Diversity & Lifestyle
The Texas Golf Association is committed to fostering inclusivity within the Texas golf community by providing innovative programming, clinics, and championships 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.
Diversity & Lifestyle
The Texas Golf Association is committed to fostering inclusivity within the Texas golf community by providing innovative programming, clinics, and championships 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.
Inclusion
Supporting local events, charities, and fundraisers that promote inclusivity, offer skill development resources, and foster community engagement within our Texas golf community.
30th Annual National Women’s Collegiate Golf Championship
The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch
Katy, Texas | March 30 – April 2, 2025
The Texas Golf Association has partnered with the Women In Golf Foundation to officiate the National Women’s Collegiate Golf Championship. The annual National Women’s Collegiate Golf Championship, the organization’s primary fundraising event, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2025. This invitational event brings together selected women’s college teams to compete for the National Women’s Collegiate Golf Championship. The championship trophy, the Renee Powell Cup, honors Renee Powell, a trailblazing African American female professional golfer. The winning team is awarded the trophy to showcase during their reigning year as champions.
USGA Pathways Internship Program
Oakmont Country Club
Oakmont, Pennsylvania | June 6-16, 2025
Now called the Pathways Internship Program, the 10-day immersive experience exposes 20 diverse college and graduate students to different careers in golf by providing training, education, and networking opportunities.
Compensation: The USGA will provide a stipend as well as cover the program’s costs, including travel expenses, accommodations, meals and apparel for all interns.
The 2025 curriculum will include a series of classroom and behind-the-scenes training sessions at the U.S. Open as well as direct exposure to key championship departments including player services, merchandising, operations, media, and hospitality.
Adaptive Golf
The TGA Adaptive Golf Program offers clinics, state qualifiers, and championships to individuals of all ages with physical, cognitive, or sensory impairments, whether they are experienced golfers or new to the game.
Golf Championship
(Lakes Course)
October 7-9, 2024
Women’s Golf
Providing beginner-friendly group clinics led by certified female instructors in Dallas, Houston, and Austin, as well as hosting an annual networking outing for women to connect and establish new relationships while enjoying the camaraderie of golf.