PT Recap: Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic

March 26, 2026 • Southern Texas PGA

League City, TX (March 28-29, 2026) –   The Srixon Prestige Tour went to South Shore Harbour Country Club this past weekend for the 2026 Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic! With multiple exemptions on the line, junior golfers played though the wind and sun for another exciting and competitive event.


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. A special thank you to Golf Performance Group, founded by J.J. Wood, PGA, for being our Title Sponsor for this event. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!

Adrian Bowers Claims Boys 15–18 Title at the Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic


Adrian Bowers' steady play throughout the weekend launched him to a victory in a competitive field. He improved on his Round 1 score by two strokes on Sunday, rising three spots on the leaderboard and bringing him to even par for the tournament. His 11 birdies over two days earned him the tournament Title and exemptions to the 2026 Texas Junior Amateur and the Huntington Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship on the Legends Junior Tour!

Emily Zhang Claims Girls 15-18 & Overall Title at the Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic


Emily Zhang earned the Girls 15-18 and Overall Girls Title with consistent play through both days of the tournament. She held the lead after the first day by one stroke and held off her opponents in a tight race on Sunday by carding a 73. Her seven birdies and 30 pars through two days led both girls' divisions and earned her the last STPGA exemption into the 2026 Chevron Junior Pro-Am, which will be held on April 19 in Houston. She also earned an exemption to the 2026 Texas Junior Amateur on the Legends Junior Tour!

Mason Hwang Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic


Mason Hwang claimed his second Boys 11-14 win of 2026 on Sunday with an explosive Round 2 performance at South Shore Harbour. He shot a 67 (-5) on the day, the best of any competitor in either round, bring him to a score of 2-under par overall and making him the Champion of his division.

Adele Kontrus Claims Girls 11-14 Title at the Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic


For the second Srixon Prestige Tour event in a row, Adele Kontrus took home the Girls 11-14 Title! After finishing Round 1 in a tie for first place, she improved on her own score by two strokes to take her to the victory. Her two birdies in Round 2 came in the final four holes of the competition, and her strong finish ensured her victory in League City!

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