with friends and family, and go to the gym.

Stephen Boyd

I was born and raised here in Houston, Texas and I currently attend Prairie View A&M University majoring in Digital Media. Golf has always been apart of who I am since my days as a junior golfer until now. I attended Langham Creek High School where I played varsity for all 4 years and then proceeded to play Division I collegiate golf at Prairie View A&M University. Im looking forward to my internship with the STPGA this fall and graduating from school this December.

Operations Interns

Audrey Irwin

Hello, I’m Audrey and I am currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in sports management. I am from Fort Worth, TX and grew up in a huge sports family, every weekend was either a tournament of our own or watching our favorite teams. This past summer I had the opportunity to work a PGA tournament in addition to becoming Head coach for a local swim team, where I was introduced to the golf world and sports management. It was an incredible experience which ultimately led me to this internship. When I’m not working you can find me traveling anywhere I can, cheering on my favorite sports team, Manchester United, or trying to learn as much about golf as I can. I am extremely excited for this fall and can’t wait to learn more about golf operations!

Connor Murphy

What's up, I'm Connor and I am a current graduate student in Sports Management through LSU Online. Considering that all goes accordingly, I will be graduating with my masters degree in December of 2022! I am from Lake Charles, Louisiana which is also where I went to school for my undergraduate degree at McNeese State University. If you can't find me sometime during the fall, you can bet I am catching up on the New Orleans Saints games and news. WHO DAT! I am excited to learn the administration and operations side of golf and am eager to work alongside others with similar passions!

John Arnett

My name is John Arnett and I am from Spring, Texas. I am currently taking classes online at Lone Star while majoring in business marketing. I enjoy playing golf and doing anything outdoors. In my free time I love watching football and rooting on the Houston Texans! I am a former STPGA player myself and look forward to this great opportunity this fall!

Paige Lemm

Paige is returning to the STPGA this Fall from our Summer internship. You could say golf is in my blood. I played on the high school golf team from the 7th – 12th grade and played college golf at Wallace State Community College. I am a senior at Sam Houston State University majoring in Communications. As much as I love the game, I have served many roles from pro shop attendant to golf instructor to golf operations.

I was born in Benton, AR and didn’t slow down, moving several times. My parents both have spent a lifetime in different parts of the game, Dad building courses and Mom playing, teaching, and coaching as a 25-year PGA member. I am an extrovert that loves interacting with the juniors as well as the organization and process of operations. I love traveling, the beach and my two dogs.

STPGA Ends the Summer with 11 Champions at the Chevrolet STPGA Junior Championship

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 01:41:07 GMT

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (July 28, 2022) – Eleven champions were named at the 2022 Chevrolet STPGA Junior Championship at The Woodlands Country Club (Palmer Course). Presented by Ahead, First Financial Bank, Sam Houston State University’s PGA Golf Management Program, Foresight Sports and HOW Water, this year’s field was one of the largest this annual event has seen, bringing in more than 260 junior golfers ages 6-18 from across Southern Texas.

This year’s Championship took place on Wednesday, July 27th – Thursday, July 28th. Over these two days, players in the Little Linksters program played a total of 18-holes on the Deacon Course and Junior Tour players competed over 36-holes on the King and General Courses.

In the Little Linksters Co-Ed 6-8 Division, Blake Ayuso of Cypress took home the win after leading the field by three strokes after Round One and finished the two days with a total score of 74 (+2).

Viktoria Germain of Houston secured the Little Linksters Girls 9-10 Division after being tied with Ellie Rieger of Brenham after their first nine holes. “My favorite part of playing this week was how hard the course was,” said Viktoria. Viktoria came out on top by one stroke after Round Two with a final score of 78 (+6).

The Little Linksters Boys 9-10 Division saw Chase Stebbins of Magnolia have an impressive Round Two with a score of 32 (-4), jumping four spots on the leaderboard. “I really enjoyed getting to play with my friends during this tournament,” said Chase.

Carolyn Liu of Katy took a commanding lead after Round One with four birdies and held on to claim the Little Linksters Girls 11-12 Division title and final score of 70 (-2).

In the Little Linksters Boys 11-12 Division, John Patrick Lynch of Austin took home his third Junior Championship win after making a birdie on his last hole and finishing the two days at 73 (+1). “It was great to make it to this event,” said John Patrick. “43 boys in this division and over 250 juniors making it to this event makes it really special to be a part of this tournament, and especially to win for a third year in a row is really special to me.”

With their wins today, Carolyn Liu and John Patrick Lynch have earned a spot compete for Team STPGA at the 2022 Texas Junior Cup Matches.

The Junior Tour Girls 11-12 Division saw Kaitlin Kiew of Bellaire claim this year’s title. Kaitlin trailed Jessie Lee of San Antonio by one stroke heading into Round Two and a birdie on the last hole sealed her win with a total score of 166 (+22).

Elliot Cope of Austin and Jace Beverly of Montgomery finished Round One tied at 71 (-1) but it was Elliot who came out on top of the Junior Tour Boys 11-12 Division after carding nine birdies over the two days. “I think my favorite part of this event was being able to play this nice of a course,” said Elliot. “It’s a privilege.”

Kaitlin and Elliot will join the rest of Team STPGA at the 2022 Texas Junior Cup Matches with their division wins today.

In the Junior Tour Girls 13-14 Division, Katelyn Allen of Montgomery held on to her two stroke lead from Round One to claim this year’s title. Katelyn finished the two days with a total score of 156 (+12).

Ryan Lee of College Station had an incredible two days at this year’s Championship with scores of 67-68 for a total of 135 (-9). “My favorite part of this year’s event was the experience,” said Ryan. “I learned how to play more conservative and smarter.” Ryan’s bogey-free Round Two helped him claim the Junior Tour Boys 13-14 Division title.

Mary Kerr of Friendswood was victorious in the Junior Tour Girls 15-18 Division after leading by five strokes at the end of Round One. “The atmosphere was so much fun at this year’s Championship,” said Mary. “I liked the carnival and having my friends caddie for me was so much fun.” Mary finished the two days leading the field by six strokes with a total score of 144 (E).

The Junior Tour Boys 15-18 Division finished in a playoff between James Devore of Porter and Bryan Sandoval of Edinburg with a final score of 142 (-2). After the first playoff hole, James came out on top with a par.

“This means a lot to me,” said James. “This is only my fourth time playing in this event, going all the way back to Little Linksters, and to finally win is just an honor. As the flagship event of the STPGA Junior Golf Program, it feels amazing and I look forward to doing this again.”

The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program would like to thank PGA General Manager Paul Earnest, PGA Senior Head Professional Matt Nyren and the entire staff at The Woodlands Country Club (Palmer Course) for hosting such a great event.

To view the full results of the 2022 STPGA Junior Championship, please click the links below.

Little Linksters Leaderboard

Junior Tour Leaderboard

To view the full photo gallery from the event, click here .

Meet our 2022 Summer Interns

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 18:54:56 GMT

Media Interns

Morgan Keim-Wolfe

I am from Mankato, Minnesota. I just wrapped up my last semester of college at Minnesota State University - Mankato. I am graduating in June with a major in Mass Media and a minor in Marketing. I am very excited to be extending my internship and staying on for the summer. I can’t wait to learn more about sports media through the STPGA! Sports are one of my biggest passions and what inspired me to do what I do. I hope to find a career that allows me to be involved with sports and create content to grow involvement and education in sports.

Sutton James

I am from Flower Mound, Texas and I recently graduated from Oklahoma State University with a B.S. in Sports Media and Communications. In the fall, I’ll be heading back to Stillwater to pursue a M.S. in Mass Communications with a sports emphasis. Prior to spending this summer with the STPGA, I spent three years of my undergrad interning for OSU’s Athletics Communications department as a Sports Information Director for the men’s tennis team as well working with the other teams. In my free time, I love to hang out with my mini GoldenDoodle, Bullet!

Operations Interns

Paige Lemm

You could say golf is in my blood. I played on the high school golf team from the 7th – 12th grade and played college golf at Wallace State Community College. I am a senior at Sam Houston State University majoring in Communications. As much as I love the game, I have served many roles from pro shop attendant to golf instructor to golf operations.

Lyla Vaughn

I have been a golfer for the majority of my life! Growing up outside of Austin, TX, I played on the golf team at Lago Vista High School and am a current member of the Texas Southern University Golf Team, majoring in business. Outside of work, you can find me on the golf course or hanging out with my teammates!

Austin Epps

Howdy, I'm Austin and I'm a current student at Texas Tech University. Wreck 'Em! I am a Houston Native and outside of work you can find me cheering on my favorite team, the Houston Astros! At Texas Tech, I am majoring in marketing and have a minor in sports management. I am very outgoing and enjoy sports, being outside, and traveling. I plan to graduate next May and begin my career in the sports field. I enjoy playing golf and am excited about this internship!

Owen Roche

Hello, I'm Owen and I am a current graduate student at NYU studying sports business and coaching the ice hockey team. Although I currently live in NYC, I grew up in Washington and have a deep love for Texas, specifically Texas Christian University where I received my undergraduate degree in sports broadcasting and played club ice hockey! I recently started playing golf, which led me to apply for this internship. Outside of work you can find me cheering on the Seattle Mariners or the Buffalo Bills. I am excited about this summer and am looking forward to learning more about the operational side of golf.

J.T. Milner

I am from Bandera, Texas. I earned my bachelor's degree in Sport Management with a minor in Business at Texas A&M University in December of 2020. Following the completion of my undergrad, I decided to remain an Aggie and pursue a graduate degree in Sport Management and currently am in my last semester. Before coming to the STPGA I worked as a Student Assistant in the Facilities, Events and Construction department of Texas A&M Athletics. As my career as a sport professional continues, I hope to advance in the area of event management. In my free time I enjoy reading, watching movies, working out, attending music festivals/concerts, golfing, making sure my duties as a fantasy football league commissioner are being fulfilled and pretty much anything that involves having a good time with good people. I am excited to extend my internship through the summer and continue growing my knowledge with the STPGA!

PGA REACH Southern Texas Awards $168,000 in College Scholarships

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:37:24 GMT

This year’s amount is an all-time high for PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program!

SPRING, TEXAS – The PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program is excited to announce the awarding of 42 scholarships amounting to $168,000 to 36 individual people today! This amount is an increase of $45,000 compared to last year as well as 11 more scholarships! These funds will help these 36 young adults continue their academic career during the 2022-2023 school year!

“The STPGA as a whole has meant a lot to me. It’s like family at this point,” said Ty Roberts, winner of the Jeff Morton and JL Lewis Scholarship. “Being chosen for these scholarships means the world, because it allows me to focus on my golf career as well as my academics.”

Since 1999, the PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program has awarded more than 425 scholarships and over $1,480,500 to young adults seeking higher education. Scholarships are given to graduating high school seniors and current college students who demonstrate high levels of achievement and outstanding character.

“Reaching another record high amount for scholarships shows how supportive our Southern Texas golf community is in impacting these young adults’ lives,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director STPGA. “We can’t thank our Trustees enough for their continued support of this program.”

We would like to specifically recognize the Hannon Cup Association for their $50,000 investment this year which yielded 5 scholarships at $10,000 each. We also want to thank Energy Transfer and the Energy Transfer Texas Senior Open for their $24,000 investment as well as the Cimarron Hills Pro-Am that supports the JL Lewis Scholarship and their $16,000 donation.

We also want to welcome four new scholarships that involve PGA Professionals, the overall game of golf in Texas, and names that continue to live on! Thank you to the Texas Golf Hall of Fame and the first ever Joe Black Scholarship, the Burke Family for the Eddie Burke Sr. Scholarship, PGA Professional Jim Murphy for giving back, and Past President of the STPGA Charlie Epps! We also want to thank all of our returning trustees and scholarships that make this program what it is today!

Each scholarship name listed below helps continue a tradition of giving back and also honoring an individual or organization that believes in the next generation! Scholarships positively impact lives with each scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.

This year’s 2022 scholarship recipients are listed below. For more information about the PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program, please click here .

2022 PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Recipients

Austin Golf Society

Hallie Adare

Texas State University

Nicholas Canales

University of Nebraska

Rachelle McGinnis

Hardin Simmons University

Bill Sitton Sr.

Lauren Waltzer

University of Dallas

Abigail McNeil

Southeaster University

Carol Mann

Cameron Gilley

Texas Christian University

Brenley Meche

Harding University

Sarah Robertson

University of North Texas

Charlie Epps

Holden Kittleberger

Tufts University

Hannah Newell

LeTourneau University

Dick Harmon

Garrett Martin

Texas Tech University

Kendall Jackson

Howard University

Eddie Burke Sr.

Tristan Gabbard

Midwestern State University

Energy Transfer

Evan Burgess

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Cayden Miller

Lone Star College

Lillian Ratcliff

Sam Houston State University

Emilee Martinez

San Jacinto North Campus

Ja’Rae Raymond

Texas Southern University

Miguel Salinas

Lone Star College

Cari Denson

Sam Houston State University

Blake Sheffield

Lee College

George Hannon

Rachelle McGinnis

Hardin Simmons University

Ryan Montoya

Ottawa University

Catherine Singletary

Loyola University

Nicholas Canales

University of Nebraska

Hardy Loudermilk

Aiden Marlow

Trinity University

Hill Country MGA

Aria Stubblefield

Dallas Baptist University

Jay Hebert

Donald Foster

Texas Tech University

Jeff Morton

Ty Roberts

Alabama State University

Jim Murphy

Joshua Lee

Northeastern University

JL Lewis

Cari Denson

Sam Houston State University

Valerie Routzong

Stephen F. Austin University

Ty Roberts

Alabama State University

Brooke McDonough

Dallas Baptist University

John & Ginny Termeer

Jacqueline Springs

Texas Lutheran University

Robert N Lyons

Hannah Newell

LeTourneau University

Texas Golf Hall of Fame

Kyle Mahan

Western New Mexico University

Tommy Aycock

Cody Klatt

Baylor University

Colton Klatt

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Chelsi Klatt

Baylor University

Madison Leal

University of Texas at Austin

Presenting the 2022 Spring Series Champions

Mon, 02 May 2022 01:36:15 GMT

KINGWOOD, TEXAS (MAY 1, 2022) – Eleven champions were named at the 2022 Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY 6 Spring Championship at The Clubs of Kingwood (Forest Course). With title partners Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY 6, this year’s field featured 173 junior golfers ages 6-18 from across Southern Texas.

