Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour Celebrates a Spectacular Season

December 7, 2023 •

SPRING, TX (DECEMBER 6, 2023) – The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour proudly concludes its 2023 season, marking a year of unparalleled success and memorable moments across 37 thrilling events.


The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour attracted a staggering number of participants throughout the season, with over 1,000 players engaging in more than 3,600 rounds of competitive play. The Tour, renowned for its commitment to creating lifelong golfers, proudly granted 100 Legends Junior Tour Exemptions, providing young golfers with invaluable opportunities to showcase their skills on a larger stage.


This year saw remarkable performances on the course, with two exceptional records for the lowest champion scores in the Boys 13-18 and Girls 13-18 categories. The Boys 13-18 division witnessed an extraordinary display of skill, as the lowest champion score reached an impressive (-9) from John Solis, Aiden Wright and Preston Hiller, while the Girls 13-18 division set an even higher standard with a remarkable (-13) from Amelia Guo.


A testament to the Tour's dedication to fostering talent, a total of 32 unique Boys Champions and 26 unique Girls Champions emerged throughout the season, illustrating the depth of talent and competitiveness within the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour.


This year marked the beginning of the Insperity Invitational Points List Challenge. This new addition gives the incredible opportunity to four Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour participants to play in the 2024 Insperity Junior Pro-Am. Congratulations to Cameron Villarreal, Bennett Kuhns, Krysta Loftin and Peyton DeBruin on earning their spot in the 2024 Junior Pro-Am. We look forward to continuing this partnership with Insperity Invitational as it will add an extra layer of competition throughout the entire year.

The Tour's commitment to collaboration and expansion was evident in its successful partnership with the Gulf States PGA and Louisiana Junior Golf Tour. Together, we hosted two unforgettable events in Lake Charles, LA, showcasing the tour's regional influence and contributions to growing the game.


In addition to its competitive events, the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour continued to uphold its tradition of recognizing exceptional achievements. A total of seven hole-in-ones were recorded during the season from Sophia Ellestad, Paige Hill, Bradley Lavinier, Kendace Lee, RJ Merced, Meadow Kessler, and Michaela Partridge, highlighting the extraordinary skill and precision displayed by our players.


The Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour is proud to acknowledge the dedication and passion of all players, parents, sponsors, and volunteers who contributed to the success of the 2023 season. As the year comes to a close, the Tour looks forward to building on this momentum and continuing to provide a platform for aspiring golfers to excel in the coming year.


Stay tuned for an exciting announcement next week!


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2024 SPRING SCHEDULE

The 2024 spring schedule is now viewable with registration for January and February tournaments and event opening up December 12th at 9 a.m. CST.


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Srixon Prestige Tour - August State of the Union

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

Pistono and Lee Come Out On Top at Second Annual Insperity Invitational Tour Championship

By Peyton Snow • July 23, 2025
Pistono and Lee Claim Victory at Insperity Invitational Tour Championship! 
A man and a woman are standing next to golf bags on a golf course.

PT Recap: Bayou City Challenge

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.

PT Recap: Summer Showdown

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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