The Insperity Invitational and Southern Texas PGA Enter 20th Year of Growing the Game!

May 14, 2026 • Southern Texas PGA

2026 Junior Pro-Am will be the 20th time 36 Junior Golfers will have the opportunity to play with PGA TOUR Champions professionals.

SPRING, TX (August 13th) - The Southern Texas PGA is thrilled to announce its ongoing partnership with the Insperity Invitational presented by UnitedHealthcare and the Junior Pro-Am. On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 36 STPGA Junior Golfers will have the opportunity to play 9 holes with a PGA TOUR Champions professional, providing them with an unforgettable experience.

“We are thrilled to continue to host this Pro-Am for STPGA Junior Golfers,” said Bryan Naugle, Executive Director for the Insperity Invitational. “We are committed to growing the game of golf as are the PGA TOUR Champions professionals who play with the kids.”


The 20th playing of this event will be held at The Woodlands Country Club—Tournament Course.
During the 2025 Fall Season, junior golfers will have two pathways to earning an exemption into the Junior Pro-Am. The first way is through the Junior Tour and Little Linksters Fall Championships being held December 13-14 at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay, TX.


Exemptions will be spread throughout all divisions for both Junior Tour and Little Linksters and can be found here:


Junior Tour
Boys 15-18 - Top 3
Girls 15-18 - Top 3
Boys 13-14 - Top 4
Girls 13-14 - Top 4
Boys 11-12 - Top 2
Girls 11-12 - Top 2


Little Linksters
Boys 11-12 Red - Top 4
Girls 11-12 Red - Top 4
Boys 9-10 9-hole modified - Top 3
Girls 9-10 9-hole modified - Top 3
Co-Ed 6-8 9-hole modified - Top 2


The second is through the Insperity Invitational Points List for the Srixon Prestige Tour. After the final event in 2025, the overall boy and girl winner of the Insperity Invitational 13-18 Points List will each earn the final 2 spots into the 2026 Junior Pro-Am.

“It is hard to believe that 2026 will mark the 20th year of this event,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director for the STPGA. “This means that over 700 different junior golfers have had a once in a lifetime experience to learn from PGA TOUR Champions and play insight the ropes at one of the most marque PGA TOUR Champions events in the country.”

“All of this would not be possible without the support and dedication from Bryan and his entire team. They continue to want to invest in the next generation and we are proud to call them our partner,” continued Hutton.


We encourage all players to play their best this fall and try to earn a spot in the season-ending Championship or through the Srixon Prestige Tour to qualify for the Junior Pro-Am!

The 2026 Insperity Invitational presented by UnitedHealthcare will take place at The Woodlands Country Club Tournament Course May 4-10, 2026. We encourage all STPGA Junior Golfers to come out and watch the best PGA TOUR Champions professionals

The invitation breakdown on how to earn a spot at this year’s Fall Championships will be announced soon and we encourage everyone to play as much golf as possible this fall!

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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.

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By Southern Texas PGA • May 4, 2026
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