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North Team wins Jackie Burke Cup

North Team wins Jackie Burke Cup

North Team wins Jackie Burke Cup ANNA, Texas – The North Team has won the 2024 Jackie Burke Cup, breaking a three-year drought and securing the trophy with a decisive 29-19 victory over the South...

North Leads 15-9 at  2024 Jackie Burke Cup

North Leads 15-9 at 2024 Jackie Burke Cup

North Leads 15-9 at 2024 Jackie Burke Cup ANNA, Texas — The North Team leads the 2024 Jackie Burke Cup after a strong showing on Match Day One, carrying a 15-9 lead into tomorrow's singles matches...

Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship set for November 23-24

Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship set for November 23-24

Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship set for November 23-24 ADDISON, — The Legends Junior Tour is set to host the 2024 Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship at Golf Club of Texas A&M in College Station. This marks the tournament's first visit to the venue in its 16-year...

Livingston and Trichell Win 12th Women’s Texas Pinehurst

Livingston and Trichell Win 12th Women’s Texas Pinehurst

Livingston and Trichell Win 12th Women’s Texas Pinehurst Briefly: New Braunfels’ Patthawan Livingston and Helotes’ Tammy Trichell carded rounds of 78-72 for a tournament total of 150 to win the 12th Women’s Texas Pinehurst by two strokes at Wichita Falls Country Club....

North Team wins Jackie Burke Cup

North Team wins Jackie Burke Cup

North Team wins Jackie Burke Cup ANNA, Texas – The North Team has won the 2024 Jackie Burke Cup, breaking a three-year drought and securing the trophy with a decisive 29-19 victory over the South Team. Heading into Sunday’s singles matches with a 15-9 lead, the North...

North Leads 15-9 at  2024 Jackie Burke Cup

North Leads 15-9 at 2024 Jackie Burke Cup

North Leads 15-9 at 2024 Jackie Burke Cup ANNA, Texas — The North Team leads the 2024 Jackie Burke Cup after a strong showing on Match Day One, carrying a 15-9 lead into tomorrow's singles matches and aiming to secure the title after a three-year drought. The Jackie...

2025 P.J. Boatwright Intern Applications Open

2025 P.J. Boatwright Intern Applications Open

2025 P.J. Boatwright Intern Applications Open What is the PJ Boatwright Internship Program? Founded in 1991, the PJ Boatwright internship program is designed to help introduce and develop individuals to work in the golf administration business. Golf administration...

North Team Defends Texas Shootout Title

North Team Defends Texas Shootout Title

Briefly: The North Team defends the Texas Shootout Title after a successful day of single matches. A great two days played by North Team players helped launch the North Team to a great start and eventually defended their title by Match 21 of the event. North Team captain Neal Barfield of Dallas performance was a highlighted performance that helped lead his team to victory at Denton Country Club on Sunday.

North Team Leads 22nd Texas Shootout

North Team Leads 22nd Texas Shootout

Saturday Foursome Matches: Foursome matches kicked off with the North Team taking an early lead. The South Team refused to back down, climbing back from a leaderboard dominated by blue scores from the North. The final matches of the day provided motivation for the back nine, with the North Team leading 10-8 at the conclusion of Foursomes.

Join the TGA’s Gallery Club and Rally for Golf in Texas

Join the TGA’s Gallery Club and Rally for Golf in Texas

The Texas Golf Association is pleased to introduce the Gallery Club, a new philanthropic campaign that gives individuals the power to contribute towards building a rich legacy of a vibrant, diverse, and thriving golf culture in Texas for many years to come. Membership...

Ramirez Takes Early Lead at 35th Women’s Senior Stroke Play 

Ramirez Takes Early Lead at 35th Women’s Senior Stroke Play 

Ramirez Takes Early Lead at 35th Women’s Senior Stroke Play  CONROE — Claudia Ramirez takes the early lead at the 35th Women’s Senior Stroke Play after firing a first round score of 6-over 79 on Monday at Walden on Lake Conroe Golf Club. Ramirez holds a three shot...

O’Rear, De Marco and Hofferkamp Win James A. Ragan Memorial

O’Rear, De Marco and Hofferkamp Win James A. Ragan Memorial

O’Rear, De Marco and Hofferkamp Win James A. Ragan Memorial Briefly: Rhett O’Rear fired a 5-under 67 to win the Boys 15-18 Division of the James A. Ragan Memorial at Corpus Christi Country Club. Stephanie De Marco battled all day to secure her first LJT win, with a...

Diaz, De Marco, and Hofferkamp Lead James A. Ragan Memorial

Diaz, De Marco, and Hofferkamp Lead James A. Ragan Memorial

Diaz, De Marco, and Hofferkamp Lead James A. Ragan Memorial Briefly: Isaac Diaz shot a 5-under 67 in the opening round of the James A. Ragan Memorial at Corpus Christi Country Club and leads the Boys 15-18 Division by two strokes. Stephanie De Marco leads in the Girls...

35th Women’s Senior Stroke Play heads to Waldon on Lake Conroe

35th Women’s Senior Stroke Play heads to Waldon on Lake Conroe

35th Women’s Senior Stroke Play heads to Waldon on Lake Conroe ADDISON – The 35th Women’s Senior Stroke Play is set for Oct. 14-16 at Walden on Lake Conroe, marking the first time the tournament will be held at this venue. The 54-hole stroke play tournament is the...

