PT Recap: Winter Showdown

May 14, 2026 • Southern Texas PGA

Houston, TX (February 21-22, 2026) –   The Srixon Prestige Tour continued this past weekend with the 2026 Winter Showdown, held February 21–22 at Panorama Golf Club. Junior golfers took on the course for two competitive days of tournament play, showcasing determination and strong performances throughout the field.



A big thank you to the staff at Panorama Golf Club, our STPGA area staff, and all of the golfers and parents who made the weekend such a success. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!

Hudson Burell Claims Another Boys 15–18 Title at the Winter Showdown

Hudson Burrell claimed another Srixon Prestige Tour victory this weekend, continuing his strong run of play. He opened with a 73 to sit tied for first after Round 1 and followed it up with a 76 on Day 2 to pull away and secure the win. Finishing with a 149 overall (+5), Hudson’s steady, composed performance across both rounds once again proved to be the difference in a competitive field.

Esther Li Claims Girls 15-18 & Overall Title at the Winter Showdown


Esther Li delivered an impressive performance at the Winter Showdown, capturing both the Girls 15–18 Division title and the Overall Girls championship. She set the tone early with a strong opening round of 72 to hold the lead after Day 1, then followed it up with a 74 in Round 2 to secure the victory with a 146 total (+2). Esther also led the girls division with five birdies across the two days and recorded an impressive 29 pars overall, showcasing the consistency and composure that set her apart from the field.

Beckett McLaughlin Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Winter Showdown


Beckett McLaughlin earned the Boys 11–14 Division title at the Winter Showdown with a strong and steady performance, finishing at 147 (+3) overall. He held the lead after Day 1 and carried that momentum into the final round to secure the victory. Beckett’s consistency was key, as he recorded a division-high 31 pars over the two days, proving that smart, steady golf made the difference in sealing the win.

Sara Garcia Claims Girls 11-14 Title at the Winter Showdown


Sara Garcia battled her way to the top to win the Girls 11–14 Division at the Winter Showdown. After opening with an 84 to sit in second place following Day 1, she stayed determined and climbed the leaderboard with an 83 in the final round to secure the victory with a 167 (+23) overall. Sara’s steady play made the difference, as she led her division with 22 pars across the two days to earn the win.

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.
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