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

February 17, 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.

PT Recap: Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase

By Southern Texas PGA • August 17, 2026
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!

Plenty of Golf Still This Fall at the STPGA!

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!

PT Recap: STPGA Challenge

By Southern Texas PGA • August 12, 2026
Cypress, TX (August 10-11, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour stayed in Houston for the STPGA Challenge at BlackHorse Golf Club, where players took on a competitive two-day championship. Round one brought challenging conditions and rain delays, but the field remained focused and made the most of every opportunity once play resumed. Despite the interruptions, players delivered strong performances throughout the opening round before returning for day two ready to finish strong. From steady play to clutch moments down the stretch, the talented field once again showcased the resilience and determination 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!

STPGA JUNIOR GOLF CROWNS 15 CHAMPIONS TO CLOSE OUT SUMMER SEASON

By Southern Texas PGA • August 6, 2026
307 Junior Golfers from across Southern Texas earned their way to the Championship after playing in countless events all summer long. THE WOODLANDS, TX (AUGUST 6, 2026) - The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program wrapped up the summer season for 2026 with a record-breaking 307 player field at the annual STPGA Junior Championship. Hosted at The Woodlands Country Club – Palmer Course for the 13th time, 15 Champions were crowned across our three programs of Little Linksters, Junior Links, and Junior Tour. The extraordinary talent and sportsmanship on display all week long serve as an ongoing inspiration for aspiring junior golfers. The event started with a bang with the yearly “Carnival Day” on Monday, giving our junior golfers and families the opportunity to have some summertime fun before the competition began. In true carnival fashion, there were so many activities that it was hard to hit everything!
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