Roach, Shields-Rodipe and Lynch Win at the Fall Challenge

Roach, Shields-Rodipe and Lynch Win at the Fall Challenge

Roach, Shields-Rodipe and Lynch Win at the Fall Challenge Briefly:  Gable Roach of Keller cruised in with a 69 on the final day to finish the tournament at 7-under par and secure the Boys Division of the Fall Challenge at Nutcracker Golf Club in Granbury. ...

Roach, Kim, Farrow, Huang and Lynch Lead Fall Challenge

Roach, Kim, Farrow, Huang and Lynch Lead Fall Challenge

Roach, Kim, Farrow, Huang and Lynch Lead Fall Challenge Briefly: Gable Roach of Keller, Andrew Kim of Frisco, and Colt Farrow of Andover, KS are all tied for the lead after the opening round of the Legends Junior Tour Fall Challenge with 4-under par 68’s They will...

2024 Fall Challenge Heads to Nutcracker Golf Club

2024 Fall Challenge Heads to Nutcracker Golf Club

2024 Fall Challenge Heads to Nutcracker Golf Club ADDISON – The Legends Junior Tour 2024 Fall Challenge is set for Sept. 28-29 at Nutcracker Golf Club in Granbury, Texas. This marks the second time the tournament has been held at the scenic and challenging golf...

Parmar Wins the 98th Texas Junior Amateur Boys 15-18 Division

Parmar Wins the 98th Texas Junior Amateur Boys 15-18 Division

Parmar Wins the 98th Texas Junior Amateur Boys 15-18 Division WHITNEY – Shiv Parmar of Selma won the 98th Texas Junior Amateur Boys 15-18 Division. Parmar carded a final round 3-under 69 to finish the tournament with a 6-under 210 total. A day that started with rain...

Hymer leads 98th Texas Junior Amateur after Dominating Moving Day

Hymer leads 98th Texas Junior Amateur after Dominating Moving Day

Hymer leads 98th Texas Junior Amateur after Dominating Moving Day WHITNEY – Gavin Hymer of San Antonio leads after the second round of the 98th Texas Junior Amateur Boys Division. The sophomore fired a 6-under 66 to climb the leaderboard and hold the clubhouse lead...

McMyler wins the 10th Women’s Stroke Play

McMyler wins the 10th Women’s Stroke Play

McMyler wins the 10th Women’s Stroke Play THE WOODLANDS- Emma McMyler of San Antonio is your new champion of the 10th Women’s Stroke Play. “Yeah, I played really good golf today, On the first hole, I made a 10-footer for par…made three birdies in a row, on two three...

Ferguson, Ahn, and Dent Claim North Texas Classic Titles

Ferguson, Ahn, and Dent Claim North Texas Classic Titles

Ferguson, Ahn, and Dent Claim North Texas Classic Titles Briefly: Daniel Ferguson shot a 3-under 69 on Sunday to win the Boys Division of the North Texas Classic by 2 shots. Adrienne Ahn captured the Girls Division Title with a second round 1-under 71, while Declan...

Estorga & Istnick win the 49th Texas Four-Ball

Estorga & Istnick win the 49th Texas Four-Ball

Estorga & Istnick win the 49th Texas Four-Ball HOUSTON — Anthony Estorga and Jake Istnick won the 49th Texas Four-Ball at Braeburn Country Club. The duo carded a 20-under 196 to advance to a playoff, where they secured the title on the first playoff hole. The...

Everett & Moreland Lead 49th Texas Four-Ball After First Round

Everett & Moreland Lead 49th Texas Four-Ball After First Round

Everett & Moreland Lead 49th Texas Four-Ball After First Round HOUSTON – Dylan Everett and Cole Moreland lead the 49th Texas Four-Ball after the first round. The duo carded a 10-under 62 to start the second men’s major on the Texas Golf Association calendar. The...

Hymer Wins the South Amateur

Hymer Wins the South Amateur

Hymer Wins the South Amateur Briefly: After tying in regulation at 14-under par, both Alex Malanga of The Woodlands and Jackson Hymer from San Antonio went to a playoff at hole No.10. The match didn’t end there as both players tied the first hole pushing for a second...

Rob Couture Wins 2024 North Amateur

Rob Couture Wins 2024 North Amateur

Rob Couture Wins 2024 North Amateur Briefly: Rob Couture of Celina, who started the final round six strokes off the lead, shot a six-under 64 to make a comeback win on Sunday at Tempest Golf Club. Couture, one of the mid-amateur players in the field, showed poise and...

Welcome to the Club!

Welcome to the Club!

The Texas Golf Association proudly welcomed the following 17 new member clubs from late 2023-2024.  

Clyde wins 26th Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play

Clyde wins 26th Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play

Clyde wins 26th Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play SUGARLAND —After a brief rain delay, No.24 seed Cal Clyde of Houston faced Spring’s No.6 seed Joey Gullion in the 26th Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play. Clyde’s Match Play journey includes the takedown of seeds No.8, No.9,...

Clyde and Gullion Reach Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play Finals

Clyde and Gullion Reach Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play Finals

Clyde and Gullion Reach Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play Finals SUGARLAND —More upsets occurred in the Quarterfinals, including No.24 seed Cal Clyde of Houston taking the match against No.17 seed Will Wallace, also of Houston. The two-time champion No.21 seed Colby...

