23rd Texas Shootout

Date:  November 8-9, 2025
Host Club: Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club
TGA Staff Contact: Tyler Clarke, Tournament Coordinator

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

General Information

Date: November 8-9, 2025
Host Club: Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club
Address: 7900 Fair Oaks Parkway, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015
Phone: (210) 582-6700
TGA Staff Contact: Tyler Clarke, Tournament Coordinator

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Entry & Eligibility Information

Entries Open/Close: Invitation Only

Entry Fee: $200

Field Size/Team Selection: Each team will be comprised of 12 players representing the North and South Regions.

Of the eight (8) mid-amateurs chosen from each region, four (4) have been selected from the TGA Statewide Player of the Year point standings, and four (4) have been selected from the TGA Regional Player of the Year point standings.

The four (4) senior players were selected based on the TGA Senior Player of the Year points standings through the current year’s Texas Senior Amateur Championship. The four (4) highest ranked players from each region (North/South) regardless of their overall position on the points list were selected.

Please reference TGA Men’s Competition Policies for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.

Championship Information

Format/Scoring: Two days of match play consisting of Foursome and Four-Ball on day one and Singles on day two. Each match is worth 3 points, 1 point for front nine, 1 point for back nine and 1 point for overall winner of the match. In the case of a tie, each side will receive a half point. The first team to accumulate 36.5 points will win the Shootout. If, at the conclusion of the scheduled matches there is a tie for the overall team championship, the prior years winning team will retain the trophy.

Whats Included: The championship entry fee includes greens, cart and range fees for all championship rounds including the championship practice round. The entry fee also includes championship gifts, lunch during all competitive rounds, and food/beverage during the Player Reception and Player Dinner.

Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) complimentary practice round on Friday, November 7, 2025 only. The TGA will assign practice round tee times. Players do not need to contact the host club.

Registration Information: Player registration will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025. Players that are unable to register must contactact the TGA Staff Contact directly.

Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting times/pairings for each set of matches will take place the evening before at the Player Reception and Player Dinner. After the matches have been set they will be available to view online at www.txga.org.

Caddies: Caddies are not permitted. Rule 10.3a is modified in this way: A player must not have a caddie during the round.

Cancellation/Withdrawal Procedure: Players needing to withdraw should contact the TGA Staff Contact directly.

Transportation: Players may walk or ride at their own discretion. Cart fees are included in the players entry fee. Spectators must walk at all times.

Medical Cart: Spectators in accordance of ADA compliance may request golf carts. Requests for golf carts must be supported by complete documentation, including the fully-completed Cart Request Form and the required accompanying medical documentation specified in that form for all first-time requests. Any medical cart request that is granted by the TGA will be good for that individual for the remainder of that calendar season. A request will not be deemed complete until all required information and documentation has been provided. For further information and details contact Chris Untiedt, Senior Tournament Director.

Score Posting: The TGA will not post scores for match play events. Players can post their own scores using the course rating/slope provided in the Player Information Packet.

Policies & Procedures

To ensure competitors the best experience at all Texas Golf Association (TGA) events, it is helpful to be knowledgeable of TGA Men’s Competition Policies.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, August 20
Regional POY Invitations Sent

Wednesday, September 10
Statewide POY Invitations Sent

Wednesday, October 8
Senior POY Invitations Sent

Friday, November 7
11:00 AM – Player Registration
12:00 PM – South Team Practice Rounds
12:30 PM – North Team Practice Rounds
6:30 PM – Player Welcome Reception & Day 1 Match Draw

Saturday, November 8
7:45 AM – North & South Team Photos (#1 Tee)
8:00 AM – Foursome Matches Begin (#1 Tee)
11:00 AM – Player Lunch
12:30 PM – Four-Ball Matches Begin (#1 Tee)
6:30 PM – Player Dinner & Day 2 Match Draw

Sunday, November 9
8:00 AM – Singles Matches Begin (#1 Tee)
Following Play – Player Lunch & Awards Presentation

Jackie Burke Cup Past Champions

Year Host Club Winner
2024 Denton CC Final Results North Texas (42.0-30.0), (c) Neal Barfield
2023 Galveston CC Final Results North Texas (42.5-29.5), (c) Mike Peck
2022 Grand Pines GC Final Results South Texas (36.5-35.5), (c) Pat Youngs
2021 Royal Oaks CC Final Results North Texas (38.5-33.5), (c) Lee Sandlin
2020 Traditions Club Final Results North Texas (43.0-29.0), (c) Mike Peck
2019 Willowbrook CC Final Results South Texas (37.0-35.0), (c) John Pierce
2018 The Clubs at Houston Oaks Final Results North Team (38.0-34.0), (c) Lewis Stephenson

Tournament Updates

South Team Dominates at 23rd Texas Shootout

South Team Dominates at 23rd Texas Shootout

The South Team continued its dominant play at the 23rd Texas Shootout to defeat the North Team. After taking a large lead in the Saturday Foursome and Four-Ball matches, the South Team grabbed more than half of the available points on Sunday. The early performance by South Team’s Casey Carnes and Chris Minton helped propel the South Team victory as they each grabbed all three points available, respectively. Chris Minton went on the grab a total of 8.5 points out of 9 throughout the weekend.

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South Team leads 23rd Texas Shootout

South Team leads 23rd Texas Shootout

Foursome matches kicked off with the South Team taking a commanding lead. The South Team took 16.5 of the available 18 points while five of the six matches sweep their opponents for the full three points provided by Nassau Scoring. The only points the North Team were able to collect were from Match #1 where they split 1.5-1.5 points.

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HOST CLUB

7900 Fair Oaks Parkway, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015

(210) 582-6700 | Website

HOST CLUB

7900 Fair Oaks Ranch Parkway, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015

(210) 582-6700 | Website

Tournament Updates

South Team Dominates at 23rd Texas Shootout

South Team Dominates at 23rd Texas Shootout

The South Team continued its dominant play at the 23rd Texas Shootout to defeat the North Team. After taking a large lead in the Saturday Foursome and Four-Ball matches, the South Team grabbed more than half of the available points on Sunday. The early performance by South Team’s Casey Carnes and Chris Minton helped propel the South Team victory as they each grabbed all three points available, respectively. Chris Minton went on the grab a total of 8.5 points out of 9 throughout the weekend.

read more
South Team leads 23rd Texas Shootout

South Team leads 23rd Texas Shootout

Foursome matches kicked off with the South Team taking a commanding lead. The South Team took 16.5 of the available 18 points while five of the six matches sweep their opponents for the full three points provided by Nassau Scoring. The only points the North Team were able to collect were from Match #1 where they split 1.5-1.5 points.

read more