PT Recap: Prestige Tour Premiere

January 19, 2026 • Southern Texas PGA

College Station, TX (January 17-18, 2026) –   The STPGA Srixon Prestige Tour returned to the Golf Club at Texas A&M for the first tournament of 2026. This was the 19th time that the course has played host to a Srixon Prestige Tour event, with a big thank you in order to Director of Golf and STPGA memeber John Saffle, PGA (as well as the other course staff) for continuing their support of junior golfers in Southern Texas. Players and families enjoyed the incredible facilities that set the stage for an exciting two days of golf. Read more about the winning junior golfers below.

Benjamin Wylie Claims Boys 15–18 Title at the Prestige Tour Premiere

Ben put together a strong performance at the first tournament of the year, earning the Boys 13-18 title at the Golf Club at Texas A&M. He shot a two-day total of 144, powered by eight birdies on the weekend. Despite battling challenging wind conditions in Round 1, he was able to rise into first position and maintain his lead for a victory in College Station.

Sadie Westbrook Claims Girls Overall Title at the Prestige Tour Premiere


Sadie's performance through two days earned her the Girls 11-18 win at the Prestige Tour Premiere. With a one stroke improvement from Round 1 to Round 2, she was able to maintain her first-round lead and finished one stroke ahead of the Girls 11-14 champion. Her four birdies were the most out of the girls field throughout the weekend, leading her to a well-deserved victory.

Mason McCord Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Prestige Tour Premiere


Mason claimed his title on the third playoff hole after putting together a remarkable 5-under performance in Round 2. He led the boys with seven birdies on the weekend, five of which came on the second day. His score of 66 in Round 2, the best of any competitor over the weekend, as well as his composure on the course, carried him to his victory at the Golf Club at Texas A&M.

Pippa Fikes Claims Girls 11-14 Title at the Prestige Tour Premiere


Pippa was a player to watch coming into the weekend in College Station, having won five Girls 13-14 PT titles in 2025 (including at the Summer and Fall Championships). Her two birdies in Round 2 powered her to a four stroke improvement over Round 1. Her consistency and poise allowed her to keep the leader position through the entire tournament.

Introducing the 2026 Spring Interns

By Southern Texas PGA • January 15, 2026
The Southern Texas PGA is happy to announce our new interns joining the staff for the Spring 2026 season! Please welcome these individuals into our great Section and we look to continue our incredible service and grow the game! Operations Interns

Srixon Continues Support as Title Partner of Prestige Tour

By Southern Texas PGA • January 14, 2026
Ongoing partnership strengthens competition, opportunities, and player development. SPRING, TX (January 14, 2026) – The STPGA Junior Golf program is proud to announce the 15th year of the Srixon Prestige Tour in 2026. This ongoing partnership between Srixon and the Southern Texas PGA represents an investment in the next generation of golfers and PGA members, aiming to grow and elevate the game of golf. As part of their commitment to the Srixon Prestige Tour, Srixon provides select merchandise to STPGA junior golfers. This includes custom golf bags and hats for Srixon Prestige Tour Champions, as well as high-quality golf balls for all tournament participants. “Support from partners like Srixon directly impacts our ability to administer our most competitive program for junior golfers,” said Thomas Hutton, PGA, Executive Director of the STPGA. “Their continued involvement plays a direct role in shaping the future of our game and pairs a high quality tour with a high quality brand.” The STPGA looks forward to another successful Srixon Prestige Tour season in 2026 with 48 events. The Spring Schedule can be viewed here with announcements coming in February around our 3rd Annual Insperity Invitational Tour Championship and the remaining schedule in March. “Working with the Southern Texas PGA is truly a win-win for our organization,” said Steve Nichols, Regional Team Leader at Srixon/Cleveland Golf. “This allows our brands and products to be in front of golfers consistently, but more importantly, invest in the next generation.” It is important to note that while Srixon and the junior golf remain a high focus for Srixon, they will continue to support the Texas Joe Black Cup Matches and other Section initiatives that involve our PGA Professionals. Srixon truly believes in the connection between the section, our PGA Members, and the next generation! About PGA REACH Southern Texas In 1994, the Southern Texas PGA Foundation was created with the focus on getting more juniors to play golf. After a rebrand in 2019 to PGA REACH Southern Texas, the foundation’s mission has grown. We strive to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations. This is accomplished by enabling access to PGA Professionals and the multitude of programs offered by PGA REACH Southern Texas. PGA REACH Southern Texas has 4 distinct pillars with multiple programs to demonstrate the impact of golf on individuals: Junior Golf – College Scholarships – Military Involvement – Employment Opportunities. About Dunlop Sports Americas: Based in Huntington Beach, CA and Greenville, SC, Dunlop Sports Americas (DSA) is the North American subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. We manufacture and sell premium golf and racket sports equipment to players of all skill levels under a portfolio of brands: Dunlop, Srixon, Cleveland Golf, and XXIO. DSA is also a licensed exclusive distributor of ASICS golf footwear. Our unique global sales network and infrastructure in R&D, manufacturing, and material science elevates our brands onto a global stage where we encourage players from around the world to experience our incredible products. For more information, please contact Noelle Zavaleta at noellezavaleta@srixon.com . Contact Information Thomas Hutton, PGA Executive Director Southern Texas PGA thutton@pgahq.com Steve Nichols Regional Team Leader stevenichols@clevelandgolf.com Chuck Cox, PGA Territory Manager chuckcox@clevelandgolf.com Britt Vealey Territory Manager brittvealey@clevelandgolf.com

2026 Junior Golf Updates

By Southern Texas PGA • January 9, 2026
Dear STPGA Junior Golf Members and Parents, We are writing to inform you of updates to the STPGA Junior Golf Rules and Regulations. These changes are intended to enhance player development, promote pace of play, and ensure consistency across STPGA Junior Golf programs. Effective January 9th, 2026 , the following updates will apply: Little Linksters Yardage Adjustments: (Page 29) Adjustments have been made to the yardages for the following Little Linksters divisions: Co-Ed 6–8 (9 Hole Modified) Girls 9–10 Boys 9–10 Girls 11–12

Staff Spotlight featuring Prestige Tour Coordinator, Brayden Porter

By Southern Texas PGA • January 7, 2026
The STPGA is excited to introduce our new Prestige Tour Coordinator, Brayden Porter. 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:
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