For more than a century, the Texas Golf Association has delivered the championships that shape the game in our state – creating opportunities and opening doors to the national stage.
From the Texas Amateur to the next great generation of junior talent, every TGA event plays a vital role in paving the way for golfers in Texas.
An Unprecedented Run
This June stands out as one of the biggest moments in time for the TGA and Legends Junior Tour, driven by the excitement of four majors being held during the month for the first time ever.
The Path to a National Stage
The events above are TGA hosted crown-jewel championships. Winners take home trophies but also earn automatic exemptions to compete in national championships.
117th Texas Amateur Champion → U.S. Amateur
105th Women’s Texas Amateur Champion → U.S. Women’s Amateur
100th Texas Junior Amateur Champion (Boys) → U.S. Junior Amateur
100th Texas Junior Girls’ Champion → U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur
In total for 2025, 116 Texas golfers earned their “Golden Ticket” to a USGA Championship through a TGA-conducted qualifier.
Notable Champions
Since 1906, TGA championships have crowned some of the game’s biggest names. Past champions include major winners in Ben Crenshaw and Jordan Spieth, along with LPGA legends in Betsy Rawls and Betty Jameson, cementing these championships as cornerstones of golf in Texas.
TEXAS AMATEUR
Mark Brooks – 1979, 1981
Scott Verplank – 1982, 1984, 1985
Ben Crenshaw – 1972
In 2025, Toby Wilt finished 12-under-par 268 after four rounds.
WOMEN’S TEXAS AMATEUR
Sandra Haynie – 1959, 1960
Betsy Rawls – 1949, 1950
Betty Jameson – 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939
In 2025, Grace Jin defended her title to win back-to-back championships.
TEXAS JUNIOR AMATEUR
Boys
Jordan Spieth, 2006
Scott Verplank – 1981
Ben Crenshaw – 1967, 1969
In 2025, Tyler Neidel finished 6-under with a final round of 68.
Girls
Hailey Jones- 2015, 2016
Sadie Engelmann – 2017
Hailee Cooper, 2014
In 2025, Honorine Nobuta Ferru fired a 7-under 65 in the final round to finish 11-under.
BYRON NELSON JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Preston Stout – 2021, 2022, 2023
Jordan Spieth – 2008, 2009, 2010
Cody Gribble – 2007
In 2025, Brooks Simmons drained a six-foot putt to win finishing 6-under par.
The Next Generation
The future of Texas golf is bright, and the Legends Junior Tour continues to develop the state’s top young talent. Meet a few rising stars who are already turning heads across Texas.
Becket McLaughlin | Boys 14 & Under Division
Beckett McLaughlin has gotten off to about as hot a start as possible. With five wins in just six starts in 2026 and a fourth-place ranking in the Team Texas Boys Standings, the sky is the limit for the Class of 2030 graduate.
Tripp Depoy | Boys Division
A Colorado State University commit, Tripp Depoy continues to showcase strong play with two runner-up finishes in four starts in 2026. After qualifying for the 77th U.S. Junior Amateur in 2025, Tripp now finds himself atop the Team Texas boys standings as he continues building an impressive junior golf career before taking the next step at the collegiate level.
Elizabeth Bellendir | Girls’ Division
Coppell native Elizabeth Bellindir found herself back in the winner’s circle at the 2026 Bluebonnet Championship, proving that hard work pays off. The victory marked Bellindir’s second win of the 2026 season across the NTPGA and LJT circuits, to go along with one runner-up finish and two additional top-five finishes and sits stop the Team Texas rankings for the Girls.
Esther Li | Girls’ Division
Ranked No. 519 on the Junior Golf Scoreboard, Li is quickly rising through the ranks after capturing two titles in 2026 on the Prestige Tour with the STPGA. The Class of 2029 graduate also recorded a top-five finish at the Texas Girls’ Invitational, helping her earn valuable points and move into second place in the Team Texas girls rankings.
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All of the TGA championships are open to the public, and as a Gallery Club member, we want you there. Walk the fairways, cheer on the players, and experience the thrill of championship golf up close. Bring a friend, bring your kids – be part of the energy that makes Texas golf so special.
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