Nguyen, Lee, Chen, Diaz, and Rubis lead at TJGA Invitational
Briefly: Anthony Nguyen and Megan Lee each card 4-under 67’s to lead the Boys 15-18 and Girls Divisions at the 2025 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational. Ryan Chen, Isaiah Diaz, and Lincoln Rubis all posted rounds of 1-under 70 to share the lead in the Boys 14U Division.
2025 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational Leaderboard
Katy’s Anthony Nguyen sits atop the Boys 15-18 Division leaderboard, thanks to his opening round 67. Nguyen rolled in 4 birdies and an eagle enroute to a one-shot lead heading into the second round. Dallas’s Edward Lehner and Houston’s Ian Chen will fill out the final group tomorrow tied for second at 3-under par 68. San Antonio’s Nathanael Schmaltz is solo fourth at 1-under par 70. Seven other players are all tied for fifth at even-par 71.
Frisco’s Megan Lee holds a two-shot lead in the Girls Division after round one. Lee played a steady round, carding five birdies to only one bogey on the day. Joshua’s Kaylee Yuan and San Antonio’s Claire McMyler will round out the final group tomorrow morning. Yuan carded a 2-under 69 for the first round, while McMyler recorded a 1-under round of 70.
Tied atop the Boys 14U Division are Houston’s Ryan Chen, Del Rio’s Isaiah Diaz, and Farmers Branch’s Lincoln Rubis. All three players fired rounds of 1-under par 70 on Saturday. Mansfield’s Jacob Babb is one shot back in fourth at even-par 70, and Shenandoah’s Pablo Mora sits fifth at 1-over par 72.
The Course: Bearkat Course, formally known as Raven Nest Golf Club, is hosting the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational for the first time. Located in Huntsville, Texas, Bearkat Course is home to the Sam Houston State University Bearkats golf teams, the Sam Houston State PGA Golf Management program, Huntsville Hornets, and the New Waverly Bulldogs. The course was designed by Tripp Davis who is famed for the Tribute Golf Club in Dallas, and features challenges for golfers of every level. The course played to just under 6890 yards for the Boys 15-18 division, 6447 yards for the Boys 14 & Under division, and 5738 for the girl’s division.
Weather: Tee times were delayed 30 minutes to start the day to allow overnight thunderstorms to clear the area. Players encountered on and off showers in the morning, with temperatures beginning in the high 60’s and rising into the mid 70’s for the afternoon.
About the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational: The Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational is the final event in October on the Legends Junior Tour schedule and one of the last chance players have to earn points towards the Player of the Year Standings and earn spots on their respective Jackie Burke Cup teams. The Invitational is open to all players who have an active membership with the Texas Junior Golf Alliance. Players earn exemptions into the field through the Alliance Partners.
The Alliance is a joint venture between the Texas Golf Association, Northern Texas PGA, and Southern Texas PGA. The goal of the Alliance was to allow junior golfers a clear path to the best tournaments in Texas. The players transition from regional events like the NTPGA and STPGA into statewide events like the LJT. The elevation of tours allows junior golfers a chance to grow their game while preparing them for the next level.
Up Next: The Final Round of the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational is scheduled for Sunday at 8:00 am. Tee times will go off the No. 1 & 10 tees in the morning and the champions will be crowned once play has finished that afternoon.
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