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July crowned a new King and Queen of the Srixon Prestige Tour

The Insperity Tour Championship

They came. They saw. They conquered.

The third edition of The Insperity Tour Championship has officially come to a close, and it delivered everything you could ask for in a championship. Birdies. Comebacks. Pressure-packed moments. Clutch performances. Two days of incredible junior golf set against the spectacular backdrop of Boot Ranch.

Elliot Cope of Spicewood, Texas, showed exactly what champions are made of. Trailing by four shots entering the final round, Elliot never flinched. He fired a brilliant 3-under 68, erased the deficit, and pulled away to win the Boys Division by two strokes in one of the most impressive comeback performances of the season.

On the Girls side, Ava Frazier of Austin, Texas, left no doubt. After opening with a spectacular 5-under 66 to build a three-shot lead, she refused to let up. Ava backed it up with another stellar round of 3-under 68 to finish the championship at an incredible 8-under par and capture the Girls Division title in commanding fashion.

With their victories, Elliot and Ava earned full exempt status on the Legends Junior Tour from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, along with an invitation to the Greenwood Cup Junior Invitational and a place on Team STPGA for the second Bayou Cup Matches.

A big thank you goes to Alex Rhyne, PGA Head Golf Professional, and the entire staff at Boot Ranch for their outstanding hospitality and commitment to excellence. Their incredible support and first-class venue made the 2026 The Insperity Tour Championship an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - July

July kicked off in spectacular fashion for the Srixon Prestige Tour as the season heated up at the Battle on the River Bend at Lost Pines Golf Club in Bastrop. Dawson Dial of Cedar Park, TX, wasted no time taking control, firing an opening-round 69 to build a commanding five-shot lead before cruising to his first career Boys 11–14 victory. In the Boys 15–18 Division, Townes Brower of Round Rock, TX, outdueled a stacked leaderboard to capture his first career Prestige Tour title. Pippa Fikes of Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, continued her incredible season, closing with a second-round 70 to secure her third Overall Girls victory of the year and further cement herself as one of the Tour's hottest players.

The Tour then headed east to Magnolia Creek Golf Club in League City for the Space City Challenge, where heavy rain and challenging conditions tested every player in the field. Despite Mother Nature's best efforts, the competition never slowed. Dakota Ybarra of Baytown, TX, caught fire with three back-nine birdies in the opening round to earn his first career Boys 11–14 victory. Nolan Randall of Deer Park, TX, delivered one of the best rounds of the week, firing a brilliant second-round 68 to separate himself from the field and claim his first career Boys 15–18 title. Emma Ziniuk of Magnolia, TX, showcased her consistency with four birdies in the opening round, earning her second Overall Girls victory of the season and the third of her Prestige Tour career.

While the rain fell in League City, another battle was unfolding in San Antonio at the Sunshine and Swing Challenge at Hill Country Golf Club. The Boys 11–14 Division needed extra holes to decide a champion, where Oliver Stordal of Austin, TX, emerged victorious on the second playoff hole to capture his first career Prestige Tour win. Marco Baima of Boerne, TX continued his dominant season, tallying five birdies over 27 holes to earn his fourth Boys 15–18 victory of the year. On the Girls side, Ava Frazier of Austin, TX, put together a performance to remember, pulling away from the field with a commanding 12-shot victory to claim her first Overall Girls title of the season and the third of her career.

July came to an exciting close in Houston at the Prestige Tour Open at Bentwater Yacht & Country Club, where standout performances capped off another thrilling weekend of championship golf. Pablo Mora of The Woodlands, TX fired an even-par final round to capture his first Boys 11–14 title of the season and the second victory of his Prestige Tour career. In the Boys 15–18 Division, Ryan Lopez of Houston, TX put on a clinic with a bogey-free 67 to earn his first win of the year and second career Prestige Tour title. Lora Kim of Katy, TX showcased remarkable consistency with matching rounds of 74 to claim her second Overall Girls victory of the season and the fourth Prestige Tour win of her career.

2026 Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches

The 11th annual Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches kick off this Monday, August 3rd at Dallas Athletic Club. 12 of the best Srixon Prestige Tour players are primed to represent Team STPGA and bring home the Ben Hogan Junior Cup for the third year in a row. The following players will be representing Team STPGA at the Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches.
Katelyn Allen

Marco Baima
Andrew Bird

Hudson Burell

Matthew Burke

Katelyn Davis
Pippa Fikes

Francie Martin

Reed Rodriguez

Brody Thompson

Rachel Turk

Emily Zhang

Click Here to follow along with all the action as we cheer on Team STPGA at the 11th annual Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches.

October Registration
The calendar may be inching toward fall, but the Srixon Prestige Tour is just getting started. Registration for October Prestige Tour events opens Tuesday, August 4, at 9:00 AM, and if history is any indication, spots won't last long. Set your alarms, mark your calendars, and be ready to claim your place in another month of elite junior golf competition across Texas.

The following events open for registration:

• Bay Forest Junior Championship (October 3-4) - Bay Forest Golf Course
• Discover Victoria South Texas Showcase (October 17-18) - Victoria Country Club
• Fredericksburg Open (October 24-25) - Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Golf Course
• Fall Showdown (October 24-25) - Panorama Golf Club (Thunderbird/Rolling Hills)
• The Round Rock Cup (October 31-November 1) - Forest Creek Golf Club

The countdown is on. When the clock strikes 9:00 AM on August 4, be ready to secure your spot and join the next chapter of Srixon Prestige Tour competition. Don't miss your chance to test your game against the best junior golfers in Texas and be part of another unforgettable stretch 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.

Another big thank you to The Insperity for sponsoring the 3rd playing of The Insperity Tour Championship.

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)!