PT Recap: Fore! Challenge

March 18, 2026 • Southern Texas PGA

LAKEWAY, TEXAS (June 12-13, 2023) – The Fore! Challenge was held this week at The Hills Country Club - Live Oak Course. A total of 104 golfers teed up for the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour for two days of great golf.



In the Overall Girls Division, Bowen Lan of Austin, established herself as a forerunner in the first round. Shooting a Round One (+1) 73, Bowen was tied for third going into the final round. Overall, Bowen finished carding an impressive tournament total of (+3) 147, ending the tour with nine birdies. After claiming the overall division title, Bowen earned an exemption into the 2023 Texas Junior Amateur at the White Bluff Resort in July. She also earned an exemption into the 2023 The Ascendant LPGA Benefiting VOA Girls Championship. This was Bowen’s first Prestige Tour victory since joining the STPGA in 2023.




In the Overall Boys Division, Bennett Kuhns of Austin, finished Round One with a (+2) 74, landing himself tied for fourth, with a four-stroke deficit from the lead. For his final round he climbed the leaderboard and ultimately walked away the champion. He carded a final round (-3) 69, which included five birdies. After claiming the overall division title, Bennett earned an exemption into the 2023 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches at Shady Oaks Country Club in August. He also earned an exemption into the 2023 Texas Junior Amateur at White Bluff Resort in July. This was Bennett’s first Prestige Tour win since becoming a member of the STPGA in 2017.


By Southern Texas PGA March 18, 2026
Cypress, TX (March 16-17, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour continued its spring season with the Rocket City Open, held March 16–17, as junior golfers took on a competitive field in another exciting Monday–Tuesday event. Battling through challenging conditions, players faced strong winds and cold temperatures that tested their resilience and shot-making across both rounds. Despite the harsh weather, the event showcased incredible determination and high-level play from start to finish.  A big thank you to our host facility, our players and parents, our Title Partner Srixon, and all of our staff who helped make the tournament a success. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!
By Southern Texas PGA March 18, 2026
Spicewood, TX (March 16-17, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour returned for another Monday-Tuesday event with the 2026 Shootout in the Hills, held at Lakecliff Golf Club. With multiple exemptions on the line, junior golfers faced a competitive field and up-and-down weather conditions that made for an exciting two days of golf. A big 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!
By Southern Texas PGA March 11, 2026
Katy, TX (March 9-10, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour held its first Monday-Tuesday event of the year with the 2026 Spring Break Classic at The Club at Falcon Point. Junior golfers experienced beautiful weather and course conditions and had strong performances through two rounds of golf. A big thank you to our host facility, our players and parents, our Title Partner Srixon, and all of our staff who made the weekend such a success. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!
By Southern Texas PGA March 10, 2026
San Antonio, TX (March 7-8, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour traveled to San Antonio this past weekend for the Hill Country Open , held March 7–8 at the Hill Country Golf Club. Despite rainy and challenging weather conditions, junior golfers showed great determination during the tournament. Due to the weather, the event was only able to complete the first round, but players still delivered a strong day of competitive golf, making it another memorable stop on the 2026 Srixon Prestige Tour. Congratulations to Lia Beyer, and our Boys 15-18 Champion, Diego Amour for earning an invite to the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship , hosted at Boot Ranch on July 20–21, 2026! This prestigious championship brings together top junior talent for an exciting two days of competition at one of Texas’ premier venues. You can find more information about the championship here . A big thank you to the staff at Hill Country 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!
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