Top Seeds Fall on Friday at the Match Play

Top Seeds Fall on Friday at the Match Play

SUGARLAND — Many upsets were posted in both rounds, Including the takedown of No.1 and No.2 seed. No.1 being Aaron Hickman of Tyler who lost in Round of 16 and the No.2 seed Russel Chabaud of The Woodlands who lost in Round of 32.

Hickman takes charge at the Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play

Hickman takes charge at the Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play

SUGARLAND — In the stroke play qualifying round, Aaron Hickman of Tyler, took the lead by shooting a bogey-free round six under par round of 65. The two-time champion started off with three birdies in a row and three more within his round. Hickman secured his spot for the No.1 seed heading into match play.

17th Women’s Four-Ball Set for July 29-30

17th Women’s Four-Ball Set for July 29-30

ADDISON – The 17th edition of the Women’s Four-Ball will make its debut at Oakmont Country Club in Corinth, marking the first time the tournament has been hosted at this venue. Scheduled for July 29-30, the event promises excitement and competitive play.

Gallaher, Hyde, and Ball Win the 96th West Texas Amateur

Gallaher, Hyde, and Ball Win the 96th West Texas Amateur

Gallaher, Hyde, and Ball Win the 96th West Texas Amateur San Angelo – Carson Gallaher of New Braunfels runs away from the field and wins the 96th West Texas Amateur at Quicksand Golf Course with an overall score of 14-under, 202. Trevor Hyde of Kerrville captures the...

Smith Holds Strong at 96th West Texas Amateur

Smith Holds Strong at 96th West Texas Amateur

San Angelo – Braden Smith builds on his lead in the second-round finishing with a three-under 69. Trevor Hyde leads the Senior Division at seven-under, while Wichita Falls Ed Ball leads the Super Senior Division at two-under. Full Leaderboard ...

Smith Builds Lead at 96th West Texas Amateur

Smith Builds Lead at 96th West Texas Amateur

Leaders: Smith made seven birdies and two eagles in route to his a 7-under 65 on Friday. Smith started with three straight bogies before rattling off five birdies in a row followed by eagles on holes 10 and 12. After dropping a shot on 14, he showed his toughness...

Frank and Brennan Young win 44th Texas Father-Son

Frank and Brennan Young win 44th Texas Father-Son

HORSESHOE BAY RESORT – Frank and Brennan Young prevailed in their first Texas Father-Son Championship, winning the 44th Texas Father-Son Championship at Apple Rock Golf Course. The Youngs faced off against the team of Scott and Jake Lile on Sunday in a sudden...

Dortchs Maintain Lead Heading into Final Round of 44th Texas Father-Son

Dortchs Maintain Lead Heading into Final Round of 44th Texas Father-Son

HORSESHOE BAY RESORT – The top of the leaderboard remains the same, with the Dortchs, Harrisons, and Youngs rounding out the top three following Round 2 of the 44th Texas Father-Son at Apple Rock Golf Course. Not only did the leaderboard stay consistent, but the top leaders all carded a 5-under-par 67 in Round 2.

Jin, McMyler meet in Finals at the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur 

Jin, McMyler meet in Finals at the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur 

BEE CAVE – No. 6 seeded Grace Jin of Huntsville and No. 8 Emma McMyler of San Antonio will face off in the final of the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur.   Jin, a rising sophomore at Sam Houston State University would kick off her quarterfinal matchup against No.3 seed Veronika Exposito of The Woodlands. Jin would […]

Carter and Burns Win at Collegiate Preview

Carter and Burns Win at Collegiate Preview

Carter and Burns Win at Collegiate Preview Briefly: Spencer Carter of Dallas wins the Boys Division of the LJT Collegiate Preview at seven-under par with a final score of 206. Brielle Burns of Houston won the Girls Division at four-over par with a final score of 217....

Baker and Burns lead Collegiate Preview

Baker and Burns lead Collegiate Preview

Briefly: Brielle Burns of Houston leads the Girls Division of the Collegiate Preview after shooting 1-under par across 36 holes on Monday. Jacob Baker of Mt. Pleasant leads the Boys Division at 6-under following rounds of 69-67. Tournament Leaderboard Leaders:...

LJT Collegiate Preview set for June 24-25 

LJT Collegiate Preview set for June 24-25 

ADDISON – The Legends Junior Tour Collegiate Preview will make its debut at Gus Wortham Park Golf Course, marking the first time in the tournament’s history that it will be held at this venue. Scheduled for June 24-25, it is the only LJT event featuring 36 holes in the First Round. 

Spanish Oaks Golf Club welcomes the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur

Spanish Oaks Golf Club welcomes the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur

ADDISON — The 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur will be held at Spanish Oaks Golf Club from June 25-28. Qualifying stroke play begins on June 25, with the low 32 players advancing to championship flight match play over the following three days to determine the champion. 

Chabaud, Givens, Bowers, win Flodder Financial Shootout

Chabaud, Givens, Bowers, win Flodder Financial Shootout

Briefly: Preston Chabaud of Katy cards a final round 71 to win the Boys 15-18 Division. Chaubaud finished the tournament at even par 144 after rounds of 73-71.  Sydney Givens of Austin managed to hold on to her first day lead to win the Girls 12-18 Division by...

