Introducing the 2023 Summer Interns

May 25, 2023Southern Texas PGA

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)!

August 4, 2025
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.
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
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.
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.
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