PT Recap: Thanksgiving Edition

December 1, 2022Southern Texas PGA

The Prestige Tour got into the holiday spirit this past week hosting two events across the southern region of Texas. The Billiard Factory Gobble Classic was contested at Brackenridge Park Golf Club in San Antonio and the Turkey Shootout at Walden on Lake Conroe. 


LAKE CONROE, TEXAS (November 21–22, 2022) - The Turkey Shootout was played last week at Walden on Lake Conroe. Over 70 of our Prestige Tour boys and girls fought through wind, rain, and chilly temperatures for their chance to harvest a victory. 

In the overall girls division, Jamison Louie from Sugarland, fired a final round (E) 72 to overcome a five shot deficit to capture her third Prestige Tour victory of the 2022 season and her first Prestige Tour victory as the overall 13-18 champion. Louie led the field this past week with a total of 25 pars including 16 of them in the final round. Louie also poured in two birdies on her way to claim a two stroke victory at the Turkey Shootout and her second victory in back to back weeks. This was Louie’s 39th win with the STPGA since joining in 2015.

In the overall boys division, Aiden Wright of Magnolia, completed the wire-to-wire victory to claim the overall boys title at the Turkey Shootout. After an impressive first round of (+2) 74 in difficult conditions, Wright found himself sitting at the top of the leaderboard by a single stroke. Wright fired a (+5) 77 to extend his lead in the final round, by closing out his final nine with an even par 36 to secure a four stroke victory. Wright led the field with a total of 28 pars and played both the par 3’s & 5’s even par for the week. This was Aiden’s second Prestige Tour victory of the 2022 season and his 27th since joining the STPGA in 2013.


SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (November 21–22, 2022) - The Billiard Factory Gobble Classic was held this past week at Brackenridge Park Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas. Over 100 Prestige Tour players teed it up in cold and rainy conditions with their eyes set on taking home the turkey. 

In the overall girls division, Camille Pazouki of San Antonio, shot two consecutive rounds of (-1) 71 to complete her comeback victory. After the first round Pazouki found herself just one shot behind leader Destiny McNeil of Castroville. In the final round, Camille poured in four birdies on her way to capture the Gobble Classic Trophy. This was Pazouki’s second victory of the 2022 season, with her first coming earlier this year at the Riverside Junior Tour event in March.

In the overall boys division, Kyle Doolittle of New Braunfels, fired two back to back under par rounds to secure his victory at the Gobble Classic. After a first round (-1) 70, Doolittle found himself two shots behind first round leader Brennan Young of Fair Oaks Ranch. In the final round, Doolittle made three birdies en route to a final round (-2) 69 to secure a narrow one shot victory. This was Doolittle’s 11th win since joining the STPGA in 2018.

By Southern Texas PGA August 1, 2025
Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends, History was made in July! Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - July Beginning the month of July, the Srixon Prestige Tour team took on Aggieland for the Summer Showdown at Traditions Club! Battling through the obstacles Mother Nature threw our way, Jaxon Graves of Magnolia, TX, and Roberta Alvarez of The Woodlands, TX, won their second Srixon Prestige Tour tournament of the year after the event was deemed to be an 18-hole competition. One short week later, Cypresswood Golf Club (Traditions) hosted the Bayou City Challenge , where Veronika Germain of Houston, TX won her second Srixon Prestige Tour championship, and Anthony Nguyen of Katy, TX made eagle on Hole #18 of Round 2 to secure his first Srixon Prestige Tour win of 2025. Wrapping up July, the STPGA Challenge is currently being hosted at BlackHorse Golf Club (North), where two more Champions will walk away from the golf course with more than memories! 2025 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship What a time it was! In year 2 of the Insperity Invitational Tou r Champio nship , the Srixon Prestige Tour team administered the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship at one of Texas’ most historic facilities, Champions Golf Club, host of the 1969 US Open and 1967 Ryder Cup. From the Practice Round to the Fireside Chat/Q&A with local collegiate coaches to 36-holes of competition golf, the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship was a resounding success! Ryan Lee of College Station, TX, carded back-to-back rounds of a 69 to win by one stroke with a 138 (-4). Payson Pistono of The Woodlands, TX held steady after securing a one-stroke lead going into Round 2. Pistono carded a Round 2 score of 73 (+2) for a tournament total of 143 (+1) to earn herself the win by two strokes total. Lee and Pistono have both earned exemptions to compete on Team STPGA in the 2025 Bayou Cup and fully exempt status on the Legends Junior Tour from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026! Thank you to Russell Roten, PGA General Manager, and the entire team at Champions Golf Club for hosting the 2025 Insperity Invitational Tour Championship and providing this one-of-a-kind playing opportunity! 2025 Ben Hogan Junior Cup - TeamSTPGA In a few short days, 12 junior golfers from the Southern Texas PGA who have earned the opportunity to head north to compete against 12 junior golfers from the Northern Texas PGA will head to Fort Worth for the Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches, a Ryder Cup style event. Below are the participants representing our Section in this year’s Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches. Captain Savannah Dupre - Boerne, TX Boys Tyler Neidel - Lakeway, TX Ian Chen - Houston, TX Michael Vienneau - Austin, TX Ryan Chen - Houston, TX Jaxon Graves - Magnolia, TX Marco Baima - San Antonio, TX Girls Abigail Archunde - Fischer, TX Katelyn Allen - Montgomery, TX Veronika Germain - Houston, TX Krysta Loftin - Pearland, TX Roberta Alvarez - The Woodlands, TX Addison Bandelier - Austin, TX Click here to follow along and root for TeamSTPGA! 2025 Srixon Prestige Tour Fall Schedule Four new tournaments are OPEN for registration! The Srixon Prestige Tour tournaments from August 23-24 through the end of September are OPEN for registration. Click here to view the list of tournaments within this time frame and lock up your field spot today! Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, August 12, at 9:00 am, all remaining Srixon Prestige Tour tournaments (October - December) will be OPEN for registration. Click here to view this list of tournaments! Thank You to our Sponsors! For the seventh consecutive year, Srixon is returning as the sole Prestige Tour Title Partner for the 2025 season. Keep in mind, if you are looking for golf balls to golf clubs, Srixon is one of the premier brands in the industry and will always keep you at the top of your game. Another big thank you to the awesome team at Insperity Invitational for sponsoring the Srixon Prestige Tour Tour Championship! The continued support and their willingness to reward success do not go unnoticed, and we could not be more thankful
By Peyton Snow July 23, 2025
Pistono and Lee Claim Victory at Insperity Invitational Tour Championship! 
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July 16, 2025
Spring, TX(July 14-15) - The Srixon Prestige Tour hosted the 2025 Bayou City Challenge at Cypresswood Golf Club - Traditions in Spring, Texas. As the day heated up so did the competition but didn't stop our champions, who continued to rise to the challenge, showcasing their incredible skills and determination as they kicked butt and took names on the course.
July 9, 2025
College Station, TX(July 7-8) - The Srixon Prestige Tour hosted the 2025 Summer Showdown at Traditions Club at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. While Mother Nature certainly tested the competitors with some wet conditions , ultimately leading to the unfortunate cancellation of Round 2, these talented junior golfers refused to be deterred. Despite the short ened format, the resilience and skill displayed by the players shone through, proving that even in adverse weather, true champions rise to the occasion. The determination to perform at their best, even when faced with challenging circumstances, truly highlighted the spirit of junior golf.
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