Interview with STPGA Junior Golf alumnus Ashley Watkins
February 16, 2026 • Southern Texas PGA
Q: How did you get your start playing golf? How old were you?
Q: What does golf mean to you?
Q: What was it like to play golf in college?
Q: What is your favorite golf course to play? Why?
Q: Who is in your dream foursome? Why?
Q: How has the STPGA impacted your life?
Q: As a junior golfer, did you receive lessons from a PGA Professional? If yes, who and what was
the experience like?
Q: What was your favorite part about playing college golf? Why?
Q: What was the hardest part about playing college golf? Why?
Q: What advice would you give junior golfers?

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.

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.



