With the launch of Team Texas in the fall of 2025, the state officially joined the United States Golf Association’s nationwide effort to strengthen the junior golf development pipeline. Now, the program moves into its next phase with the release of the 2026 Team Texas Points List, a framework outlining the competitive pathway athletes will follow as they work toward selection for the inaugural 2027 team.

The 2026 Team Texas Points List features designated events from across Texas and nationally, including competitions conducted by the USGA, American Junior Golf Association, and Texas Allied Golf Associations (Texas Golf Association, Northern and Southern Texas Sections of the PGA), as well as select junior tour and UIL championship participation. To view the 2026 Team Texas Points List, click here.

Developed collaboratively by the Team Texas Selection Committee, the points list provides structure and clarity for juniors by identifying the events that will contribute to a player’s standing. This effort supports the USGA’s broader goal of aligning development opportunities nationwide and creating a more unified pathway for competitive junior golfers.

At the conclusion of the 2026 season, eight boys and eight girls will earn automatic selection based on the final points standings, with geographic representation considered in the process. An additional four athletes will be chosen by the committee, drawing on performance data as well as indicators of growth potential such as scoring trends, competitive behaviors, work ethic, and overall team fit.

With entry dates for several qualifying events approaching, junior golfers and families are encouraged to review the full points list on the Team Texas webpage as they plan their 2026 schedules. The release of this list marks an exciting step in building a unified, statewide pathway for the next generation of elite Texas golfers.

For more information about Team Texas, click here.