STPGA Junior Golf Opportunity Expands at The Chevron Championship’s Junior Legacy Pro-Am!

May 14, 2026 • Southern Texas PGA

Great things for girls’ golf. A unique experience. Opportunities you can only find by playing STPGA Junior Golf.

SPRING, TX (February 17, 2026) -  The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf program is proud to announce the return of one of its most impactful opportunities for female junior golfers during the 2026 season. Now entering its fourth year, this signature experience continues to grow with 2026 marking the first year the program will award FOUR EXEMPTIONS instead of two, expanding access and opportunity for STPGA juniors.


Through this initiative, four female STPGA junior golfers will earn the chance to compete in the Junior Legacy Pro-Am, a signature program of The Chevron Championship, THE LPGA's first major of the year!

Hosted by LPGA legend Amy Alcott, the Junior Legacy Pro-Am is designed to inspire the next generation of female golfers by providing an unforgettable experience on a major championship course.


“This is all about junior golf and inspiring the next generation.”
— Amy Alcott


The Junior Legacy Pro-Am provides junior female golfers with a unique opportunity to play alongside some of the most accomplished players and mentors in LPGA history. The program furthers Chevron’s commitment to creating access and opportunity by allowing juniors to compete on an LPGA major championship venue, build relationships with LPGA legends, and network with leaders in business and the golf industry.


For the first time, four exemptions into the Junior Legacy Pro-Am will be awarded to top finishers at:

This doubles the number of STPGA junior golfers who will have the chance to experience this premier event. The victors will share the legacy with the previous winners, Carolyn Lui and Stella Northcott (2025), Carolyn Lui and Katelyn Allen (2024), and Syna Nijhawan and Mary Kerr (2023).

Taking place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas, the Junior Legacy Pro-Am represents the continued growth of an opportunity now in its fourth year and expanding to include four exemptions for STPGA junior golfers. By connecting elite junior competition with mentorship, professional insight, and championship-level experiences, the Southern Texas PGA continues to create pathways that inspire, empower, and elevate the next generation of female golfers.


The Southern Texas PGA would like to thank The Chevron Championship for including the STPGA Junior Golf program in this event and wish all female golfers good luck during these 4 Srixon Prestige Tour events. The overall winner of the girls division will be the individual that earns the exemption to play on April 19.

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By Southern Texas PGA • May 19, 2026
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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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