Meet our 2022 Summer Interns

May 14, 2026 • Southern Texas PGA

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.  


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. 


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! 

Introducing the 2026 Summer Interns

By Southern Texas PGA • May 19, 2026
The Southern Texas PGA is happy to announce our new interns joining the staff for the Summer 2026 season! Please welcome these individuals into our great Section and we look to continue our incredible service and grow the game! Operations Interns

PT Recap: Wildflower Classic

By Southern Texas PGA • May 19, 2026
Fredericksburg, TX (May 16-17, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour traveled to Fredericksburg this past weekend for the 2026 Wildflower Classic, hosted at Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course! Even with tough weather conditions 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, and all of our staff who made the tournament such a success. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!

Greenwood Cup Exemption Announcement

By Southern Texas PGA • May 14, 2026
Houston, TX (May 14, 2026) - The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf program is excited to announce a new exemption for 2026. The winner of the Boys and Girls Division at the Insperity Tour Championship for the Srixon Prestige Tour will earn an exemption to play at The Greenwood Cup Junior Invitational hosted at River Oaks Country Club in Houston, TX. Over the past decade, The Greenwood Cup has welcomed many of the game's rising stars, including Blades Brown, Farah O'Keefe, Pierceson Coody and Rachel Heck, among many others. The tournament features a Boys and Girls Division, with a four-ball team format. Invited players have the opportunity to pick a partner of their choice. The Insperity Tour Championship winners will receive an invitation to this year's tournament on October 23-25, 2026. "We would like to thank the Tournament Committee at River Oaks, including Tournament Chairman, Stuart Wallace and Director of Golf, Matt Swarts, for offering this exemption," said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director of the STPGA. "This not only adds to the reasons why juniors should try to qualify for the PT Tour Championship on July 20-21 at Boot Ranch, but also highlights River Oaks' commitment to growing the game. This first-class tournament is an event the players will remember for many years." Both our Boys and Girls winners at the Insperity Tour Championship can pick a partner of their choice, pending approval from the Greenwood Cup Committee, and enjoy the first class experience at River Oaks CC in Houston, TX. This is an unbelievable opportunity for STPGA Junior Golfers to earn another exemption for playing Srixon Prestige Tour events! Click here to find out more information about The Greenwood Cup. Click here to see how you can qualify for The Insperity Tour Championship.

STPGA SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP WRAPS UP FIRST SEASON OF 2026 AT FOREST CREEK GOLF CLUB

By Southern Texas PGA • May 4, 2026
ROUND ROCK, TX (MAY 4, 2026) - The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program wrapped up the 2026 spring season over the weekend as champions were crowned across fifteen divisions at the STPGA Spring Championship. Hosted at the beautiful Forest Creek Golf Club, the event showcased the wide range of talent in the Little Linksters, Junior Links, and Junior Tour tours over two days of competitive golf. The STPGA Spring Championship continues to be a strong gateway to the rest of the junior golf season, offering top performers unique opportunities as the year ramps up. This year saw a new opportunity for one junior golfer. Through our partnership with the Good Good Championship, Bat Masterson Thibodeaux won four tickets to the final day of competition at the inaugural PGA TOUR event. It will be hosted at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Fazio Canyons Golf Course in Austin from November 9-15.
Show More