This year’s Championship took place on Saturday, April 30 – Sunday, May 1. Over the two days, players in the Little Linksters program played a total of 18-holes and the Junior Tour players competed over 36-holes.

With 5 consecutive birdies, Charlie Harpel of Helotes shot an impressive 2-under-par 34 in his first round to lead the field by 2-strokes. At an 18-hole total of even par 72, Charlie took the Little Linksters Co-Ed 6-8 Division champion title. “I would like to thank my competitors and my dad and my family,” said Charlie.

This year’s Little Linksters Boys and Girls 9-10 and 11-12 Division Champions earned the first spots on the 11 ^th Texas Junior Cup team representing Team STPGA at Sand Hill Farm Golf Course on September 17-18.

After just one bogey and 3 birdies, Carter Hoskins of Corpus Christi shot an impressive 9-hole total of (-2) 34. In his final round, Carter scored himself an eagle to finish (-3) 69 taking the Little Linksters Boys 9-10 Division championship title. “I would like to thank hole 6 for letting me make a hole-in-one on Friday,” said Carter about his practice round.

Ellie Rieger of Brenham sat tied for second heading into her final round. After shooting even par 36 in her final round, Ellie claimed the Little Linksters Girls 9-10 Division title with an 18-hole total of (+3) 75.

Evan Hofferkamp of The Woodlands shot an impressive 2-under par in his first round to lead the field by two strokes heading into round two. With a tournament total of (+3) 75, Evan claimed the Little Linksters Boys 11-12 Division Champion title just one stroke ahead of the field.

In a bogey free first round, Ava Frazier of Round Rock sat tied for third on the leaderboard heading into her final round. With an impressive final round of 3-under-par, Ava shot an 18-hole tournament total of (-4) 68 to take the Little Linksters Girls 11-12 Division champion title.

At the Junior Tour Spring Series Championship, the STPGA saw six divisions crown new champions.

Frederico Montaner of Spring shot an impressive 1-under-par 71 in back-to-back rounds. Leading the Junior Tour Boys 11-12 Division by 3 strokes, Frederico took the Spring Championship title with a total score of (-2) 142.

With 6 birdies overall, Michelle Lee of San Antonio led the field by 16 strokes with a 36-hole total of (+8) 152. Taking the title in the Junior Tour Girls 11-12 Division, Michelle said, “I played well. I could’ve played better but I am proud of the win.”

After back-to-back rounds of (+1) 73, Anthony Butt of The Woodlands finished 2 strokes ahead of the field in the Junior Tour Boys 13-14 Division. He took the championship title with a 36-hole total score of (+2) 146. “I played really well and made every single putt today,” said Anthony.

In the Junior Tour Girls 13-14 Division, Carly Marshall of Temple finished just one stroke ahead of the field at (+9) 153. “On one of the holes, I hit my tee shot into the trees, punched it out and knocked a bunker shot 2 inches from the hole to make par,” said Carly.

Holden Kittelberger of Katy led the field after round one with even par 72. Matching his score in the final round, Holden finished five strokes ahead of the field to claim the Junior Tour Boys 15-18 Division title at even par 144. “I drove the ball really well today, hit a lot of fairways, and had a lot of fun overall,” said Holden.

Bre Hoese of Round Rock sat tied for second heading into her second round. With 3 birdies in the final round, Bre won the Junior Tour Girls 15-18 Division title with a 36-hole total of (+9) 153. “I feel like I played the best that I’ve ever played today. My dad told me to just play my game and not worry about the players around me and that really helped me today,” said Bre.

To view the full results of the 2022 STPGA Soring Series Championship, please click the links below.

Little Linksters Leaderboard

Junior Tour Leaderboard

To view the full photo gallery from the event, click here .

Southern Texas PGA Announces 2022 STPGA Junior Golf Title Partners

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:39:22 GMT

The Southern Texas PGA is excited to take this opportunity and announce our four title partners that will be instrumental in creating lifelong golfers! With their support we are confident that this will allow us to continue but more importantly expand our impact on junior golf in Southern Texas. The STPGA is extremely grateful to each of these companies for supporting our programs and we look forward to an unbelievable year of golf!

SPRING SERIES TITLE PARTNER: CLASSIC CHEVY HWY 6 & CLASSIC CHEVY SUGAR LAND

Back in 2022 as the title partner of the STPGA Junior Golf Spring Series is Classic Chevy HWY 6 & Classic Chevy Sugar Land! Thank you Jeff and Tiffany Sebastian for your continuous support of our junior golf program!

SUMMER SERIES PATRON PARTNER: CHEVROLET

New this year as a patron partner of our STPGA Junior Golf Summer Series is Chevrolet! This will be the first year with an American iconic brand supporting the largest series of our junior golf program. Thank you to the Houston Area Chevrolet Dealers for your support!

FALL SERIES TITLE PARTNER: PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE

Rounding out the year as the STPGA Junior Golf Fall Series title partner is PGA Tour Superstore! Thank you to Calista Hans and the PGA Tour Superstore team for their continued support!

PRESTIGE TOUR TITLE PARTNER: SRIXON

Entering their fifth year as the title partner of the STPGA Junior Golf Prestige Tour is Srixon! Thank you to Chuck Cox, Steve Nichols, and Britt Vealey for your continued support and we are excited to continue this partnership with Srixon through 2023.

The ANNIKA Foundation Announces Share My Passion Clinic for Girls in Southern Texas!

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:45:48 GMT

The ANNIKA Foundation has released the 2022 schedule for its “Share My Passion” girls golf clinics and they are coming to The Woodlands!

In partnership with the Insperity Invitational, PGA REACH Southern Texas, and ANNIKA Foundation we are excited to announce that we are one of five locations that has been given the opportunity to attend this once in a lifetime event! This year’s clinics will kick off in May during the week of the PGA TOUR Champions’ Insperity Invitational at The Woodlands Country Club outside Houston.

To participate in this Share My Passion clinic, girls between the ages of six and 14 from Southern Texas are invited to write an open letter to Annika telling her why they love golf, and why other girls should learn how to play. Annika and her team will then invite authors of the most-compelling notes to attend a clinic headlined by the 10-time major champion and winner of 72 LPGA events.

The day begins with a healthy lunch, followed by groups rotating through stations taught by Annika and instructors covering the fundamentals of driving, putting and the importance of fitness. After that, Annika meets with the girls to discuss topics ranging from the best approach to pre-round warmups to course management to shot execution. A photo and autograph session will then close out the festivities.

“I love having the opportunity to speak with these groups of girls about golf, nutrition and the value of hard work,” says Annika. “It’s the fifth year of our Share My Passion series and I’m looking forward to it being the best one yet.”

PGA REACH Southern Texas would like to thank ANNIKA Foundation and Insperity Invitational for including STPGA girls in this opportunity. This will be the second time that this event has taken place and we look forward to showcasing girls golf at the Insperity!

"Legends of the game are so important to growing the game and we appreciate Annika for coming back to The Woodlands," said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director for the STPGA. "Our 2019 event was a big success with over 50 girls, 10 PGA Professionals helping run the clinic, and Annika herself. We look forward to May 1 this spring."

Earn your chance to attend the “Share My Passion” girls golf clinic by applying at the link below.

May 1, 2022 – The Woodlands, Texas
Insperity Invitational, The Woodlands Country Club – Tournament Course

Applications are due by Sunday, April 10.

TGA, STPGA, and NTPGA Extend Junior Golf Alliance In 4-Year Agreement

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:18:47 GMT

SPRING – The Southern Texas PGA, along with the Texas Golf Association and the Northern Texas PGA, recently announces today a four-year extension of the Texas Junior Golf Alliance (TJGA).

Established in 2013 to formalize the relationships between the TGA and PGA Sections, the TJGA creates a statewide partnership that highlights playing opportunities for juniors in each region of the state based on playing ability. The Alliance establishes a local, regional, and statewide roadmap for competitors operated by the governing bodies and leaders of the golf community in Texas.

The new extension takes the TJGA partnership through the 2025 season.

“Texas has an incredible heritage in championship golf, and many of the greatest players in the game have come up through our junior ranks,” said Stacy Dennis, Executive Director of the TGA. “By extending the TJGA partnership and solidifying the relationships between the NTPGA, STPGA and LJT, we can collectively continue to provide Texas junior golfers the best platform to compete and chart their course to accomplish their goals and achieve their dreams. I am so proud to be a part of delivering this opportunity to Texas kids.”

Junior golfers become members of the TJGA and LJT by joining their respective PGA Section’s junior program. Alliance members have opportunities to play in the events conducted by the PGA Section in their region. Through playing in NTPGA All-American Tour and STPGA Srixon Prestige Tour events, Alliance members earn status and exemptions into LJT events, which are conducted by the TGA.

As a result, participation at the local level is encouraged and supported, and LJT Championships attract the best players throughout the state. This allows LJT events to earn American Junior Golf Association Performance Stars, higher World Amateur Golf Rankings, and greater attention from the collegiate golf community, including coaches.

“We are very proud of the partnership that we have with the TGA and STPGA,” said Mark Harrison, Executive Director/CEO of the Northern Texas PGA. “The Alliance provides a clear player pathway for our local junior players on the Sections’ Junior Tours to reach the Legends Junior Tour, which is the top of the playing pyramid in Texas. With the likes of Jordan Spieth, Scottie Scheffler, and Will Zalatoris, amongst others who are by-products of the Alliance and Junior Golf here in Texas, the future is bright for the Legends Junior Tour and our partner organizations. However, most importantly, it is bright for the junior golfers and their parents that we collectively serve.”

As the top of the TJGA pyramid, the LJT formed in 2005 to establish an elite-level, statewide junior tour to provide the state’s top young competitors opportunities to compete at the highest level without leaving Texas. Extending the partnerships with the All-American Tour in North Texas and Srixon Prestige Tour in South Texas continues to fortify the LJT’s position as the proving grounds for the most elite junior golfers in the state.

“While this alliance showcases how Texas is the best place for junior golf, it more importantly showcases all three organizations’ desire to create lifelong golfers and introduce the game to as many people as possible,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director of the Southern Texas PGA. “The STPGA believes strongly that we need to create a player pathway for all junior golfers, and we are excited that the alliance continues to be strong for the best junior golfers in Texas.”

For more on the STPGA’s Srixon Prestige Tour, click here . For more information on the LJT, click here . For more on the NTPGA’s All-American Tour, click here .

STPGA Releases Spring Series Invitation Breakdowns

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 21:55:00 GMT

Invitation Breakdowns for our 2022 Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY 6 Spring Championships have been released. We are excited to host this year's Championship at The Clubs of Kingwood (Forest Course) on Saturday, April 30 - Sunday, May 1, 2022. The STPGA Championships are meant to reward players that participate in many events but also bring highly skilled players together to form a cohesive Championship. The Spring Series will be complete on April 24.

In order to be very clear on who receives invitations, our invitation process has been updated for 2022.

1. Once invitations are sent, invited players will have 24 hours to register or decline their invitation. After a player declines or no action has been completed in 24 hours, the invited player will lose their spot and the next player from the same division/metro area Points List will be invited. This process will continue until the division is full or by Thursday, April 28 at 3:00 p.m. If there are no players next on the same list, the spot will revert to the overall division Points List.

2. Players in the top 5% of their respective overall division Points List regardless of metro area that may not have earned a spot via the breakdown below will receive an invitation. If these spots are not needed, this does not mean the STPGA will invite more players.

3. Outside of what is listed in this outline, no additional invitations will be granted. The field will be considered final as of Thursday, April 28 at 3:00 p.m.

Invitations will be sent after all tournaments conclude on Sunday, April 24 via email. Official timing to register and other event information will be communicated at this time. It is the player's responsibility to register according to these guidelines.

Hit the buttons below to see how you can qualify for this years Spring Series Championship!

Meet the 2022 Spring Interns

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:26:06 GMT

MEDIA INTERN

Morgan Keim-Wolfe

I am from Mankato, Minnesota. I am in my last semester of college at Minnesota State University - Mankato, where I am studying mass media and marketing. I am a very adventurous person and love being outdoors and traveling. Sports are probably my biggest passion and what inspired me to do what I do. I hope to find a career that allows me to be involved with sports and create content to grow involvement and education in sports.

TOURNAMENT OPERATIONS INTERNS

J.T. Milner

Rachel Duke

I am from Brooklyn, New York and I am about to graduate from Syracuse University with a B.S. in Sport Management and an Area of Specialization in Photography and Media. I enjoy drawing, photography, and watching tv. My main interest is traveling; I want to travel to as many places as I possibly can, in the U.S. and abroad. As for my career, I am still unsure as to which aspect of the sports industry I want to be a part of, but I am leaning towards communications/PR since it is the thing I have the most experience in so far.

Matt Wiebelhaus

I was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. I just recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's degree in Sports Management and will be pursuing my master's degree in Sports Administration this fall. Outside of school and work I enjoy watching sports, discovering new restaurants, and playing both guitar and bass! I plan on continuing my career path in golf because I have spent my entire life both playing golf and working in all different aspects of the industry.

2022 Texas Junior Cup and Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches Qualification Guidelines

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:04:23 GMT

Earn your spot on the 2022 STPGA Texas Junior Cup and Ben Hogan Junior Cup Teams!

