FIRST STPGA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE YEAR IS IN THE BOOKS!

April 29, 2024 • Southern Texas PGA

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 Jiang 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.
To view the final results for Little Linksters, click here.
To view the final results for Junior Tour, click here.

Srixon Prestige Tour - August State of the Union

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

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

By Peyton Snow • July 23, 2025
Pistono and Lee Claim Victory at Insperity Invitational Tour Championship! 
A man and a woman are standing next to golf bags on a golf course.

PT Recap: Bayou City Challenge

July 16, 2025
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.

PT Recap: Summer Showdown

July 9, 2025
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.
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