Meet the Member: Lisa Fleming Edgmon, PGA
Southern Texas PGA • September 5, 2025
Lisa Fleming Edgmon, PGA – Built on Mentorship, Driven by Heart
From a sophomore with no clubs at Temple High School to a PGA Teaching Professional at Houston Country Club, Lisa Edgmon’s journey through the game of golf has been shaped by passion, mentorship, and a lifelong dedication to teaching.
Lisa began playing golf at 14 after being invited by her high school coach, Coach Morgan, and quickly fell in love with the game's competitive and addictive nature. She went on to play collegiate golf at the University of North Texas, graduating before stepping into the golf business full-time.
Throughout her career, Lisa has had the opportunity to learn from some of the game’s most influential professionals, including Gordon Johnson, Paul Marchand, Charlie Epps, and, most notably, Dick Harmon, whom she worked alongside for 13 years. Lisa credits much of her teaching foundation to her time with Dick, saying:
“Dick was the best boss and mentor I could have ever asked for. He taught me not just how to teach, but how to connect with people. I still miss him every day.”
Working with Dick also gave Lisa opportunities to attend Butch Harmon’s golf schools, experiences she describes as “invaluable” to shaping her approach as a teacher.
Now at Houston Country Club, Lisa is proud to continue the work she loves in the same place she once worked for another cherished mentor, Gordon Johnson, PGA, from 2013 until his retirement in 2022. Her passion lies in creating opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels to learn, improve, and enjoy the game. She takes pride in being part of a section that she believes has “one of the best junior programs in the country” and continues to advocate for developing the next generation of golfers.
When she’s not on the lesson tee, Lisa finds joy in spending time with her family—especially watching her son compete in NSCA (National Sporting Clays Association) events. Whether she is on the golf course or at the shooting range, she loves supporting his competitive drive and celebrating his success in a sport he’s passionate about.
For Lisa, becoming a PGA Member represents more than a credential; it’s a sense of accomplishment, credibility, and belonging within the golf community. Her advice to aspiring professionals is simple:
“It’s like getting your college degree in golf. Put in the work, find mentors, and stay dedicated. It will open doors and give you opportunities you never imagined.”
Lisa’s story is a testament to the power of mentorship, the joy of teaching, and the lifelong impact of simply showing up with heart.
AUSTIN, TEXAS (August 26) — The 2025 TPx Player’s Cup concluded today at Austin Country Club, where the Section’s top professionals battled across two competitive divisions — Senior and Open — for one of the Southern Texas PGA’s most prestigious titles. In the Senior Division, Steve Jurgensen, PGA Teaching Professional at Westwood Golf Club, delivered a wire-to-wire victory, finishing at 3-under-par for the championship after rounds of 69-72. Jurgensen sealed the win in dramatic fashion, rolling in a birdie on the par-5 18th to close out his championship run. Reflecting on the victory, Jurgensen said,
HOUSTON, TEXAS (August 18, 2025) – Mother Nature had different plans at Champions Golf Club, where drawn-out lightning delays ultimately forced the cancellation of Round Two and shortened the 2025 Southern Texas Assistant PGA Professional Championship to 18 holes. Taking advantage of his strong opening round, Jake Sitterle, Assistant Professional at Lakecliff Country Club, earned the victory with a score of 70 (-1) on the par-71 layout, securing his place at this year’s champion. “This wasn’t the way anyone wanted this championship to end. Gilbert was playing great in the second round, but I am happy I could get the win,” Sitterle reflected. “With how the last major ended, I was always confident in my game and that I could be up at the top, but this field is strong, and I just wish all the guys who qualified the best of luck.” The tournament, hosted at Champions Golf Club, featured over 50 Assistant Professionals from across the Section, competing for qualifying spots into the Assistant PGA Professional Championship, set to be played at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida, November 13-16, 2025.
