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In Memoriam: Doris Kallina (1934-2024)
The TGA is deeply saddened at the news that one of its most influential figures, Doris Kallina, has passed away. She was 89.
Grace Jin wins the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur
BEE CAVE – Grace Jin of Huntsville wins the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur after defeating Emma McMyler 1 UP.
The sun rose on Spanish Oaks Golf Club in Bee Cave for the final match day of the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur. In her first time competing in the championship, Jin won 5 matches on the way to becoming the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur Champion joining an elite list of champions.
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 go 1 UP early and hold that lead in the match going into the back nine. Jin would lose No.10 but gain it right back on No. 11 and No.12. From there, Jin would march herself into the semifinals winning 4&3.
Top seeds Claggett and Emanuels Swing their way into Quarterfinals 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur
BEE CAVE –— Top-seeded players Tillie Claggett of Spring and Isabel Emanuels of Austin advanced to the quarterfinals after the first day of matches at the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur.
In Memoriam: Doris Kallina (1934-2024)
The TGA is deeply saddened at the news that one of its most influential figures, Doris Kallina, has passed away. She was 89.
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 go 1 UP early and hold that lead in the match going into the back nine. Jin would lose No.10 but gain it right back on No. 11 and No.12. From there, Jin would march herself into the semifinals winning 4&3.
Top seeds Claggett and Emanuels Swing their way into Quarterfinals 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur
BEE CAVE –— Top-seeded players Tillie Claggett of Spring and Isabel Emanuels of Austin advanced to the quarterfinals after the first day of matches at the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur.
Clagget and Emanuels earn top seeds after Qualifying Round at 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur
BEE CAVE — Tillie Claggett of Spring and Isabel Emanuels of Austin shared medalist honors at the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur, each carding a 4-under 67 to claim the top two seeds heading into match play, edging out the field by one stroke.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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 Club.
Jacobs, Algya, Burkholder, and Baucum tied for lead after First Round at 115th Texas Amateur
DALLAS — Andre Jacobs of League City, Trevor Algya of Highland Village, Finn Burkholder of The Woodlands, and Andrew Baucum of Heath are all tied for the lead after a 6-under 66 in the first round of the 115th Texas Amateur.
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 Wins the 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship
DALLAS — Luke Colton of Frisco clinched victory at the 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship, finishing with an 11-under 202 in the tournament.
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
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
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.
25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship set for June 4-6
The 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship, the most prestigious all-boys junior golf tournament in Texas, is scheduled to take place from June 4th to 6th at Lakewood Country Club.
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
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
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.
Grace Jin wins the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur
BEE CAVE – Grace Jin of Huntsville wins the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur after defeating Emma McMyler 1 UP.
The sun rose on Spanish Oaks Golf Club in Bee Cave for the final match day of the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur. In her first time competing in the championship, Jin won 5 matches on the way to becoming the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur Champion joining an elite list of champions.
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....
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.
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
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.
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 Club.
Jacobs, Algya, Burkholder, and Baucum tied for lead after First Round at 115th Texas Amateur
DALLAS — Andre Jacobs of League City, Trevor Algya of Highland Village, Finn Burkholder of The Woodlands, and Andrew Baucum of Heath are all tied for the lead after a 6-under 66 in the first round of the 115th Texas Amateur.
Colton Wins the 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship
DALLAS — Luke Colton of Frisco clinched victory at the 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship, finishing with an 11-under 202 in the tournament.
115th Texas Amateur Set for June 13-16
Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas will be the host venue for the 115th Texas Amateur. Conducted by the TGA since 1906, this year’s championship is scheduled from June 13-16. This will be the first Texas Amateur and second TGA championship held at Trinity Forest,...
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.”
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.
Texas Golf Hall of Fame Celebrates Sandra Haynie’s 1974 U.S. Women’s Open Win
The Texas Golf Hall of Fame is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Sandra Haynie's remarkable victory at the 1974 U.S. Women's Open. Haynie, who currently serves as a special advisor to the TGA, carded a 72-hole total of 295 (+7) at La Grange Country Club, located...
25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship set for June 4-6
The 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship, the most prestigious all-boys junior golf tournament in Texas, is scheduled to take place from June 4th to 6th at Lakewood Country Club.
Texas League Play Championship Playoffs Start May 30
Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club in San Antonio will be the host site for the 2024 Texas League Play Championship Playoffs. The 16-team, single-elimination bracket tournament will be held from May 30 through June 2. This will be the second year in a row Hyatt Hill Country...
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.
Texas Golf Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Class of Inductees
Two individuals and a venerated club, all with strong ties to the Texas Golf Association, are among the newest members of the Texas Golf Hall of Fame. Randy Sonnier, winner of the 1986 and 1991 Texas Amateur and 1985 Texas Mid-Amateur C. Malcolm Holland III, past TGA...
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
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.
Hymer, Lynch and Ahn win at Bluebonnet Championship
Jackson Hymer won the Boys 15-18 Division of the Bluebonnet Championship at 15-under-par. Adrienne Ahn won the Girls 12-18 Division at 1-under, while JP Lynch won the Boys 14 & Under Division at 3-under-par at Brownwood Country Club.
De Marco leads Girls 12-18 Division, Knox, and Lynch lead Boys 14 & Under division, Boys 15-18 Division suspended due to lightning
De Marco leads Girls 12-18 Division, Knox, and Lynch lead Boys 14 & Under division, Boys 15-18 Division suspended due to lightning Brownwood — Jackson Hymer leads the Boys 15-18 Division of the Bluebonnet Championship after shooting a 7-under 65 with 9 groups...
Legends Junior Tour Bluebonnet Championship Set for May 4-5
Legends Junior Tour Bluebonnet Championship Set for May 4-5 ADDISON – Over a month after the last Legends Junior Tour Event, the Bluebonnet Championship is set for May 4-5. The 23rd Edition of the tournament will head back to Brownwood Country Club for one of the...
Hollis Sullivan wins Texas Super Senior Amateur; John Grace claims Legends Division
Hollis Sullivan wins Texas Super Senior Amateur; John Grace claims Legends Division SUGAR LAND — Hollis Sullivan was able to overcome a five-stroke deficit heading into the final round of the Texas Super Senior Amateur to force a playoff and claim the championship. In...
Kramer, Grace Lead After Second Round of Super Senior Amateur
Kramer, Grace Lead After Second Round of Super Senior Amateur SUGAR LAND — Jeff Kramer of The Woodlands took the lead in the Texas Super Senior Amateur after a second round 72. In the Legends Division, Fort Worths’ John Grace extended his lead to eight shots following...
Ashley, Grace Lead After Round 1 of Super Senior Amateur
Ashley, Grace Lead After Round 1 of Super Senior Amateur SUGAR LAND — Bill Ashley of Levelland posted an opening round 1-under par 71 to lead the Texas Super Senior Amateur. Fort Worths’ John Grace holds a five-shot lead after a stellar round of even par 72 in the...
Women’s Partnership Match Play Concludes at River Crossing Club
Women’s Partnership Match Play Concludes at River Crossing Club – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Date: April 17, 2024 Contact: Preston Vinzant, Texas Golf Association Phone: 214-468-8942 Email: pvinzant@txga.org Women’s Partnership Match Play Concludes at River Crossing...
Day 2 of the 25th Women’s Partnership Match Play Concludes at River Crossing Club
Day 2 of the 25th Women’s Partnership Match Play Concludes at River Crossing Club Date: April 16, 2024 Contact: Krisit Knight, Texas Golf Association Phone: 214-468-8942 Email: kknight@txga.org Briefly: The 25th annual Women’s Partnership Match Play concluded its...
Texas Super Senior Amateur Set for April 22-24
Texas Super Senior Amateur Set for April 22-24 Riverbend Country Club in Sugar Land will be the host site for the 9th Texas Super Senior Amateur, to be played from April 22-24. This year’s Texas Super Senior Amateur will be the fourth TGA championship held at...
Cedar Crest Golf Course First of Six Courses Hosting U.S. Adaptive Open Qualifier
Cedar Crest Golf Course First of Six Courses Hosting U.S. Adaptive Open Qualifier Addison – Cedar Crest Golf Course in Dallas, Texas is set to host their first U.S. Adaptive Open Qualifier. The qualifier will be one of only six sites across the United States between...
25th Women’s Partnership Match Play set for April 15-17
25th Women’s Partnership Match Play set for April 15-17 Addison – The 25th Women’s Partnership Match Play is heading to River Crossing Club in Spring Branch, Texas for the first time. The three-day tournament is the second tournament on the Women’s Calendar for the...
Bobby Baugh Wins South Senior Amateur; Brad Greebon Wins Super Senior Amateur
Bobby Baugh Wins South Senior Amateur; Brad Greebon Wins Super Senior Amateur Briefly: San Antonio’s Bobby Baugh breaks through with his first Texas Golf Association victory following a four-shot win in the 2024 South Senior Amateur at Tapatio Springs Hill Country...
Randall Conn Wins North Senior Amateur; Tom Takes Claims Super Senior Division
Randall Conn Wins North Senior Amateur; Tom Takes Claims Super Senior Division Briefly: Trophy Club’s Randall Conn wins the North Senior Amateur title with a final round 72 to finish at five-over-par 145 for the tournament, to claim the win over the field by five...
Shyla Brown, Henry Guan make First-Ever U.S. National Junior Team
Shyla Brown, Henry Guan make First-Ever U.S. National Junior Team In a press release yesterday, the USGA announced the inaugural U.S. National Junior Team that includes Texans Shyla Brown and Henry Guan. With the 2024 Olympics kicking off and the Presidents Cup taking...
Regional Senior Amateurs Set for April 2-3
Regional Senior Amateurs Set for April 2-3 The Texas Golf Association’s 2024 men’s regional tournament series rolls on in the first week of April with the North and South Senior Amateurs. The championships will be held concurrently from April 2-3. The North Senior...
Chris Wheeler wins North Mid-Amateur
Chris Wheeler wins North Mid-Amateur Briefly: Chris Wheeler of Addison, TX captures the 2024 North Mid-Amateur, and earns low Mid-Master recognition, at The Courses at Watters Creek for his third TGA championship victory. Wheeler closed the event with a bogey free...
Sheen Shines at the South Mid-Amateur
Sheen Shines at the South Mid-Amateur Briefly: Alvin’s Nathan Sheen finished atop the leaderboard at the South Mid-Amateur down in League City at South Shore Harbour Country Club. Sheen, who shot a tournament low round of 7-under par 65 in the second round, finished...
Regional Mid-Amateurs Set for March 22-24
Regional Mid-Amateurs Set for March 22-24 The TGA's 2024 men’s regional tournament series continues this month with the North and South Mid-Amateurs. The championships will be held concurrently from March 22-24. The North Mid-Amateur will be played on the Traditions...
Hytera US Becomes Presenting Sponsor of Texas Mid-Amateur through 2026
Hytera US Becomes Presenting Sponsor of Texas Mid-Amateur through 2026 The Texas Golf Association is excited to announce a three-year partnership with Hytera US, an industry leader in digital radio communications. The California-based company becomes the presenting...
TGA Mourns the Loss of Win Padgett
TGA Mourns the Loss of Win PadgettThe TGA is saddened to report on the loss of H. Winfield “Win” Padgett of Dallas. Padgett passed away on March 6 at the age of 78.Padgett was a tremendous supporter of amateur golf at the local, state and national levels, and devoted...
Volunteer for USGA Championship at Oak Hills C.C. in San Antonio
Volunteer for USGA Championship at Oak Hills C.C. in San AntonioHistoric Oak Hills Country Club in San Antonio is set to host the 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball from May 11-15. The ninth edition of the national championship will showcase a starting field of 64...
Mierl, Bellendir, Dent Win at Spring Preview
Mierl, Bellendir, Dent Win at Spring PreviewDallas, Texas – Trenton Mierl claims the Spring Preview’s Boys 15-18 Division title with late round theatrics. Alicia Bellendir overcomes a two-shot deficit to win the Girls 12-18 Division and Declan Dent goes wire to wire...
Gwin & Fullick Win South Four-Ball
Gwin & Fullick Win South Four-BallBriefly: Robert Gwin and Clay Fullick pulled away from a crowded leaderboard to claim victory in the 2024 South Four-Ball hosted by Bearkat Course in Huntsville. Sitting in a four-way tie after the first round, the duo from...
