Staff Spotlight featuring Business & Office Administrator, Charissa Wylie

March 3, 2026 •Southern Texas PGA

The STPGA is excited to introduce our new Business & Office Administrator, Charissa Wylie. We are thrilled to have her on board the team and are eager to see her grow the game for our Section!  Here's a little more about her:

Name: Charissa Wylie
Hometown: Spring, TX
Began Full Time: February 19, 2026
College(s): Sam Houston State University

Major: Business Administration

Favorite Teams: As a Houston girl, I am an Astros and Texans Fan. However, my husband is form Liverpool so we are always watching Liverpool soccer (football) games too.
Favorite Food: Cheese... as an owner of a Charcuterie business, I am a sucker for cheese.

Who is your favorite artist?  My Spotify playlists have everything from Taylor Swift to Kendrick Lamar to Frank Sinatra to Garth Brooks... if it has a good beat and catchy lyrics, I'll listen to it!
What is your favorite song? I changes day to day! I seriously can't pick a favorite.

Favorite Course You’ve Been To: Riviera Cancun Golf Club - Golf in Paradise? Yes, please!

What’s your favorite golf memory? Anytime I score under par is an accomplishment for me!

What’s one thing people don’t know about you? Fun Fact - I am a True Crime Podcast addict! Some people relax to calming music, I listen to true crime.

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?: Looking ahead

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas? I grew up in the USVI, St. Croix to be specific. I love relaxing on the beach because of this

What are some of your favorite hobbies? Besides weightlifting, I love to cook and read.

How were you first introduced to golf? My husband is an avid golfer. We love to golf together.

What did you want to be when you were little? I really wanted to be a Pediatrician but the thought of years in Med School changed my mind.
Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? It's probably a tie between Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose.

What is your favorite sport outside of golf? I am a gym girlie! Lifting weights is my therapy for sure.

Do you have a favorite quote or motto you live by?  "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that's given to us"

Introducing the 2026 Fall Interns

By Southern Texas PGA • August 19, 2026
The Southern Texas PGA is happy to announce our new interns joining the staff for the Fall 2026 season! Please welcome these individuals into our great Section and we look to continue our incredible service and grow the game! 

PT Recap: Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase

By Southern Texas PGA • August 17, 2026
New Braunfels, TX (August 15-16, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour traveled to New Braunfels, Texas, for the Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase at Landa Park Golf Course, where players took on a competitive two-day championship. With great weather throughout the event, the field had ideal conditions to showcase their skills and battle for the top spots. Players delivered strong performances from start to finish, with steady play and impressive moments shaping the leaderboard across both rounds. As the competition came down to the final holes, the talented field once again showcased the skill, determination and competitive spirit that define the Srixon Prestige Tour. Thank you to our host facility, our players and parents, our Title Partner Srixon, Surf & Turf Golf, and all of our staff who made the tournament such a success. Read more about our winning junior golfers below!

Plenty of Golf Still This Fall at the STPGA!

By Southern Texas PGA • August 14, 2026
Spring, TX - Summer may be winding down, but there is still plenty of golf ahead at the Southern Texas PGA! With opportunities to qualify for Team STPGA, championship events, Drive, Chip & Putt competition and more than 100 events remaining across STPGA Junior Golf programs, the fall season is set to be an exciting one. Qualify for the Bayou Cup The road to the Bayou Cup continues this fall as junior golfers compete for the opportunity to represent Team STPGA. Players still have opportunities to earn their spot and compete alongside some of the top junior golfers in Southern Texas. Below are the upcoming events where players can earn an exemption toward a spot on Team STPGA for this year’s Bayou Cup. Boys 15-18: - Surf & Turf New Braunfels Showcase (August 15-16, 2026) - Boys 15-18 Points List Leader (as of October 1, 2026) Boys 11-14: - Antigua Sun City Showdown (September 26-27, 2026) - Boys 11-14 Points List Leader (as of October 1, 2026) Girls 11-18: - Antigua Sun City Showdown (September 26-27, 2026) - Girls 11-18 Points List Leader (as of October 1, 2026) The Bayou Cup is always a highlight on the STPGA Junior Golf calendar, giving players the opportunity to represent Southern Texas in a team competition and create memories both on and off the course. Click the button below for more information!

PT Recap: STPGA Challenge

By Southern Texas PGA • August 12, 2026
Cypress, TX (August 10-11, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour stayed in Houston for the STPGA Challenge at BlackHorse Golf Club, where players took on a competitive two-day championship. Round one brought challenging conditions and rain delays, but the field remained focused and made the most of every opportunity once play resumed. Despite the interruptions, players delivered strong performances throughout the opening round before returning for day two ready to finish strong. From steady play to clutch moments down the stretch, the talented field once again showcased the resilience and determination that define the Srixon Prestige Tour. 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!
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