Estonilo, Bowers, Givens Take Their Divisions After First Round

Estonilo, Bowers, Givens Take Their Divisions After First Round

Briefly: Elijah Estonilo of Allen leads the Boys 15-18 Division with a 71 (-1). Estonilo had four birdies, a bogey and a double bogey. The plot thickens for the boys as J.J. Worrell of Montgomery and Carter Klein of Dallas are tied for second at 72 (E). Sydney Givens...

Reese Roberts Wins the 115th Texas Amateur

Reese Roberts Wins the 115th Texas Amateur

DALLAS — Reese Roberts of Dallas won the 115th Texas Amateur Championship at Trinity Forest Golf Club. Roberts carded rounds of 71-63-68-67 over four days to claim the H.L. Edwards Trophy, finishing two strokes ahead of the field. Names like H.L. Edwards, Will...

Roberts leads 115th Texas Amateur after Round 3

Roberts leads 115th Texas Amateur after Round 3

DALLAS — Reese Roberts of Dallas leads the 115th Texas Amateur after Round 3. Roberts, a senior at Dallas Jesuit, shot a strong 4-under 68 to hold a one-stroke lead heading into the Final Round. The third round of a golf tournament, often dubbed "moving day," lived up...

Lawson, Choi share lead after Round 2 at the 115th Texas Amateur 

Lawson, Choi share lead after Round 2 at the 115th Texas Amateur 

DALLAS — Andrew Lawson of Dallas and Daniel Choi of Keller share the 36-hole lead at the 115th Texas Amateur. They hold a one-stroke advantage over the field heading into moving day.  Round 2 at the 115th Texas Amateur welcomed back the 144-player field for another full day of competitive golf at Trinity Forest Golf […]

Flodder Financial Shootout set for June 17-18 

Flodder Financial Shootout set for June 17-18 

ADDISON – The 12th edition of the Flodder Financial Shootout will take place from June 17-18. The Legends Junior Tour event will return to Falcon Point Golf Club for the seventh consecutive year. 

Colton, Harper tied for lead after Round Two of the 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship

Colton, Harper tied for lead after Round Two of the 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship

DALLAS — Luke Colton of Frisco and Brooks Harper of Dallas finished Round 2 tied for the lead at 9-under 133. Colton, coming off a strong round one, finished with a 4-under 67, while Harper finished with a 5-under 66.

“It was a good round,” shared Colton. “I had to scramble a bit more than yesterday, but I was able to put together a good score by making a few putts.”

Colton, continuing his strong scoring after round one, finished with a 67 that included only one bogey in the whole round.

“I am just going to keep the same routine,” shared the Wakeland High School junior. “Get a good night’s rest and head out here tomorrow and hopefully play well.”

Colton Leads After Round 1 at 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship

Colton Leads After Round 1 at 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship

DALLAS – Luke Colton of Frisco leads after Round 1 at the 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship. The junior fired a 5-under 66 to kick off the second major for the boys on the LJT schedule.

“I feel good,” shared Colton. “I played pretty well and left a few shots out there, but overall, it’s a good start to the tournament.”

Colton showcased his skill by going bogey-free through seventeen holes, including six birdies. On No. 18, Colton missed a putt a few inches short, scoring his only bogey of the day. Despite tough weather conditions at the start of the round, Colton remained unfazed, going 2-under on the front nine.

DeCordova Bend CC Repeats as 2024 Texas League Play Champions

DeCordova Bend CC Repeats as 2024 Texas League Play Champions

Granbury’s DeCordova Bend Country Club goes back-to-back as champions of Texas League Play. The club defeated Barton Creek Country Club 11.5 to 0.5 during Sunday’s Championship matches. Since the inception of Texas League Play in 2006, this will be the fifth time that DeCordova Bend CC will claim top honors to this unique team four-ball format.

TGA Part of Make Golf Your Career HBCU Golf Consortium

TGA Part of Make Golf Your Career HBCU Golf Consortium

As a proud partner of Make Golf Your Thing, the Texas Golf Association participated in the Make Golf Your Career HBCU Golf Consortium held at Texas Southern University in Houston on March 26 and Paul Quinn College in Dallas on April 9.

East West Matches Watch List

East West Matches Watch List

The impressive list of names reads like a who’s who of Texas amateur golf luminaries including Hickman, winner of the 2020 and 2023 Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play, and Durbin, the 3-time and reigning Texas Senior Amateur champion.

Texas and Oklahoma Golf Associations Unite

Texas and Oklahoma Golf Associations Unite

ADDISON, TX – The golfing communities of Texas and Oklahoma are set to converge in an exciting new event as the Texas Golf Association (TGA) and the Oklahoma Golf Association (OGA) join forces to host the inaugural Red River Cup Matches.

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News From Around the Green

Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship set for November 23-24

Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship set for November 23-24

Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship set for November 23-24 ADDISON, — The Legends Junior Tour is set to host the 2024 Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship at Golf Club of Texas A&M in College Station. This marks the tournament's first visit to the venue in its 16-year...

