PT Recap: Fore! Challenge

June 14, 2023Southern 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 Connor Murphy May 5, 2025
Spring, TX (May 5th, 2025) - Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends, April showers bring May flowers... and top notch play from our junior golfer at Srixon Prestige Tour championships! Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - April April began with the Alamo City Shootout at the freshly renovated Cedar Creek Golf Course in San Antonio, Texas on April 5-6. With a windy few days, similar to that of the Valero Texas Open held right down the road, William Mangione of Austin, TX and Kanak Yadav of Austin, TX managed the conditions and earned the right to call themselves champions for the second time in 2025. Just one week later, the Srixon Prestige Tour team administered the Lone Star Shootout at Hearthstone Country Club. Francisco Munoz of Richards, TX and Emma Ziniuk of Magnolia, TX found themselves atop the leaderboard after both Munoz and Ziniuk managed to hold steady after carding sub-par Round 1 scores. This was both Munoz and Ziniuk’s first Prestige Tour win. 2025 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship We are one month closer to the highly anticipated, 2025 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship! Some invites have been sent to their respective recipients and we are eager to continue inviting more of our champions as time moves forward. Entering the month of May, the Srixon Prestige Tour team has invited 68 junior golfers. With that, there are 22 (11 boys and 11 girls) more opportunities for YOU to earn your invitation to compete at the renowned Champions Golf Club (Jackrabbit) in late July. To learn more about the invitation breakdown, click here . For further information regarding the event, click here to view the Tournament Information Page. Thank You to our Host Facilities! While we do everything we can to give our junior golfers an experience they will never forget, this would never happen without the graciousness and support of the many facilities willing to provide these playing opportunities for our junior golfers! From Texas’ southernmost border at McAllen Country Club to the hills of Lakecliff Golf Club to the land of the Aggies at The Golf Club at Texas A&M and many many more, we couldn’t be more grateful and appreciative of the support they have shown in continuing to grow the game we love! Thank You to our Sponsors! For the seventh consecutive year, Srixon is returning as the sole Prestige Tour Title Partner for the 2025 year. Keep in mind, if you are looking for golf balls to golf clubs, Srixon is one of the premiere brands in the industry and will always keep you at the top of your game. 2025 Srixon Prestige Tour Summer Schedule It is May! Summer is here! From the 5th of May through August 16-17, there are 14 Srixon Prestige Tour tournaments that are OPEN for registration. Click below to view the Srixon Prestige Tour schedule. Spots are filling up quick, fast, and in a hurry! Secure your field spot in Championships throughout the summer today!
By Peyton Snow April 28, 2025
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