PT Recap: Bayou City Challenge
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.
Nguyen Secures First PT Win with Eagle Finish!
Anthony Nguyen celebrated his first-ever win on the Prestige Tour in dramatic fashion, sinking an eagle on the 18th hole to clinch the victory. He posted impressive rounds of 67 and 70 for a tournament total of 137, maintaining his lead throughout both days of play. This significant win earns him an exemption into the 2025 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational this October at Bearkat Course.
Veronika Claims Second Season Victory
Veronika secured her second win of the season, demonstrating strong play with rounds of 74 on Day 1 and 73 on Day 2to take the lead. Fans can catch her in action next week at the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship at Champions Golf Club. Her victory also grants her an exemption from the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational.
College Station, TX(July 7-8) - The Srixon Prestige Tour hosted the 2025 Summer Showdown at Traditions Club at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. While Mother Nature certainly tested the competitors with some wet conditions , ultimately leading to the unfortunate cancellation of Round 2, these talented junior golfers refused to be deterred. Despite the short ened format, the resilience and skill displayed by the players shone through, proving that even in adverse weather, true champions rise to the occasion. The determination to perform at their best, even when faced with challenging circumstances, truly highlighted the spirit of junior golf.
Richmond, TX(June 30 - July 1) - The Srixon Prestige Tour hosted the 2025 Boys PGA Junior Championship at Black Hawk Country Club in Richmond, Texas. Juniors battled challenging thunderstorms and hot, humid weather, enduring long days. Nonetheless, they persevered through these conditions, making for a memorable championship.
Pearland, TX (June 30-July 1) - Incredible performances, close leads and good times were the key factors of this 2025 Girls Jr PGA Championship. With Carolyn Liu shooting 5 birdies in Round 2 to close the gap to -2 and Addison Bandelier overtaking third place in the last few holes of the tournament, it was an intense couple days at Golfcrest Country Club.
Spring, TX (June 2, 2025) - Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends, Champions here, Champions there, Champions everywhere across the Southern Texas Section! Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - June June began with the Space City Challenge at Wildcat Golf Club on June 2-3. Ayden Hubbard of Humble, TX and Roberta Alvarez of The Woodlands, TX captured their first Srixon Prestige Tour victories with both maintaining steady atop the leaderboard after Round 1. The following week, the Srixon Prestige Tour team headed west to The Quarry Golf Course and Flying L Ranch Resort for the Boys and Girls Junior PGA Championship #1 . Michael Vienneau of Austin, TX and Ava Frazier of Round Rock, TX went back-to-back after winning this same event in 2024. Both Frazier and Vienneau have punched their ticket into the Junior PGA Championship at Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex at Purdue University. Shortly after, Ian Chen of Houston, TX and Krysta Loftin of Pearland, TX took on the challenging, yet beautiful scenery, of Lost Pines Golf Club for the Bluebonnet Classic . Loftin found herself with a lead after Round 1 while Chen worked his way up the leaderboard to claim his first Srixon Prestige Tour victory. Jaxon Graves of Magnolia, TX and Veronika Germain of Houston, TX maneuvered the difficult Westwood Golf Club to leave Round 2 of the Omega Transactions Mid-Summer Showcase with more than just lasting memories! 2025 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Captain - Savannah Dupre The Southern Texas PGA is proud to announce Savannah Dupre as the 2025 Ben Hogan Team STPGA Captain. A decorated junior golfer and fierce competitor, Dupre brings unmatched experience and leadership to this prestigious role. With over 50 career STPGA victories across multiple divisions and programs, she exemplifies what it means to represent #TEAMSTPGA. A familiar face in team match play, Dupre made her debut in 2016 as a member of the Texas Junior Cup Matches and later competed for Team STPGA in the 2022 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches. Her return this year as Captain is a full-circle moment—one that brings both deep personal pride and a veteran’s insight. "It’s a true honor to be named Captain," said Savannah, "I’m proud to now be on the other side of this experience, and I hope to lead our team with the same dedication and spirit that my Captain showed when I competed". Click here to learn more about the 2025 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches! 2025 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship IT IS JULY! IT IS OFFICIALLY INSPERITY INVITATIONAL TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP MONTH! Champions Golf Club, host of the 1967 Ryder Cup, 1969 U.S. Open, and many other prestigious events, will be hosting our 2025 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship ! With success, comes reward! The overall Champions of both the Boys and Girls divisions will earn the opportunity to represent Team STPGA in the inaugural Bayou Cup Matches and will also claim Fully Exempt Status on the Legends Junior Tour from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026 (must be in the Class of 2026 or later)! With year 2 of this invitational being a few, short weeks away, one question awaits in the balance. Will Kaden Frierson of Austin, TX be able to defend his title as the Boys 13-18 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship Champion? For further information regarding the event, click here to view the Tournament Information Page. 2025 Srixon Prestige Tour Fall Schedule (August 23-24 - September 27-28) 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! 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 big thank you to Frost Bank for sponsoring the Boys Junior PGA Championship #1 and Omega Transactions for sponsoring the Mid-Summer Showcase!
