Levy Cup Matches Updates Qualification Guidelines
Matches original intent remains with new eligibility and reach!
Spring, TX – The Southern Texas PGA and Northern Texas PGA Sections are excited to announce an update to the qualification guidelines for the Levy Cup Matches starting in 2022. Established in 2017, the Levy Cup Matches were created to honor Paul Levy, who is a Past President of the PGA of America and former Member of the Southern Texas PGA.
Each Section will be represented by 12 PGA Professionals at the Levy Cup Matches but will now consist of three different categories of representatives, two of which have been involved since the inception of the Matches. The first group of four PGA Professionals will be represented by Members that serve their facilities in an Assistant Golf Professional capacity. The second group of four Professionals will consist of Members that are 50 years of age or older, regardless of classification. The third and final group of PGA Professionals, which is the new category in 2022, are four PGA Members of any classification within the PGA of America that is not already represented in these Matches or the Texas Joe Black Cup Matches.
The addition of this new, third group of PGA Members means that for the first time Teaching Professionals and Directors of Instruction, among other categories, will be able to represent their respective Section in one of the Ryder Cup style events in Texas.
“Our goal was to continue to allow the mentoring between older and younger professionals but add in more PGA Professionals that impact the game in a positive manner,” said Paul Levy, who worked in many different classifications himself throughout his career.
“PGA Professionals throughout Texas work in many different roles and I believe showcasing people who also play the game at a high level is very important.”
Board of Directors from both organizations were involved in this decision and appreciate Paul Levy’s continued involvement and support. This adjustment continues to elevate our professionals and give our professionals a great opportunity to compete for a spot to represent their Section at the end of the year.
The Southern Texas PGA will be using our Player of the Year Points List as well as the Senior Player of the Year Points List to determine these 12 spots. Our first point event will be the Classic Chevy Championship on April 4-5 at Riverbend Country Club in Sugar Land, TX.
The 6th Levy Cup Matches will be played on November 7-8, 2022 at Cimarron Hills Golf & Country Club in Georgetown, TX. The overall record for these Matches stands with the STPGA leading 3-2. The NTPGA currently holds the Cup after winning the 5th Levy Cup Matches in 2021 at River Crest CC in Fort Worth, TX.