Campbell, Tilma, and Dent lead at Spring Preview
Campbell, Tilma, and Dent lead at Spring PreviewDallas, Texas – Eli Walker Campbell fired a 4-under par 66 in the opening round of the Spring Preview to lead the Boys 15-18 Division at the historic Cedar Crest Golf Course. Meg Tilma leads the Girls 12-18 Division at...
Regional Four-Balls Set for Feb. 24-25
Regional Four-Balls Set for Feb. 24-25The Texas Golf Association’s 2024 men’s tournament schedule kicks off with the North and South Regional Four-Ball Championships. The season openers will be held concurrently from Feb. 24-25.Whitestone Golf Club in Benbrook will...
Jimmie Demaret Junior Classic Set for Feb. 3-4
Jimmie Demaret Junior Classic Set for Feb. 3-4BURNET – The Legends Junior Tour heads back to Delaware Springs Golf Course for the second consecutive year as it hosts the Jimmy Demaret Classic on Feb. 3-4.“We’re excited to be heading back to Delaware Springs Golf...
Bounds, Hofferkamp, Parmar Win Winter Classic
Bounds, Hofferkamp, Parmar Win Winter ClassicLake Jackson – Selma’s Shiv Parmar captures his second LJT title in a row at the 2024 Winter Classic at 8-under 136 after carding a 6-under 66 in the final round. Evan Hofferkamp of The Woodlands had a tremendous comeback...
Parmar, Talarico, Bounds Lead at Winter Classic
Parmar, Talarico, Bounds Lead at Winter ClassicLake Jackson – Shiv Parmar shot 2-under 70 in the first round of the Winter Classic, leading the Boys 15-18 Division by one stroke heading into the final round at The Wilderness Golf Course. Henry Talarico holds a...
World Handicap System™: 3 Key Changes for 2024
World Handicap System™: 3 Key Changes for 2024Introduced in January 2020, the World Handicap System (WHS) was based upon three key principles: be inclusive, provide a consistent measure of ability, and remain modern. Four years later, with the first revision to the...
WHS™ 2024 Treatment of 9-Hole Scores
WHS™ 2024 Treatment of 9-Hole ScoresHow is the treatment of 9-hole scores changing under the WHS™ in 2024?Currently, one 9-hole score must be combined with another to create an 18-hole Score Differential™ before it can be counted for handicap purposes.Beginning in...
WHS™ 2024 Treatment of Hole(s) Not Played
WHS™ 2024 Treatment of Hole(s) Not PlayedWhat is changing about the way 10–17-hole scores are treated in 2024?Currently, when 10 to 13 holes are played, scores made on holes 10 through 13 are disregarded and a 9-hole score is posted. When 14-17 holes are played, net...
WHS™ 2024: Reduced Minimum Course Length
WHS™ 2024: Reduced Minimum Course LengthWhat will the new minimum length requirement be for a course and/or set of tees to be issued a Course Rating and Slope Rating?The World Handicap System has approved a low-end limit for courses to be issued a Course Rating and...
USGA, The R&A Announce 2024 World Handicap System™ Revisions
USGA, The R&A Announce 2024 World Handicap System™ RevisionsLIBERTY CORNER, N.J., USA and ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (Nov. 8, 2023) – The USGA and The R&A today announced the first update to the World Handicap System™ (WHS™) as part of an ongoing review of the...
North Team Wins Texas Shootout
North Team Wins Texas ShootoutBRIEFLY: The North Team, captained by Mike Peck, wins the Texas Shootout at historic Galveston Country Club. After splitting Sunday’s single matches 18-18 with the South Team, the North Team wins 42.5-29.5. TEAMS POINT...
Waldrip, Madson, Jackson Win Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational
Waldrip, Madson, Jackson Win Texas Junior Golf Alliance InvitationalSUPHUR SPRINGS – Wylie Waldrip shot 4-under par 68 to win the Boys 15-18 Division of the weather shortened Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational at Sulphur Springs Country Club. Lauren Madson won...
21st Texas Shootout Set for Nov. 4-5
21st Texas Shootout Set for Nov. 4-5Historic Galveston Country Club will be the host site of the 21st Texas Shootout. The two 12-man team competition between top-ranked male amateur golfers from North Texas and South Texas is scheduled for Nov. 4-5.This will be the...
Sign Up for Giving Tuesday 2023 Play Days and Support the TGA Foundation
Sign Up for Giving Tuesday 2023 Play Days and Support the TGA FoundationThe biggest day of giving is right around the corner.Now in its 11th year, Giving Tuesday – taking place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving – is a worldwide event that unites millions of individuals,...
Rubenstein, Yuan, Knox Win Fall Challenge
Rubenstein, Yuan, Knox Win Fall ChallengeBriefly: Dallas’s Jeffrey Rubenstein fired a final round 67 to finish the tournament at 5-under par and secure the Boys 15-18 Division of the Fall Challenge at Cross Timbers Golf Course in Azle. Joshua’s Kaylee Yuan won the...
Pawly, Yuan and Jackson Lead Fall Challenge
Pawly, Yuan and Jackson Lead Fall ChallengeBriefly: San Antonio’s Matt Pawly fired a 4-under 68 in the opening round of the Fall Challenge and leads the Boys Division by two shots at Cross Timbers Golf Course. Joshua’s Kaylee Yuan leads the Girls Division after...
40th Texas Mid-Amateur Set for Sept. 29-Oct. 1
40th Texas Mid-Amateur Set for Sept. 29-Oct. 1Midland Country Club will be the host site for the 40th Texas Mid-Amateur, the last of this year’s four men’s major amateur championships conducted by the TGA. The championship, which features the state’s top male amateur...
Embry, Sherman, and Knox Claim North Texas Classic Titles
Embry, Sherman, and Knox Claim North Texas Classic TitlesBriefly: Tyson Embry shot a 1-over 73 on Sunday to win the Boys Division of the North Texas Classic by 2 shots. Carly Sherman captured the Girls Division Title with a second round 1-over 73, while Dylan Knox...
Houston’s Durbin Wins 86th Texas Senior Amateur
Houston’s Durbin Wins 86th Texas Senior AmateurAMARILLO – Gary Durbin of Houston finished at 3-under-par after 54 holes at Amarillo Country Club and won the 86th Texas Senior Amateur. This win marks Durbin’s third in the last six years. “It’s beyond belief, one of my...
Embry, Lewis, Sherman Lead at North Texas Classic
Embry, Lewis, Sherman Lead at North Texas ClassicBriefly: Tyson Embry cards a first round 66 to lead the Boys 15-18 Division of the North Texas Classic at Indian Creek Golf Club. In the Girls Division, Carly Sherman leads at 3-over, while Cameron Lewis leads the Boys...
Baugh Leads Texas Senior Amateur after 36 Holes
Baugh Leads Texas Senior Amateur after 36 HolesAMARILLO – Bobby Baugh of San Antonio finished with back-to-back birdies on Saturday and climbed atop the 86th Texas Senior Amateur leaderboard after two rounds. Baugh is 5-under through 36 holes at Amarillo Country Club....
Pierce and Durbin Share Lead at Texas Senior Amateur
Pierce and Durbin Share Lead at Texas Senior AmateurAMARILLO – Sandy Pierce and Gary Durbin of Houston each posted rounds of 4-under 67 at Amarillo Country Club and sit atop the 86th Texas Senior Amateur field after the first round. Both players are seeking another...
86th Texas Senior Amateur Set for Sept. 8-10
86th Texas Senior Amateur Set for Sept. 8-10Amarillo Country Club will be the host site for the 86th Texas Senior Amateur, the third of this year’s four men’s major amateur championships conducted by the Texas Golf Association (TGA). The championship, which features...
TGA Texas Two-Step Coming Soon
TGA Texas Two-Step Coming SoonA new Texas Golf Association casual team competition is coming this fall, one with a creative twist that is welcoming to golfers of all levels of ability.The Texas Two-Step is set to debut Nov. 10-12 at Riverhill Country Club in...
48th Texas Four-Ball Set for Aug. 18-20
48th Texas Four-Ball Set for Aug. 18-20The 48th Texas Four-Ball, the second of this year’s four men’s major amateur championships, will be played Aug. 18-20 at Pinecrest Country Club in Longview.This will be the first TGA championship held at the historic East Texas...
O’Rear, Sathish, Parmar Win George Hannon Junior Invitational
O’Rear, Sathish, Parmar Win George Hannon Junior InvitationalBriefly: Plano’s Rhett O’Rear won the Boys 15-18 Division of the George Hannon Junior Invitational presented by Texas Mutual after firing another sub-par round at University of Texas Golf Club. Swetha...
Burt, O’Rear, Parmar, Sathish Lead at George Hannon Junior Invitational
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Terrin Anderson Wins the South Amateur
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Championship Match Set at Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Quarterfinal Matches Set at Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Five Players Tie for Medalist Honor at Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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McMellon, Lewis, and Yuan Win at Lanny Wadkins JC
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Goodnight, Yuan, and Zimmerman Lead at Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship
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43rd Texas Father-Son Set for July 7-9
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Yuan and McMellon lead Collegiate Preview
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Parmar, Bramwell, Frerichs, win Flodder Financial Shootout
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Frerichs, Norris, O’Rear and Parmar Lead Divisions after First Round
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114th Texas Amateur Set for June 15-18
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Texas League Play Championship Playoffs Start June 1
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O’Rear leads Boys 15-18 Division, Boys 14 & Under and Girls 12-18 Divisions Suspended due to Lightning
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Texas Super Senior Amateur Set for April 24-26
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Petruzzelli, Brown and Jackson Win at Spring Preview
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Hurd, Loya, and Parmar win at Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic
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Hurd, Loya and Parmar Lead Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic
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Delarosa, Arts and Knox Win Winter Classic
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Delarosa, Arts, and Lewis Lead at Winter Classic
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Medalist Gulf Coast Series Returns to Greater Houston Area
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The Great Kathy Whitworth Dies at 83
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Galvan and Bolado Lead at Alamo Shootout
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Lee & Prucka Go Wire-to-Wire at Texas Stableford Handicap
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South Holds 8 Point Lead Over North at Jackie Burke Cup
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Prucka & Wilson Maintain Lead of Texas Stableford Handicap
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Prucka & Wilson Lead After Rainy First Round of Texas Stableford Handicap
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Hofferkamp, Ahn, Evans and Lee Lead James A. Ragan Memorial
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Harper, Kim and Jackson Win the Fall Challenge
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Campbell, Ahn and Jackson Lead Fall Challenge
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Todd And Devlin Lead Texas Four-Ball
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Comegys Leads Wire-to-Wire to Win 2022 South Amateur
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TGA Regional Four-Balls Set for Feb. 26-27
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LJT Events to Offer VOA Exemptions
LJT Events to Offer VOA ExemptionsThe Volunteers of America Classic, the only LPGA Tour event in Texas, will continue its partnership with the Northern Texas PGA Foundation for the third year in a row. Youth female golfers can compete for the opportunity to play with...
Valdez and O’Keefe Win Alamo Shootout
Valdez and O’Keefe Win Alamo ShootoutValdez and O’Keefe Win at Alamo ShootoutKerrville – Palmer Valdez cards a final round of 2-under 70 to win the Boys Division of the Alamo Shootout at 4-over 148. Farah O’Keefe fires 2-under 70 and comes out on top in a two-player...
South Wins Jackie Burke Cup
South Wins Jackie Burke CupTYLER – The South Team wins the Jackie Burke Cup for the first time since 2013 with a 37-11 victory at Willow Brook Country Club.The Jackie Burke Cup is a team match play event modeled after the Ryder Cup. Each team features 12 players as...
Texas Shootout Set for Nov. 15-16
Texas Shootout Set for Nov. 15-16The state’s top 24 amateurs from North and South Texas will gather at Royal Oaks Country Club for the 18th Texas Shootout from Nov. 15-16.This will be the first Texas Shootout and sixth Texas Golf Association championship hosted by the...
Texas Stableford Handicap Set for Nov. 12-14
Texas Stableford Handicap Set for Nov. 12-14The 45th Texas Stableford Handicap Championship will be played Nov. 12-14 at Riverhill Country Club in Kerrville.Designed by Texas Golf Hall of Famers Joe Finger and Byron Nelson, who is also a member of the World Golf Hall...
