Lexus and Southern Texas PGA Announce New Partnership
Lexus becomes a STPGA Junior Golf Patron Partner as well as supports STPGA Members
Spring, TX (July 16, 2024) – The Southern Texas PGA is proud to announce a new partnership with Lexus, one of the most recognizable brands in the automotive industry for its first-class customer service and high-quality performing vehicles. This exciting announcement features branding, event activations and community involvement throughout the next 18 months.
Lexus will become a Patron Partner of the STPGA Junior Golf program and receive unprecedented exposure throughout the largest junior golf program in the country and be heavily involved at the annual STPGA Junior Championship in August, where 300 families from around the Section come to the summer ending Championship.
“Lexus is always looking for new ways to connect with young families and showcase our wide variety of vehicle options for families driving around Southern Texas,” said Michael Kavanaugh, General Manager of the Lexus Southern Area. “The Southern Texas PGA does an excellent job providing great brand exposure but also doing it around a sport that teaches the next generation so many life lessons and skills that we, too, value at Lexus.”
Lexus will join Veritex Bank, PGA TOUR Superstore, and First Community as the STPGA’s four Patron Partners that all believe in creating lifelong golfers who enjoy the game and want to keep playing the rest of their life.
In addition, Lexus will be showcased at the STPGA Section Championship as a presenting partner where STPGA Members will compete to win the Tommy Aycock Trophy and take their first step in qualifying for the following year’s PGA Championship. This year’s event is September 9-10 at the historic Champions Golf Club in Houston, TX.
“This is an exciting day for the STPGA because it shows the impact of golf, but more importantly the impact that our 900+ STPGA Members make in our Section,” said Thomas Hutton, PGA Executive Director for the STPGA.
“This relationship commenced through C.W. Canfield, the PGA Director of Golf at Lakeside Country Club when he introduced me to Mr. Bret Aldridge, President of Westside Lexus. Our STPGA Members are the backbone of the industry, and I cannot thank both C.W. and Bret enough for this partnership and overall support of the Southern Texas PGA.”
At the STPGA Section Championship, the defending Champion will be able to drive in style throughout the week as a courtesy Lexus vehicle will be provided for him or her. This year Ben Willman, PGA Teaching Professional at Axis Golf Academy will enjoy this awesome perk when he looks to defend his title.
Lastly, Lexus is also getting involved with the STPGA’s scholarship program when it supports Past President and Texas Golf Hall of Fame Member Charlie Epps at the annual Golf Club of Houston Pro-Am on September 23. Lexus will be a presenting partner of the event and have a Hole-In-One Contest where the winner could win a Lexus. This event to date has raised $100,000 in college scholarships and showcases Lexus’ commitment to giving back and getting involved with the community which it serves.
“On behalf of our 4,500+ junior golf families and our 900+ STPGA Members and Associates, the STPGA would like to say thank you to Lexus for their support and we look forward to an unbelievable partnership,” said Hutton.
To find out more information about the Southern Texas PGA, please visit STPGA.com.
About Lexus
Lexus' passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its customers. Lexus began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 244 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With eight models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers nine F SPORT models, one F performance model and one F model. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.
