July 16, 2026 •Southern Texas PGA
San Antonio, TX (July 13-14, 2026) – Despite the Sunshine and Swing Challenge living up to only half of its name, junior golfers battled through the weather at Hill Country Golf Club in San Antonio for two days of outstanding competition. A talented field showcased resilience, determination, and impressive play in the pursuit of championship titles.
In addition to the champions, four players secured the final spots in the 2026 The Insperity Tour Championship for the Srixon Prestige Tour through the Last Chance Qualifier during Round 1. Fletcher Whiting, Myles Malek, Ava Frazier, and Addison McCullough earned invitations with strong performances, punching their tickets to the season-ending championship and completing the Tour Championship field.
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!
Marco Baima Claims Boys 15–18 Title at the Sunshine and Swing Challenge
Marco Baima continued his dominant season on the Srixon Prestige Tour, capturing the Boys 15-18 title at the Sunshine and Swing Challenge at Hill Country Golf Club. Baima secured his fourth Srixon Prestige Tour victory of the year, pulling away from the field to win by an impressive six strokes. Already fully exempt on the Legends Junior Tour, he added another accomplishment to his standout season by earning an exemption into the 2026 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational with his victory.
Ava Frazier Claims Girls 15-18 & Overall Title at the Sunshine and Swing Challenge
Ava Frazier put together a dominant performance at the Sunshine and Swing Challenge, capturing both the Girls 15-18 Division and Overall title at Hill Country Golf Club. Frazier cruised to a commanding 12-stroke victory, showcasing her consistency and talent throughout the tournament. With the win, she earned an exemption into the 2026 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational, hosted by the Legends Junior Tour, and secured an invitation to compete in the 2026 Insperity Tour Championship.
Oliver Stordal Claims Boys 11-14 Title at the Sunshine and Swing Challenge
Oliver Stordal rallied from behind to capture the Boys 11-14 title at the Sunshine and Swing Challenge at Hill Country Golf Club. After opening the tournament in third place with a first-round 76, Stordal battled back with a 74 in the final round to force a three-way playoff. He sealed the victory on the second playoff hole, earning a hard-fought championship in one of the weekend's most exciting finishes.
Abby Praytor Claims Girls 11-14 Title at the Sunshine and Swing Challenge
Abby Praytor captured her second Srixon Prestige Tour Girls 11-14 victory of the season after a thrilling finish at the Sunshine and Swing Challenge. Praytor led the field after the opening round and held on through the final day, finishing tied for the lead before clinching the championship in a playoff. Her steady play and composure under pressure earned her another Prestige Tour title in an exciting conclusion to the tournament.