Livingston and Trichell Win 12th Women’s Texas Pinehurst

Livingston and Trichell Win 12th Women’s Texas Pinehurst

Livingston and Trichell Win 12th Women’s Texas Pinehurst Briefly: New Braunfels’ Patthawan Livingston and Helotes’ Tammy Trichell carded rounds of 78-72 for a tournament total of 150 to win the 12th Women’s Texas Pinehurst by two strokes at Wichita Falls Country Club....

North Team wins Jackie Burke Cup

North Team wins Jackie Burke Cup

North Team wins Jackie Burke Cup ANNA, Texas – The North Team has won the 2024 Jackie Burke Cup, breaking a three-year drought and securing the trophy with a decisive 29-19 victory over the South Team. Heading into Sunday’s singles matches with a 15-9 lead, the North...

North Leads 15-9 at  2024 Jackie Burke Cup

North Leads 15-9 at 2024 Jackie Burke Cup

North Leads 15-9 at 2024 Jackie Burke Cup ANNA, Texas — The North Team leads the 2024 Jackie Burke Cup after a strong showing on Match Day One, carrying a 15-9 lead into tomorrow's singles matches and aiming to secure the title after a three-year drought. The Jackie...

Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship set for November 23-24

Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship set for November 23-24

Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship set for November 23-24 ADDISON, — The Legends Junior Tour is set to host the 2024 Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship at Golf Club of Texas A&M in College Station. This marks the tournament's first visit to the venue in its 16-year...

Livingston and Trichell Win 12th Women’s Texas Pinehurst

Livingston and Trichell Win 12th Women’s Texas Pinehurst

Livingston and Trichell Win 12th Women’s Texas Pinehurst Briefly: New Braunfels’ Patthawan Livingston and Helotes’ Tammy Trichell carded rounds of 78-72 for a tournament total of 150 to win the 12th Women’s Texas Pinehurst by two strokes at Wichita Falls Country Club....

North Team wins Jackie Burke Cup

North Team wins Jackie Burke Cup

North Team wins Jackie Burke Cup ANNA, Texas – The North Team has won the 2024 Jackie Burke Cup, breaking a three-year drought and securing the trophy with a decisive 29-19 victory over the South Team. Heading into Sunday’s singles matches with a 15-9 lead, the North...

North Leads 15-9 at  2024 Jackie Burke Cup

North Leads 15-9 at 2024 Jackie Burke Cup

North Leads 15-9 at 2024 Jackie Burke Cup ANNA, Texas — The North Team leads the 2024 Jackie Burke Cup after a strong showing on Match Day One, carrying a 15-9 lead into tomorrow's singles matches and aiming to secure the title after a three-year drought. The Jackie...

2025 P.J. Boatwright Intern Applications Open

2025 P.J. Boatwright Intern Applications Open

2025 P.J. Boatwright Intern Applications Open What is the PJ Boatwright Internship Program? Founded in 1991, the PJ Boatwright internship program is designed to help introduce and develop individuals to work in the golf administration business. Golf administration...

North Team Defends Texas Shootout Title

North Team Defends Texas Shootout Title

Briefly: The North Team defends the Texas Shootout Title after a successful day of single matches. A great two days played by North Team players helped launch the North Team to a great start and eventually defended their title by Match 21 of the event. North Team captain Neal Barfield of Dallas performance was a highlighted performance that helped lead his team to victory at Denton Country Club on Sunday.

North Team Leads 22nd Texas Shootout

North Team Leads 22nd Texas Shootout

Saturday Foursome Matches: Foursome matches kicked off with the North Team taking an early lead. The South Team refused to back down, climbing back from a leaderboard dominated by blue scores from the North. The final matches of the day provided motivation for the back nine, with the North Team leading 10-8 at the conclusion of Foursomes.

Join the TGA’s Gallery Club and Rally for Golf in Texas

Join the TGA’s Gallery Club and Rally for Golf in Texas

The Texas Golf Association is pleased to introduce the Gallery Club, a new philanthropic campaign that gives individuals the power to contribute towards building a rich legacy of a vibrant, diverse, and thriving golf culture in Texas for many years to come. Membership...

Ramirez Takes Early Lead at 35th Women’s Senior Stroke Play 

Ramirez Takes Early Lead at 35th Women’s Senior Stroke Play 

Ramirez Takes Early Lead at 35th Women’s Senior Stroke Play  CONROE — Claudia Ramirez takes the early lead at the 35th Women’s Senior Stroke Play after firing a first round score of 6-over 79 on Monday at Walden on Lake Conroe Golf Club. Ramirez holds a three shot...

O’Rear, De Marco and Hofferkamp Win James A. Ragan Memorial

O’Rear, De Marco and Hofferkamp Win James A. Ragan Memorial

O’Rear, De Marco and Hofferkamp Win James A. Ragan Memorial Briefly: Rhett O’Rear fired a 5-under 67 to win the Boys 15-18 Division of the James A. Ragan Memorial at Corpus Christi Country Club. Stephanie De Marco battled all day to secure her first LJT win, with a...

Diaz, De Marco, and Hofferkamp Lead James A. Ragan Memorial

Diaz, De Marco, and Hofferkamp Lead James A. Ragan Memorial

Diaz, De Marco, and Hofferkamp Lead James A. Ragan Memorial Briefly: Isaac Diaz shot a 5-under 67 in the opening round of the James A. Ragan Memorial at Corpus Christi Country Club and leads the Boys 15-18 Division by two strokes. Stephanie De Marco leads in the Girls...

