Srixon Prestige Tour Remarks - April 2026

May 14, 2026 • Southern Texas PGA

Good Evening Players, Parents, & Family Friends,


Upsets, buzzer-beaters, and comebacks. The real March Madness happened right here on the Srixon Prestige Tour.


Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - March

March began in San Antonio at the Hill Country Open, where players battled not just the course, but relentless weather delays. Rising above it all, Brody Tharp of Horseshoe Bay, TX captured his first Boys 11–14 title with a gritty 1-under 71. Diego Amour of McAllen, TX edged out a tightly packed leaderboard to claim his first Boys 15–18 victory, while Addison Braden of San Antonio, TX set the tone early with a 75 to secure her first Overall Girls win of the year.


The momentum carried east to Katy for the Spring Break Classic, and the fireworks only intensified. Mason Hwang of Houston, TX staged an incredible comeback, erasing a three-shot deficit before clutching a playoff victory for his first Boys 11-14 title. Hudson Rankin, a hometown standout from Katy, TX, fired a brilliant second-round 69 to earn his first Boys 15–18 win. Meanwhile, Esther Li of Houston, TX delivered a jaw-dropping performance, going 5-under par to notch her second Overall Girls victory of the season.


From there, the Tour headed west to Spicewood for the Shootout in the Hills—and lived up to its name. Trevor Lane of Leander, TX broke through with a stellar Second Round 67 to earn his first Boys 11-14 win, while Brady Shelton of Spicewood, TX used a Second Round 69 to cruise to a three-shot Boys 15-18 victory. Francie Martin of Austin, TX added to the excitement, closing strong with a 72 to claim her first career Overall Girls title.


At the same time in Cypress, the Rocket City Open brought even more drama. Griffin Domingues of Houston, TX mounted a clutch comeback, using a final-round 76 to overcome a one shot deficit and grab his first win. Jace Beverly of Montgomery, TX kept his composure under pressure, sealing his Boys 15–18 victory with a par in a playoff. Sophia Liu of Sugar Land, TX dominated from start to finish, going wire-to-wire for her first Overall Girls win of the year—and third of her career.


The Tour then rolled into Lake Charles for the Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic, where dominant performances stole the spotlight. Landon Lotz of Slidell, LA ran away with a commanding nine-shot Boys 11-14 victory, while Wayne Kabrich of Mandeville, LA held off a late charge to secure his first Boys 15-18 win. Grace Goodwin of Bossier City, LA surged up the leaderboard with a strong closing 72 to earn her first Overall Girls crown.


March wrapped up in style in south Houston at the Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic, delivering one final burst of excitement. Mason Hwang of Houston, TX struck again, capturing his second Boys 11-14 title of the month with an incredible 5-under Second Round performance. Adrian Bowers of Pearland, TX rallied from two shots back with a clutch 71 to earn his first Boys 15-18 win of the year. And Emily Zhang of Houston, TX set the pace early with a blazing front-nine 34—never looking back as she cruised to her second career Overall Girls victory.


Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches Exemptions

The countdown is on—the Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches are back for their 11th year, and the stage is set for an unforgettable showdown!


This premier event will bring together 24 of the absolute best junior golfers from the Northern and Southern Sections, all competing for pride, bragging rights, and team glory. The action unfolds August 3–4 at the prestigious Dallas Athletic Club, where every shot will matter and every moment will be electric.


Think you have what it takes to be part of this elite team? Your journey starts now. Click Here to view the qualifying events and see how you can earn your spot on the 2026 Team STPGA Ben Hogan squad—because this is your chance to compete with the best and prove you belong.


The Insperity Tour Championship Invites

The moment you’ve been waiting for is almost here—the First Round of invitations for the 2026 The Insperity Tour Championship is about to drop!


On April 6th, players who have already earned their spot will receive their official invite to one of the most prestigious junior golf events of the year. This is your chance to step onto a big stage, compete against top talent, and be part of something truly special—so keep a close eye on your inbox!


Still chasing your invite? The door isn’t closed yet. There’s time to make your move, earn your spot, and join the field. Click Here to find out how you can qualify and turn your season into an unforgettable run toward The Insperity Tour Championship!


Srixon Prestige Tour Schedule is Viewable!

It’s here—the full Srixon Prestige Tour schedule is officially LIVE!


Now’s your chance to map out your season, lock in your must-play events, and get ready for an unforgettable year on tour. With more competition, more excitement, and more opportunities than ever before, this is shaping up to be the biggest Srixon Prestige Tour season yet.


Don’t wait—start planning now and keep a close eye on those registration dates. Spots will fill fast, and you won’t want to miss your chance to be part of the action. Click Here to view the schedule and get ready to tee it up!


Thank You to our Sponsors!

For the eighth consecutive year, Srixon is returning as the sole Prestige Tour Title Partner for the 2026 year. Keep in mind, if you are looking for golf balls to golf clubs, Srixon is one of the premiere brands in the industry and will always keep you at the top of your game.


Thank you to the staff at Visit Lake Charles for welcoming the Srixon Prestige Tour team into the wonderful town of Lake Charles, LA, for the Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic!


Also, thank you to JJ Wood at Golf Performance Group for continuing to support junior golf, and for being the Title Partner of the Golf Performance Group Houston Junior Classic! 