The Texas Junior Cup presented by TCG Advisors is an annual competitive event between the Southern and Northern Texas PGA Sections. This marks TCG Advisors 5th year of support and has helped elevate the event by playing on some of the best courses in Southern Texas and allowing a first class event for players, caddies, and parents! Based in Austin, TCG Advisors delivers investment and retirement planning solutions that provide peace of mind and lead clients to financial success. They love supporting the next generation and seeing juniors play at a high level!

This fiercely contested rivalry between two sister Sections is marked by close matches, dramatic shots, uncompromising sportsmanship, and new friendships. Each team consists of 12 junior golfers (six boys and six girls) who are 12 years old and younger.

There are various Championships for players to earn a spot on the STPGA Texas Junior Cup Matches team. Below are the events in which the champion of the listed divisions will earn a spot to represent Team STPGA.

Boys
Little Linksters – Spring Series Championship | April 30–May 1

11-12 Red
9-10 9-Hole Modified

Srixon Prestige Tour – Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#1) | June 20–21

11-12

Srixon Prestige Tour – Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#2) | July 6-7

11-12

Junior Tour – STPGA Junior Championship | July 27-28

11-12

Little Linksters – STPGA Junior Championship | July 27-28

11-12 Red

Girls
Little Linksters – Spring Series Championship | April 30–May 1

11-12 Red
9-10 9-Hole Modified

Srixon Prestige Tour – Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#1) | June 20–21

11-12

Srixon Prestige Tour – Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#2) | July 6-7

11-12

Junior Tour – STPGA Junior Championship | July 27-28

11-12

Little Linksters – STPGA Junior Championship | July 27-28

11-12 Red

Hosted by the Southern Texas PGA, the 11 ^th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches will be held Saturday, September 17 – Sunday, September 18 at Sand Hill Farm Golf Course for a second year. Last year, Team STPGA took a commanding lead on day one and won the Cup with an overall score of 15-9, retaining the Cup for the fourth year, in a row. Help the Southern Texas PGA keep the Texas Junior Cup at this years Matches!

Click here for past records, more information, and STPGA qualifying guidelines.

The Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches is an annual competitive event between the Southern and Northern Texas PGA Sections. The Matches provide a unique, one-of-a-kind experience for each Sections best playing golfers. Each team consists of 12 of the top junior golfers (six boys and six girls) who are 13-18 years of age.

There are multiple opportunities for players to earn a spot on the STPGA Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches team. Below are the Srixon Prestige Tour events in which the champion of the listed divisions will earn a spot to represent Team STPGA.

Boys

Fore! Challenge | June 6-7

13-18

Summer Showdown | June 13-14

13-14
15-18

Boys Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#1) | June 20-21

13-18

Mid-Summer Showcase | June 27-28

13-18

Boys Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#2) | July 6-7

13-18

Girls

Fore! Challenge | June 6-7

13-18

Summer Showdown | June 13-14

13-14
15-18

Girls Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#1) | June 20-21

13-18

Mid-Summer Showcase | June 27-28

13-18

Girls Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#2) | July 6-7

13-18

Hosted by the Northern Texas PGA, the 7 ^th Annual Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches will be held Monday, August 8 – Tuesday, August 9 at Shady Oaks Country Club in Westworth Village. Last year Team NTPGA took back the Cup with an overall score of 16-8 after back-to-back wins from Team STPGA the previous years. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to help Team STPGA bring the cup back home to Southern Texas!

Click here for past records, more information, and STPGA qualifying guidelines.

Volunteers of America Classic Continues Partnership with Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Offering LPGA Tour Exemption for Youth Females in Texas

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:43:28 GMT

Spring, TX – The Volunteers of America Classic - the only LPGA Tour event in the state of Texas - will continue its partnership with Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf for the third year in a row. Youth female golfers can compete for the opportunity to play with the pros next September by participating in the Volunteers of America Classic Girls Championship.

The Northern Texas PGA Foundation will conduct the Volunteers of America Classic Girls Championship Monday, July 11 through Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Tribute Golf Links will play host for rounds one and two, and Wednesday’s final round will take place on Old American Golf Club. The winner of this Championship will earn an exemption into the 2022 Volunteers of America Classic.

Exemption opportunities into the Volunteers of America Classic Girls Championship will begin in January 2022. Youth female golfers can compete in select Prestige Tour events hosted by the Southern Texas PGA, select All American Tour events hosted by the Northern Texas PGA, and select tournaments hosted by the Legends Junior Tour. Last year’s Volunteers of America Classic Girls Championship resulted in STPGA Junior Golf member Farah O’Keefe, class of 2023 earning an exemption into the 2021 LPGA Tour Volunteers of America Classic, and subsequently making the cut and finishing at T56.

For the team at the Volunteers of America Classic, the opportunity to help inspire the next generation of LPGA Tour players and expand its community outreach is something that fit right into the tournament’s mission.

For more information, visit stpgajuniorgolf.com and VOAClassic.com .

To see how you can earn a spot to play for a LPGA exemption, Click Here .

About the Volunteers of America Classic
The 2022 Volunteers of America Classic will return to Golf Club at The Tribute’s Old American Golf Club in The Colony, TX, for the fifth consecutive year. The official LPGA Tournament will feature the world’s best female golfers in a four-day stroke-play event vying for a $1.5 million purse from September 26 – October 2. Be sure to follow along online, on Instagram, Facebook, and on Twitter for the latest tournament news.

About the LPGA
The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women. Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, FL, the association celebrates a diverse and storied membership with more than 2,300 members representing more than 30 countries. With a vision to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by showcasing the very best of women’s golf, LPGA Tour Professionals compete across the globe, while the Symetra Tour, the official development and qualifying tour of the LPGA, consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world

stage. Additionally, LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals directly impact the game through teaching, coaching and management.

The LPGA demonstrates its dedication to the development of the game through The LPGA Foundation. Since 1991, this charitable organization has been committed to empowering and supporting girls and women through developmental and humanitarian golf initiatives, such as LPGA*USGA Girls Golf. Follow the LPGA on its television home, Golf Channel, and on the web. Join the social conversation on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and on Instagram and Snapchat at @lpga_tour.

About Golf Clubs at The Tribute
Each course set on this remote peninsula inside The Tribute community was specifically designed to take you back in time to experience the game of golf in its purest form. Old American Golf Club, designed by PGA Tour Winner Justin Leonard and Golf Course Architect Tripp Davis, pays homage to the "Golden Age" of golf course architecture in America, while Tribute Golf Links
also designed by Tripp Davis, allows you to immerse yourself in a true links- style course paying homage to the most famous holes in Scotland. To learn more about the Golf Clubs at The Tribute or its courses, visit www.golfclubsatthetribute.com.

About PGA REACH Southern Texas
In 1994 the Southern Texas PGA Foundation was created with the focus on getting more juniors playing golf. After a rebrand in 2019 to PGA REACH Southern Texas, the foundation’s mission has grown. We strive to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations. This is accomplished by enabling access to PGA Professionals and the multitude of programs offered by PGA REACH Southern Texas.
PGA REACH Southern Texas has 4 distinct pillars with multiple programs to demonstrate the impact of golf on individuals. Junior Golf – College Scholarships – Military Involvement – Employment Opportunities.

Fifteen Champions Crowned at the Classic Chevy HWY 6 & Classic Chevy Sugar Land Fall Championship

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 23:47:34 GMT

Fifteen Champions were named at the 2021 Classic Chevy Sugar Land & Classic Chevy Hwy 6 STPGA Fall Championship at Horseshoe Bay Resort. Presented by AHEAD, this year’s Championship took place on Saturday, December 11th – Sunday, December 12th. Over the two days, players in the Little Linksters and Junior Links programs played a total of 18-holes on the Slick Rock Course and Junior Tour players completed a total of 36-holes on the Apple Rock Course.

In the Little Linksters Fall Championship, the top two finishers of the Co-Ed 6-8 and Boys and Girls 9-10 Divisions earned exemptions into the Insperity Invitational Junior Pro-Am in April of 2022. The top three finishers of the Girls and Boys 11-12 Division will join them as well.

In the Little Linksters Co-Ed 6-8 Division, Dawson Dial of Cedar Park had 5 birdies in his final round to shoot an impressive 9-hole total of 33 (-3) to win the championship title. Dial finished the tournament at 4-under-par 68, 2 strokes ahead of the rest of the field.

Jessie Lee came into her final round in second, just one stroke behind leader Viktoria Germain. With two birdies in a bogey free final round, Lee took the Little Linksters Girls 9-10 Division title with an 18-hole total of 73 (+1) to finish with a three stroke lead.

In the Little Linksters Boys 9-10 Division, Reed Rodriguez of Houston led the field by just one stroke with a first round total of 3-under-par 33. Texas Terry of Austin went 2-under-par in the final round to climb the leaderboard but missed the title by just one stroke as Rodriguez shot an impressive 18-hole total of 4-under-par to claim the championship title. “I would like to thank all of our parents for putting in a lot of hard work and time for us to be great at golf,” said Rodriguez.

Ava Frazier of Round Rock shot an 18-hole total of 75 (+3) to win the Little Linksters Girls 11-12 Division title, leading the field by three strokes. “My favorite part of the event was being able to see a lot of my friends,” said Frazier.

In the Little Linksters Boys 11-12 Division, Logan Houl of Diboll and Luke An of Houston tied with an 18-hole total of 73 (+1) leading them to a playoff for first. Luke An made a birdie putt on the first hole to win the championship title. “In the playoff I had a big slope and I didn’t think I was going to make it, but I just tapped it in,” said An.

In the Junior Links Boys 13-14 Division Michael Mangan of Katy and Blake Harwell of League City tied with an 18-hole total of 80 leading them into a playoff. After going neck to neck with four tied holes, Mangan sunk a birdie putt on the 5th hole to win the playoff and claim the division win. “My favorite part of the tournament was the playoff because it took so long,” said Mangan.

After leading the field by eight strokes in her first round, Shelly Areepitka of Austin knocked 6-strokes off her first round score to finish her final round with a 9-hole total of 46 to claim the Junior Links Girls 13-14 Division title.

In the Junior Links Boys 15-18 Division, Beckham Del Rosario of New Braunfels led the field by one stroke after the first round at a nine hole score of 43. After going head to head with Gabriel Limon of San Antonio in the final round, Rosario claimed the title by just one stroke with an 18-hole total of 88. “I would like to thank the STPGA for making this happen and hosting this great event,” said Rosario.

Madeline Pate of Cibolo secured her lead heading into the final round by 10 strokes. Elise Miles of San Antonio climbed back up the leaderboard to fight for the champion title, but Cibolo won the Junior Links Girls 15-18 Division by just three strokes.

At the Junior Tour Fall Championship, the top four players in each division also earned exemptions into the Insperity Invitational Junior Pro-Am in April of 2022.

Katelyn Allen of Montgomery and Michelle Lee of San Antonio went neck and neck in Round Two finishing the day tied at 162 (+18). Allen took home the champion title after getting a birdie on the first hole of the playoff. “This win really means a lot because I have never won a championship before,” said Allen. “I always go to playoffs and seem to not make the putt or something else, so it really means a lot.”

The Junior Tour Boys 11-12 Division came down the wire as Gavin Hymer of San Antonio and Aadi Parmar of Selma finished Round Two tied at 146 (+2). Hymer won the two-hole playoff to take home the champion title. “I really played well this week and that is going to give me confidence going into next year,” said Hymer.

Mattie Purgahn of Lake Charles, LA battled back from sitting in fifth place after Round One to claim the Junior Tour Girls 13-14 Division champion title with a 36-hole total of 164 (+20). “I have been playing this course since I was seven and it is not always easy to play well,” said Purgahn. “It really means a lot to me to get this trophy. "

In the Junior Tour Boys 13-14 Division, Luciano Follmer of Lake Travis ended Round One in second place, one stroke behind Vik Akin of Mission with an 18-hole score of 77 (+5). Follmer took home the win after getting two birdies in Round Two finishing with a tournament total of 157 (+13).

Mary Kerr of Friendswood held on for the Junior Tour Girls 15-18 Division after leading by two strokes after Round One. Kerr capped off her 36-holes with three birdies and a tournament total of 164 (+20). “This win really means a lot and it is really a confidence booster knowing that all my practice is paying off,” said Kerr.

After leading by two strokes after Round One, Hayden Hardwick of Portland continued his lead in the Junior Tour Boys 15-18 Division to win by four strokes with a final score of 149 (+5). Hardwick came off an impressive first round with six birdies to give him his second championship win of the year after winning the 2021 STPGA Spring Championship.

The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program would like to thank the entire staff of both Slick Rock and Apple Rock Courses at Horseshoe Bay Resort for hosting such great events. Additionally, the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program would like to thank the title sponsor of the 2021 Fall Championship, Classic Chevy Sugar Land & Classic Chevy HWY 6 as well as our presenting sponsor AHEAD.

To view the full results of the 2021 STPGA Fall Championships, please click the links below.

Junior Tour , Little Linksters , Junior Links

To view the photos from this year’s event, please click here .

Southern Texas PGA wins the Cup at the 10th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 17:55:04 GMT

WALLER, TX (September 26, 2021) - The Southern Texas PGA team was victorious over the Northern Texas PGA team at the 10th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches presented by TCG Advisors by an overall point total of 15 to 9. Team STPGA led the matches by six points following the first day of competition, and with a close day two session of Singles Matches, Team STPGA was able to secure the cup.

Key victories for Team STPGA on day one came from Joshua Szynski and Carly Marshall during the 4-Ball Matches who won their match 2&1 against Reid Habermehl and Sasha Periagram from Team NTPGA. Team STPGA finished day one with five points from the 4-Ball Matches and four points from the Scramble Matches taking a commanding lead of 9-3.

“These were unbelievable matches and the kids played so well,” said STPGA Team Captain EJ Kim, PGA. “It was great to see such tremendous sportsmanship, camaraderie and high quality play from everyone.”