Hardin Wins Women’s Senior Stroke Play
Hardin Wins Women’s Senior Stroke PlayWaco: Mina Hardin of Fort Worth goes wire to wire to win 2021 Women’s Senior Stroke Play by two shots. Hardin entered the Final Round with a three-shot lead over the rest of the field and played solid golf to get the job done....
Hardin Extends Lead at Women’s Senior Stroke Play
Hardin Extends Lead at Women’s Senior Stroke PlayWaco: After 36-hole, Mina Hardin of Fort Worth leads by three strokes heading into the final round. Her three-stroke lead comes after she carded a Round 2 score of 7-over-par, 79. Ridgewood Country Club played...
Hardin Leads After First Round of Women’s Senior Stroke Play
Hardin Leads After First Round of Women’s Senior Stroke PlayWaco: Fort Worth’s Mina Hardin finds herself at the top of the leaderboard after shooting 1-over-par 73. Hardin’s first round started on the par-4 first hole and included an eagle, two birdies and five bogeys...
Dossey, Ahn and O’Rear Claim North Texas Classic Titles
Dossey, Ahn and O’Rear Claim North Texas Classic TitlesBriefly: Sam Dossey shot a 4-under final round on Sunday to win the Boys Division of the North Texas Classic by two shots. Adrienne Ahn captured the Girls Division Title with a second round 3-under 69, while Rhett...
Texas Mid-Amateur Set for Sept. 10-12
Texas Mid-Amateur Set for Sept. 10-12The state’s top amateur golfers aged 25 and older will gather at The Clubs at Houston Oaks in Hockley from Sept. 10-12 for the 38th Texas Mid-Amateur, the third of this year’s four men’s major amateur championships conducted by the...
Claggett Claims Texas Girls’ Invitational Victory
Claggett Claims Texas Girls’ Invitational VictoryMONTGOMERY— Tillie Claggett won the Texas Girls’ Invitational with an overall score of 4-under 212 at Bentwater Yacht & Country Club’s Weiskopf Course on Sunday. The victory marks Claggett’s second victory with the...
Tillie Claggett Leads Texas Girls’ Invitational
Tillie Claggett Leads Texas Girls’ InvitationalMONTGOMERY – Tillie Claggett fires a 4-under 68 in the second round of the Texas Girls’ Invitational and leads by three strokes at Bentwater Yacht & Country Club heading into Sunday’s final round.Claggett posted...
Texas Four-Ball Set for Aug. 27-29
Texas Four-Ball Set for Aug. 27-29The 46th Texas Four-Ball, the second of this year’s four men’s major amateur championships conducted by the Texas Golf Association, will be played Aug. 27-29 on the Apple Rock Course at Horseshoe Bay Resort.Located in the heart of the...
Texas Girls’ Invitational Returns to Bentwater Yacht & Country Club
Texas Girls’ Invitational Returns to Bentwater Yacht & Country ClubADDISON – The Texas Girls’ Invitational returns to Bentwater Yacht & Country Club on Aug. 28-29 with the girls-only event set to take on the Weiskopf Course. The tournament was originally...
Dossey, Von Hoffmann and Roberts Win George Hannon Jr Invitational
Dossey, Von Hoffmann and Roberts Win George Hannon Jr InvitationalBriefly: Austin’s Sam Dossey won the Boys Division of the George Hannon Junior Invitational presented by Texas Mutual after going bogey free over 36 holes at University of Texas Golf Club. Emma Von...
Nelson Wins South Amateur
Nelson Wins South AmateurGalveston: Houston’s Padden Nelson comes from behind to win the 2021 South Amateur by five strokes. Two strokes were all that separated 36-hole leader Joshua Lim of San Antonio and Nelson heading into the final round. Nelson who was solo...
George Hannon Junior Invitational Set for Aug. 9-10
George Hannon Junior Invitational Set for Aug. 9-10ADDISON — The George Hannon Junior Invitational returns to the University of Texas Golf Club on August 9-10 with Texas Mutual Insurance Company returning as the presenting sponsor. This 36-hole event, which features...
In Memory of John Semander
In Memory of John SemanderIt is with deep sadness that the TGA announces the passing of John Semander. Semander gave selflessly of his time, energy and resources to promote golf in Texas for many years. His contributions to the game of golf are immeasurable and have...
Wheeler Wins Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
Wheeler Wins Texas Mid-Amateur Match PlayBriefly: Addison’s Christopher Wheeler finishes strong and defeats Andrew Lawson 6 and 4 at Trinity Forest Golf Club to win his first Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play Championship. The 2019 Texas Golf Association player of the year...
Finals Set For Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
Finals Set For Texas Mid-Amateur Match PlayBriefly: Christopher Wheeler’s run as the top seed continues to extend as he defeated John Derrick 5 and 4 and no. 5 seed Coy Breen in a demanding 23-hole match. Andrew Lawson continues his hot streak as the no. 10 seed,...
Quarterfinals Set For Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
Quarterfinals Set For Texas Mid-Amateur Match PlayBriefly: Christopher Wheeler continued his hot play as the top seed in the Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas. Wheeler won his first match in the Round of 32 Friday morning 5 and 4 and...
Wheeler Claims Top Seed at Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
Wheeler Claims Top Seed at Texas Mid-Amateur Match PlayBriefly: Christopher Wheeler earned the top seed in the Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play after a bogey-free stroke play qualifying round of 6-under-par 65 at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas. Friday begins the...
95th Texas Junior Amateur Set for July 26-28
95th Texas Junior Amateur Set for July 26-28ADDISON – The 95th Texas Junior Amateur will be held at The Clubs of Kingwood’s Island and Lake Course from July 26-28. This is the second time in the last three years that Kingwood has hosted this 240-player event.“The...
Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play Set for July 22-25
Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play Set for July 22-25The state’s top amateur golfers age 25 and older will gather at Trinity Forest Golf Club for the 23rd Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play from July 22-25.This will be the first TGA championship held at Trinity Forest Golf Club....
Foster, Pickrell and Harper Win at Lanny Wadkins JC
Foster, Pickrell and Harper Win at Lanny Wadkins JCBriefly: Dallas’ Matthew Foster shot 8-under on Tuesday to win the Boys 15-18 Division of the Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship at Oakmont Country Club. Austin’s Kate Pickrell won the Girls 12-18 Division at 5-under,...
Low Scores at Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship
Low Scores at Lanny Wadkins Junior ChampionshipBriefly: Four players are tied atop the Boys 15-18 Division of the Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship after shooting 4-under 68 at Oakmont Country Club. Elijah Estonilo of Allen shoots 7-under 65 and leads the Boys 14...
Emma McMyler Wins the 100th Women’s Texas Amateur
Emma McMyler Wins the 100th Women’s Texas AmateurEmma McMyler, 19, of San Antonio, fended off a dramatic late rally by Meagan Winans, 18, of Richardson, to win the championship match on the first extra hole of the 100th Women’s Texas Amateur at River Crest Country...
Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship Moves to Oakmont CC
Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship Moves to Oakmont CCADDISON– The Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship is set to head to Oakmont Country Club in Corinth on July 12-13. This will be the fourth event this summer for the Legends Junior Tour and the last event before the...
McMyler, Winans to Play for 100th Women’s Texas Amateur Title
McMyler, Winans to Play for 100th Women’s Texas Amateur TitleEmma McMyler, 19, of San Antonio, a sophomore at Xavier University, will face incoming University of Oklahoma freshman Meagan Winans, 18, of Richardson, in the championship match of the 100th Women’s Texas...
93rd West Texas Amateur Set for July 16-18
93rd West Texas Amateur Set for July 16-18The 93rd West Texas Amateur will be played July 16-18 on Abilene Country Club’s South Course.Opened in 1980, the South Course (formerly known as the Fairway Course and Fairway Oaks) was designed by Ron Garl and Charles Coody....
No. 1 Seed Advances to Quarterfinals at 100th Women’s Texas Amateur
No. 1 Seed Advances to Quarterfinals at 100th Women’s Texas AmateurTop-seeded Kenlie Barrett of The Woodlands posted a pair of lopsided match play victories on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinal round of the 100th Women’s Texas Amateur at River Crest Country...
Texas Father-Son Set for July 9-11
Texas Father-Son Set for July 9-11The 41st Texas Father-Son will be played July 9-11 at Crown Colony Country Club in Lufkin.This will be the fourth Texas Father-Son and 14th TGA championship overall to be hosted by Crown Colony. The 2020 Women’s Stroke Play, won by...
Algya and Biediger Win at Collegiate Preview
Algya and Biediger Win at Collegiate PreviewBriefly: Trevor Algya of Highland Village won the Boys Division of the Collegiate Preview after making birdie on the second playoff hole at Lantana Golf Club. Sophie Biediger of Dallas won the Girls Division at 5-under...
100th Women’s Texas Amateur Set for July 6-9
100th Women’s Texas Amateur Set for July 6-9In celebration of its Centennial Championship, the Women’s Texas Amateur is returning to the place where it all began. From July 6-9, River Crest Country Club will host the 100th Women’s Texas Amateur, 105 years after the...
Biediger and Mierl lead Collegiate Preview
Biediger and Mierl lead Collegiate PreviewBriefly: Sophie Biediger leads the Girls Division of the Collegiate Preview after shooting 2-under across 36 holes on Monday. Trenton Mierl leads the Boys Division, but still has two holes to play in his second round at...
Emma McMyler Leads Women’s Stroke Play After Round 2
Emma McMyler Leads Women’s Stroke Play After Round 2KERRVILLE – Emma McMyler of San Antonio, a rising sophomore from Xavier University, soared to the top of the leaderboard after round 2 of the Women’s Stroke Play with three eagles and a birdie at The Club at Comanche...
Doggett, Nixon, and O’Rear Win Flodder Financial Shootout
Doggett, Nixon, and O’Rear Win Flodder Financial ShootoutBriefly: Grant Doggett of Mont Belvieu hung onto his 18-hole lead to win the Boys 15-18 Division. Doggett finished the tournament at even-par 144 after rounds of 70-74. Canton’s Mia Nixon continued her dominance...
Doggett, Nixon, and Three Lead at Flodder Financial Shootout
Doggett, Nixon, and Three Lead at Flodder Financial ShootoutBriefly: Grant Doggett of Mont Belvieu is leading the Boys 15-18 Division after an opening round of 70, 2-under par. Doggett’s round consisted of four birdies on the day and two bogeys. Three of those birdies...
Flodder Financial Shootout Returns to Falcon Point
Flodder Financial Shootout Returns to Falcon PointKATY – The Flodder Financial Shootout returns to The Club at Falcon Point on June 21-22 for the fourth straight year. The event is the seventh tournament on the Legends Junior Tour schedule this year and the second of...
112th Texas Amateur Set for June 17-20
112th Texas Amateur Set for June 17-20The state’s foremost amateur golfers are headed west and will gather at Midland Country Club from June 17-20 for the 112th Texas Amateur Championship.“We are extremely excited to have the opportunity to return to Midland Country...
Texas League Play Championship Playoffs Start June 3
Texas League Play Championship Playoffs Start June 3Fourteen TGA Member Clubs will assemble at Horseshoe Bay Resort from June 3-6 for the 2021 Texas League Play Championship Playoffs. A total of 60 Member Clubs participated during the season, tying a record for League...
Help Grow the TGA with TriEagle Energy
Help Grow the TGA with TriEagle EnergyThe Texas Golf Association has partnered with TriEagle Energy to offer affordable, straightforward electricity plans that make sense for your home and your budget.TGA members who sign up with TriEagle Energy will be supporting the...
Remembering Nick Bramlett
Remembering Nick Bramlett“Generous.” This word, more than any other, was used by the people closest to Nick Bramlett when they described him. The longtime TGA Volunteer and Rules of Golf expert passed away on April 27. He was 81 years old.Known as “PoPo” to his family...
Sponsorship Opportunities for Texas Golf HOF
Sponsorship Opportunities for Texas Golf HOFThe Texas Golf Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020 Induction Ceremony will be held Monday, Aug. 9, at River Crest Country Club in Fort Worth. The event was originally slated for October 2020 but was postponed as a cautionary...
LJT Strength on Display at U.S. Women’s Four-Ball
LJT Strength on Display at U.S. Women’s Four-BallLocal standouts and current Legends Junior Tour players Alexa Saldana and Savannah Barber defeated Jillian Bourdage and Casey Weidenfeld, 5 and 4, in the championship match to win the 2021 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball...