35th Women’s Senior Stroke Play heads to Waldon on Lake Conroe

35th Women’s Senior Stroke Play heads to Waldon on Lake Conroe

35th Women’s Senior Stroke Play heads to Waldon on Lake Conroe ADDISON – The 35th Women’s Senior Stroke Play is set for Oct. 14-16 at Walden on Lake Conroe, marking the first time the tournament will be held at this venue. The 54-hole stroke play tournament is the...

Roach, Shields-Rodipe and Lynch Win at the Fall Challenge

Roach, Shields-Rodipe and Lynch Win at the Fall Challenge

Roach, Shields-Rodipe and Lynch Win at the Fall Challenge Briefly:  Gable Roach of Keller cruised in with a 69 on the final day to finish the tournament at 7-under par and secure the Boys Division of the Fall Challenge at Nutcracker Golf Club in Granbury. ...

Roach, Kim, Farrow, Huang and Lynch Lead Fall Challenge

Roach, Kim, Farrow, Huang and Lynch Lead Fall Challenge

Roach, Kim, Farrow, Huang and Lynch Lead Fall Challenge Briefly: Gable Roach of Keller, Andrew Kim of Frisco, and Colt Farrow of Andover, KS are all tied for the lead after the opening round of the Legends Junior Tour Fall Challenge with 4-under par 68’s They will...

2024 Fall Challenge Heads to Nutcracker Golf Club

2024 Fall Challenge Heads to Nutcracker Golf Club

2024 Fall Challenge Heads to Nutcracker Golf Club ADDISON – The Legends Junior Tour 2024 Fall Challenge is set for Sept. 28-29 at Nutcracker Golf Club in Granbury, Texas. This marks the second time the tournament has been held at the scenic and challenging golf...

Parmar Wins the 98th Texas Junior Amateur Boys 15-18 Division

Parmar Wins the 98th Texas Junior Amateur Boys 15-18 Division

Parmar Wins the 98th Texas Junior Amateur Boys 15-18 Division WHITNEY – Shiv Parmar of Selma won the 98th Texas Junior Amateur Boys 15-18 Division. Parmar carded a final round 3-under 69 to finish the tournament with a 6-under 210 total. A day that started with rain...

Hymer leads 98th Texas Junior Amateur after Dominating Moving Day

Hymer leads 98th Texas Junior Amateur after Dominating Moving Day

Hymer leads 98th Texas Junior Amateur after Dominating Moving Day WHITNEY – Gavin Hymer of San Antonio leads after the second round of the 98th Texas Junior Amateur Boys Division. The sophomore fired a 6-under 66 to climb the leaderboard and hold the clubhouse lead...

McMyler wins the 10th Women’s Stroke Play

McMyler wins the 10th Women’s Stroke Play

McMyler wins the 10th Women’s Stroke Play THE WOODLANDS- Emma McMyler of San Antonio is your new champion of the 10th Women’s Stroke Play. “Yeah, I played really good golf today, On the first hole, I made a 10-footer for par…made three birdies in a row, on two three...

Ferguson, Ahn, and Dent Claim North Texas Classic Titles

Ferguson, Ahn, and Dent Claim North Texas Classic Titles

Ferguson, Ahn, and Dent Claim North Texas Classic Titles Briefly: Daniel Ferguson shot a 3-under 69 on Sunday to win the Boys Division of the North Texas Classic by 2 shots. Adrienne Ahn captured the Girls Division Title with a second round 1-under 71, while Declan...

Estorga & Istnick win the 49th Texas Four-Ball

Estorga & Istnick win the 49th Texas Four-Ball

Estorga & Istnick win the 49th Texas Four-Ball HOUSTON — Anthony Estorga and Jake Istnick won the 49th Texas Four-Ball at Braeburn Country Club. The duo carded a 20-under 196 to advance to a playoff, where they secured the title on the first playoff hole. The...

Everett & Moreland Lead 49th Texas Four-Ball After First Round

Everett & Moreland Lead 49th Texas Four-Ball After First Round

Everett & Moreland Lead 49th Texas Four-Ball After First Round HOUSTON – Dylan Everett and Cole Moreland lead the 49th Texas Four-Ball after the first round. The duo carded a 10-under 62 to start the second men’s major on the Texas Golf Association calendar. The...

Hymer Wins the South Amateur

Hymer Wins the South Amateur

Hymer Wins the South Amateur Briefly: After tying in regulation at 14-under par, both Alex Malanga of The Woodlands and Jackson Hymer from San Antonio went to a playoff at hole No.10. The match didn’t end there as both players tied the first hole pushing for a second...

Rob Couture Wins 2024 North Amateur

Rob Couture Wins 2024 North Amateur

Rob Couture Wins 2024 North Amateur Briefly: Rob Couture of Celina, who started the final round six strokes off the lead, shot a six-under 64 to make a comeback win on Sunday at Tempest Golf Club. Couture, one of the mid-amateur players in the field, showed poise and...

Welcome to the Club!

Welcome to the Club!

The Texas Golf Association proudly welcomed the following 17 new member clubs from late 2023-2024.  

