PT Recap: Battle in the Big City

February 16, 2026 • Southern Texas PGA

Houston, TX (February 14-15, 2026) –   The Srixon Prestige Tour continued in Houston this past weekend as Gus Wortham Park Golf Course played host to the 2026 Battle in the Big City. Rescheduled from the weekend of January 24-25 due to cold weather, junior golfers had a much better forecast this time around. Big thank you to the staff at Gus Wortham, the STPGA area staff, and our golfers and parents for an exciting two days of golf! Read more about the winning junior golfers below.

Daniel Trousdale Claims Boys 15–18 Title at the Battle in the Big City

Daniel strung together two impressive days in Houston, shooting three under par in Round 1 and Round 2. He also had twelve birdies on the weekend, including five on the back-nine on Sunday that secured him the victory. His consistency and level-headed play were key in putting him at the top of a close field.

Kat Janda Claims Girls 15-18 & Overall Title at the Battle in the Big City


Kat's consistency on the course in Round 2 earned her the victory at Gus Wortham Park Golf Course. Finishing second in the Girls Division after Round 1, Kat shot par or better on 14 holes on Sunday to jump into first position. Her +12 total was the best of any girls golfer on the weekend, earning her the Overall Girls Title in Houston.

Conrad Holzman Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Battle in the Big City


Conrad's strong Round 1 performance put him in stellar position to pull off the Boys 11-14 win over the weekend. He finished Saturday at a score of +4 and maintained his lead by shooting three strokes better than his nearest competition in Round 2, securing him the victory in his Division.

Chloe Magwe Claims Girls 11-14 Title at the Battle in the Big City


Chloe stayed steady in both days at the Battle in the Big City. Her Round 1 performance placed her first in the Girls 11-14 Division and third Overall going into the second day of competition. Her five total birdies gave her a comfortable lead and allowed her to finish first in her Division and second Overall in Houston.

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