Texas Golf HOF Reschedules Class of 2020 Induction Event
Texas Golf HOF Reschedules Class of 2020 Induction EventThe Texas Golf Hall of Fame recently announced that the previously postponed formal 2020 induction dinner has been rescheduled for Monday, August 9 and will be held at the River Crest Country Club in Fort Worth....
Albert and Liberto Win 2021 South Four-Ball
Albert and Liberto Win 2021 South Four-BallMissouri City – Trailing by one stroke heading into the final round, Todd Albert of Katy and Kevin Liberto of Cypress battle back to win on the Eldorado Course at Quail Valley Golf Course. A seven-under par, 65, in the final...
Wilshire and Dees Win the Women’s Partnership
Wilshire and Dees Win the Women’s PartnershipBRIEFLY: First round leaders Emilie Wilshire and Mary Dees win the 2021 Women’s Partnership at Riverhill Country Club in Kerrville for a wire to wire victory. In all, five flights crowned champions as the second TGA Women’s...
Wilshire and Dees Lead the Women’s Partnership
Wilshire and Dees Lead the Women’s PartnershipBRIEFLY: Emilie Wilshire and Mary Dees of Houston and Cypress respectively, lead the Women’s Partnership after Monday’s first round with a quota score of 18. The Women’s Partnership, a team quota event, is being contested...
Texas Super Senior Set for April 19-21
Texas Super Senior Set for April 19-21The 2021 Texas Super Senior Amateur Championship will be played April 19-21 on Ridglea Country Club’s North Course in Fort Worth.Designed by John Bredemus, the North Course at Ridglea Country Club opened in 1928. Bredemus, one of...
Dave Davis and Gary Kirwan Capture Titles at 2021 North Senior Amateur
Dave Davis and Gary Kirwan Capture Titles at 2021 North Senior AmateurDenton, TX – Dave Davis, of Saginaw, comes from behind in the final round of the North Senior Amateur to capture his third North Senior Amateur title since 2016. Davis fired a two-under par 70 on...
David Ortego & Mike Vacek Win South Senior Amateur
David Ortego & Mike Vacek Win South Senior AmateurSAN MARCOS – After taking a first round lead by one stroke, David Ortego, Spring, walked up to 18 tee in a tie with Mike Booker, Houston, for the Senior Division of the South Senior Amateur at Kissing Tree Golf...
TGA Regional Senior Ams Set for April 5-9
TGA Regional Senior Ams Set for April 5-9The Texas Golf Association’s 2021 tournament season rolls on in early April with the back-to-back playing of the Regional Senior Amateurs.First up is the South Regional Senior Amateur to be held April 5-6 at Kissing Tree Golf...
Robert Gwin Wins South Mid-Amateur
Robert Gwin Wins South Mid-AmateurMONTGOMERY – Bentwater Yacht & Country Club’s own Robert Gwin claimed the South Mid-Amateur title after shooting even-par 72 on the final day, for a three-day score of five-under-par on the Weiskopf Course at Bentwater Yacht &...
TGA Regional Mid-Ams Set for March 26-28
TGA Regional Mid-Ams Set for March 26-28The 2021 North and South Regional Mid-Amateur Championships will be held concurrently from March 26-28. The North Regional Mid-Amateur will be played at The Golf Club at Twin Creeks in Allen. The Weiskopf Course at Bentwater...
VOA Classic Partnership Offers LPGA Exemption for Texas Juniors
VOA Classic Partnership Offers LPGA Exemption for Texas JuniorsThe Legends Junior Tour, in collaboration with the Northern Texas PGA Junior Tour, is again partnering with the Volunteers of America Classic – the only LPGA Tour event in the state of Texas – to offer...
Kahanek birdies two of closing three holes Sunday to capture 2021 Texas Cup Invitational
Kahanek birdies two of closing three holes Sunday to capture 2021 Texas Cup InvitationalWACO – San Antonio’s Patrick Kahanek birdied two of the last three holes Sunday at Ridgewood Country Club to capture the 2021 Texas Cup Invitational, the first major of the Legends...
Webb Shoots Low Score at Texas Cup Invitational, leads Second Round by One
Webb Shoots Low Score at Texas Cup Invitational, leads Second Round by OneWACO – Holden Webb shot the low round of the 2021 Texas Cup Invitational, a second round 66 Saturday, to take a slim one-shot lead over late-arriving Hunter Drotts after 36 holes of the first...
Gonzalez Leads at Texas Cup Invitational After Round 1
Gonzalez Leads at Texas Cup Invitational After Round 1WACO – High winds and tough conditions sent scores soaring in the first round of the 2021 Texas Cup Invitational at Ridgewood Country Club Friday, with just a single player, Texas commit Alejandro Gonzalez,...
Anna Morales Wins 2021 Women’s Eclectic
Anna Morales Wins 2021 Women’s EclecticGALVESTON – Anna Morales of Austin captured the 2021 Women’s Eclectic at Moody Gardens Golf Club after besting Ennis’ Olive Henry in a one-hole playoff by shooting an Eclectic score of three-under-par 69. Morales improved her...
PGA TOUR Superstore to Sponsor TGA’s Fun Golf Series
PGA TOUR Superstore to Sponsor TGA’s Fun Golf SeriesThe Texas Golf Association is excited to announce PGA TOUR Superstore will be the presenting sponsor of its annual Fun Golf Series for the 2021 season.Texas is home to a great many passionate golfers who like to play...
Texas Girls’ Invitational Set for Feb. 13-15
Texas Girls’ Invitational Set for Feb. 13-15MONTGOMERY – The Texas Girls’ Invitational returns to Bentwater Yacht & Country Club from Feb. 13-15 with the girls-only event set to take on the Weiskopf Course.Conducted by the Legends Junior Tour, the Texas Girls’...
Comegys, Madden and Logis Win Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic
Comegys, Madden and Logis Win Jimmy Demaret Junior ClassicLAKEWAY – Brian Comegys of Austin posted rounds of 75-74 to clinch the Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic at Lakeway Country Club’s Live Oak Course by one stroke. Jenna Madden of McKinney carded a final round...
Burnett, Simpson and Logis Lead Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic
Burnett, Simpson and Logis Lead Jimmy Demaret Junior ClassicLAKEWAY – Awesome Burnett of Flower Mound carded a 1-under-par 71 in the first round of the Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic and leads the Boys 15-18 Division at Lakeway Country Club’s Live Oak Course. Raleygh...
Texas Golf Hall of Fame Expands Board
Texas Golf Hall of Fame Expands BoardThe Texas Golf Hall of Fame recently announced the expansion of their Board of Directors. The expansion adds a total of four board seats. It also greatly expands the depth of industry knowledge at the Board level for the Hall.Newly...
Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic Set for Feb. 6-7
Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic Set for Feb. 6-7LAKEWAY – The Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic will be played at Lakeway Country Club’s Live Oak Course for the third time in its 14-year history.“We take tremendous pride in being involved in growing junior golf,” Lakeway...
Winter Classic Set for Jan. 16-17
Winter Classic Set for Jan. 16-17DALLAS – For the eighth straight year, the Winter Classic will be the first event of the Legends Junior Tour season. Since its inception in 2010, the field has proved to be one of the top-ranked LJT events on its schedule.“The LJT is...
Moon and Thompson Win at Alamo Shootout
Moon and Thompson Win at Alamo ShootoutSpring Branch – Daniel Moon cards a round of 3-over 75 to win the Boys 12-18 Division of the Alamo Shootout at 1-under 143. Avery Thompson erases a one-shot deficit to win the Girls 12-18 Division at 3-over 147.Leaderboard:Boys...
Moon and Jin Lead at Alamo Shootout
Moon and Jin Lead at Alamo ShootoutSpring Branch – Daniel Moon shoots 4-under 68 at River Crossing and leads the Boys 12-18 Division of the Alamo Shootout. Grace Jin leads the Girls 12-18 Division at even-par 72.Leaderboard:Boys 12-181. Daniel Moon 682....
Alamo Shootout Set for Dec. 12-13
Alamo Shootout Set for Dec. 12-13SPRING BRANCH – The Alamo Shootout will be played at River Crossing Club from Dec. 12-13.The first Alamo Shootout was played in 2010, and after a brief hiatus between 2012-16, the only Legends Junior Tour championship played in the San...
Lamey and Cunov Go Wire to Wire and Win Texas Stableford Handicap
Lamey and Cunov Go Wire to Wire and Win Texas Stableford HandicapKERRVILLE – John Lamey of San Antonio and Kurt Cunov of Shavano Park went wire to wire to win the 2020 Texas Stableford Handicap at Riverhill Country Club. Lamey and Cunov carded 83 points, eight and a...
Lamey and Cunov Hold Lead Following Round 2 of Texas Stableford Handicap
Lamey and Cunov Hold Lead Following Round 2 of Texas Stableford HandicapKERRVILLE – John Lamey of San Antonio and Kurt Cunov of Shavano Park hold their lead after the second round of play at the 2020 Texas Stableford Handicap at Riverhill Country Club. Lamey and...
Lamey and Cunov Lead After Round 1 of Texas Stableford Handicap
Lamey and Cunov Lead After Round 1 of Texas Stableford HandicapKERRVILLE – John Lamey of San Antonio and Kurt Cunov of Shavano Park have the lead after the first round of play at the 2020 Texas Stableford Handicap at Riverhill Country Club. Lamey and Cunov carded 79...
Massey and Cox Win TGA Fall Series – DFW #2
Massey and Cox Win TGA Fall Series – DFW #2Briefly: Fort Worth’s Brandon Massey put together three impressive rounds with a total of ten birdies to win the tournament with a four-over-par 220. “I played really solid and hit pretty much every fairway and hit a lot of...
Massey and Cox lead after Round 2 at TGA Fall Series – DFW #2
Massey and Cox lead after Round 2 at TGA Fall Series – DFW #2Briefly: Fort Worth’s Brandon Massey sits atop the leaderboard after a round of two-over par 74. Massey holds a two day total of one-under-par 143 in the Men’s Division. In the Women’s Division, Lauren Cox...
Massey and Pedigo lead after Round 1 at TGA Fall Series – DFW #2
Massey and Pedigo lead after Round 1 at TGA Fall Series – DFW #2Briefly: Fort Worth’s Brandon Massey sits atop the leaderboard after a round of three-under-par 69 in the Men’s Division. In the Women’s Division, Kennedy Pedigo of Fort Worth sits at the top of the...
Martin Wins Fall Series – Hill Country
Martin Wins Fall Series – Hill CountryBriefly: Trace Martin, of San Marcos, finished atop the leaderboard after three rounds at the TGA Fall Series – Hill Country at Vaaler Creek Golf Club in Blanco. Martin capped off the two-shot victory over Truett Burns with a...
Jackie Burke Cup Set for Nov. 14-15
Jackie Burke Cup Set for Nov. 14-15HOCKLEY – The state’s top 24 junior golfers from North and South Texas will gather at The Clubs at Houston Oaks for the 16th Annual Jackie Burke Cup from Nov. 14-15.“The Legends Junior Tour is very fortunate to be able to bring the...
North Team Wins Texas Shootout
North Team Wins Texas ShootoutBRIEFLY: The North Team, captained by Mike Peck, captured the Texas Shootout Sunday afternoon at Traditions Club in Bryan after holding on to their Saturday lead. The 43-29 victory was the first time the North Team has won since 2018 at...
Caitlyn Cassity and Meghan Moake Win Women’s Texas Pinehurst
Caitlyn Cassity and Meghan Moake Win Women’s Texas PinehurstBriefly: Teammates Caitlyn Cassity of Katy and Meghan Moake of Houston, posted a four-over-par 76 Final Round to finish at five-over-par 149 and win the 2020 Women’s Texas Pinehurst. Cassity and Moake...
Caitlyn Cassity and Meghan Moake Lead Women’s Texas Pinehurst After Rd. 1
Caitlyn Cassity and Meghan Moake Lead Women’s Texas Pinehurst After Rd. 1Briefly: Teammates Caitlyn Cassity of Katy and Meghan Moake of Houston, took the lead with a one-over-par 71 during the first round of the 2020 Women’s Texas Pinehurst Monday afternoon. Cassity...