Clyde wins 26th Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play

Clyde wins 26th Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play

Clyde wins 26th Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play SUGARLAND —After a brief rain delay, No.24 seed Cal Clyde of Houston faced Spring’s No.6 seed Joey Gullion in the 26th Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play. Clyde’s Match Play journey includes the takedown of seeds No.8, No.9,...

Clyde and Gullion Reach Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play Finals

Clyde and Gullion Reach Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play Finals

Clyde and Gullion Reach Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play Finals SUGARLAND —More upsets occurred in the Quarterfinals, including No.24 seed Cal Clyde of Houston taking the match against No.17 seed Will Wallace, also of Houston. The two-time champion No.21 seed Colby...

Top Seeds Fall on Friday at the Match Play

Top Seeds Fall on Friday at the Match Play

SUGARLAND — Many upsets were posted in both rounds, Including the takedown of No.1 and No.2 seed. No.1 being Aaron Hickman of Tyler who lost in Round of 16 and the No.2 seed Russel Chabaud of The Woodlands who lost in Round of 32.

Hickman takes charge at the Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play

Hickman takes charge at the Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play

SUGARLAND — In the stroke play qualifying round, Aaron Hickman of Tyler, took the lead by shooting a bogey-free round six under par round of 65. The two-time champion started off with three birdies in a row and three more within his round. Hickman secured his spot for the No.1 seed heading into match play.

17th Women’s Four-Ball Set for July 29-30

17th Women’s Four-Ball Set for July 29-30

ADDISON – The 17th edition of the Women’s Four-Ball will make its debut at Oakmont Country Club in Corinth, marking the first time the tournament has been hosted at this venue. Scheduled for July 29-30, the event promises excitement and competitive play.

Gallaher, Hyde, and Ball Win the 96th West Texas Amateur

Gallaher, Hyde, and Ball Win the 96th West Texas Amateur

Gallaher, Hyde, and Ball Win the 96th West Texas Amateur San Angelo – Carson Gallaher of New Braunfels runs away from the field and wins the 96th West Texas Amateur at Quicksand Golf Course with an overall score of 14-under, 202. Trevor Hyde of Kerrville captures the...

Smith Holds Strong at 96th West Texas Amateur

Smith Holds Strong at 96th West Texas Amateur

San Angelo – Braden Smith builds on his lead in the second-round finishing with a three-under 69. Trevor Hyde leads the Senior Division at seven-under, while Wichita Falls Ed Ball leads the Super Senior Division at two-under. Full Leaderboard ...

Smith Builds Lead at 96th West Texas Amateur

Smith Builds Lead at 96th West Texas Amateur

Leaders: Smith made seven birdies and two eagles in route to his a 7-under 65 on Friday. Smith started with three straight bogies before rattling off five birdies in a row followed by eagles on holes 10 and 12. After dropping a shot on 14, he showed his toughness...

Frank and Brennan Young win 44th Texas Father-Son

Frank and Brennan Young win 44th Texas Father-Son

HORSESHOE BAY RESORT – Frank and Brennan Young prevailed in their first Texas Father-Son Championship, winning the 44th Texas Father-Son Championship at Apple Rock Golf Course. The Youngs faced off against the team of Scott and Jake Lile on Sunday in a sudden...

Dortchs Maintain Lead Heading into Final Round of 44th Texas Father-Son

Dortchs Maintain Lead Heading into Final Round of 44th Texas Father-Son

HORSESHOE BAY RESORT – The top of the leaderboard remains the same, with the Dortchs, Harrisons, and Youngs rounding out the top three following Round 2 of the 44th Texas Father-Son at Apple Rock Golf Course. Not only did the leaderboard stay consistent, but the top leaders all carded a 5-under-par 67 in Round 2.

Jin, McMyler meet in Finals at the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur 

Jin, McMyler meet in Finals at the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur 

BEE CAVE – No. 6 seeded Grace Jin of Huntsville and No. 8 Emma McMyler of San Antonio will face off in the final of the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur.   Jin, a rising sophomore at Sam Houston State University would kick off her quarterfinal matchup against No.3 seed Veronika Exposito of The Woodlands. Jin would […]

Carter and Burns Win at Collegiate Preview

Carter and Burns Win at Collegiate Preview

Carter and Burns Win at Collegiate Preview Briefly: Spencer Carter of Dallas wins the Boys Division of the LJT Collegiate Preview at seven-under par with a final score of 206. Brielle Burns of Houston won the Girls Division at four-over par with a final score of 217....

Baker and Burns lead Collegiate Preview

Baker and Burns lead Collegiate Preview

Briefly: Brielle Burns of Houston leads the Girls Division of the Collegiate Preview after shooting 1-under par across 36 holes on Monday. Jacob Baker of Mt. Pleasant leads the Boys Division at 6-under following rounds of 69-67. Tournament Leaderboard Leaders:...

LJT Collegiate Preview set for June 24-25 

LJT Collegiate Preview set for June 24-25 

ADDISON – The Legends Junior Tour Collegiate Preview will make its debut at Gus Wortham Park Golf Course, marking the first time in the tournament’s history that it will be held at this venue. Scheduled for June 24-25, it is the only LJT event featuring 36 holes in the First Round. 

Spanish Oaks Golf Club welcomes the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur

Spanish Oaks Golf Club welcomes the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur

ADDISON — The 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur will be held at Spanish Oaks Golf Club from June 25-28. Qualifying stroke play begins on June 25, with the low 32 players advancing to championship flight match play over the following three days to determine the champion. 

