PT Recap: Lake Conroe Challenge

March 21, 2023 •Southern Texas PGA

CONROE, TEXAS (March 16 - 17, 2023) - STPGA Junior Golf rounded out its Spring Break week with the Srixon Billiard Factory Lake Conroe Challenge, hosted at The Golf Club at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Braving the cold and rain during the two days, 67 junior golfers hit the course for a chance to become a champion.

In the Overall Girls Division, Syna Nijhawan of Houston finished Round One with a (+7) 78, falling short of the lead by two strokes and leaving her tied for fourth place with two other players. Syna was able to battle her way to the top after improving to (+3) 74 for Round Two, and just barely edging out Mary Kerr of Friendswood who improved her score by seven strokes on the second day, leaving her just one stroke behind Syna. With finishing in the top two spots of the Overall Girls Division, Syna and Mary earned an exemption into The Chevron Championship Junior Legacy Pro-Am on Wednesday, April 19 at The Woodlands Country Club.

In the Overall Boys Division, Jack Byrd of Montgomery came ready for a challenge as he looked for his first win on the Prestige Tour. Jack trailed behind Deacon Bauershlag of Bellville and Duke Heise of Spring, with Jack sitting in solo third after his (+2) 73 Round One. With a bogey-free back-nine, Jack was able to climb up the leaderboard to earn his first win with a two-day total of (+4) 146. This is Jack’s seventh top-10 finish since he became a member in 2019.

STPGA Announces 2026 Junior Golfers of the Year: Mason An and Syler Schones

By Sarah Lummus • October 29, 2026
SPRING, TX (October 29, 2026) - The Southern Texas PGA is proud to announce Mason An of Houston and Syler Schones of San Antonio as our 2026 STPGA Junior Golfers of the Year! The Junior Golfer of the Year Award recognizes male and female junior golfers who demonstrate exceptional playing ability, strong academic performance, outstanding character, and a deep respect for golf’s traditions. Mason and Syler represent the next generation of golfers who are making an impact both within the sport and in their communities.

PT Recap: Fredericksburg Open

By Southern Texas PGA • October 26, 2026
Fredericksburg, TX (October 24-25, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour wrapped up an exciting weekend of golf at the Fredericksburg Open! Both rounds kicked off with a chilly start, but the temperatures quickly gave way to beautiful weather, setting the stage for two fantastic days of competition at Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course. With plently of great golf and exciting moments along the way, players made the most of the weekend as four new Srixon Prestige Tour champions emerged! A huge thank you to Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course, our players, parents, and everyone who helped make this such a great weekend!

PT Recap: Fall Showdown

By Southern Texas PGA • October 26, 2026
Houston, TX (October 24-25, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour stayed in Houston this weekend for the 2026 Fall Showdown at Panorama Golf Club! Junior golfers took to the course for two days of competitive golf, battling for the top spots on the leaderboard. With impressive performances across all four divisions, four champions emerged victorious and added another Srixon Prestige Tour title to their resumes! A big thank you to Panorama Golf Club, our players, parents, and everyone who helped make this such a great weekend!

PT Recap: Discover Victoria South Texas Showcase

By Southern Texas PGA • October 19, 2026
Victoria, TX (October 17-18, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour headed to Victoria Country Club this weekend for the 2026 Discover Victoria South Texas Showcase! Players faced challenging conditions during the opening round, with chilly temperatures and high winds testing their skills on the course. Despite a tough start to the weekend, the weather turned around beautifully for the final round, providing perfect conditions as players battled for the top spots on the leaderboard. After two exciting days of competition, four new Srixon Prestige Tour Champions were crowned! A big thank you to Victoria Country Club, Discover Victoria, our players, parents, and everyone who helped make this such a great weekend!
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