Staff Spotlight featuring Director of Junior Golf Alexis Sobieski

July 8, 2026 •Southern Texas PGA

Name: Lexi Sobieski


Hometown: Lawton, Iowa


Began Full Time: January 3rd, 2024


College/Graduation date: Grand Canyon University on April 19th, 2021


Major/Minor: Major Sports Management with a minor in Communications


Favorite Teams: Texas Longhorns, Chicago Cubs, Arizona Cardinals and Arizona Coyotes


Favorite food: Prime Rib or Sushi


Who is your favorite artist: Alan Jackson and George Strait


What is your favorite song: By Your Grace by Cody Johnson


Favorite Course you’ve been to: Quintero Golf Club in Peoria, Arizona


What’s your favorite place you played, round of golf, lowest score: My favorite place I played was Mirabel Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona


What’s one thing people don’t know about you: I went to Game 1 of the 2016 World Series when the Chicago Cubs played.


Were you involved in golf before working with the STPGA: I was the Tournament Director for Junior Golf Association of Arizona before I started with the STPGA.


What’s your favorite way to spend a day off: On a spontaneous day, traveling to a new city, trying a new restaurant and/or coffee shop, and listening to a live music band. On a more regular day, working out, reading a book, and catching up on cleaning and cooking while relaxing.


What would you sing at karaoke night: Any Shania Twain song


What was your first job: Customer Service at Scheels Sporting Goods


What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas: Amsterdam, Netherlands


What are some of your favorite hobbies (how did you get into them): One of my favorite hobbies is playing cribbage. I got into this game when my family members would all play around the table, and I wanted to learn and participate. Another hobby of mine is country two step dancing and line dancing which I got into when I moved to Arizona.


What’s your favorite golf memory: Meeting Larry Fitzgerald and Bubba Watson during WMPO week.


What did you want to be when you were little: Astronaut 


What is your greatest accomplishment/what are you most proud of: Stepping out of my comfort zone and moving away from all my family and friends to Texas to pursue my new career as Director of Junior Golf.


Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? Why?: Scottie Scheffler, I think he is a great golfer, but I also like what he stands for with his morals and values as he practices on and off the course.



Cope and Frazier Win The Insperity Tour Championship!

By Southern Texas PGA • July 22, 2026
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PT Recap: Sunshine and Swing Challenge

By Southern Texas PGA • July 16, 2026
San Antonio, TX (July 13-14, 2026) – Despite the Sunshine and Swing Challenge living up to only half of its name, junior golfers battled through the weather at Hill Country Golf Club in San Antonio for two days of outstanding competition. A talented field showcased resilience, determination, and impressive play in the pursuit of championship titles. In addition to the champions, four players secured the final spots in the 2026 The Insperity Tour Championship for the Srixon Prestige Tour through the Last Chance Qualifier during Round 1. Fletcher Whiting, Myles Malek, Ava Frazier, and Addison McCullough earned invitations with strong performances, punching their tickets to the season-ending championship and completing the Tour Championship field. 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!

PT Recap: Space City Challenge

By Southern Texas PGA • July 16, 2026
League City, TX (July 13-14, 2026) – Though Houston's summer storms crowded the forecast, the Srixon Prestige Tour crowned champions at the Space City Challenge at Magnolia Creek Golf Club. Over the course of two days, our junior golfers showed their determination and talent despite the weather in an extremely competitive field. We would also like to congratulate four of our competitors for earning their "Last Chance" qualifying spots into The Insperity Tour Championship next week: Joslyn Born, Viktoria Germain, Cody Michals, and Cooper Hwang! 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!

PT Recap: Battle on the River Bend

By Southern Texas PGA • July 8, 2026
Lost Pines, TX (July 6-7, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour headed to Austin this week for the Battle on the River bend at Lost Pines Golf Club. Players embraced the challenge of the Texas summer heat, battling high temperatures throughout two days of competition. Despite the demanding conditions, the field delivered impressive performances and competitive golf from start to finish.  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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