Day two of the Texas Junior Cup Matches saw much closer matches as Team STPGA and Team NTPGA each received six points in their Single Matches. Team STPGA won the cup when Lindy Gan won her match 1UP against Elizabeth Bellendir.

EJ Kim, PGA Teaching Professional at Axis Golf Academy served as Team STPGA’s captain for the first time, and Vince Bove, PGA Program Lead - Drive, Chip and Putt, and PGA Family Cup served as Team NTPGA’s captain for the third year.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Texas Junior Cup Matches with the inaugural matches taking place in 2012 at Northwood Club in Dallas, Texas. Team STPGA’s win this year brings the overall record to Team STPGA 4-5-1 and Team NTPGA 5-4-1. The 2021 matches were contested at Sand Hill Farm Golf Course, a unique 9-hole private course created by the Tucker family, founders of Mustang Cat, and designed by former professional golfer, Peter Jacobsen.

To view the full match results, click here .

To view photos from this event, click here .

To view a recap of the 10 years of the Texas Junior Cup Matches, click here .

Insperity Invitational Junior Pro-Am set to return in 2021

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:25:16 GMT

SPRING, TX (September 21, 2021) - The Southern Texas PGA is excited to announce its continued relationship with the Insperity Invitational and the Junior Pro-Am. On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - 36 STPGA junior golfers will enjoy the experience of a

lifetime playing 9-holes with a PGA TOUR Champions player.

2022 will mark the 14th time STPGA Junior Golfers will earn an exemption into this great event through the 2021 Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY 6 Fall Championship. The event provides the opportunity for STPGA Junior Golfers to play The Woodlands CC - Tournament Course the same week that the PGA TOUR Champions play it.

“We are excited to have this continued partnership with Insperity Invitational that provides such a great playing opportunity for our junior golfers,” said STPGA Executive Director, Thomas Hutton. “With this event making its return since before the pandemic, we know our juniors will be eager to earn a spot.”

Exemptions into the Junior Pro-Am will be given out at the Fall Championship by division during both the Junior Tour and Little Linksters events at Horseshoe Bay Resort December 11-12, 2021.

Junior Tour

Boys 15-18 - Top 4

Girls 15-18 - Top 4

Boys 13-14 - Top 4

Girls 13-14 - Top 4

Boys 11-12 - Top 4

Girls 11-12 - Top 4

Little Linksters

Boys 11-12 Red - Top 3

Girls 11-12 Red - Top 3

Boys 9-10 9-hole modified - Top 2

Girls 9-10 9-hole modified - Top 2

Co-Ed 6-8 9-hole modified - Top 2

Invitations to the Fall Championship are based on the Fall Points List and the invitation breakdown will be announced in early October.

The 2022 Insperity Invitational presented by UnitedHealthcare will take place at The Woodlands Country Club - Tournament Course on Monday, April 25 - Sunday, May 1, 2022.

STPGA Ends the Summer with 11 Champions at the Classic Chevy Sugar Land & Hwy 6 STPGA Junior Championship

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:37:44 GMT

Eleven champions were named at the 2021 Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy Hwy 6 Junior Championship at The Woodlands Country Club (Palmer Course). Presented by Ahead, BIOLYTE, First Financial Bank, Sam Houston State University’s PGA Golf Management Program, and Titleist and Footjoy, this year’s field was one of the largest this annual event has seen bringing in more than 270 junior golfers ages 6-18 from across Southern Texas.

This year’s Championship took place on Wednesday, August 4 ^th – Thursday, August 5 ^th . Over these two days, players in the Little Linksters program played a total of 18-holes on the Deacon Course and Junior Tour players competed over 36-holes on the King and General Courses.

In the Little Linksters Co-Ed 6-8 Division, Mason Hwang of Houston claimed the championship title after shooting up the leaderboard four places following round one finishing with an 18-hole score of 80 (+8).

Sara Garcia of College Station claimed the Little Linksters Girls 9-10 Division title after shooting an impressive round two score of 34 (-2) to surpass the round one leader, Jessie Lee of San Antonio who shot an 18-hole score of 77 (+5). “The first round I didn’t play as well, but then in the second round I got a lot of pars and birdies and just one bogey, so that was good,” said Sara.

After tying the first round with an impressive score of 33 (-3), JP Lynch of Austin claimed his second Little Linksters 9-10 Division title over last year’s Little Linksters Co-Ed 6-8 Division champion, Carter Hoskins of Corpus Christi by just one stroke. “I love coming out here and shooting under par. To win this back-to-back is just an awesome feeling,” said JP.

In the Little Linksters Girls 11-12 Division, Carly Marshall of Temple and Michelle Lee of San Antonio tied with an 18-hole total score of 73 (+1) which lead to them to going head-to-head in a sudden-death playoff. “The playoff was pretty stressful, but I think I played well,” said Carly who won the playoff claiming the title.

Joshua Szynski of New Braunfels finished yesterday’s round one stroke behind Jackson Sledzik of Needville. But following a 9-hole total of 38 (+2) in his second round, Joshua claimed the Little Linksters Boys 11-12 Division title by one stroke. “The best part about this place is competing for everything and all that matters is you play out here and have fun,” said Joshua.

Destiny McNeil of San Antonio claimed the Junior Tour Girls 11-12 Division title after scoring a 36-hole total of 158 (+14), leading the field by nine strokes. “My favorite part about playing in today’s tournament, was that it was a very good challenge,” said Destiny.

Aadi Parmar of Selma and Ryan Lee of College Station tied the tournament with a 36-hole total score of 142 (-2), leading them into a sudden-death playoff. With a birdie on the first playoff hole, Aadi claimed the Junior Tour Boys 11-12 Division title. “I really enjoyed playing at the Woodland Country Club,” said Aadi. “Shout out to them for having this tournament.”

In the Junior Tour Girls 13-14 Division, Kendace Lee of Bellaire shot a 36-hole total of 149 (+5), carding five birdies to lead the field by two strokes. “My favorite part about playing in this Championship is I get to play with other people, learn new skills, and make some new friends,” said Kendace.

Abhay Duggal of The Woodlands claimed the Junior Tour Boys 13-14 Division title after shooting a 36-hole tournament total of 144 - even par. Abhay led the field by one stroke after day one, carding 2-under, securing his win for round two.

In the Junior Tour Girls 15-18 Division, Keena Lee of Bellaire claimed the champion title after finishing three strokes ahead of the field at 148 (+4). “I want to thank Coach EJ, Mr. Doug, and my parents for helping me achieve this goal,” said Keena.

Aiden Wright of Shenandoah fought his way up to the top of the leaderboard in the Junior Tour Boys 15-18 Division with a second-round score of 67 (-5), but came up one stroke short of Edward Li of Houston who took a commanding lead in Round 1 with an impressive score of 66 (-6). Li’s first round score was enough to hold the field at bay as he finished at 139 (-5).

In addition to the 2021 Junior Championship titles, the 4 remaining spots on the Texas Junior Cup Matches STPGA team were up for grabs at this year’s event. The first-place finishers of the Little Linksters Girls and Boys 11-12 Divisions and the first-place finishers in the Junior Tour Girls and Boys 11-12 Division earned their spots on the 2021 STPGA team.

The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program would like to thank PGA General Manager Paul Earnest, PGA Head Professional Matt Nyren, and the entire staff at The Woodlands Country Club (Palmer Course) for hosting such a great event.

To view the full results of the 2021 STPGA Junior Championship, please click the links below.

Little Linksters

Junior Tour

To view photos from this year’s event, please click here .

Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY 6 Become PGA REACH Southern Texas Patron Partner

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:13:15 GMT

Spring, TX (May 25, 2021) – The Southern Texas PGA announced today that Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY 6 will become a Patron Partner of PGA REACH Southern Texas. Both dealerships are owned by local husband and wife team: Jeff and Tiffany Sebastian. Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY 6 have been serving the community for more than a decade with unbelievable customer service and high-quality vehicles.

“We are so excited to become a Patron Partner of PGA REACH Southern Texas,” said Jeff and Tiffany. “Golf is a game that teaches so many valuable life lessons, and the work that the STPGA does each year is truly remarkable.”

As the newest Patron Partner, all three STPGA Junior Golf Series’ will be rebranded as the Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY 6 Spring, Summer, and Fall Series ending with the Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY 6 Spring Series Championship, STPGA Junior Championship, and Fall Series Championship.

“With this partnership, PGA REACH Southern Texas will not only be able to continue to provide high quality junior golf events, but it will allow us to continue to grow,” said Thomas Hutton, PGA Executive Director for the Southern Texas PGA. “We are fortunate to have people like Jeff and Tiffany that believe in our mission to impact lives through golf. We appreciate their support.”

Due to the generosity of Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY 6, this partnership will help provide financial assistance to families that are new to the game. This will include free memberships as well as free tournaments for qualified individuals. “Communities thrive when its members work together,” said Tiffany. “This is a perfect example.”

“We want to get as many juniors involved in the sport as possible,” said Jeff. “Our dealership has a long-standing history of supporting the community and we believe that golf is a great avenue for the next generation.”

The Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY 6 Summer Series is under way and will run through August with over 200 events in all seven metro areas within Southern Texas. It will conclude with the largest junior golf event in the state with the Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY 6 STPGA Junior Championship August 3-5 at The Woodlands Country Club. The STPGA Junior Golf program is open to juniors ages 6-18 looking to play in tournaments that range from 5-hole to 36-holes. The STPGA Junior Golf program prides itself on being local, affordable, and extremely well run by our 800 PGA Members within Southern Texas.

The STPGA looks forward to working with Classic Chevy Sugar Land and Classic Chevy HWY 6 throughout this partnership and appreciates their support.

PGA REACH SOUTHERN TEXAS AWARDS $122,500 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Wed, 19 May 2021 19:02:40 GMT

PGA REACH SOUTHERN TEXAS AWARDS $122,500 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

This year’s amount is an all-time high for the PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program.

SPRING, TEXAS— The PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program is awarding 31 scholarships amounting to $122,500 to 26 individuals for the 2021-22 school year. This amount is an all-time high for the foundation.

Since 1999, the PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program (formally known as the STPGA Foundation Scholarship Program) has awarded more than 386 scholarships and over $1,312,500 to young adults seeking higher education. Scholarships are given to graduating high school and current college students who demonstrate high levels of achievement and outstanding character.

“It is always exciting to announce the recipients of our scholarship program,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director of the Southern Texas PGA, “These young adults continue to overcome obstacles both in the classroom and on the golf course, and we are so proud of what they have achieved.”

“We are so grateful for our trustees’ support in this year’s program,” said Hutton. “To reach another record-high amount for scholarships shows how supportive our Southern Texas golf community is in impacting lives.”

The Scholarship Program introduced three new scholarships this year, totaling to eight more scholarship opportunities awarded to our applicants. Thank you so much to our new partners at the Austin Golf Society, Vortech Contracting, and the Cimarron Hills Pro-Am honoring J.L. Lewis.

A special thank you goes to the Hannon Cup Association, Harmon Family Foundation and Team Reed Foundation for their continued contribution to our scholarship program along with all of our trustees.

This year’s 2021 scholarship recipients are listed below. For more information about the PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program, please click here .

2021 PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Recipients

Austin Golf Society Scholarship

Alessia Rojas
Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Joseph Medrano
University of Houston – Victoria

Miliani Georges
Our Lady of the Lake University

Bill Sitton Sr. Scholarship

Annabelle Reyna
Our Lady of the Lake University

Kendall Jackson
Howard University

Carol Mann Scholarship

Avery Blake
Texas Christian University

Grace Ni
Princeton University

Kate Schulle
Trinity University

Dick Harmon Scholarship

Austin O’Brien
Schreiner University

Garret Martin
Texas Tech University

Energy Transfer Scholarship

Ethan Miller

Undecid ed

Logan Lotz
Angelo State University

Rosalie Geck
Texas A&M University

George Hannon Scholarship

Dylan Sullivan
Hardin-Simmons University

Kate Schulle
Trinity University

Sarah Robertson
University of North Texas

Hardy Loudermilk Scholarship

Zachary Petter
Texas A&M University

Hill Country MGA Scholarship

Haley McHam
Texas A&M University

Jay Hebert Scholarship

Jacob Salazar
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Jeff Morton Scholarship

Zachary Slayton
Colorado Christian University

JL Lewis Scholarship

Annabelle Reyna
Our Lady of the Lake Universit y

Cari Denson
Sam Houston State University

Carson Hunsucker
University of Houston

Madison DeBruin
Georgia Institute of Technology

John & Ginny Termeer Scholarship

Hayden Bishop
Texas A&M Univ ersity

Patrick Reed Scholarship

Jacob Salazar
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Robert N. Lyons Scholarship

Valerie Routzong
McNeese State University

Shawn Stefani Scholarship

Reagan Gray
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Tommy Aycock Scholarship

Joseph Medrano
University of Houston – Victoria

Kaylee Canales
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Vortech Contracting Scholarship

Reagan Gray
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

About PGA REACH Southern Texas: Founded in 1994 as the Southern Texas PGA Foundation and then rebranded to PGA Reach Southern Texas in 2019, this 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization strives to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations. PGA Reach Southern Texas has 4 distinct pillars with multiple programs to demonstrate the impact of golf on individuals. Junior Golf – College Scholarships – Military Involvement – Employment Opportunities.

STPGA Junior Golf Names 11 Champions at the 2021 Spring Series Championship

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:29:38 GMT

KINGWOOD, TEXAS (APRIL 25, 2021) - Eleven champions were named at the 2021 STPGA Spring Series Championship at The Clubs of Kingwood (Forest Course). Presented by AHEAD USA and Junior Golf Hub, this year’s field featured 168 junior golfers ages 6-18 from across Southern Texas.

This year’s Championship took place on Saturday, April 24 - Sunday, April 25. Over the two days, players in the Little Linksters program played a total of 18-holes and the Junior Tour players competed over 36-holes.

