PT Recap: Lake Conroe Challenge

March 18, 2026 • 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.

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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