PT Recap: Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase

August 17, 2026Southern Texas PGA

New Braunfels, TX (August 15-16, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour traveled to New Braunfels, Texas, for the Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase at Landa Park Golf Course, where players took on a competitive two-day championship. With great weather throughout the event, the field had ideal conditions to showcase their skills and battle for the top spots. Players delivered strong performances from start to finish, with steady play and impressive moments shaping the leaderboard across both rounds. As the competition came down to the final holes, the talented field once again showcased the skill, determination and competitive spirit that define the Srixon Prestige Tour.


Thank you to our host facility, our players and parents, our Title Partner Srixon, Surf & Turf Golf, and all of our staff who made the tournament such a success. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!

Tate Vanlandingham Claims Boys 15–18 Title at the Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase


Tate Vanlandingham captured the Boys 15-18 title after an exciting finish at the Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase. Vanlandingham opened the tournament with an impressive 68 to sit tied for the lead heading into the final round. He followed with a 71 on day two to remain at the top of the leaderboard and force a three-way playoff, where he ultimately secured the victory. With the win, Vanlandingham earned an exemption into the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational on the Legends Junior Tour and secured a spot on Team STPGA for the Bayou Cup.

Natalie Vuu Claims Girls 15-18 & Overall Title at the Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase


Natalie Vuu captured both the Girls 15-18 and Overall Champion titles at the Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase. Vuu set the pace from the start, firing a 72 in the opening round to take the lead heading into day two. She remained steady in the final round, carding a 75 to maintain her spot atop the leaderboard and secure the victory. With the win, Vuu also earned exemptions into the 2026 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational and the 2027 Texas Junior Girls' Invitational.

Cooper Powasnik Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase


Cooper Powasnik captured the Boys 11-14 title at the Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase, earning his first Srixon Prestige Tour victory of the year. Powasnik opened the tournament with a 75 to sit in second place after round one. He returned for the final round ready to make his move, carding a 77 to rise to the top of the leaderboard and secure the victory. With the win, Powasnik adds his first Prestige Tour title of the season to his resume.

Pippa Fikes Claims Girls 11-14 Title at the Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase


Pippa Fikes continued her dominant season on the Srixon Prestige Tour, capturing the Girls 11-14 title at the Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase for her 10th victory of the year. Fikes took control early, carding a 77 in the opening round to sit atop the leaderboard heading into day two. She followed with an impressive 73 in the final round to maintain her lead and secure another victory. With her 10th Prestige Tour win of the season, Fikes continues to add to an incredible year of consistent play and success.

By Southern Texas PGA August 14, 2026
Spring, TX - Summer may be winding down, but there is still plenty of golf ahead at the Southern Texas PGA! With opportunities to qualify for Team STPGA, championship events, Drive, Chip & Putt competition and more than 100 events remaining across STPGA Junior Golf programs, the fall season is set to be an exciting one. Qualify for the Bayou Cup The road to the Bayou Cup continues this fall as junior golfers compete for the opportunity to represent Team STPGA. Players still have opportunities to earn their spot and compete alongside some of the top junior golfers in Southern Texas. Below are the upcoming events where players can earn an exemption toward a spot on Team STPGA for this year’s Bayou Cup. Boys 15-18: - Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase (August 15-16, 2026) - Boys 15-18 Points List Leader (as of October 1, 2026) Boys 11-14: - Antigua Sun City Showdown (September 26-27, 2026) - Boys 11-14 Points List Leader (as of October 1, 2026) Girls 11-18: - Antigua Sun City Showdown (September 26-27, 2026) - Girls 11-18 Points List Leader (as of October 1, 2026) The Bayou Cup is always a highlight on the STPGA Junior Golf calendar, giving players the opportunity to represent Southern Texas in a team competition and create memories both on and off the course. Click the button below for more information!
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Blanco, TX (August 3-4, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour traveled to Blanco, Texas, for the Creekside Clash at Vaaler Creek Golf Club, where players took on a challenging two-day championship in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The talented field showcased steady play, low scores, and clutch performances throughout the tournament, with competitors battling until the final holes. As the summer season rolls on, these juniors continued to demonstrate the skill, determination, and resilience that define the Srixon Prestige Tour. 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!
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