In the Little Linksters Co-Ed 6-8 Division, Cooper Powasnik of Schertz was the champion with a 76 (+4), defeating the runner-up Jude Mourning of Spring Branch by one stroke.

“I want to thank my mom and dad for watching me this weekend,” said Powasnik. “I had a great time playing with my friends.”

This year’s Little Linksters Boys and Girls 9-10 and 11-12 Division Champions earned the first spots on the 10th Texas Junior Cup team representing Team STPGA at Sand Hill Farm Golf Course on September 25-26.

The Little Linksters Girls 9-10 Division saw Rylen Darter of Hutto take first place with a tournament total of 65 (-7), followed by Veronika Germain of Cypress who shot 70 (-2) and Carolyn Liu of Katy in third with 72 (E).

“I’m excited that I shot my lowest round today and my coaches helped me shoot really low,” said Darter.

Brayden Verret of Lake Travis took home the championship title in the Little Linksters Boys 9-10 Division after a tournament total of 70 (-2) and will return for his second year at the Texas Junior Cup Matches.

“It’s awesome to be representing the STPGA 9–10-year-old juniors and it is just a great experience,” said Verret.

In the Little Linksters Girls 11-12 Division, Lindy Gan of The Woodlands took home the championship title with a final score of 70 (-1).

“I am very grateful for this opportunity,” said Gan. “I’d like to thank the STPGA. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t have gotten to this place right now.”

Grant DeLorenzo of (Houston) came out on top by two strokes in the Little Linksters Boys 11-12 Division, with a tournament total of 77 (+5) securing the final spot from the Little Linksters Spring Championship that will represent Southern Texas in this year’s Texas Junior Cup Matches.

“I am excited to play in the Texas Junior Cup because I have been practicing this whole year,” said DeLorenzo. “Winning this tournament also shows that I am getting better for the future.”

At the Junior Tour Spring Series Championship, the STPGA saw six divisions crown new champions.

Aadi Parmar of Selma secured the Championship title after shooting a final round score of 70 (-2). With a tournament total of 145 (+1), Parmar led the Junior Tour Boys 11-12 Division by seven strokes.

“It means a lot to me because I fought hard in golf and I’ve played for a really long time,” said Parmar. “I feel like I deserved to win.”

In the Junior Tour Girls 11-12 Division, Emily Zhang of Katy was crowned the Champion after shooting a tournament total of 153 (+9), narrowly beating runner-up Natasha Milinthachinda by one stroke.

“It’s really lucky that I won because it’s just one stroke,” said Zhang. “After all the hard work I’ve done this year, it really pays off to win.”

Shiv Parmar of Selma came out on top of the Junior Tour Boys 13-14 Division after having three birdies. Parmar had a tournament total of 146 (+2) to win by two strokes.

“It was a great two days playing here at Kingwood,” said Parmar. “The course was pure.”

In the Junior Tour Girls 13-14 Division, Tate Hutcheson of The Woodlands went to a one- hole sudden-death playoff with Jamison Louie of Sugar Land to claim the Championship title with a tournament total of 158 (+14).

“I practiced so hard and it’s great to win,” said Hutcheson. “The playoff was my favorite part of the past two days with the pressure and it was great to come out on top.”

Hayden Hardwick of Portland claimed the Boys 15-18 Division Junior Tour Championship title after shooting 76 (+4) during Round One and 73 (+1) on Round Two. Hardwick finished with three birdies, leading the field by five strokes.

“Winning my division is nice. This is my first championship with hopefully many more to come,” said Hardwick.

After 36 holes, the Junior Tour Girls 15-18 Division saw Jasmine Do of Cypress claim the champion title, with Lauren Evans of Houston coming in second. Do had a tournament total of 154 (+10), leading the field by an impressive eleven strokes.

“It was a great weekend,” said Do. “My favorite part was playing this course with a great organization that hosted this tournament.”

The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program would like to thank the entire staff at The Clubs of Kingwood for hosting this event for two days, as well as a our presenting partners AHEAD USA and Junior Golf Hub.

To view the full results of the 2021 STPGA Spring Series Championships, please click the links below.

Little Linksters
Junior Tour

To view the full photo gallery from the event, click HERE .

To watch the recap video of this 2021 Spring Series Championship, click HERE .

Volunteers of America Classic Continues Partnership to Offer LPGA Tour Exemption for Youth Females in Texas

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 19:07:44 GMT

Spring, TX (March 18, 2021) – The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program, in collaboration with the Northern Texas PGA Junior Tour, is again partnering with the Volunteers of America Classic – the only LPGA Tour event in the state of Texas – to offer young female golfers the opportunity to earn an exemption into the LPGA Tour event annually conducted at Golf Clubs at The Tribute in The Colony, TX.

Through a series of tournaments conducted by the STPGA Junior Golf Program, the Northern Texas PGA Junior Tour, and the Legends Junior Tour, girls throughout the state of Texas will have the opportunity to qualify for the Volunteers of America Classic Girls Championship on June 21-23 at Golf Clubs at The Tribute. This 54-hole individual stroke play championship will feature a starting field of 144 female junior golfers, and will be cut to the top 30 and ties after 36-holes. The first and second round will be contested on the Tribute Golf Links, and the Final Round will be contested at Old American Golf Club – the same site as the annual LPGA Tour stop. The winner of this year’s Volunteers America Classic Girls Championship will have secured her spot to tee it up alongside LPGA Tour stars at the Volunteers of America Classic on July 1-4.

The Southern Texas PGA’s Prestige Tour will have 35 qualifying spots into the Volunteer of America Classic Girls Championship. Qualifying spots will be awarded at select Srixon Prestige Tour events and other Spring events. Click here to view the full lists of events.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with the Volunteers of America Classic again in 2021," said Southern Texas PGA Executive Director, Thomas Hutton. "Showcasing how awesome girls golf is in Texas."

For the team at the Volunteers of America Classic, the opportunity to help inspire the next generation of LPGA Tour players and expand its community outreach was something that fit right into the tournament’s mission.

“A focus of the Volunteers of America Classic is to grow the game and inspire the next generation of golfers in Texas,” said Tournament Director, Emily Podzielinski. “This partnership allows us to achieve our goals and create champions right here in our backyard.”

For more information, visit stpgajuniorgolf.com and VOAClassic.com .

About the Volunteers of America Classic

The 2021 Volunteers of America Classic will return to Golf Club at The Tribute’s Old American Golf Club in The Colony, TX for the fourth consecutive year. The official LPGA Tournament will feature the world’s best female golfers in a four-day stroke-play event vying for a $1.5 million purse from June 28 – July 4. Be sure to follow along online, on Instagram, Facebook, and on Twitter for the latest Tournament news.

About the LPGA

The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women. Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, FL, the association celebrates a diverse and storied membership with more than 2,300 members representing more than 30 countries. With a vision to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by showcasing the very best of women’s golf, LPGA Tour Professionals compete across the globe, while the Symetra Tour, the official development and qualifying tour of the LPGA, consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. Additionally, LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals directly impact the game through teaching, coaching and management.

The LPGA demonstrates its dedication to the development of the game through The LPGA Foundation. Since 1991, this charitable organization has been committed to empowering and supporting girls and women through developmental and humanitarian golf initiatives, such as LPGA*USGA Girls Golf.

Follow the LPGA on its television home, Golf Channel, and on the web. Join the social conversation on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and on Instagram and Snapchat at @lpga_tour.

About Golf Clubs at The Tribute

Each course set on this remote peninsula inside The Tribute community was specifically designed to take you back in time to experience the game of golf in its purest form. Old American Golf Club, designed by PGA Tour Winner Justin Leonard and Golf Course Architect Tripp Davis, pays homage to the "Golden Age" of golf course architecture in America, while Tribute Golf Links also designed by Tripp Davis, allows you to immerse yourself in a true links-style course paying homage to the most famous holes in Scotland. To learn more about the Golf Clubs at The Tribute or its courses, visit www.golfclubsatthetribute.com .

About the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program

The STPGA Junior Golf program is one of the four pillars of PGA Reach Southern Texas. Dating back to 1994 when our Foundation was created, the leaders of the Southern Texas PGA saw the need to go all-in with junior golf and the next generation. Our program started as a clinic-based approach that saw PGA Members running STPGA approved clinics. Today, the STPGA administers six different junior golf programs and is part owner of a seventh. In total, we will run over 400 junior golf tournaments with nearly 4,500 unique juniors ages 6-18 this year.

Additionally, the program has numerous partnerships with national and regional organizations to help south Texas based juniors experience golf at the highest level in Texas as well as across the country. This includes programs and tournaments like Drive, Chip and Putt, PGA Junior League, the Texas Junior Golf Alliance, the Legends Junior Tour, and the Junior PGA Championship.

While our program has produced Division 1 athletes and PGA Champions like Jimmy Walker, our organization remains focused on creating lifelong golfers who enjoy the game and want to keep playing the rest of their life!

CONTACT:
Becky Dobrzynski
Director of Junior Golf
bdobrzynski@pgahq.com

2020 STPGA Junior Golf Year in Review

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 19:41:00 GMT

THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR OF GOLF!

All of us at the Southern Texas PGA would like to thank you junior golfers for another great year. Through all the challenges we faced in 2020 we appreciate you for sticking with us, and we look forward to many more memories in the new year!

Click here to view the 2020 STPGA Junior Golf in Review!

Fifteen Champions Named at the 2020 STPGA Fall Series Championship

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 23:03:00 GMT

Fifteen Champions were named at the 2020 STPGA Fall Championships at Horseshoe Bay Resort. Presented by AHEAD, this year’s Championships took place on Saturday, December 5th – Sunday, December 6th. Over these two days, players in the Little Linksters and Junior Links programs played a total of 18-holes on the Slick Rock Course and Junior Tour players competed over a total of 36-holes on the Apple Rock Course.

In the Little Linksters Fall Championship, the top two finishers of the Co-Ed 6-8 and Boys and Girls 9-10 Divisions, earned exemptions into the Insperity Invitational Junior Pro-Am in April of 2021. The top three finishers of the Girls and Boys 11-12 Divisions will join them as well.
In the Little Linksters Co-Ed 6-8 Division, Texas Terry, of Lexington, took home the win with a 1-under-par 71 after leading the Co-Ed Division entering the final round. Terry finished the Championship with six birdies.
“I’d like to thank STPGA for making people’s dreams come true and all the kids for coming out to this tournament,” said Terry.
The Little Linksters Girls 9-10 Division saw Kaitlin Kiew, of Bellaire, get her 10th win of 2020 with a tournament total of 3-over-par 75. William Carlson, of Houston, shot a tournament total of 3-under-par 69 to lead the Boys 9-10 Division by one stroke and claim the Little Linksters Championship division title.

In the Little Linksters Boys 11-12 Division, Jacob Hurlbert, of Pearland, earned his division title by five strokes with a tournament total of even-par 72.
“It means a lot to win my division because I’ve wanted to have this my whole life, and I’m really glad I got to play here while hanging out with my friends,” said Hurlbert.
The Little Linksters Girls 11-12 Division saw Kanak Yadav, of Austin, take home the title with a tournament total of 5-under-par 67. Yadav had seven birdies over 18 holes and won the division by two strokes.
Anthony Rodriguez, of San Antonio, had a commanding five stroke lead in the Junior Links Boys 13-14 Division with a tournament total of 12-over-par 84.
“I feel like my competitors and myself put in hard work,” said Rodriguez.

Abigail Archunde, of Fischer, came out on top in the Junior Links Girls 13-14 Division with a tournament total of 18-over-par 90. Archunde won her division by four strokes.
The Junior Links Boys 15-18 Division saw Daniel Mendoza, of San Antonio, claim his division title with a 10-over-par 82.
“It feels really good to win after a well fought season and a lot of training before this tournament,” said Mendoza. “I’d like to thank the STPGA and Horseshoe Bay Slick Rock for hosting this and my parents for pushing me through the hard times that I’ve been through to get to this point.”
In the Junior Links Girls 15-18 Division, Cayla Valdez ,of Helotes, earned her division title with a tournament total of 26-over-par 98.
“The course was really pretty and it was just easy with the layout while playing it,” said Valdez. “It feels good even knowing I didn’t play as well as I know I can, but it still feels good knowing I’m progressing.”

At the Junior Tour Fall Championship, the top four players in each division also earned exemptions into the Insperity Invitational Junior Pro-Am in April of 2021.
Austin Le secured the Championship title after sinking 5 birdies and shooting a final round score of (-2) 70. With a tournament total of (+1) 145, Le led the Junior Tour Boys 11-12 Division by eight strokes.
“It feels very nice after I’ve won the Fall Championship, and I feel very appreciative to be able to come out here and play with all these great players,” said Le.
Kendace Lee, of Bellaire, was crowned the Junior Tour Girls 11-12 Division Champion after shooting a tournament total of (+13) 157 to lead the field by 15 strokes.
“I feel very ecstatic and satisfied, and I have to thank my parents for giving me the best they possibly could in order from me to achieve this goal,” said Lee.
Shiv Parmar, of Selma, came out on top for the Junior Tour Boys 13-14 Division after shooting a tournament total of (+2) 146. Parmar sunk four birdies in his final round to finish two strokes ahead of the leaderboard.
“I feel good. This is the first time I’ve won the 18 hole event. I’ve won this event three times in nine holes. I just played really well today and all throughout the week,” said Parmar.