Chabaud, Givens, Bowers, win Flodder Financial Shootout

Chabaud, Givens, Bowers, win Flodder Financial Shootout

Briefly: Preston Chabaud of Katy cards a final round 71 to win the Boys 15-18 Division. Chaubaud finished the tournament at even par 144 after rounds of 73-71.  Sydney Givens of Austin managed to hold on to her first day lead to win the Girls 12-18 Division by...

Estonilo, Bowers, Givens Take Their Divisions After First Round

Estonilo, Bowers, Givens Take Their Divisions After First Round

Briefly: Elijah Estonilo of Allen leads the Boys 15-18 Division with a 71 (-1). Estonilo had four birdies, a bogey and a double bogey. The plot thickens for the boys as J.J. Worrell of Montgomery and Carter Klein of Dallas are tied for second at 72 (E). Sydney Givens...

Reese Roberts Wins the 115th Texas Amateur

Reese Roberts Wins the 115th Texas Amateur

DALLAS — Reese Roberts of Dallas won the 115th Texas Amateur Championship at Trinity Forest Golf Club. Roberts carded rounds of 71-63-68-67 over four days to claim the H.L. Edwards Trophy, finishing two strokes ahead of the field. Names like H.L. Edwards, Will...

Roberts leads 115th Texas Amateur after Round 3

Roberts leads 115th Texas Amateur after Round 3

DALLAS — Reese Roberts of Dallas leads the 115th Texas Amateur after Round 3. Roberts, a senior at Dallas Jesuit, shot a strong 4-under 68 to hold a one-stroke lead heading into the Final Round. The third round of a golf tournament, often dubbed "moving day," lived up...

Lawson, Choi share lead after Round 2 at the 115th Texas Amateur 

Lawson, Choi share lead after Round 2 at the 115th Texas Amateur 

DALLAS — Andrew Lawson of Dallas and Daniel Choi of Keller share the 36-hole lead at the 115th Texas Amateur. They hold a one-stroke advantage over the field heading into moving day.  Round 2 at the 115th Texas Amateur welcomed back the 144-player field for another full day of competitive golf at Trinity Forest Golf […]

Flodder Financial Shootout set for June 17-18 

Flodder Financial Shootout set for June 17-18 

ADDISON – The 12th edition of the Flodder Financial Shootout will take place from June 17-18. The Legends Junior Tour event will return to Falcon Point Golf Club for the seventh consecutive year. 

Colton, Harper tied for lead after Round Two of the 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship

Colton, Harper tied for lead after Round Two of the 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship

DALLAS — Luke Colton of Frisco and Brooks Harper of Dallas finished Round 2 tied for the lead at 9-under 133. Colton, coming off a strong round one, finished with a 4-under 67, while Harper finished with a 5-under 66.

“It was a good round,” shared Colton. “I had to scramble a bit more than yesterday, but I was able to put together a good score by making a few putts.”

Colton, continuing his strong scoring after round one, finished with a 67 that included only one bogey in the whole round.

“I am just going to keep the same routine,” shared the Wakeland High School junior. “Get a good night’s rest and head out here tomorrow and hopefully play well.”

Colton Leads After Round 1 at 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship

Colton Leads After Round 1 at 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship

DALLAS – Luke Colton of Frisco leads after Round 1 at the 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship. The junior fired a 5-under 66 to kick off the second major for the boys on the LJT schedule.

“I feel good,” shared Colton. “I played pretty well and left a few shots out there, but overall, it’s a good start to the tournament.”

Colton showcased his skill by going bogey-free through seventeen holes, including six birdies. On No. 18, Colton missed a putt a few inches short, scoring his only bogey of the day. Despite tough weather conditions at the start of the round, Colton remained unfazed, going 2-under on the front nine.

DeCordova Bend CC Repeats as 2024 Texas League Play Champions

DeCordova Bend CC Repeats as 2024 Texas League Play Champions

Granbury’s DeCordova Bend Country Club goes back-to-back as champions of Texas League Play. The club defeated Barton Creek Country Club 11.5 to 0.5 during Sunday’s Championship matches. Since the inception of Texas League Play in 2006, this will be the fifth time that DeCordova Bend CC will claim top honors to this unique team four-ball format.

TGA Part of Make Golf Your Career HBCU Golf Consortium

TGA Part of Make Golf Your Career HBCU Golf Consortium

As a proud partner of Make Golf Your Thing, the Texas Golf Association participated in the Make Golf Your Career HBCU Golf Consortium held at Texas Southern University in Houston on March 26 and Paul Quinn College in Dallas on April 9.

East West Matches Watch List

East West Matches Watch List

The impressive list of names reads like a who’s who of Texas amateur golf luminaries including Hickman, winner of the 2020 and 2023 Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play, and Durbin, the 3-time and reigning Texas Senior Amateur champion.

Texas and Oklahoma Golf Associations Unite

Texas and Oklahoma Golf Associations Unite

ADDISON, TX – The golfing communities of Texas and Oklahoma are set to converge in an exciting new event as the Texas Golf Association (TGA) and the Oklahoma Golf Association (OGA) join forces to host the inaugural Red River Cup Matches.

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