Introducing the 2025 Fall Interns

October 15, 2025 • Southern Texas PGA

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

By Thomas Hutton, PGA • October 8, 2025
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.

PT Recap: Bay Forest Junior Championship

By Southern Texas PGA • October 7, 2025
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.

Staff Spotlight featuring Prestige Tour Coordinator, Kevin Reilly

By Southern Texas PGA • October 6, 2025
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:

Srixon Prestige Tour Remarks - September 2025

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