Jasmine Do, of Cypress, shot a tournament total of (+16) 160 to claim the Girls 13-14 Division Junior Tour Fall Championship Title. Carly Sherman followed close behind, but Do was able to secure the lead by one stroke.
“I am happy that I won and relieved to be able to play in this tournament. I want to thank Horseshoe Bay, all of my coaches, and my mom,” said Do.
The win did not come easy, having to end the final round with a playoff against Ty Roberts, but Esteban Gonzalez, of McAllen, finished at the top of the Junior Tour Boys 15-18 Division leaderboard with a two-day total of (+7) 151.
“I was a little nervous, but it was a fun time. Great tournament hosted by STPGA, super fun, tough course, and a great experience,” said Gonzalez.
Victoria Patterson and Lindsay Lee had a close run after 36 holes with a tournament total of (+8) 152, but after a playoff, Lindsay Lee claimed the Junior Tour Girls 15-18 Division Title.
“I feel really happy. My putting was way better than yesterday, and I improved on a few holes that really messed me up yesterday,” said Lee.
The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program would like to thank the entire staff of both Slick Rock and Apple Rock Courses at Horseshoe Bay Resort for hosting such great events.
To view the full results of the 2020 STPGA Fall Championships, please click the links below.
Junior Tour , Little Linksters , Junior Links

Eleven Champions Named at 2020 STPGA Junior Championship

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:15:00 GMT

Eleven champions were named at the 2020 STPGA Junior Championship at The Woodlands Country Club (Palmer Course). Presented by AHEAD and Sam Houston State University’s PGA Golf Management Program, this year’s field was one of the largest this annual event has seen bringing in more than 270 junior golfers ages 6-18 from across Southern Texas.

This year’s Championship took place on Wednesday, August 5th – Thursday, August 6th. Over these two days, players in the Little Linksters program played a total of 18-holes on the Deacon Course and Junior Tour players competed over 36-holes on the King and General Courses.

In the Little Linksters Co-Ed 6-8 Division, Carter Hoskins of Corpus Christi claimed the Championship title with an even-to-par score of 72, defeating the Round One leader, Tristan Panyanouvong of Tomball who came in second place at 74 (+2).
“It feels really good to win,” said Hoskins. “I’ve been working hard towards this all summer long.” The Little Linksters Girls 9-10 Division saw Kingwood’s Katelyn Davis make a comeback from two spots back to capture the win with a two-day total of 77 (+5).
“This is for my grandpa who recently passed away,” said Davis. “This win is for him.” JP Lynch of Austin was able to hold on to his Round One lead in the Little Linksters Boys 9-10 Division claiming the title after shooting rounds of 34-35 for a two-day total of 69 (-3).
“This was my first tournament where I was able to shoot both rounds under par,” said Lynch. “It’s a really nice feeling.”

In addition to the 2020 Junior Championship titles, the 6 remaining spots on the Texas Junior Cup Matches STPGA team were up for grabs at this year’s event. The first-place finishers of the Little Linksters Girls and Boys 11-12 Divisions and the top two finishers in the Junior Tour Girls and Boys 11-12 Division earned their spots on the 2020 STPGA team.
Jules Mahan of San Antonio defeated fellow San Antonian, Michelle Lee in a sudden-death playoff after both carded a 69 (-3), earning her the Junior Championship title as well as a spot on the Texas Junior Cup team. Lee, who earned her exemption earlier this year, will also be playing on Team STPGA at the Matches in September.
“I worked hard for this,” said Mahan. “It was fun playing with Michelle today, I can’t wait to play with her again.”
The Little Linksters Boys 11-12 Division also saw a sudden-death playoff when Mont Belvieu’s Brent Mauer tied with Jackson Sledzik of Needville at 74 (+2). Mauer was victorious in the playoff taking home the Championship title and invitation to the Matches.
O n the Junior Tour side of the tournament, the other four Texas Junior Cup Matches exemptions were earned. The first two being awarded in the Girls 11-12 Division to Syna Nijhawan of Houston and Tangia Gan of The Woodlands. Nijhawan was the first-place winner with a 36-hole total of 152 (+8); runner-up, Gan carded 158 (+14).
“It feels really good to see my hard work paying off,” said Nijhawan.

In the Junior Tour Boys 11-12 Division, Houston’s Austin Le finished at the top with a final score of 140 (-4). Le, who had already earned his exemption into the Matches will be joined by second and third Austinite finishers Kaden Frierson and Luciano Follmer, respectively.
Kingwood’s Khloe Jones was crowned the Junior Tour Girls 13-14 Division winner after shooting one-over-par during Round Two to overcome Round One leader Kenna Lee of Bellaire with a final score of 147 (+3). Lee finished the tournament in second place at 151 (+7).
Shiv Parmar of Selma captured the Junior Tour Boys 13-14 Division win after shooting a 36-hole total of 145 (+1). Coming into the final round, Parmar was tied for second place.
“It feels great to finish on top when you’re playing against a group of really good players,” said Parmar.

San Antonio native, Julia Vollmer claimed the Junior Tour Girls 15-18 Division title for the second year in a row after carding an impressive 6-under-par total of 138.
“It was hot, but we powered through,” said Vollmer. “There was a lot of really good playing today.”
2019 STPGA Junior Golfer of the Year, Ty Roberts of Cibolo celebrated his 119th STPGA Junior Golf tournament win after coming in at the top of the Junior Tour Boys 15-18 Division leaderboard with a two-day total of 137 (-7). Roberts, who had previously claimed titles at the STPGA Spring and Fall Series Championships sought the 2020 Junior Championship win to complete his Championship “set”.
“This has been seven years in the making,” said Roberts. “After back-to-back second-place finishes at this event, I’m glad to finally take home the win.” The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program would like to thank PGA General Manager Paul Earnest, PGA Director of Golf Darrell Fuston, PGA Head Professional Matt Nyren, and the entire staff at The Woodlands Country Club (Palmer Course) for hosting such a great event.
To view the full results of the 2020 STPGA Junior Championship, please click the links below.

2020 STPGA Junior Championship Invitation Breakdowns

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:24:00 GMT

The STPGA Junior Championship Invitation Breakdowns are here! These breakdowns outline how many players will receive an invitation to the STPGA Junior Championship on Wednesday, August 5 - Thursday, August 6 at The Woodlands Country Club (Palmer Course).

Invitations to the Junior Championship will be sent by Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Click here to view the Little Linksters Invitation Breakdown.

Click here to view the Junior Tour Invitation Breakdown.

Kahanek & McNelly Claim Titles at Boys and Girls Southern Texas Junior PGA Championships

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:54:00 GMT

canceled the national championships

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Policies & Procedures Update

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 15:14:00 GMT

Changes take effect beginning June 6, 2020.

The message below was sent to all STPGA Junior Golf Members via email on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. CT.

Good morning Junior Golf Participants & Parents,
The STPGA Junior Golf Program, in conjunction with Governor Abbott’s announcement of Texas entering Phase 3 on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, has made updates to the COVID-19 Junior Golf Policies & Procedures. These updated policies and procedures will take effect starting on Saturday, June 6, 2020.

Below is a list of changes that were made:

Arrival Time

There will no longer be a restriction on when Junior Golfers are able to arrive at the host facility.

Spectators

There will no longer be restrictions on the number of spectators able to attend any STPGA Junior Golf event.

Turn Scores

Turn scores will now be collected at all Srixon Prestige Tour events.

Practice Facilities

STPGA Junior Golfers will now be able to utilize the driving range and putting/chipping greens without restriction other than what the facility itself imposes.

Playoffs

Playoffs will resume at all STPGA Junior Golf events.

Awards

Award ceremonies will resume based on certain facility factors.

Registration

Registration will resume at all Little Linksters, Junior Links, and Junior Tour events. Srixon Prestige Tour will not feature a registration area.

Weather Delays

The STPGA will resume weather delays in which play is not automatically canceled. The STPGA will continue to encourage social distancing during these delays and communicate via text message or email.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Please note that these are the changes to the Southern Texas PGA COVID-19 Junior Golf Policies & Procedures and the rest of the Policies & Procedures listed in the document linked above will remain in effect.
Our staff is excited to see each of you over the coming weeks. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the procedures contained within, please feel free to contact the Southern Texas PGA at (832) 442-2404 or stpgajuniorgolf@pgahq.com .
Please make sure to practice social distancing, self-screen prior to coming to events, and wash your hands/use hand sanitizer. See you out on the course!

Southern Texas PGA Refund Policy Modification for May

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:44:00 GMT

The Southern Texas PGA will modify the Refund Policy as outlined in the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Rules and Regulations as follows:

The Southern Texas PGA requires all players to self-screen prior to arriving at a tournament site and requires anyone not feeling well or who displays new or worsening signs of COVID-19 to stay home and not participate. Any player who withdraws from an event taking place in the month of May, regardless of reason, will receive a full refund to their original payment method. The player must notify the Southern Texas PGA prior to the first starting time of the tournament they are participating in by emailing stpgajuniorgolf@pgahq.com . Any player who no-shows at an event without having previously informed the Southern Texas PGA will not be granted a refund.

PGA REACH Southern Texas Awards $115,000 in College Scholarships

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 12 May 2020 15:45:00 GMT

This year's amount is an all-time high for the PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program

SPRING, TEXAS—The PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program is awarding 28 scholarships amounting to $115,000 to 20 individuals for the 2020-21 school year. This amount is an all-time high for the foundation.

Since 1999, the PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program (formally known as the STPGA Foundation Scholarship Program) has awarded more than 360 scholarships and over $1,190,000 to young adults seeking higher education. Scholarships are given to graduating high school and current college students who demonstrate high levels of achievement and outstanding character.

“It is always exciting to announce the recipients of our scholarship program,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director of the Southern Texas PGA, “But this year, it was especially rewarding to provide some positive news to students who had their school year cut short by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.”

Applications for the scholarship program open each year in January. This year, the program received over 330 applications from across Southern Texas. Following the online application process, this year’s recipients were chosen by a group of trustees.

“We had an impressive group of applicants this year making it difficult for our trustees to pick their recipients,” said Hutton. “One of our trustees, PGA TOUR player and Masters Champion, Patrick Reed, had such a hard time deciding, that he decided to double his donation to the program and award two well-deserving young men the Patrick Reed Scholarship.”

Started last year by Team Reed Foundation, the Patrick Reed Scholarship is awarded for $10,000 to graduating high school seniors who exemplify hard work both on and off the golf course.

PGA TOUR player, Shawn Stefani, also increased his scholarship amount this year, awarding one high school senior $10,000 to pursue higher education.

“We are so grateful for our trustees’ support in this year’s program,” said Hutton. “To have 2020 be our record-high amount for scholarships shows how supportive our Southern Texas golf community is.”

To view a full list of this year's scholarship recipients, please click here . For more information about the PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program, please click here .

About PGA REACH Southern Texas: Founded in 1994 as the Southern Texas PGA Foundation and then rebranded to PGA Reach Southern Texas in 2019, this 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization strive to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations. PGA Reach Southern Texas has 4 distinct pillars with multiple programs to demonstrate the impact of golf on individuals. Junior Golf – College Scholarships – Military Involvement – Employment Opportunities.

New STPGA Junior Golf Policies & Procedures

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Mon, 04 May 2020 20:41:00 GMT

Texas Junior Golf Alliance Set to Host LPGA Qualifier

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:29:00 GMT

DALLAS – The Texas Junior Golf Alliance partnered with the Volunteers of America Classic to give female junior golfers a chance to qualify for an LPGA tournament. Scheduled for Sept. 4-6, the 16-player match play qualifier will be played at the site of the LPGA tournament, Old American Golf Club in The Colony.

“One of our goals as an event is to impact the community in a meaningful way,” Octagon Senior Sales Director Brooke Lee said. “By allowing junior golfers from all over the region an opportunity to compete and win a spot into our tournament will continue to promote women’s golf in a positive light.”

The Volunteers of America Girls’ Match Play Championship is for elite players that have distinguished themselves throughout Texas Junior Golf Alliance events in 2020. The qualifier will feature 16 female junior golfers graduating high school no earlier than 2021: seven from the Legends Junior Tour, four from the Northern Texas PGA’s All-American Tour, four from the Southern Texas PGA’s Prestige Tour and one from the Houston Golf Association’s Performance Series.

The LJT exemptions include the champions of the Texas Girl’s Invitational (Ashley Yen), Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship on June 29-30 (TBD), Texas Junior Amateur on July 27-29 (TBD), George Hannon Junior Invitational on August 10-11 (TBD) and the top three players not already exempt on the Player of the Year Standings.

The NTPGA exemptions include the champions of four All American Tour tournaments scheduled between June and August.

“As a junior golfer, to have an opportunity to qualify and compete in a LPGA event in your home state is a bucket list item,” NTPGA Executive Director Mark Harrison said. “Every young lady who plays junior golf in Texas on the All-American Tour, Prestige Tour or Legends Junior Tour should aspire to try and qualify to compete in the Volunteers of America Girls' Match Play Championship.”

The STPGA exemptions include the champions of the four Prestige Tour tournaments scheduled between June and August.

“We are always focused on providing our junior golf members a roadmap but more importantly unique opportunities to play at the next level,” STPGA Executive Director Thomas Hutton said. “An exemption like this will clearly motivate young ladies to work on their game and gain valuable experience within our programs.”

The HGA exemption will be the champion of the Eddie Burke Sr. Young Houstonian on June 23-25 at Cypresswood Golf Club in Spring (TBD).

The single-elimination bracket will be formed by a random drawing conducted at the player’s dinner on Thursday, Sept. 3. The seven LJT qualifiers and HGA qualifier will be selected to fill one side of the 16-player bracket, while the four NTPGA and four STPGA qualifiers will fill out the other side of the bracket.

The first two rounds of the VOA Girls’ Match Play Championship will be played on Friday, Sept. 4. The semifinal matches will take place on Saturday, Sept. 5, and the championship match will determine the LPGA exemption on Sunday, Sept. 6.

“The VOA Girls’ Match Play Championship delivers on our vision of providing Texans with opportunities for world-class competition in their home state,” TGA Executive Director Stacy Dennis said. “Providing our juniors with an opportunity to experience an LPGA event is a unique opportunity to help inspire our players.”