Thank you again to all our players, parents, host facilities, and Sponsors! We are looking forward to an amazing 2026, with more tournaments, stronger competition, and even lower scores! As always, if we can ever be of assistance to you, please feel free to contact me via email (
cklassen@pgahq.com), Kevin Reilly (kreilly@pgahq.com) or Brayden Porter (bporter@pgahq.com)!


 Thank you,

  Casey Klassen

Prestige Tour Manager

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.
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.
By Southern Texas PGA May 1, 2026
Good Morning Players, Parents, & Family Friends, The Masters and the Srixon Prestige Tour! The month of April did not disappoint, providing non-stop action on the golf course. We Want to Hear from YOU We’re always looking for new ways to make our programs even better and create the best possible experience for our players and their families—and that’s where you come in! We’ve put together a quick 14-question survey all about the Srixon Prestige Tour and everything that comes with it. Your feedback helps shape the future of the program, so we’d love to hear what you’re enjoying and where we can level up. It only takes a few minutes, and your input truly makes a difference. The survey is now open — Click Here to access the survey. Be sure to share your thoughts before it closes at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, May 13th! Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - April April came in swinging at Pearland Golf Club, where the Spring Fling delivered a thrilling start to the month. Conrad Holzman of Houston, TX put on a dominant performance, cruising to a 5-shot victory and locking in his second Boys 11–14 title of the year. In the Boys 15–18 division, Andrew Bird of Nacogdoches, TX lit up the course with five birdies, capturing his first career Boys 15-18 win in style. Meanwhile, Roberta Alvarez of The Woodlands, TX staged an incredible comeback—firing a clutch Round 2 score of 71 to erase a 7-shot deficit and claim her first Overall Girls title of the year and third of her career. The momentum carried west as the Srixon Prestige Tour hit San Antonio for the Alamo City Shootout at Cedar Creek Golf Course. Gavin Martinez of San Antonio, TX stayed rock-solid with back-to-back rounds of 75 to earn his second Boys 11–14 victory of the season. Hayden Gold of Spring Branch, TX rose to the occasion in the Boys 15–18 division, delivering an even-par 72 in Round 2 to secure his first career win. On the girls’ side, Katherine O’Keefe of Houston, TX pulled off a stunning rally of her own, battling back from 7 shots down to capture her first Overall Girls title. The tour wrapped up April in Comfort at The Buckhorn Golf Course with fireworks at the Huntington Bank Lone Star Shootout . Aaron Aleman of San Antonio, TX went low and stayed low, firing impressive rounds of 68 and 69 to earn his first Boys 11–14 victory. Joshua McGown of Klein, TX made a huge leap up the leaderboard with a scorching second-round 65, claiming his first Boys 15–18 title. And Katherine O’Keefe of Houston, TX wasn’t done yet—she stayed red-hot, going back-to-back with her second consecutive Overall Girls victory, capping off an unforgettable April run. July Registration Get ready—July on the Srixon Prestige Tour is shaping up to be the biggest and most exciting stretch of the season, and it all starts with registration opening on Tuesday, May 5th at 9:00 AM. Spots will go fast, so be ready to jump in and claim your place in an unforgettable summer of competition. This July lineup is stacked with must-play events across some incredible venues: Battle on the River Bend (July 6–7) – Lost Pines Golf Club Space City Challenge (July 13–14) – Magnolia Creek Golf Club (England/Scotland) Sunshine and Swing Challenge (July 13–14) – Hill Country Golf Club (Lakes/Creeks) Kerrville Junior Cup (July 27–28) – Riverhill Country Club Prestige Tour Open (July 30–31) – Bentwater Yacht and Country Club (Weiskopf) Whether you’re chasing your first win or building on a hot streak, this is your chance to be part of an electric summer tour. Mark your calendar, set your alarm, and get ready to tee it up! Don’t forget, events in May and June are currently open, and spots are still available. Click Here for the full Srixon Prestige Tour schedule and register before those spots are gone. The Insperity Tour Championship Last Chance Qualifier Brand new this season, the Srixon Prestige Tour is raising the stakes with The Insperity Tour Championship Last Chance Qualifier—your final shot to punch a ticket to the 2026 The Insperity Tour Championship. This is it. One last opportunity. One big moment. The Last Chance Qualifier will take place during two can’t-miss events on July 13–14: Space City Challenge at Magnolia Creek Golf Club Sunshine and Swing Challenge at Hill Country Golf Club With everything on the line, only the top Boy and top Girl from each event will earn their coveted invite to the championship. No second chances—just high-pressure competition and a chance to rise above the rest. The Insperity Tour Championship will take place at Boot Ranch on July 20th & 21st. If you’re ready to step up and seize the moment, don’t wait. Registration opens May 5th at 9:00 AM—lock in your spot and take your shot at the biggest stage of the season. Thank You to our Sponsors! For the eighth consecutive year, Srixon is returning as the sole Prestige Tour Title Partner for the 2026 year. Keep in mind, if you are looking for golf balls to golf clubs, Srixon is one of the premiere brands in the industry and will always keep you at the top of your game. Thank you to Huntington Bank for continuing to support junior golf, and for being the Title Partner of the Huntington Bank Lone Star Shootout!
By Southern Texas PGA April 27, 2026
Comfort, TX (April 25-26, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour went back to San Antonio this past weekend for the 2026 Huntington Bank Lone Star Shootout, hosted at The Buckhorn Golf Course! With beautiful weather 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, Huntington Bank, and all of our staff who made the tournament such a success. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!
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