Texas Father-Son Round Two Recap
Mansfield – After another successful day of the Texas Father-Son, Patrick and Jackson Powers improve their total score to 10 under par and now sit atop of the Championship Division leaderboard. Within striking distance are John Ironside and Drew Ironside one off the lead and Team Jones’s Avery and Marcus who sit two just strokes back.
Jackson Powers again showed he is the backbone to this team by taking all but 3 of his scores to count towards their Round 2 score of 4-under-par. Team Powers faced difficulty in not getting to start their round until after the weather delay. This, however, did not stop them from matching the low round of the day while posting six birdies. Entering the final round they have established themselves as the team to catch.
John and Drew Ironside got off to a slow start shooting even-par through their first nine holes. In those nine they had one birdie and one bogey demonstrating consistency, however, with the four-ball format, sub-par rounds are essential to staying on top of the leaderboard. Diving into the team’s back nine, they were able to add four birdies with a bogey giving them a Round 2 score of 3-under-par.
Marcus and Avery Jones currently sit in solo third place with eyes on the top spot sitting only two off the lead, same as yesterday. Team Jones offset three carded bogeys with seven total birdies allowing for a productive 4-under-par on the day.
Leaderboard | Thursday Pairings
NET FLIGHTS UPDATE:
Hogan Flight – Jacob Bowen and Jackson Bowen continue to lead the Hogan Flight after improving their previous round score by one with a 65. That puts them at a two-round score total of 9-under-par to stay two strokes ahead of the Nelson Team made up of Marc Nelson and Mason Nelson. Charlie Kasparian and Blake Kasparian along with Chandler Blanton and Christopher Garner sit two strokes behind second place.
Nelson Flight – After a tightly contested opening round that left four teams tied atop the leaderboard, the field has begun to separate. Trip Hobson and Burl Hobson have emerged as the team to beat, taking sole possession of the lead at 9-under-par. Closely behind lurk Kevin and Jay Trahan at 7-under-par and Ron and Benjamin Ballard at 6-under par.
Crenshaw Flight – Sam Lyon and Carter Lyon maintain a substantial lead in the Crenshaw Flight after a solid round of 1-under par. They are now leading by 4 strokes over Team LaRose, which consists of Mike and Jim, as well as William and Zach Bell who are at 4-under-par.
Kite Flight – Once again Team Watson, Tim and Ted, barrel over the Kite Flight field, ending the day with a 12-stroke lead. They currently sit at 9-under par after carding 4-under in round two. This team does not seem to be slowing down whatsoever. Tied in second at 3-over after two rounds we find Brian and Tate Trueblood with Broun Stacy and George Stacy.
WEATHER: The flight divisions teed of this morning at 7:30am in beautiful sunny conditions. Temperatures started at 73 degrees and gradually increased to 88 degrees around 2:00pm. Winds stayed relatively mellow until Walnut Creek was hit with a very large storm cell that brought gusts up to 30 mph, lightning, and lots of rain. This storm caused a 1 hour 50-minute delay with play resuming at 3:36pm. Light rain continued during resumption with wind around 12 mph.
GOLF COURSE: Located in Mansfield TX, Walnut Creek Country Club is comprised of two championship-worthy golf courses. The Texas Father-Son is being held on the Pecan Course, designed by Don January, which is the club’s original course. Measuring 6,618 yards and playing to a par-70, the Pecan Course features a classic design that offers an excellent test for golfers of all skill levels. The back nine of the Pecan Course presents a particularly demanding challenge, testing every player’s shot-making ability as it plays into the prevailing southerly wind. Combined with the need for consistent execution, strong shot-making will undoubtedly be a key factor in determining the outcome of this exciting event.
FORMAT: The Championship Division consists of 32 teams. These teams will play four-ball stroke play in rounds one and two. After 36 holes, the Championship Division was separated into two flights. The low 18 teams remained in the Championship Flight and will play Combined Score (individual stroke play using both players scores) in the final round to determine the overall champion. The remaining 16 teams from the Championship Division were placed in the Presidents Flight and will play another round of four-ball stroke play for their final round. Teams will carry their 36-hole total score forward to determine the President Flight winner. The team with the lowest 54-hole total will determine the winner in each flight.
TOURNAMENT HISTORY: The Texas Father-Son, now in its 46th year, is one of the most popular events on the Texas Golf Association’s annual schedule. First held in 1981, this tournament has become a longstanding summer tradition for many families. In the 2025 edition, Chris and Price Hill prevailed after a weather-shortened event. To read more up on last year’s Texas Father-Son, click the link here.
NEXT UP: Play will begin at 7:30 am tomorrow morning on the Pecan Course. For more information, including complete scoring, click here.