Over the years, the Texas Junior Golf Alliance has produced many professional female golfers. Last year’s Volunteers of America Classic Champion, Cheyenne Knight of Aledo, played on the NTPGA All-American Tour and was a two-time LJT champion. Other Texas Junior Golf Alliance alumna include two-time U.S. Women’s Amateur champion, Kristin Gillman of Austin, and 12-time LPGA winner Stacy Lewis of The Woodlands.

The Texas Junior Golf Alliance extends its sincere appreciation to the Volunteers of America Classic for partnering to give these female junior golfers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The Texas Junior Golf Alliance prides itself on growing the game and promoting women’s golf.

“The Volunteers of America Classic is excited to reward a young female athlete with the opportunity to play in a professional LPGA event and watch them learn from their experiences at our event,” Lee said. “We hope this will leave an everlasting impact on this young player and help them stay focused on their professional goals.”

The Volunteers of America Classic is currently scheduled to be played one month after the qualifier at Old American Golf Club on Oct. 1-4. For more information on the VOA Girls’ Match Play Championship, click here .

ABOUT THE TEXAS JUNIOR GOLF ALLIANCE: In 2012, the four most prominent junior golf tours in the state joined forces to create the Texas Junior Golf Alliance. The partnership between the Legends Junior Tour, Norther Texas PGA, Southern Texas PGA and Houston Golf Association strives to promote the game and give junior golfers greater access to top-tier statewide competition.

ABOUT THE VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA CLASSIC: The 2020 Volunteers of America Classic will return to Old American Golf Club in The Colony for the third consecutive year. The official LPGA tournament will feature 144 of the world’s best female golfers in a four-day stroke-play event vying for $1.3 million purse. The 2020 VOA Classic is scheduled for Oct. 1-4.

ABOUT OCTAGON: At Octagon, we inspire brands, talent, and our people to see the world for all its potential. Then, we help our clients pick the right opportunity to make the next right move. We are a passionate team of 800 savvy veterans and bold upstarts, relentlessly committed to helping our clients and our teammates push forward. What’s Your Move? See more at Octagon.com and join us @Octagon .

A Special Update on Summer Events from Executive Director, Thomas Hutton, PGA

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:12:00 GMT

The below letter was sent to STPGA Junior Golf Members on Tuesday, April 14th at noon CT.

Good afternoon,

We would first like to say thank you for your support of our program over the years. The success of the STPGA is due to your trust and participation and for that, we are very thankful. The last 4 weeks have been difficult for all of us and we hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy.

Per our communication earlier this month, the STPGA wanted to provide you with our next set of announcements this week. We want to emphasize that our future plans are incumbent upon favorable counsel and direction from health officials. The safety of our STPGA community remains our top priority, and we believe along with our new policies and procedures that will be announced soon, we can enjoy STPGA Junior Golf soon! We remain very mindful of the extraordinary and unprecedented challenges presented by the Coronavirus around the world.

Tomorrow April 15, at 9:00 a.m. our summer series schedule will open up for registration. We have an unbelievable schedule of some great courses across our section and an increase in weekend events.

We have also added/rescheduled some events for the month of May and these events will also open for registration tomorrow. As you will see, our first event back is scheduled for May 9. Prior to these events starting, we will continue to keep in close contact with local, state and national health authorities to help inform our decisions.

Due to the Spring Series Championship being canceled, the STPGA had to adjust our Texas Junior Cup qualifying guidelines. Tomorrow, registration will open up on a first come first serve bases for a new 2-day Little Linksters only event called the Summer Preview on May 30-31. Exemptions will be up for grabs at this event to make the 2020 STPGA Texas Junior Cup team.

Later today, you will receive our weekly e-newsletter with links and more details on these announcements.

In closing, last week the PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh said, "Sports, and particularly the game of golf, are important vehicles for healing and hope.” The STPGA hopes everyone is following local guidelines, remaining safe, and enjoying a lot of family time together.

Thank you for your support of the STPGA.

Thomas Hutton, PGA

Executive Director

Southern Texas PGA

COVID-19 Updates for STPGA Junior Golf

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:07:00 GMT

The STPGA will continue to communicate updates as they relate to our Junior Golf program and upcoming events. Our top priority is always the well-being of our Junior Golfers, Members, and staff.

All STPGA Junior Golf Events Postponed Through May 4th

Following the nation-wide Social Distancing guidelines that have been extended, the STPGA has made the decision to postpone or cancel all Junior Golf events through Monday, May 4, 2020. This includes:

Prestige Tour San Antonio Open: Originally scheduled for April 18-19, this event has been rescheduled for May 9-10
STPGA Spring Series Championship : Originally scheduled for April 25-26, this event has unfortunately been canceled
Accent Compliance Prestige Tour Open : Originally scheduled for May 2-3 has been canceled
Little Linksters, Junior Links, Junior Tour, and Parent-Junior Events: Players registered for any of these events during this time will receive a direct email informing of postponement or cancelation by the end of this week. In either situation, players are entitled to a full refund back to their original payment method.

Additional Updates Coming April 14

The STPGA staff is hard at work monitoring the current situation and working to reschedule as many events as possible while keeping the safety of all in mind. Further updates regarding STPGA Junior Golf will be announced by Tuesday, April 14th. These updates will include:

A date announcement for the opening of Summer Series registration
A new May schedule
New qualification criteria for the 2020 Texas Junior Cup Matches
Updates on the Facility Discount Program
Shipping updates for 2020 Membership Boxes
New Tournament Safety Procedures

The Southern Texas PGA understands that this is a difficult time for everyone. We want to get back to tournaments and building lifelong golfers as soon as possible, but we must ensure the safety of all participants. We encourage you to follow us on social media, practice putting in your house (with your parent's permission of course!), and follow Social Distancing measures.

Update Regarding the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals and 2020-21 Qualifying Season

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:55:00 GMT

Insperity Junior Pro-Am Canceled

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:22:00 GMT

A COVID-19 Update from Executive Director, Thomas Hutton, PGA

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:11:00 GMT

STPGA Junior Golf Events Postponed

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:31:00 GMT

stpgajuniorgolf@pgahq.com

Coronavirus and Upcoming Events

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:22:00 GMT

2020 Texas Junior Cup Qualification Guidelines

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:44:00 GMT

Earn your spot on the 2020 Texas Junior Cup STPGA Team!

There are three different championships for players to earn their spot on the Southern Texas Team.

STPGA Spring Series Championship (Junior Tour) – April 25-26: Boys 11-12 and Girls 11-12

STPGA Spring Series Championship (Little Linksters) – April 25-26: Boys 11-12 Red, Girls 11-12 Red, Boys 9-10 9-hole

Modified, and Girls 9-10 9-hole Modified

Boys – Southern Texas Section Jr. PGA Championship – June 8-9: Boys 11-12

Girls – Southern Texas Section Jr. PGA Championship – June 8-9: Girls 11-12

STPGA Junior Championship (Junior Tour) – August 5-6: Boys 11-12 and Girls 11-12

STPGA Junior Championship (Little Linksters) – August 5-6: Boys 11-12 Red and Girls 11-12 Red

The 9th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches presented by TCG Advisors will be held Saturday, September 26 - Sunday, September 27 at The Club at Carlton Woods (Fazio Course).

View the guidelines here .

2020 Spring Series Championship Invitation Breakdowns

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 19:25:00 GMT

The Invitation Breakdowns for the 2020 Little Linksters and Junior Tour Spring Championships are Here!

These breakdowns outline how many players will receive an invitation to the STPGA Spring Series Championships on Saturday, April 25 - Sunday, April 26 in Victoria, Texas. Invitations to the Spring Series Championship will be sent by Monday, April 20th at noon, so keep an eye out!

View the Little Linksters breakdown .

View the Junior Tour breakdown.

Southern Texas PGA Unveils Newly Designed Junior Golf Website and Logos

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:29:00 GMT

The new site and logos support the Section’s mission of creating lifelong golfers by focusing on progression through the junior golf journey.

SPRING, TEXAS —The Southern Texas PGA launched an updated Junior Golf website this morning. The new site, designed by Long Drive Agency , offers a user-friendly experience that walks Junior Golfer’s and their parents through the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf journey.

“Our goal for this site redesign was to easily showcase how junior golfers can progress through our program,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director of the Southern Texas PGA. “The simplicity of the new site makes it easy to navigate and creates an encouraging space for both new and existing Members.”

Features of the website redesign include the “Your Journey” section which helps new and current Members identify where they are in their journey to becoming lifelong golfers. The site highlights PGA Professionals as the most important aspect of the journey and then specific programs, showcasing golf as a lifelong sport.

For returning Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Members, the site's different colors for each program and integration with the BlueGolf tournament software create a space that is seamless and easy to navigate.

In addition to the new site, the Southern Texas PGA debuted a set of new logos for the Junior Golf program also created by Long Drive Agency. This new logo set consists of a master Junior Golf logo and individual logos for each stage of the Junior Golf program.

“With our focus now being on the Junior Golf journey, we wanted to showcase that both on and offline,” said Hutton. “These new logos allow us to highlight each stage of the Junior Golf program.”

The master logo was designed with elements of the PGA seal in mind, sticking to the classic gold and navy with crossed golf clubs. The Texas outline and Southern Texas name have been added to create unique branding for the Section.

Individual logos in bright, youthful colors for the four Junior Golf programs: Little Linksters, Junior Links, Junior Tour, and Prestige Tour, outline each step a Junior Golfer takes on their way to becoming a lifelong golfer.

“The timing for both the new website and logos is the perfect way for the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf program to step into 2020 and the future of Junior Golf,” said Hutton.

ABOUT SOUTHERN TEXAS PGA JUNIOR GOLF

The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf program is one of the four pillars of PGA Reach Southern Texas. The program administers six different junior golf programs and is part owner of a seventh. In total, it runs over 400 junior golf tournaments with nearly 4,500 unique juniors ages 6-18 each year. Events are run in all 12 months of the year and are open to juniors of all playing ability. The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf program is focused on the junior golf journey and making sure there is a program for everyone.

Inaugural 'The Mick' Tournament Raises $83,000

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 21:25:00 GMT

The fundraising golf event benefits PGA Reach Southern Texas and the Dave McMahon Scholarship.

HOUSTON, TEXAS—PGA Reach Southern Texas, in partnership with Dave McMahon, hosted The Mick golf tournament and fundraising event at Royal Oaks Country Club in Houston on November 17-18, 2019. The inaugural event raised $83,000 for PGA Reach Southern Texas and the Dave McMahon Scholarship.

“It was such an honor to partner with PGA Reach Southern Texas,” said Dave McMahon. “I’m extremely pleased with the support and turnout we had for this event. We couldn’t have asked for a better start to this annual event.”

McMahon and PGA Reach Southern Texas created this event to build a local legacy of impacting lives through golf. The proceeds from today’s event will benefit the newly created Dave McMahon Scholarship and PGA Reach Southern Texas, an extension of PGA of America’s national charitable foundation, PGA Reach.

“It is because of the support of people like Dave McMahon that we are able to utilize the game of golf to positively impact lives in our community,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director of the Southern Texas PGA. “Dave’s commitment to this event over the past year of planning has been unparalleled.”

PGA Reach Southern Texas is made up of four distinct pillars: the junior golf program helping Texas junior golfers experience the game at the highest level possible, the scholarship program supporting high school seniors as they achieve higher education, PGA HOPE introducing golf to Veterans to support their physical and mental well-being, and employment opportunities showcasing to young professionals how golf can become a career.

“It was an honor to host the first playing of The Mick at Royal Oaks Country Club,” said Dave Altemus, PGA General Manager at Royal Oaks Country Club. “Showcasing the offerings of our club while raising money for our community was a wonderful opportunity.”

The event was made up of nine 4-player teams consisting of one Professional and three Amateurs. Today’s winning team was the team of MJ Daffue, Don Houchin, Richard Martinez, and Azim Keramat with a final score of 127 (-17). The winning team received the opportunity to award an additional $2,000 college scholarship to a junior golfer at their home facility.

More information about today’s event as well as the full results from the tournament can be found here.

Additional photos from today's event can be found here.

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ABOUT DAVE MCMAHON

Dave McMahon is a golf fanatic that loves giving back to the community in which he serves. He is the largest franchise owner of Smoothie Kings in the country and always wants to be involved with unique opportunities like this. Dave was born in Port Author, TX and grew up a big fan of the Astros and went to college at U of H and continues to root for the cougars. He currently lives in Houston, TX and is a proud member and resident at Royal Oaks Country Club.

ABOUT PGA REACH SOUTHERN TEXAS

Founded in 1994 as the Southern Texas PGA Foundation and then rebranded to PGA Reach Southern Texas in 2019, this 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization strives to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations. PGA Reach Southern Texas has 4 distinct pillars with multiple programs to demonstrate the impact of golf on individuals. Junior Golf – College Scholarships – Military Involvement – Employment Opportunities.

ABOUT PGA HOPE

PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans with disabilities to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.

2019 Fall Series Championship Invitation Breakdown

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:51:00 GMT

Volunteers of America Classic Partners with the Texas Junior Golf Alliance in Competition for Exemption into the LPGA Tournament

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:34:00 GMT

exas Junior Golf Alliance

https://www.txga.org/tljt-texas-junior-golf-alliance.html and www.VOAClassic.com

Southern Texas PGA Announce 8th Texas Junior Cup Matches Teams

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 15:28:00 GMT

Eleven Champions Crowned at 2019 STPGA Effex Management Solutions Junior Championship

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 15:08:00 GMT

STPGA Junior Golf Hosts 2019 STPGA Effex Management Solutions Junior Championship at The Woodlands Country Club (Palmer Course)

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 14:16:00 GMT

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Southern Texas PGA Announces 4th Annual Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches Team

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 18:15:00 GMT

Seven to Represent South Texas at 44th Boys Junior PGA Championship

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 18:14:00 GMT

Southern Texas PGA & Northern Texas PGA Announce 4th Annual Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches Captains & Site Change

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:11:00 GMT

bdobrzynski@pgahq.com

btrahan@ntpga.com

Four to Represent STPGA at 44th Girls Junior PGA Championship

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:10:00 GMT

Exciting Final Round Caps Off the Srixon Prestige Tour STPGA Challenge

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:05:00 GMT

https://stpgajr.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/stpgajr19/event/stpgajr19122/contest/13/leaderboard.htm

The Srixon Prestige Tour Accent Compliance Summer Showdown Complete in Beaumont

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

https://stpgajr.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/stpgajr19/event/stpgajr19121/contest/13/leaderboard.htm

The ClicGear Srixon Prestige Tour Mid-Summer Showcase presented by PGA TOUR Superstore Finishes in Austin, TX

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:06:00 GMT

Estelle Beck looks on an approach on the 18th hole at Falconhead Golf Club.