Watts, Nguyen and Shwartz Win at Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational
Watts, Nguyen and Shwartz Win at Texas Junior Golf Alliance InvitationalMont Belvieu – Kevin Watts wins the Boys 15-18 Division of the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational at Eagle Pointe Golf Club. Lauren Nguyen wins the Girls 12-18 Division, while Jason Shwartz...
Watts, Nguyen and Burkholder Lead Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational
Watts, Nguyen and Burkholder Lead Texas Junior Golf Alliance InvitationalMont Belvieu – Kevin Watts shoots 3-under 68 at Eagle Pointe Golf Club and leads the Boys 15-18 Division of the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational. Lauren Nguyen leads the Girls 12-18...
Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational Set for Oct. 31 – Nov. 1
Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational Set for Oct. 31 – Nov. 1MONT BELVIEU – The Legends Junior Tour will host the second Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational at Eagle Pointe Golf Club in Mont Belvieu from Oct. 31 – Nov. 1.In 2012, the four most prominent junior...
Rome Wins Playoff to Claim TGA Fall Series – Houston Title
Rome Wins Playoff to Claim TGA Fall Series – Houston TitleBriefly: Austin’s Michael Rome birdied the first playoff hole to finish atop the leaderboard of the Men’s Division after separating himself from three others that all began the day at even-par following the...
Fawcett and Martin Win TGA Fall Series – DFW #1
Fawcett and Martin Win TGA Fall Series – DFW #1Briefly: Frisco’s Scott Fawcett put together three impressive rounds with a total of thirteen birdies and one eagle to win the championship. After struggling mentally at the Texas Mid-Amateur, Fawcett said he put in some...
Fawcett and Martin retain lead after Round 2 at TGA Fall Series – DFW #1
Fawcett and Martin retain lead after Round 2 at TGA Fall Series – DFW #1Briefly: Frisco’s Scott Fawcett remains at the top of the leaderboard after a round of 3-under-par 69 in the Men’s Division. Fawcett’s two-day 67-69 | 136 tops the leaderboard entering Wednesday’s...
Fawcett and Martin lead after Round 1 at TGA Fall Series – DFW #1
Fawcett and Martin lead after Round 1 at TGA Fall Series – DFW #1Briefly: Frisco’s Scott Fawcett sits atop the leaderboard after a round of 5-under 67 in the Men’s Division. In the Women’s Division, Delaney Martin of Boerne sits at the top of the leaderboard with a...
James A. Ragan Memorial Set for Oct. 11-12
James A. Ragan Memorial Set for Oct. 11-12CORPUS CHRISTI – The Legends Junior Tour will host the sixth annual James A. Ragan Memorial at Corpus Christi Country Club from Oct. 11-12.“James’s experiences at Legends Junior Tour tournaments and the friends he made always...
Ryan O’Rear Wins 37th Texas Mid-Amateur
Ryan O’Rear Wins 37th Texas Mid-Amateur SAN ANTONIO – Ryan O’Rear won the 37th Texas Mid-Amateur late Sunday afternoon after defeating two-time champion Colby Harwell on the seventh sudden-death playoff hole at Oak Hills Country Club. The 29-year-old from Leander...
Padden Nelson Holds Lead at 37th Texas Mid-Amateur
Padden Nelson Holds Lead at 37th Texas Mid-AmateurSAN ANTONIO – Padden Nelson started the second round of the 37th Texas Mid-Amateur one-shot off the lead. Following a 2-under-par 69 and one of the few rounds in red figures on Saturday, the 40-year-old mid-amateur...
Austen Fulmer Leads 37th Texas Mid-Amateur
Austen Fulmer Leads 37th Texas Mid-AmateurSAN ANTONIO – Austen Fulmer of Austin holds the first-round lead of the 37th Texas Mid-Amateur after turning in a brilliant 5-under-par 66 at the historic Oak Hills Country Club.Fulmer, who qualified for the championship with...
Marian Barker Wins 2020 Women’s Senior Stroke Play
Marian Barker Wins 2020 Women’s Senior Stroke PlayBriefly: A flawless front-nine and just a single bogey, along with three birdies, gave three-time Women’s Senior Stroke Play Champion Marian Barker of Lubbock yet another championship title Wednesday afternoon. ...
Marian Barker Moves into Solo First After Round 2 of Women’s Senior
Marian Barker Moves into Solo First After Round 2 of Women’s SeniorBriefly: Marian Barker of Lubbock carded a 5-over-par 77 to move into solo first after the second round of the 2020 Women’s Senior Stroke Play at Ridglea Country Club Tuesday afternoon. Barkers’s...
Barker and Nittoli lead after Round 1 of Women’s Senior Stroke Play Championship
Barker and Nittoli lead after Round 1 of Women’s Senior Stroke Play ChampionshipBriefly: Marian Barker of Lubbock and Kelly Nittoli of San Antonio sit at the top of the leaderboard with a score of 2-over-par 74, in the first round of the 2020 Women’s Senior Stroke...
Comegys, Honea and Ballis Win Divisions at Bluebonnet Championship
Comegys, Honea and Ballis Win Divisions at Bluebonnet ChampionshipBriefly: Matthew Comegys wins the Boys 15-18 Division of the Bluebonnet Championship after making par on the first playoff hole at Brownwood Country Club. Ryann Honea won the Girls 12-18 Division, while...
John Derrick Wins the 83rd Texas Senior Amateur
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Craig Hurlbert Leads 83rd Texas Senior Amateur through 36 Holes
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Texas Mid-Amateur Set for Oct. 2-4
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Bluebonnet Championship Set for its 19th Year
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Preston Stout, Matthew Comegys, Trenton Mierl, Ryann Honea and MacKenzie Moore Win Divisions at North Texas Classic
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Stout, Honea and Mierl Lead Divisions at North Texas Classic
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North Texas Classic Returns to Tangle Ridge Golf Club
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Tillie Claggett Wins 2020 Girls Match Play Championship
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Claggett, Barber to Meet in Girls Match Play Championship Finals
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Semifinals Set at Girls Match Play Championship
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TGA Fall Series Registration is Open
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Jason Schultz and Russell Williams Win Texas Four-Ball
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Schultz, Williams Extend Lead at Texas Four-Ball
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Williams and Schultz Grab First Round Lead at Texas Four-Ball
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The Spirit Golf Association Announces Appointment of Charlie Epps, PGA, as Interim President
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Vo, Vivier and Guan Win George Hannon Junior Invitational
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Delagarza and Smith Win Back to Back Women’s Four-Ball Championships
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Keaton Vo Leads Boys 15-18 Division at George Hannon Junior Invitational
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Delagarza and Smith Looking to Repeat Title at the 2020 Women’s Four-Ball Championship
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Trey Bosco Wins 111th Texas Amateur
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Caleb Hicks Leads 111th Texas Amateur by Two Shots
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Chris Wheeler Holds Lead at 111th Texas Amateur
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Serena Shah Wins Women’s Stroke Play Championship
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111th Texas Amateur Set for Aug. 6-9
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Zach Heffernan and Lauren Nguyen Win 94th Texas Junior Amateur
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Chang and Zweig Hold Clubhouse Leads at Texas Junior Amateur
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Zach Heffernan and Mimi Burton Lead Texas Junior Amateur
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Hickman Wins Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Finals Set For Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Hickman Claims Top Seed at Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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94th Texas Junior Amateur Returns to Horseshoe Bay
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JT Pittman Wins 92nd West Texas Amateur
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JT Pittman Takes the Lead at 92nd West Texas Amateur
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Collin Clark Leads 92nd West Texas Amateur
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Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play Set for July 23-26
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West Texas Amateur Set for July 17-19
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Matt and Will Griffin Stay Atop Father-Son Leaderboard
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Matt and Will Griffin Lead Texas Father-Son
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Bentley Cotton Wins 99th Women’s Texas Amateur
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Niblett, Cotton to Play for 99th Women’s Texas Amateur Title
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Texas Father-Son Heads to Capital City
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99th Women’s Texas Amateur Set for July 7-10
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Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship Returns to Brookhaven Country Club
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Gregg, Cao, O’Rear Win At Flodder Financial Shootout
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Clark, Nguyen, O’Rear Lead Divisions at Flodder Financial Shootout
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Daniel Zou Leads Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship
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Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship Set for June 2-4
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TGA Partners With Spirit Golf Association to Launch Spirit Food Fund
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Gilbert, Slaughter and Mierl Win Spring Preview
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Mason Roberts and Ethan Fang Lead Texas Cup Invitational
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Donate To TGA Disaster Relief Fund
Donate To TGA Disaster Relief Fund
BOOST CLUB SPIRIT WITH TEXAS LEAGUE PLAY
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Holly Lake Ranch GC Donates more than $8,300 For Harvey Relief
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Ed Brooks Wins 2017 Texas Senior Amateur
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TGA Announces Strategic Partnership with RCS Consulting Group to Enhance Member Value
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Jansen Smith Wins Texas State Junior Championship
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Colby Harwell Wins 2017 Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Maddie McCrary Wins 96th WTGA State Amateur
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Women's Stroke Play Receives High Rating from WAGR
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Luke Dossey Wins Bryon Nelson Junior Championship
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Cooper, Alberto, Houston Win Women's Stroke Play Championship
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LJT Alumni Shines at 117th U.S. Open
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Zander Lozano Wins 108th Texas Amateur
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LJT Alumni Help Oklahoma to National Championship
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Lakewood Country Club Takes Center Stage in June
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Applications open for TGA Works Internships
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Results From 2017 DCP National Finals
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Check Out 2017 Fun Golf Calendar
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TGA Partners with Find A Game
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Upgraded Tournament Software Coming in 2017
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2017 USGA Championships Preview
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Most Common Rules Inquiries Of 2016
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Austin's Robbins Wins USGA Book Award
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Changes To Ball At Rest Rule
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2018 DCP Qualifying Sites Announced
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USGA Features Breaking 100 Gala
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2017 Rules Workshop Schedule
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Peggy Kirk Bell Dies At 95
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2017 USGA Executive Committee Nominees
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Irving Doubles Down As Texas Player Of The Year
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Stephenson Earns Senior Player Of The Year Honors
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Choi Wins Inaugural Women's Player Of The Year Award
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Breaking 100 Gala Recap
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South Team Victorious at Texas Shootout
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South Team Takes Lead in Texas Shootout
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Rankin Joins Breaking 100 Panel
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Inez Muhleman, USGA and TGA Volunteer, Passes Away at 95
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Arnold Palmer Dies At 87
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Irving Rallies to Win 2016 Texas Mid-Amateur
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Jones wins seventh Texas Girls' Invitational
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Robin Burke Inducted into Texas Golf Hall of Fame
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Regional Players of the Year Named
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Team Texas Tries for Fifth USGA Men's State Team Title
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Amarillo CC Set For Women's Senior
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Tapatio Springs Hosts 2nd Texas Shamble
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LJT Alums Chosen to Represent USA at 2016 World Amateur Team Championships
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Longview Wins 2016 Texas Challenge
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Pate Wins Boys 90th Texas State Junior
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Jones Wins Girls 90th Texas State Junior
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Corinth's Goodwin Runner-Up At U.S. Junior
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Grace Choi wins 95th WTGA State Amateur Championship
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Share Your Love Of Play 9
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Stakes Raised for 95th WTGA State Amateur
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Play 9 Expands In Year Three
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Valadez Wins Byron Nelson Junior
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Thothong Wins Stroke Play Championship
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Wedel Wins 107th Texas Amateur
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Byron Nelson Junior Set For June 28-30
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Texans Win U.S. Women's Four-Ball
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Re-Launched 'TGA Works' Program Offers Jobs for High School Students
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Young Texans In 2016 DCP Finals
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Course Rating Seminar on March 8
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2016 USGA Boatwright Internships Available
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Young Texans Qualify For 2016 DCP Finals
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2017 DCP Qualifying Schedule Released
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Bell Honored With 2016 Bob Jones Award
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Key Changes To Handicap System For 2016
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Jim Brown of Dallas Elected TGA President At the Annual Membership Meeting, Jim Brown of Dallas Athletic Club was elected to a two-year term as President of the Texas Golf Association effective January 1, 2016. He succeeds Bill Hanley of Colonial Country Club in Fort...
