The Wait Is Over: First Team Texas Points List Is Here
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The first release of the Team Texas Points List is now available. The top 32 boys and top 32 girls have been officially posted on the Team Texas Page.
Leading the boys’ points from the Southern region is Tripp Depoy, and not too far on his heels are Andrea Birolini (North) and Daxton Galyean (North). Leading the girls’ points from the Northern region is Elizabeth Bellendir, and right behind her are Esther Li (South) and Adrielle Miller (North).
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Selection Process: The Team Texas Committee is comprised of representatives from the Texas Golf Association (TGA), the Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) and Southern Texas PGA (STPGA) Sections. The committee will name 20 athletes (10 boys and 10 girls) to represent the first Team Texas in 2027.
Taking into consideration Texas’ large geographic area, the committee has decided to split Texas into a Northern region and a Southern region. The committee will take the top three boys and top three girls from each region. The next two highest point earners regardless of region will also be selected. The remaining two spots will be selected by the committee with the consideration of the following: points standing, scoring average, competitive round statistics, work ethic, enthusiasm to learn, and their character on and off the course.
Eligibility: To be eligible to play on Team Texas, a player must be a U.S. Citizen and the player’s parent/guardian must file personal taxes within the state of Texas. The player must be 13 years old by January 1, 2027, and not have reached their 19th birthday by July 19th, 2027. The player must also have an up-to-date Handicap Index with at least 20 scores. Of those 20, eight must be competitive scores within the last 12 months. In addition, the player must be in good standing with other junior golf organizations and adhere to the USNDP Code of Conduct. Lastly, players must have amateur status and comply with the Rules of Amateur Status, comply with USGA’s anti-doping protocol, comply with USGA’s betting policy, and comply with the USGA gender policy.
Upcoming Tournaments: A player can earn Team Texas points by playing in a variety of junior golf organizations and events, such as: USGA championships, TGA championships, Legends Junior Tour, NTPGA – All American Tour, STPGA – Prestige Tour, Texas Junior Golf Tour – Elite Series, Sun Country Golf Tour – Championships, Texas High School State Championships, and American Junior Golf Association – Invitationals (AJGA) and in-state Open Events. To view a full list of eligible tours and tournaments, click here.
Some upcoming Tournaments with a chance to earn points:
- Wildflower Classic – STPGA Prestige Tour
- Srixon/Cleveland Summer Kickoff – NTPGA All-American Tour
- 27th Huntington Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship – Legends Junior Tour
- Team TaylorMade Invitational – AJGA
- The Nelly Invitational presented by Chevron – AJGA
What’s Next: Be on the lookout for the next updated points list on June 12!
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