Jeter and Miller Claim 2021 Texas Team Championship Title

HORSESHOE BAY, TEXAS (July 13, 2021) – The 2021 Texas Team Championship saw Jarred Jeter, Assistant Professional and Grant Miller, PGA Assistant Professional from Midland Country Club top the 80 teams and claim this year’s championship title. Jeter and Miller had an impressive two rounds with a team score of 129 (-14), leading the field by one stroke. 

“We just want to thank the Southern Texas PGA and Horseshoe Bay Resort for such a great event,” said Jeter. “The big thing for us today was anytime one of us was in a bad position, the other was there to get us the shots we needed to secure the win.”

The Texas Team Championship is one of the most anticipated Championships for PGA Members and Associates in Texas.  It is the only event each year, excluding Ryder Cup style events, where both Northern Texas PGA and Southern Texas PGA professionals compete against each other. 

Jeter and Miller’s second round featured an impressive eight birdies, including their final hole.

“This 36-hole Championship allows our PGA Professionals from across the state to enjoy a few days on what many consider a summer break or the halfway point to the year,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director of the Southern Texas PGA.  “The game of golf in Texas is where it is today due to the hard work these men and women do each day at their facilities and it’s a joy to see them compete and more importantly network throughout the event.” 

Prior to starting this year’s Texas Team Championship, the Southern Texas PGA paused to honor Daryl Walker.  Daryl tragically passed away in 2020 and was a dear friend to the STPGA and someone who greatly impacted the industry.  Daryl Walker was the 2020 Golf Sales Representative of the Year and loved being at this event representing E-Z-GO. The memorial service featured ceremonial tee shots by his three children, Reese, Cade, and Megan, and speeches by Executive Director Thomas Hutton, President of the Southern Texas PGA James Brown, and Director of Golf Sales for E-Z-GO, Adam Harris. 

This year’s event also featured a putting contest on Monday at the famous Whitewater Putting Course at Horseshoe Bay Resort, with Alastair Jones, Assistant Professional and Matt Ryba, PGA Assistant Professional from Preston Trail Golf Club winning the tournament.  This fun, laid back atmosphere allows for sponsors of the event to interact with PGA Professionals and enjoy each other’s company.

This year’s Texas Team Championship was played on the 6,858-yard Apple Rock and 6,702-yard Ram Rock Courses at Horseshoe Bay Resort. The two-player teams are formed by PGA Members and Associates that work together at the same facility playing in a 2-man best ball format.  The overall purse for the event was $42,900. 

The Southern Texas PGA would like to thank all of our sponsors this year which included Destination Kohler, Adidas, Golf Pro Payments, Donald Ross and Dan Liscio, Morell Studios, E-Z-GO, Tito’s Vodka, L.A.B. Golf, and Bushnell Golf.

To view the full results from today’s tournament, please click here.

To view our recap video from today’s tournament, please click here. 

To view photos from today’s event, please click here.

The Southern Texas PGA continues its busy summer with our second major of the year at the Tradition Championship next Monday, July 19 - Tuesday, July 20 at the Golf Club of Houston (Tournament Course).