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Understanding New Rule 14-1b Rule 14-1b, which prohibits anchoring a club when making a stroke, takes effect on January 1, 2016, as part of the 2016 edition of the Rules of Golf.Click on the link below to look at some of the strokes that will still be permitted...
Understanding Rule 14-1b: Prohibited Strokes
Understanding Rule 14-1b: Prohibited Strokes
Introducing 2015 Texas Golf Hall of Fame Class
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2016 PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshop
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2015 USGA Women's State Team Championship
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Dallas Junior Awarded $25,000 College Scholarship
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Revised Schedule Of Play For 106th Texas Amateur
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Storylines From U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying At Northwood
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Dowdall and Lance Win Back-to-Back at South Four-Ball
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Dowdall and Lance Lead After Opening Round of South Four-Ball
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2015 Volunteer Training
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Important Changes to TPP Software
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Thanks To Our Member Clubs
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WTGA Membership Change
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2015 PGA-USGA Rules of Golf Workshops
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2015 PGA-USGA Rules of Golf Workshops Schedule Released
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New Volunteer Website
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In Memoriam: Doris Kallina (1934-2024)
The TGA is deeply saddened at the news that one of its most influential figures, Doris Kallina, has passed away. She was 89.
Grace Jin wins the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur
BEE CAVE – Grace Jin of Huntsville wins the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur after defeating Emma McMyler 1 UP.
The sun rose on Spanish Oaks Golf Club in Bee Cave for the final match day of the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur. In her first time competing in the championship, Jin won 5 matches on the way to becoming the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur Champion joining an elite list of champions.
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 go 1 UP early and hold that lead in the match going into the back nine. Jin would lose No.10 but gain it right back on No. 11 and No.12. From there, Jin would march herself into the semifinals winning 4&3.
Top seeds Claggett and Emanuels Swing their way into Quarterfinals 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur
BEE CAVE –— Top-seeded players Tillie Claggett of Spring and Isabel Emanuels of Austin advanced to the quarterfinals after the first day of matches at the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur.
Clagget and Emanuels earn top seeds after Qualifying Round at 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur
BEE CAVE — Tillie Claggett of Spring and Isabel Emanuels of Austin shared medalist honors at the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur, each carding a 4-under 67 to claim the top two seeds heading into match play, edging out the field by one stroke.
In Memoriam: Doris Kallina (1934-2024)
The TGA is deeply saddened at the news that one of its most influential figures, Doris Kallina, has passed away. She was 89.
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 go 1 UP early and hold that lead in the match going into the back nine. Jin would lose No.10 but gain it right back on No. 11 and No.12. From there, Jin would march herself into the semifinals winning 4&3.
Top seeds Claggett and Emanuels Swing their way into Quarterfinals 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur
BEE CAVE –— Top-seeded players Tillie Claggett of Spring and Isabel Emanuels of Austin advanced to the quarterfinals after the first day of matches at the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur.
Clagget and Emanuels earn top seeds after Qualifying Round at 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur
BEE CAVE — Tillie Claggett of Spring and Isabel Emanuels of Austin shared medalist honors at the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur, each carding a 4-under 67 to claim the top two seeds heading into match play, edging out the field by one stroke.
Carter and Burns Win at Collegiate Preview
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Baker and Burns lead Collegiate Preview
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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 Club.
Jacobs, Algya, Burkholder, and Baucum tied for lead after First Round at 115th Texas Amateur
DALLAS — Andre Jacobs of League City, Trevor Algya of Highland Village, Finn Burkholder of The Woodlands, and Andrew Baucum of Heath are all tied for the lead after a 6-under 66 in the first round of the 115th Texas Amateur.
Flodder Financial Shootout set for June 17-18
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Colton Wins the 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship
DALLAS — Luke Colton of Frisco clinched victory at the 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship, finishing with an 11-under 202 in the tournament.
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
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
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.
25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship set for June 4-6
The 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship, the most prestigious all-boys junior golf tournament in Texas, is scheduled to take place from June 4th to 6th at Lakewood Country Club.
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
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
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.
Grace Jin wins the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur
BEE CAVE – Grace Jin of Huntsville wins the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur after defeating Emma McMyler 1 UP.
The sun rose on Spanish Oaks Golf Club in Bee Cave for the final match day of the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur. In her first time competing in the championship, Jin won 5 matches on the way to becoming the 103rd Women’s Texas Amateur Champion joining an elite list of champions.
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....
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.
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
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.
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 Club.
Jacobs, Algya, Burkholder, and Baucum tied for lead after First Round at 115th Texas Amateur
DALLAS — Andre Jacobs of League City, Trevor Algya of Highland Village, Finn Burkholder of The Woodlands, and Andrew Baucum of Heath are all tied for the lead after a 6-under 66 in the first round of the 115th Texas Amateur.
Colton Wins the 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship
DALLAS — Luke Colton of Frisco clinched victory at the 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship, finishing with an 11-under 202 in the tournament.
115th Texas Amateur Set for June 13-16
Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas will be the host venue for the 115th Texas Amateur. Conducted by the TGA since 1906, this year’s championship is scheduled from June 13-16. This will be the first Texas Amateur and second TGA championship held at Trinity Forest,...
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.”
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.
Texas Golf Hall of Fame Celebrates Sandra Haynie’s 1974 U.S. Women’s Open Win
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25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship set for June 4-6
The 25th Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship, the most prestigious all-boys junior golf tournament in Texas, is scheduled to take place from June 4th to 6th at Lakewood Country Club.
Texas League Play Championship Playoffs Start May 30
Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club in San Antonio will be the host site for the 2024 Texas League Play Championship Playoffs. The 16-team, single-elimination bracket tournament will be held from May 30 through June 2. This will be the second year in a row Hyatt Hill Country...
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.
Texas Golf Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Class of Inductees
Two individuals and a venerated club, all with strong ties to the Texas Golf Association, are among the newest members of the Texas Golf Hall of Fame. Randy Sonnier, winner of the 1986 and 1991 Texas Amateur and 1985 Texas Mid-Amateur C. Malcolm Holland III, past TGA...
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
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.
Hymer, Lynch and Ahn win at Bluebonnet Championship
Jackson Hymer won the Boys 15-18 Division of the Bluebonnet Championship at 15-under-par. Adrienne Ahn won the Girls 12-18 Division at 1-under, while JP Lynch won the Boys 14 & Under Division at 3-under-par at Brownwood Country Club.
De Marco leads Girls 12-18 Division, Knox, and Lynch lead Boys 14 & Under division, Boys 15-18 Division suspended due to lightning
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Legends Junior Tour Bluebonnet Championship Set for May 4-5
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Hollis Sullivan wins Texas Super Senior Amateur; John Grace claims Legends Division
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Kramer, Grace Lead After Second Round of Super Senior Amateur
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Ashley, Grace Lead After Round 1 of Super Senior Amateur
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Women’s Partnership Match Play Concludes at River Crossing Club
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Day 2 of the 25th Women’s Partnership Match Play Concludes at River Crossing Club
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Texas Super Senior Amateur Set for April 22-24
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Cedar Crest Golf Course First of Six Courses Hosting U.S. Adaptive Open Qualifier
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25th Women’s Partnership Match Play set for April 15-17
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Bobby Baugh Wins South Senior Amateur; Brad Greebon Wins Super Senior Amateur
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Randall Conn Wins North Senior Amateur; Tom Takes Claims Super Senior Division
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Shyla Brown, Henry Guan make First-Ever U.S. National Junior Team
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Regional Senior Amateurs Set for April 2-3
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Chris Wheeler wins North Mid-Amateur
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Sheen Shines at the South Mid-Amateur
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Regional Mid-Amateurs Set for March 22-24
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Hytera US Becomes Presenting Sponsor of Texas Mid-Amateur through 2026
Hytera US Becomes Presenting Sponsor of Texas Mid-Amateur through 2026 The Texas Golf Association is excited to announce a three-year partnership with Hytera US, an industry leader in digital radio communications. The California-based company becomes the presenting...
TGA Mourns the Loss of Win Padgett
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Volunteer for USGA Championship at Oak Hills C.C. in San Antonio
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Mierl, Bellendir, Dent Win at Spring Preview
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Gwin & Fullick Win South Four-Ball
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Campbell, Tilma, and Dent lead at Spring Preview
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Regional Four-Balls Set for Feb. 24-25
Regional Four-Balls Set for Feb. 24-25The Texas Golf Association’s 2024 men’s tournament schedule kicks off with the North and South Regional Four-Ball Championships. The season openers will be held concurrently from Feb. 24-25.Whitestone Golf Club in Benbrook will...
Jimmie Demaret Junior Classic Set for Feb. 3-4
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Bounds, Hofferkamp, Parmar Win Winter Classic
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Parmar, Talarico, Bounds Lead at Winter Classic
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World Handicap System™: 3 Key Changes for 2024
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WHS™ 2024 Treatment of 9-Hole Scores
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WHS™ 2024 Treatment of Hole(s) Not Played
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WHS™ 2024: Reduced Minimum Course Length
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USGA, The R&A Announce 2024 World Handicap System™ Revisions
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North Team Wins Texas Shootout
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Waldrip, Madson, Jackson Win Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational
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21st Texas Shootout Set for Nov. 4-5
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Sign Up for Giving Tuesday 2023 Play Days and Support the TGA Foundation
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Rubenstein, Yuan, Knox Win Fall Challenge
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Pawly, Yuan and Jackson Lead Fall Challenge
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40th Texas Mid-Amateur Set for Sept. 29-Oct. 1
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Embry, Sherman, and Knox Claim North Texas Classic Titles
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Houston’s Durbin Wins 86th Texas Senior Amateur
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Embry, Lewis, Sherman Lead at North Texas Classic
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Baugh Leads Texas Senior Amateur after 36 Holes
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Pierce and Durbin Share Lead at Texas Senior Amateur
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86th Texas Senior Amateur Set for Sept. 8-10
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TGA Texas Two-Step Coming Soon
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48th Texas Four-Ball Set for Aug. 18-20
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O’Rear, Sathish, Parmar Win George Hannon Junior Invitational
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Burt, O’Rear, Parmar, Sathish Lead at George Hannon Junior Invitational
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Terrin Anderson Wins the South Amateur
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Hickman Wins Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Championship Match Set at Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Quarterfinal Matches Set at Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Regional Amateurs Set for Aug. 4-6
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Five Players Tie for Medalist Honor at Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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25th Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play Set for July 27-30
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95th West Texas Amateur Set for July 21-23
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Top-Seeded Sinz Advances to Quarterfinals at 102nd Women’s Texas Amateur
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McMellon, Lewis, and Yuan Win at Lanny Wadkins JC
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Goodnight, Yuan, and Zimmerman Lead at Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship
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43rd Texas Father-Son Set for July 7-9
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Yuan and McMellon lead Collegiate Preview
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Parmar, Bramwell, Frerichs, win Flodder Financial Shootout
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Frerichs, Norris, O’Rear and Parmar Lead Divisions after First Round
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9th Women’s Stroke Play Championship Set for June 23-25
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LJT Flodder Financial Shootout Set for June 19-20
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114th Texas Amateur Set for June 15-18
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DeCordova Bend CC Wins 2023 Texas League Play
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Texas League Play Championship Playoffs Start June 1
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Texas Senior Amateur Moves to Qualifying Process
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In the Volunteer Spotlight: Pam Murray
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Miller, Jackson, and Brown win at Bluebonnet Championship
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O’Rear leads Boys 15-18 Division, Boys 14 & Under and Girls 12-18 Divisions Suspended due to Lightning
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A Playbook for Golf & Life
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North Texas Welcomes KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship
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Youth On Course is Full Speed Ahead
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Texas Super Senior Amateur Set for April 24-26
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Regional Senior Amateurs Set for April 3-5
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Regional Mid-Amateurs Set for March 24-26
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In Memoriam: Diane Dill, 1936-2023
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Fulmer and Alden Win South Four-Ball
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Petruzzelli, Brown and Jackson Win at Spring Preview
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Hofferkamp, Mierl, Brown, and Jackson lead at Spring Preview
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Regional Four-Balls Set for Feb. 25-26
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Hurd, Loya, and Parmar win at Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic
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Hurd, Loya and Parmar Lead Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic
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Delarosa, Arts and Knox Win Winter Classic
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Delarosa, Arts, and Lewis Lead at Winter Classic
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Medalist Gulf Coast Series Returns to Greater Houston Area
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The Great Kathy Whitworth Dies at 83
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TGA Foundation Raffle Winners Announced
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Galvan and Bolado Win Alamo Shootout
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Galvan and Bolado Lead at Alamo Shootout
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Lee & Prucka Go Wire-to-Wire at Texas Stableford Handicap
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South Team Wins Jackie Burke Cup
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South Holds 8 Point Lead Over North at Jackie Burke Cup
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Prucka & Wilson Maintain Lead of Texas Stableford Handicap
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Prucka & Wilson Lead After Rainy First Round of Texas Stableford Handicap
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USGA, R&A Announce 2023 Rules of Golf Update
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46th Texas Stableford Handicap Set for Nov. 11-13
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Sign Up for #GivingTuesday Play Days and Support the TGA Foundation
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Shellberg, Brambilla and Lee Win Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational
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Shellberg, Brambilla and Lee Lead at the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational
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Texas Shootout Set for Oct. 29-30
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Hofferkamp, Ahn and O’Donnell Win James A. Ragan Memorial
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Hofferkamp, Ahn, Evans and Lee Lead James A. Ragan Memorial
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Harper, Kim and Jackson Win the Fall Challenge
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Campbell, Ahn and Jackson Lead Fall Challenge
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Fresh Look Coming for Corpus Christi Country Club
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39th Texas Mid-Amateur Set for Sept. 23-25
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85th Texas Senior Amateur Set for Sept. 9-11
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San Antonio’s Oak Hills C.C. Awarded Two USGA Amateur Championships
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Todd And Devlin Lead Texas Four-Ball
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Texas Four-Ball Set for Aug. 19-21
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Comegys Leads Wire-to-Wire to Win 2022 South Amateur
