PT Recap: Sun City Showdown

May 14, 2026 • Southern Texas PGA

Georgetown, TX (September 27–28) –  Legacy Hills Golf Club hosted the STPGA Srixon Prestige Tour’s Sun City Showdown, where players delivered steady performances across two days of competition. The event concluded with champions earning their titles and spots in upcoming invitations.

Katelyn Allen Captures First Prestige Tour Title


Katelyn Allen claimed her first Srixon Prestige Tour victory at the Sun City Showdown, carding rounds of 73 and 71 on the par-72 Legacy Hills Golf Club. With steady play across both days, Allen stayed composed under pressure and finished even-par for the tournament. Her breakthrough win marks a milestone in her STPGA career, adding her name to the list of champions on the Srixon Prestige Tour.

Carlos Castañeda Garza Earns First Srixon Prestige Tour Victory


Carlos Castañeda Garza captured his first Srixon Prestige Tour title at the Sun City Showdown after a thrilling playoff finish. Castañeda opened with a 2-over 74 but stormed back with an impressive 2-under 70 on Day 2 at Legacy Hills Golf Club, forcing a playoff with Reid Phillips. In the extra holes, Castañeda held steady to secure the champion’s spot. Both Castañeda and Phillips earned invitations to the 2025 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational, but it was Castañeda who walked away with the trophy and his first Srixon Prestige Tour victory.

Bennett Underwood Claims Boys 13–14 Division Title


Bennett Underwood posted rounds of 72 and 74 to win the Boys 13–14 Division at the Sun City Showdown. His consistent play at Legacy Hills Golf Club earned him the division crown and the Boys 13–14 exemption, securing his spot on the 2025 Bayou Cup team this December at Big Easy Ranch.

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Introducing the 2026 Summer Interns

By Southern Texas PGA • May 19, 2026
The Southern Texas PGA is happy to announce our new interns joining the staff for the Summer 2026 season! Please welcome these individuals into our great Section and we look to continue our incredible service and grow the game! Operations Interns

PT Recap: Wildflower Classic

By Southern Texas PGA • May 19, 2026
Fredericksburg, TX (May 16-17, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour traveled to Fredericksburg this past weekend for the 2026 Wildflower Classic, hosted at Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course! Even with tough weather conditions setting the stage, our junior golfers rose to the occasion against a competitive field and displayed their standout skills. 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!

Greenwood Cup Exemption Announcement

By Southern Texas PGA • May 14, 2026
Houston, TX (May 14, 2026) - The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf program is excited to announce a new exemption for 2026. The winner of the Boys and Girls Division at the Insperity Tour Championship for the Srixon Prestige Tour will earn an exemption to play at The Greenwood Cup Junior Invitational hosted at River Oaks Country Club in Houston, TX. Over the past decade, The Greenwood Cup has welcomed many of the game's rising stars, including Blades Brown, Farah O'Keefe, Pierceson Coody and Rachel Heck, among many others. The tournament features a Boys and Girls Division, with a four-ball team format. Invited players have the opportunity to pick a partner of their choice. The Insperity Tour Championship winners will receive an invitation to this year's tournament on October 23-25, 2026. "We would like to thank the Tournament Committee at River Oaks, including Tournament Chairman, Stuart Wallace and Director of Golf, Matt Swarts, for offering this exemption," said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director of the STPGA. "This not only adds to the reasons why juniors should try to qualify for the PT Tour Championship on July 20-21 at Boot Ranch, but also highlights River Oaks' commitment to growing the game. This first-class tournament is an event the players will remember for many years." Both our Boys and Girls winners at the Insperity Tour Championship can pick a partner of their choice, pending approval from the Greenwood Cup Committee, and enjoy the first class experience at River Oaks CC in Houston, TX. This is an unbelievable opportunity for STPGA Junior Golfers to earn another exemption for playing Srixon Prestige Tour events! Click here to find out more information about The Greenwood Cup. Click here to see how you can qualify for The Insperity Tour Championship.

STPGA SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP WRAPS UP FIRST SEASON OF 2026 AT FOREST CREEK GOLF CLUB

By Southern Texas PGA • May 4, 2026
ROUND ROCK, TX (MAY 4, 2026) - The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program wrapped up the 2026 spring season over the weekend as champions were crowned across fifteen divisions at the STPGA Spring Championship. Hosted at the beautiful Forest Creek Golf Club, the event showcased the wide range of talent in the Little Linksters, Junior Links, and Junior Tour tours over two days of competitive golf. The STPGA Spring Championship continues to be a strong gateway to the rest of the junior golf season, offering top performers unique opportunities as the year ramps up. This year saw a new opportunity for one junior golfer. Through our partnership with the Good Good Championship, Bat Masterson Thibodeaux won four tickets to the final day of competition at the inaugural PGA TOUR event. It will be hosted at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Fazio Canyons Golf Course in Austin from November 9-15.
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