The ClicGear Srixon Prestige Tour Mid-Summer Showcase presented by PGA TOUR Superstore has drawn to a close in Austin, TX at Falconhead Golf Club. Golfers faced a few different types of weather over the course of the two-day tournament, but were not phased.

The Girls 13-18 overall winner, Estelle Beck, championed the course with rounds of 74-76—150 (+6). A birdie on the last hole propelled Beck to victory over Caroline Dasch, winner of the Girls 13-14 division, 73-78—151 (+7).

Madison Ozuna (+13) and Mary Grace Davidson (+15) followed up Beck in the Girls 15-18 division respectively. In the Girls 13-14 division Farah O’Keefe (+12) and Ellee Seung (+18) followed up Dasch.

The Boys 13-18 overall winner, Luis Chavez, toured the course over the two days with rounds of 69-76—145 (+1). Chavez fought off Boys 13-14 winner, Grant Doggett 72-74—146 (+2), and Imy Nixon, runner-up of the Boys 15-18 divison with rounds of 73-73—146 (+2).

Following Doggett up in the Boys 13-14 division were Hugh Donegan (+14) and Luke D’Alise (+16) respectively.

For full results click here: https://stpgajr.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/stpgajr19/event/stpgajr19120/contest/13/leaderboard.htm

Boys and Girls STPGA Jr. PGA Championship Close Out in San Antonio

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 21:35:00 GMT

SAN ANTONIO, TX -- (June 11th, 2019) The boys and girls STPGA Jr. PGA Championships lived up to the expectations of as golfers were vying for a spot in the Jr. PGA Championship in Hartford, Connecticut. The top-2 in both girls' and boys' divisions had the opportunity to advance to play in Connecticut.

On the girls' side, Jackie Feldman ran away from the field with rounds of 65-67--132 for a two-day total of (-12). Coming in second and also advancing to the Jr. PGA Championship in Connecticut was Isha Dhruva after solid rounds of 76-66--142 (-2).

The Girls STPGA Jr. PGA Championship was held at Canyon Springs Golf Club in San Antonio, TX. Lindsay Lee won the Girls 11-12 division with rounds of 72-80--152 (+8). In the Girls 13-14 division Marissa Loya was crowned champion after rounds of 72-79--151 (+7). Feldman's (-12) total made her the overall champion, as well as the Girls 15-18 division winner.

The boys played their STPGA Jr. PGA Championship at The Club at Sonterra in San Antonio, TX. In the Boys 11-12 division Shiv Parmar beat out Finn Burkholder with rounds of 77-76--153 (+9). The Boys 13-14 division ended in a playoff with Jonathan Kim besting Jackson Hymer after they both tied at a two-day total of 157 (+13).

HS Chang and Sho Kato will be advancing to the Jr. PGA Championship in Connecticut on the boys side. HS Chang, the overall champion, won with rounds of 76-69--145 (+1). The second qualifying spot to advance to Connecticut ended in a tie between Sho Kato and Terrin Anderson after they both came in with a two-day total of 148 (+4). Kato defeated Anderson to claim the other spot.

Visit stpgajuniorgolf.com for more information.

Srixon Prestige Tour Summer Preview Draws to a Close

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Mon, 20 May 2019 21:35:00 GMT

SPRING, TEXAS (May 20, 2019) --- The Srixon Prestige Tour Summer Preview at Gleannloch Pines Golf Club drew to a close Sunday evening after an exciting two days of golf. The tournament saw scattered showers over the course of the two days (May 18-19, 2019) but did not affect the abilities of the highly-skilled golfers.

Leading her field with a two-day total of 148 (+6), Darrelyn Webster won the Girls 13-14 division after rounds of 75 and 73. Coming in second and third were Jiyu Han at 153 (+11) and Ceci Lococo at 160 (+18), respectively.

In the Girls 15-18 division, Jacqueline Nguyen came in with a two-day total of 144 (+2) after rounds of 71 and 73, making her the overall Girls winner. Cari Denson was the runner up with a two-day total of 147 (+5). Third place was captured by Maggie Ni with a two-day total of 149 (+7).

The Boys divisions was to cut to 31-holes due to severe weather in the Houston area. Leading the Boys 13-14 Division with a rounds of 69 and 53 was Daniel Zou, also the overall boys champion. Coming in second and third were Aaron Pounds and Jack Gilbert at 125 (+3) strokes over the two days.

Daniel Zou was the only player to shoot even or better over the course of 31-holes played in the overall Boys 13-18.

In the Boys 15-18 division there was a four-way tie for first. Because of the severe weather in the area, the boy’s scorecards were used as a tie-breaker. It was determined that Davis Archer (76-49---125) was the champion of the division, followed by Hunter Drotts (74-51---125) and Xing Luo (74-51---125).

For full results, please click here.

Slayton Awarded Inaugural Patrick Reed Scholarship

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 07 May 2019 21:34:00 GMT

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS --- The Southern Texas PGA Foundation, in partnership with the Team Reed Foundation is excited to announce that Zachary Slayton is the recipient of the first ever Patrick Reed Scholarship Award, funded by the Team Reed Foundation.

Slayton, age 18, and a member of the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program since 2015, will receive a scholarship in the amount of $10,000, to support his collegiate golf career at Colorado Christian University starting this fall.

In addition to pursuing his own career goals in golf, Zachary is an active and dedicated member of his community. He has a great work ethic, high academic and athletic standards and has built great character through hard work.

“I am excited and honored to be the first recipient of the Patrick Reed Scholarship,” said Slayton. “This scholarship is going to have a big impact on my life. I wasn’t expecting to hear Patrick on the other end of the line when the STPGA called me. My heart started racing.”

Established by the 2018 Masters Champion, Patrick Reed, the scholarship is dedicated to the support of junior golfers who also reflect the highest standards in the pursuit of excellence on and off the course, whether it be in academics, community service or working to help others in a variety of ways.

There were many wonderful applications, including numerous letters of recommendation from coaches and teachers alike. After carefully reviewing all of the candidates and their applications, Patrick Reed said, “I just want to thank everyone who applied. You are all very deserving of this scholarship and we wish you all the very best. It was very hard to choose one winner, we had so many great applicants, but when I read Zach’s personal statement, it really struck a chord with me and along with his academic, athletic, and extracurricular achievements, he is so well deserving and we are so happy to award Zach Slayton with the first Patrick Reed Scholarship. We wish Zach the best with all of his future endeavors and are proud to have Zach be our first scholarship recipient in partnership with the STPGA.”

The Southern Texas PGA Foundation would like to thank all of the applicants that applied for scholarships through the Foundation and to especially to thank the Team Reed Foundation for this new scholarship. It will have a tremendous positive impact on many young lives for years to come.

Patrick and Justine Reed are residents of The Woodlands, Texas and have been enthusiastic supporters of junior golf, and many local Houston charities as well as many charitable causes across the United States through the Team Reed Foundation.

Patrick, Justine, and the Team Reed Foundation salute Zachary Slayton. They are proud to establish this scholarship and to have Zachary as the first recipient. They would also like to express their sincere appreciation to the Southern Texas PGA Foundation for their dedication and hard work in helping this scholarship become a reality.

For more information on the Team Reed Foundation, please go to http://patrickreedfoundation.com/

For more information on the Southern Texas PGA Foundation, please click here.

Southern Texas PGA Junior Golfers Participate at Insperity Invitational Junior Pro-Am

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Wed, 01 May 2019 21:33:00 GMT

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS --- On Tuesday, 35 Southern Texas PGA Junior golfers enjoyed the experience of a lifetime playing 9-holes at The Woodlands Country Club – Tournament Course with PGA TOUR Champions players at the Insperity Invitational Junior Pro-Am. This marks the 13th consecutive year the STPGA and the Insperity Invitational have teamed up in support of growing the game of golf.

This event is one of the most talked about experiences for STPGA Junior Golfers each year. Thank you to the following PGA TOUR Champions players who took time to connect with the next generation of golfers.

Tom Byrum

Larry Mize

Mark O’Meara

Tom Pernice, Jr.

Jose Maria Olazabal

Miguel Angel Jimenez

Michael Allen

Paul Lawrie

Bart Bryant

Congratulations to the following players that participated this year. These juniors qualified for a spot in the Junior Pro-Am by placing in the Top-2 to Top-4 of their respective divisions at the 2018 Little Linksters and Junior Tour Fall Series Championships.

Shiv Parmar

Matt Pawly

Phoenix Guerra

Austin Duelley

Quade Woods

Jackson Hymer

Joseph Cabela

Denver Schneider

Luke Chuha

Ty Roberts

Luis Chavez

Lindsay Lee

Carly Sherman

Dresden Bounds

Khloe Jones

Sydney Givens

Marissa Loya

Savannah Dupre

Josalyn Keller

Gabby McNelly

Hanna Bullard

Julia Vollmer

Smitha Bhagavatula

Jace Beverly

Winston Logis

Kanak Yadav

Natasha Milinthachinda

Federico Montaner

Aadi Parmar

Abhay Duggal

Liam Weaver

Jasmine Do

Mattie Purgahn

Shelby Wright

Nicholas Logis

The Insperity Invitational will be played Friday, May 3 – Sunday, May 5 at The Woodlands Country Club – Tournament Course. The 2019 tournament will once again feature the 3M Greats of Golf on Saturday, May 4. All are welcome to come out and watch the greatest ever play! The Insperity Invitational is free to all spectators.

Southern Texas PGA Foundation Awards $101,500 in Scholarships

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:01:00 GMT

Southern Texas PGA Foundation & Team Reed Foundation Partner to Provide Patrick Reed Scholarship

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 16:05:00 GMT

Three to Represent the Southern Texas PGA at Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 16:08:00 GMT

Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Alumnus Hanna Alberto to Play in Inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 16:11:00 GMT

The Club at Carlton Woods (Fazio Course) to Host 8th Texas Junior Cup Matches

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 17:13:00 GMT

Grace Ni of Cypress Earns Dream Ticket to Compete for a Spot in LPGA's First Major - ANA Inspiration

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 20:05:00 GMT

Historic Brackenridge Park Golf Course Hosts Srixon Prestige Tour San Antonio Open

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:15:00 GMT

Usner and Nguyen Earn Spots on STPGA Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches Team

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 17:19:00 GMT

Srixon Prestige Tour Spring Exemptions Announced

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:22:00 GMT

Texas Junior Golf Alliance Enters New Chapter

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:27:00 GMT

Updates Made to STPGA Junior Golf's Rules & Regulations

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:33:00 GMT

Fall Series Champions to be Crowned This Weekend

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 17:36:00 GMT

Q&A With STPGA Junior Golf Member William Moll

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 16:40:00 GMT

Team STPGA Cruises to Win 7th Texas Junior Cup Matches

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Sun, 30 Sep 2018 16:45:00 GMT

Three STPGA Junior Golfers Earn Trips to Augusta National

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:49:00 GMT

Southern & Northern Texas PGA Announce 7th Texas Junior Cup Matches Teams

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:51:00 GMT

Axis All-Stars Capture PGA Junior League Section Championship

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:59:00 GMT

Q&A with STPGA College Scholarship Recipient Ashton Radvansky

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 17:03:00 GMT

Interview with STPGA Junior Golf alumnus Ashley Watkins

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 17:01:00 GMT

Four Taste the Sweet Taste of Victory at Sweetwater

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 17:04:00 GMT

STPGA Junior Golf Wraps Up Summer Series

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 17:07:00 GMT

NTPGA Edges STPGA to Capture 3rd Ben Hogan Junior Cup, Completes Three-Peat

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 17:14:00 GMT

STPGA Junior Golf Host Summer Series Championship at The Woodlands Country Club - Palmer Course

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 17:10:00 GMT

Northern Texas PGA and Southern Texas PGA Announce 3rd Annual Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches Teams

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 17:17:00 GMT

Shootout in the Hills Goes to Perry, Lucido, Tan, & O'Keefe

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 17:21:00 GMT

Drotts, Becker, Albright, & Wagner Galvanize in Galveston

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 17:24:00 GMT

SPOTLIGHT: STPGA Jr. Golf alumnus Trenton Blundell, PGA

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 17:31:00 GMT

New, Becker, Moon, and Webster Victorious at Srixon Prestige Tour - Dual at Comanche Trace

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 17:32:00 GMT

Zakary Jones, Thomas Bockholt, Madelyn Jones, and Zoe Paige Slaughter Qualify for Junior PGA Championships

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 18:57:00 GMT

TCG Advisors Signs Agreement to Present 7th and 8th Texas Junior Cup Matches

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 18:56:00 GMT

Optimist Qualifier at Wolfdancer GC Ends with Multiple Playoffs

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 18:59:00 GMT

Little Linksters Summer Preview Recap

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Mon, 21 May 2018 19:01:00 GMT

Mother Nature Tested Juniors at 2017 Bridgestone Golf Prestige Tour Season Opener

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Shady Oaks Country Club to Host Inaugural Ben Hogan Cup Matches

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 19:09:00 GMT

Nike Golf Camps Come to The Woodlands

Blake@longdriveagency.com (Blake Davis) — Wed, 11 May 2016 05:00:00 GMT

Nike Golf Camps

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2nd Annual College Golf Night

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