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Regional Amateurs Set for Aug. 5-7
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Schultz Wins Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Championship Match Set at Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Quarterfinal Matches Set at Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Atkinson Earns Medalist Honors at Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play Set for July 21-24
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Camryn Carreon Grabs Top Seed at 101st Women’s Texas Amateur
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94th West Texas Amateur Set for July 15-17
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101st Women’s Texas Amateur Set for July 12-15
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Texas Father-Son Set for July 8-10
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Law, Frerichs, and Baer Win Flodder Financial Shootout
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Dortch, Esparza, and Baer Lead Divisions at Flodder Financial Shootout
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Flodder Financial Shootout Returns to Falcon Point
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Roberts and Robertson Win at Collegiate Preview
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Roberts and Esparza Lead Collegiate Preview
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Massa Maintains 113th Texas Amateur Lead through 36 Holes
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Bobby Massa’s Sizzling 62 Leads 113th Texas Amateur
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113th Texas Amateur Set for June 16-19
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Odessa Country Club Wins Texas League Play Playoffs
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In Memoriam: John T. Stuart III (1936-2022)
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Texas League Play Championship Playoffs Start June 2
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Henry, Clancy and O’Keefe Win at Bluebonnet Championship
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Hagen, Clancy and O’Keefe Lead Bluebonnet Championship
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Bluebonnet Championship Set for 21st Year
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Texas Super Senior Am Set for April 25-27
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Hurd, Givens, and Clancy Win at Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic
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Foster, Campbell, Madden and Zhong Lead Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic
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TGA Regional Senior Amateurs Set for March 30-April 6
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TGA, STPGA, and NTPGA Extend Junior Golf Alliance In 4-Year Agreement
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Lee, Von Hoffmann and Tiet Win at Spring Preview
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Petruzzelli, Singh, and Estonilo Lead at Spring Preview
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TGA Regional Four-Balls Set for Feb. 26-27
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LJT Events to Offer VOA Exemptions
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Valdez and O’Keefe Win Alamo Shootout
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South Wins Jackie Burke Cup
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Texas Shootout Set for Nov. 15-16
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Texas Stableford Handicap Set for Nov. 12-14
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Hardin Wins Women’s Senior Stroke Play
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Hardin Extends Lead at Women’s Senior Stroke Play
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Hardin Leads After First Round of Women’s Senior Stroke Play
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Dossey, Ahn and O’Rear Claim North Texas Classic Titles
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Texas Mid-Amateur Set for Sept. 10-12
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Claggett Claims Texas Girls’ Invitational Victory
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Tillie Claggett Leads Texas Girls’ Invitational
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Texas Four-Ball Set for Aug. 27-29
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Texas Girls’ Invitational Returns to Bentwater Yacht & Country Club
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Dossey, Von Hoffmann and Roberts Win George Hannon Jr Invitational
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Nelson Wins South Amateur
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George Hannon Junior Invitational Set for Aug. 9-10
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In Memory of John Semander
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Wheeler Wins Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Finals Set For Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Quarterfinals Set For Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Wheeler Claims Top Seed at Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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95th Texas Junior Amateur Set for July 26-28
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Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play Set for July 22-25
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Foster, Pickrell and Harper Win at Lanny Wadkins JC
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Low Scores at Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship
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Emma McMyler Wins the 100th Women’s Texas Amateur
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Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship Moves to Oakmont CC
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McMyler, Winans to Play for 100th Women’s Texas Amateur Title
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93rd West Texas Amateur Set for July 16-18
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No. 1 Seed Advances to Quarterfinals at 100th Women’s Texas Amateur
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Texas Father-Son Set for July 9-11
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Algya and Biediger Win at Collegiate Preview
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100th Women’s Texas Amateur Set for July 6-9
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Biediger and Mierl lead Collegiate Preview
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Emma McMyler Leads Women’s Stroke Play After Round 2
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Doggett, Nixon, and O’Rear Win Flodder Financial Shootout
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Doggett, Nixon, and Three Lead at Flodder Financial Shootout
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Flodder Financial Shootout Returns to Falcon Point
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112th Texas Amateur Set for June 17-20
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Texas League Play Championship Playoffs Start June 3
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Help Grow the TGA with TriEagle Energy
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Remembering Nick Bramlett
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Sponsorship Opportunities for Texas Golf HOF
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LJT Strength on Display at U.S. Women’s Four-Ball
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Texas Golf HOF Reschedules Class of 2020 Induction Event
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Albert and Liberto Win 2021 South Four-Ball
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Wilshire and Dees Win the Women’s Partnership
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Wilshire and Dees Lead the Women’s Partnership
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Texas Super Senior Set for April 19-21
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Dave Davis and Gary Kirwan Capture Titles at 2021 North Senior Amateur
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David Ortego & Mike Vacek Win South Senior Amateur
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TGA Regional Senior Ams Set for April 5-9
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Robert Gwin Wins South Mid-Amateur
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TGA Regional Mid-Ams Set for March 26-28
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VOA Classic Partnership Offers LPGA Exemption for Texas Juniors
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Kahanek birdies two of closing three holes Sunday to capture 2021 Texas Cup Invitational
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Webb Shoots Low Score at Texas Cup Invitational, leads Second Round by One
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Gonzalez Leads at Texas Cup Invitational After Round 1
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Anna Morales Wins 2021 Women’s Eclectic
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PGA TOUR Superstore to Sponsor TGA’s Fun Golf Series
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Texas Girls’ Invitational Set for Feb. 13-15
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Comegys, Madden and Logis Win Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic
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Burnett, Simpson and Logis Lead Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic
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Texas Golf Hall of Fame Expands Board
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Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic Set for Feb. 6-7
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Winter Classic Set for Jan. 16-17
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Moon and Thompson Win at Alamo Shootout
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Moon and Jin Lead at Alamo Shootout
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Alamo Shootout Set for Dec. 12-13
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Lamey and Cunov Go Wire to Wire and Win Texas Stableford Handicap
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Lamey and Cunov Hold Lead Following Round 2 of Texas Stableford Handicap
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Lamey and Cunov Lead After Round 1 of Texas Stableford Handicap
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Massey and Cox Win TGA Fall Series – DFW #2
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Massey and Cox lead after Round 2 at TGA Fall Series – DFW #2
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Massey and Pedigo lead after Round 1 at TGA Fall Series – DFW #2
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Martin Wins Fall Series – Hill Country
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Jackie Burke Cup Set for Nov. 14-15
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North Team Wins Texas Shootout
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Caitlyn Cassity and Meghan Moake Win Women’s Texas Pinehurst
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Caitlyn Cassity and Meghan Moake Lead Women’s Texas Pinehurst After Rd. 1
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Watts, Nguyen and Shwartz Win at Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational
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Watts, Nguyen and Burkholder Lead Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational
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Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational Set for Oct. 31 – Nov. 1
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Rome Wins Playoff to Claim TGA Fall Series – Houston Title
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Fawcett and Martin Win TGA Fall Series – DFW #1
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Fawcett and Martin retain lead after Round 2 at TGA Fall Series – DFW #1
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Fawcett and Martin lead after Round 1 at TGA Fall Series – DFW #1
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James A. Ragan Memorial Set for Oct. 11-12
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Ryan O’Rear Wins 37th Texas Mid-Amateur
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Padden Nelson Holds Lead at 37th Texas Mid-Amateur
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Austen Fulmer Leads 37th Texas Mid-Amateur
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Marian Barker Wins 2020 Women’s Senior Stroke Play
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Marian Barker Moves into Solo First After Round 2 of Women’s Senior
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Barker and Nittoli lead after Round 1 of Women’s Senior Stroke Play Championship
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Comegys, Honea and Ballis Win Divisions at Bluebonnet Championship
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John Derrick Wins the 83rd Texas Senior Amateur
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Craig Hurlbert Leads 83rd Texas Senior Amateur through 36 Holes
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Hurlbert, Smith Tied for 83rd Texas Senior Amateur Lead
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Texas Mid-Amateur Set for Oct. 2-4
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Bluebonnet Championship Set for its 19th Year
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Ridglea Country Club to Host Women’s Senior Stroke Play Championship
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Preston Stout, Matthew Comegys, Trenton Mierl, Ryann Honea and MacKenzie Moore Win Divisions at North Texas Classic
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Stout, Honea and Mierl Lead Divisions at North Texas Classic
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North Texas Classic Returns to Tangle Ridge Golf Club
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Tillie Claggett Wins 2020 Girls Match Play Championship
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Claggett, Barber to Meet in Girls Match Play Championship Finals
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Semifinals Set at Girls Match Play Championship
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TGA Fall Series Registration is Open
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Jason Schultz and Russell Williams Win Texas Four-Ball
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Schultz, Williams Extend Lead at Texas Four-Ball
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Williams and Schultz Grab First Round Lead at Texas Four-Ball
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The Spirit Golf Association Announces Appointment of Charlie Epps, PGA, as Interim President
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Vo, Vivier and Guan Win George Hannon Junior Invitational
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Delagarza and Smith Win Back to Back Women’s Four-Ball Championships
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Keaton Vo Leads Boys 15-18 Division at George Hannon Junior Invitational
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Delagarza and Smith Looking to Repeat Title at the 2020 Women’s Four-Ball Championship
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Trey Bosco Wins 111th Texas Amateur
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Caleb Hicks Leads 111th Texas Amateur by Two Shots
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Chris Wheeler Holds Lead at 111th Texas Amateur
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Chris Wheeler Grabs First Round Lead at the 111th Texas Amateur
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George Hannon Junior Invitational Set for Aug. 10-11
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Women’s Four-Ball Set for Aug. 10-11
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Serena Shah Wins Women’s Stroke Play Championship
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Serena Shah Leads a Weather-Suspended Women’s Stroke Play
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Mina Hardin Leads Women’s Stroke Play Championship
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111th Texas Amateur Set for Aug. 6-9
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Zach Heffernan and Lauren Nguyen Win 94th Texas Junior Amateur
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Chang and Zweig Hold Clubhouse Leads at Texas Junior Amateur
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Zach Heffernan and Mimi Burton Lead Texas Junior Amateur
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Hickman Wins Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Finals Set For Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Hickman Claims Top Seed at Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play
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Crown Colony Country Club to Host Women’s Stroke Play Championship
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94th Texas Junior Amateur Returns to Horseshoe Bay
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JT Pittman Wins 92nd West Texas Amateur
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JT Pittman Takes the Lead at 92nd West Texas Amateur
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Collin Clark Leads 92nd West Texas Amateur
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Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play Set for July 23-26
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West Texas Amateur Set for July 17-19
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Texas Golf Hall of Fame Reveals Inductee Class of 2020
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Griffins and Keltings Win Texas Father-Son
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Matt and Will Griffin Stay Atop Father-Son Leaderboard
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Matt and Will Griffin Lead Texas Father-Son
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Bentley Cotton Wins 99th Women’s Texas Amateur
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Niblett, Cotton to Play for 99th Women’s Texas Amateur Title
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Top Seeds Tumble at 99th Women’s Texas Amateur
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Gurleen Kaur Earns Medalist Honors at 99th Women’s Amateur
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Dossey, Gonzalez, and Barrientos Win Divisions at Weather Shortened Collegiate Preview
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Texas Father-Son Heads to Capital City
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99th Women’s Texas Amateur Set for July 7-10
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Collegiate Preview Set for July 6-7
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Watkins, O’Keefe and Miller Win at Lanny Wadkins Junior Champsionship
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Crowded Leaderboards at Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship
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Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship Returns to Brookhaven Country Club
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Gregg, Cao, O’Rear Win At Flodder Financial Shootout
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Clark, Nguyen, O’Rear Lead Divisions at Flodder Financial Shootout
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Men’s Championship Updates (COVID-19)
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Flodder Financial Shootout Set for June 15-16
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J. Holland Humphries Wins Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship
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J. Holland Humphries Leads Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship
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Daniel Zou Leads Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship
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Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship Set for June 2-4
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TGA Foundation Finding New Ways to Grow the Game
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TGA Partners With Spirit Golf Association to Launch Spirit Food Fund
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Updated TGA Statement on COVID-19
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Registration Updates for TGA Championships
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Texas Junior Golf Alliance Set to Host LPGA Qualifier
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Updated TGA Statement on COVID-19 (April 1)
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Gilbert, Slaughter and Mierl Win Spring Preview
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Brandon Massey Wins Texas Cup Invitational
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Borow and Fang Lead Texas Cup Invitational
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Mason Roberts and Ethan Fang Lead Texas Cup Invitational
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Valadez Wins Byron Nelson Junior
Valadez Wins Byron Nelson Junior DALLAS—Levi Valadez of San Antonio won a one-hole playoff against Plano’s Parker Coody to win the prestigious Byron Nelson Junior Championship at venerable Lakewood Country Club.Valadez, who has committed to Kansas State, was the...
