The Texas Golf Association is committed to fostering inclusivity within the Texas golf community by providing innovative programming, clinics, and opportunities to empower individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. Through strategic partnerships and collaborations with Allied Associations, the TGA strives to break down barriers and pave the way for a more inclusive future for the game of golf. In 2026, the TGA is advancing that mission with two noteworthy diversity initiatives, a grassroots pilot program introducing middle school students to golf, and a nationally recognized women’s collegiate championship celebrating the next generation of diverse talent.
Pilot Program with Paul Quinn College
Cedar Crest Golf Course
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
In partnership with Paul Quinn College and Cedar Crest Golf Course, this program is designed to introduce local middle school students to the game of golf.
Students will experience the sport firsthand through in-person demonstrations led by Sandra Haynie, a World Golf Hall of Famer, and Ray Mickens, a former NFL player, alongside instructors from Cedar Crest Golf Course. The demonstrations will focus on the fundamentals of the game, offering students an inspiring and accessible entry point into golf.
Lunch will be provided for all participants and every student will receive a complimentary three-lesson package led by Cedar Crest junior instructors including three practice range buckets. This gives students the opportunity to return throughout the year and continue building their skills at their own pace.
The program reflects TGA’s belief that introducing young people to golf early, especially those from underrepresented communities ,creates lifelong players and a stronger, more diverse future for the sport in Texas.
Learn more about Paul Quinn College.
Learn more about Cedar Crest Golf Course.
2026 National Women’s Collegiate Golf Championship presented by Arcis Golf and PGA TOUR Superstore
The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch
March 31–April 1, 2026
For the third consecutive year, the TGA partnered with the Women in Golf Foundation Inc. to provide tournament management services, including five on-course rules officials for the National Women’s Collegiate Golf Championship. The 2026 championship featured 13 women’s collegiate teams, many representing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
The event kicked off with a welcome reception hosted by the PGA TOUR Superstore in Katy, Texas. Students also participated in professional development seminars and a pro-am scramble that connected them with leaders across the golf industry, creating meaningful pathways to internships and careers in the field.
Competition consisted of 36 holes on March 31, followed by a final 18-hole round on April 1. The Division I individual medalist, Salma Ibrahim of Southern University, earned an exemption to compete on the Epson Tour. The Division II medalist, Kaathi Gunasegar of Lincoln University, earned a spot in The Chevron Championship Pro-Am. All qualifying scores counted toward Playing Ability Test (PAT) requirements for PGA and LPGA membership.
Howard University earned 1st place among the Division I teams, while Texas Wesleyan University earned 1st place among the Division II teams.
Learn more about the National Women’s Collegiate Golf Championship.
Learn more about Women in Golf Foundation Inc.
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