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SOUTHERN TEXAS PGA
Serving PGA Members and Growing the Game
About the STPGA
The Southern Texas PGA is one of 41 PGA of America Sections that has a mission to serve its
Members, grow the game through STPGA programs, and elevate the Association.
Our 800 PGA Members and Associates are world class professionals that are the experts in the
game and business of golf and are located at nearly 250 facilities across Southern Texas. The
STPGA Headquarters are in Spring, TX and employs 13 full-time employees and over 100 part-
time employees.
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The Southern Texas PGA is excited to announce our Captains for the upcoming 2024 Cup Matches. From Landa Park Golf Course, our Texas Joe Black Cup Matches Captain is PGA General Manager Chad Donegan who will call on Team STPGA to #KeeptheCup. Chad is an incredible leader and four-time Joe Black Cup participant whose experience will be a strong benefit for our future roster. The 44th Texas Joe Black Cup Matches will be contested on October 28-29, 2024 at Midland Country Club in Midland, Texas.
Southern Texas PGA Members, As a member-based organization, keeping accurate records of our Members is vital to our success both from a communication standpoint and overall service to the membership. During our March Board Meeting, your Board of Directors determined that each year in April moving forward, the STPGA would perform an internal Member Audit. This Member Audit is around ensuring Members are classified correctly, information is listed accurately, and facility information is as updated as possible. While according to the PGA of America Constitution it is the Member or Associate’s responsibility to ensure employment records are updated within ten (10) business days of change in employment and/or classification, the STPGA believes this audit will serve as a Member Benefit for making sure that all records are up to date. To assist us in this process, please visit your PGA.org Profile and navigate to “My Official PGA Records” to verify that your contact information, place of employment, and other personal data is correct. If you are having trouble updating anything, please contact Scott Archer ( sarcher@pgahq.com ) or call the STPGA Office at 832-442-2404. The Board of Directors have formed a working group made up of Members and Staff to review our membership and help with ensuring employment information and facilities are correct. If the working group needs your help or wants to verify something, you will be reached out to individually. Furthermore, we believe this annual process will also help educate Members on different classifications and policies within the PGA of America and our governance to ensure accuracy and correct information. To view the list of applicable classifications available to our Members and Associates, please Click Here. We would like to thank you in advance for your assistance with this process and please head to PGA.org and ensure you are listed correctly. Thomas Hutton, PGA Bryan Minnick, PGA
RICHMOND, TEXAS (APRIL 9) - The Veritex Bank Spring Classic was truly one of a kind down at Shadow Hawk Golf Club in Richmond, Texas. 108 of our PGA of America Members and Associates faced off during the Solar Eclipse and a light drizzle during the first round. We kicked off our first major of the year in competitive fashion with Jesse Droemer, PGA Teaching Professional at Riverbend Country Club and Omar Uresti, PGA Life Member leading the way in their respective divisions after the first day. In the Open Division there was a five-way tie for second place at four-under. After being one of the five tied for second place following round one, Carlos Sainz, Director of Instruction at The Clubs at Houston Oaks, carded six birdies on the front nine to propel himself to solo leader. From there, he remained calm and collected to win the Veritex Bank Spring Classic at a tournament total of 10-under par. “You have to get out to a fast start with the first two holes being a Par-5 and a short Par-4. I was expecting the wind to have more of an impact, but luckily it calmed down and I was able to take advantage on the front nine” said Sainz. After a slight delay due to lightning, round two was underway and Uresti kept his foot on the gas, extending his lead to 12-under after an incredible tournament total of 14 birdies. “I was very fortunate with a lot of wedge shots sticking pretty close. I had a couple of tee shots I missed a little but still ended up with clear looks,” said Uresti. “It has been a little while since the last tournament I played but it feels great to be back in STPGA competition.” A huge thank you to Shadow Hawk Golf Club, PGA General Manager Mike Shoelen, PGA Head Professional Justin Engel, and their staff for being incredible hosts. We also want to thank our Title Sponsor, Veritex Bank, along with our Presenting Partners, as this event would not be possible without them; Vortech Contracting, Tournament Solutions, Donald Ross Sportswear, PRG, Maui Jim, and NexBelt. Click here to view the photo gallery. Click here to view the final results.