Thothong Wins Stroke Play Championship
Thothong Wins Stroke Play Championship HOUSTON — Megan Thothong of Dallas won the 2016 Women’s Stroke Play Champion after shooting a 1-under-par 71 for her final round at Pine Forest Country Club. Thothong led the tournament wire-to-wire. After the first round she...
Wedel Wins 107th Texas Amateur
Wedel Wins 107th Texas Amateur SAN ANTONIO—Fred Wedel’s first Texas Golf Association event was a memorable one. The recent Pepperdine graduate from The Woodlands on Sunday won the 107th Texas Amateur presented by Insperity with a four-round total of 5-under-par 279 at...
Byron Nelson Junior Set For June 28-30
Byron Nelson Junior Set For June 28-30 The Legends Junior Tour’s Byron Nelson Junior Championship, the LJT’s first Major Championship of the year, starts on June 28 and continues through June 30. The 54-hole event is returning to Lakewood Country Club for the 15th...
Texans Win U.S. Women's Four-Ball
Texans Win U.S. Women's Four-Ball Texans Hailee Cooper, 16, of Montgomery, and Kaitlyn Papp, 17, of Austin, needed 19 holes to defeat 13-year-old Californians Angelina Kim, of Los Angeles, and Brianna Navarrosa, of San Diego, in the U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball...
Re-Launched 'TGA Works' Program Offers Jobs for High School Students
Re-Launched 'TGA Works' Program Offers Jobs for High School Students DALLAS—The Texas Golf Association on Thursday announced the re-launch of “TGA Works,” a TGA Foundation program designed to give high school students an introduction to job opportunities in the golf...
New Site For Texas State Junior
New Site For Texas State Junior One of the country’s oldest and largest state junior competitions, the Texas State Junior Championship, moves to The Woodlands Country Club on July 25-29 after being hosted by Horseshoe Bay Resort the previous six years. “Horseshoe...
Women's Scholarship Winner Thriving in College
Women's Scholarship Winner Thriving in College The TGA Foundation awarded the ’Nez Muhleman / Doris Kallina scholarship to Rakeshia Wines in 2015. The four-year scholarship provides Wines with $25,000 in college funding over four years. Rakeshia is enjoying her...
QandA With TGA President Jim Brown
QandA With TGA President Jim Brown The city of Alvin, located about 30 miles south of Houston on State Highway 6, is best known as the hometown of Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. But here at the TGA we like to think that there are two notable sports icons that...
Sandra Haynie Honored at LPGA Founders Cup
Sandra Haynie Honored at LPGA Founders CupDALLAS—The honors continue to stack up for World Golf Hall of Fame member Sandra Haynie of Fort Worth. Earlier this year, the TGA announced the four-time major champion will be one of four esteemed panelists at the Breaking...
Young Texans In 2016 DCP Finals
Young Texans In 2016 DCP Finals Seven youngsters from Texas earned a coveted spot in the third annual Drive, Chip & Putt Championship National Finals. The popular event will be played Sunday, April 3, prior to the start of the Masters Tournament. The three girls...
Course Rating Seminar on March 8
Course Rating Seminar on March 8 The USGA and TGA will be conducting a Course Rating seminar on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Canyon Creek CC in Richardson. The seminar will focus on the content within the USGA Course Rating Manual, followed by...
Women's POY Award Established
Women's POY Award Established DALLAS—Each year, the Texas Golf Association conducts dozens of championships in an effort to identify the best amateur golfers in the state at all levels of play. Starting this year, the TGA recently announced a new annual award – the...
2016 USGA Boatwright Internships Available
2016 USGA Boatwright Internships Available The Texas Golf Association is now accepting applications for the 2016 USGA Boatwright Internship Program. The internships will provide a wide range of experiences for those interested in pursuing a career in golf...
Young Texans Qualify For 2016 DCP Finals
Young Texans Qualify For 2016 DCP Finals Seven talented youngsters from Texas are among the 80 junior golfers representing 30 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces to earn invitations to Augusta National Golf Club for the third annual Drive, Chip & Putt...
2017 DCP Qualifying Schedule Released
2017 DCP Qualifying Schedule Released The United States Golf Association (USGA), Masters Tournament and the PGA of America officially launched the 2017 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship by announcing the local qualifying schedule for the upcoming year. The schedule...
Bell Honored With 2016 Bob Jones Award
Bell Honored With 2016 Bob Jones Award The United States Golf Association will bestow its highest honor, the Bob Jones Award, to Judy Bell, of Colorado Springs, Colo., at an award ceremony on June 14, 2016, during the week of the 116th U.S. Open Championship at...
Key Changes To Handicap System For 2016
Key Changes To Handicap System For 2016 In tandem with the 2016 updates to the Rules of Golf, the United States Golf Association has announced revisions to the USGA Handicap System™, effective Jan. 1, 2016. “The USGA Handicap System is constantly evolving to ensure...
Diana Murphy to Lead USGA Executive Committee
Diana Murphy to Lead USGA Executive Committee The USGA recently announced the nomination of Diana Murphy of St. Simons Island, Ga., to serve a one-year term as 64th president of the USGA. The election of officers and the 15-member USGA Executive Committee will take...
Jim Brown of Dallas Elected TGA President
Jim Brown of Dallas Elected TGA President At the Annual Membership Meeting, Jim Brown of Dallas Athletic Club was elected to a two-year term as President of the Texas Golf Association effective January 1, 2016. He succeeds Bill Hanley of Colonial Country Club in Fort...
Understanding New Rule 14-1b
Understanding New Rule 14-1b Rule 14-1b, which prohibits anchoring a club when making a stroke, takes effect on January 1, 2016, as part of the 2016 edition of the Rules of Golf.Click on the link below to look at some of the strokes that will still be permitted...
Understanding Rule 14-1b: Prohibited Strokes
Understanding Rule 14-1b: Prohibited Strokes
Introducing 2015 Texas Golf Hall of Fame Class
Introducing 2015 Texas Golf Hall of Fame Class SAN ANTONIO – World golf championship winner and multi-major Champions Tour victor, Jeff Maggert, a member of Texas golf family royalty, Trip Kuehne, and the site of the 1952 U.S Open, The Northwood Club in Dallas,...
2016 PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshop
2016 PGA/USGA Rules of Golf WorkshopThe PGA and USGA have released their 2016 Rules of Golf Workshop Schedule to the public and those looking to expand or freshen up their knowledge on the rules of golf will have two options in Texas. The first workshop, in Dallas,...
2015 USGA Women's State Team Championship
2015 USGA Women's State Team Championship Following in the footsteps of noted trailblazers Lewis & Clark, albeit more than two hundred years apart, a new group of intrepid explorers will alight in Cape Girardeau from Sept. 10-12 when Dalhousie Golf Club hosts the...
Dallas Junior Awarded $25,000 College Scholarship
Dallas Junior Awarded $25,000 College Scholarship DALLAS – Rakeshia Wines on Wednesday was awarded the 2015 Doris Kallina/’Nez Muhleman Scholarship, valued at $25,000 over a four-year period. Wines received $3,000 on Wednesday in a ceremony at the Texas Golf...
Revised Schedule Of Play For 106th Texas Amateur
Revised Schedule Of Play For 106th Texas Amateur The torrential rains from Tropical Storm Bill that moved across Bent Tree Country Club early Wednesday morning has postponed the start of the 106th Texas Amateur Championship presented by Insperity. Given the amount of...
Storylines From U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying At Northwood
Storylines From U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying At Northwood Northwood Club in Dallas is one of 10 U.S. sites that will host U.S. Open sectional qualifying on Monday, June 8. Below are some of the more interesting storylines from Northwood.Sectional qualifying,...
Dowdall and Lance Win Back-to-Back at South Four-Ball
Dowdall and Lance Win Back-to-Back at South Four-Ball SPRING – John Dowdall and Randy Lance successfully defended their title Sunday at the South Regional Four-Ball Championship presented by Club Champion. The duo posted a second consecutive 7-under-par 65 at Willow...
Dowdall and Lance Lead After Opening Round of South Four-Ball
Dowdall and Lance Lead After Opening Round of South Four-Ball Spring – Defending champions John Dowdall and Randy Lance lead after a first round 7-under par 65 of the South Four-Ball Championship, presented by Club Champion. Two teams sit two shots off of their pace...
2015 Volunteer Training
2015 Volunteer Training Volunteer Training – San Antonio March 1, 2015 @ Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & CC 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMVolunteer Training – Houston March 15, 2015 @ Sterling Country Club 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMVolunteer Training – Dallas March 22nd, 2015 @ Bent Tree...
Important Changes to TPP Software
Important Changes to TPP Software DALLAS—As we approach the beginning of a new year, we’d like to provide a few pieces of information that may be helpful in getting 2016 off to a great start. First of all, many clubs consider replacing computers at the beginning of...
Thanks To Our Member Clubs
Thanks To Our Member Clubs The Texas Golf Association would like to thank all its Member Clubs for their ongoing support in building and strengthening the amateur game of golf in Texas. In addition, a special debt of gratitude is owed to the members and professional...
WTGA Membership Change
WTGA Membership Change Beginning January 1, 2015, all players that wish to participate in the WTGA/TGA event will be required to have an active GHIN number through a TGA member club.Individual members may join the TGA through existing TGA Type 2 clubs or type 3 clubs...
2015 PGA-USGA Rules of Golf Workshops
2015 PGA-USGA Rules of Golf Workshops The PGA and USGA have released their 2015 Rules of Golf Workshop Schedule and residents of Texas will have two options to choose from. The first workshop will be held in Dallas/Fort Worth area on January 30-February 2 while the...
2015 PGA-USGA Rules of Golf Workshops Schedule Released
2015 PGA-USGA Rules of Golf Workshops Schedule Released The PGA and USGA have released their 2015 Rules of Golf Workshop Schedule and residents of Texas will have two options to choose from. The first workshop will be held in Dallas/Fort Worth area on January...
New Volunteer Website
New Volunteer Website The TGA is currently working on a brand new TGA Volunteer website which is scheduled to launch on Monday, January 14th. This new website will be private and will require all volunteers to register for a username and password when logging in for...