Alden Wallace, PGA – Rookie Member with a Veteran Mentality
Sunday, August 17, 2025 Come join us for a Great Event. An exciting Day of Golf, Live Music, Auctions, and Special Appearances. 100% of all funds received will go directly to benefit the Hill Country Arts Foundation in Ingram, Texas, to help them rebuild from devastating flood damage. Golf Tournament at Riverhill Country Club - the home of legendary Byron Nelson 8:00 am Registration 10:00 am Shotgun Start $500 per player (limited to 120 players) Golf at the Historic Riverhill Country Club Two Concert Tickets at Arcadia Live All-inclusive Food and Drink on the Course Player Gift Bags Live Concert at the Beautiful Arcadia Live Theater Featuring; 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm $100 per ticket (only 600 tickets available) Acts to be Announced coming soon due to security concerns and limited seating To Enter and for More Information , go to the website (working on) or Contact Jeff Hunter, PGA at (830)-896-1400 ext. 2260 or jhunter@riverhillcc.com John Junker at (830-896-1400) ext. 2260 or jjunker@riverhillcc.com Checks and donations can also be sent to Riverhill Country Club, made out to: Guitars and Greens for the Guadalupe
John Gibson, PGA – From Tee Times to Timberland
Wes Skaggs, PGA – Finding Purpose in the Heart of the Game
HOUSTON, TX (July 22, 2025) – Omar Uresti, PGA Life Member, claimed victory at the 2025 Southern Texas Senior PGA Professional Championship, firing rounds of 67-73–140 ( -4 ) at Bay Oaks Country Club to secure the title of Senior Section Champion. This is Uresti's Fourth Senior Championship, with his last win coming in 2023. This year’s championship served a dual purpose, determining not only the Southern Texas PGA Senior Champion but also acting as the Section’s qualifier for the 2025 Senior PGA Professional Championship, to be held at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida, later this fall. "It feels good to come out and get a win against a strong field and a tough golf course. The first round I was hitting good shots and making good putts, but today wasn't the same, and I had to balance my mental game a little bit throughout the ups and downs," said Uresti. In the final round, Uresti needed to battle back after a slow start on the front nine with 3 bogeys, but took the lead with 1 eagle and 2 birdies on the back nine to secure the win. The leaderboard finished with Uresti winning by three over Billy Sitton, PGA Executive from Triumph Golf, and four over Darrell Fuston, PGA General Manager from Westwood Golf Club. Heading into the tournament, Uresti, Robert Thompson, PGA, and Eric Bogar, PGA, were already exempt. The five additional qualifiers are: Billy Sitton, PGA Golf Executive at Triumph Golf Darrell Fuston, PGA General Manager at Westwood Golf Club Darek Franklin, PGA Assistant Professional at Austin Golf Club Steve Jurgensen, PGA Teaching Professional at Westwood Golf Club David von Hoffman, PGA Director of Golf at Spanish Oaks Golf Club
Eric Bogar, PGA – Right Where He Is Meant To Be
Dear STPGA Members, I hope this message finds you well and enjoying a wonderful summer! Following our second board meeting on July 10th, I wanted to provide you with some important updates. We're incredibly enthusiastic about a few new initiatives we're rolling out, building upon the strong foundation of our existing successful programs. Below are three key areas we focused on during the meeting: Member Outreach Program: Your Voice Matters We have launched a new Member Outreach Program designed to ensure your voices are heard directly by our leadership. Before each quarterly board meeting, every board member will personally contact three STPGA professionals. These assignments will rotate, allowing us to connect with a diverse group of members over time. The goal of these calls is simply to have an informal, open conversation to understand what's on your mind. At the start of each board meeting, we summarize the key themes and feedback gathered. This direct input will be invaluable in shaping our decisions, enhancing our programs, and ultimately better serving all STPGA professionals. Please don't be surprised if a board member reaches out, and we truly encourage you to share your thoughts! New Associate Development and Mentoring Initiative The STPGA is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Associate Mentoring initiative, which the board thoroughly discussed and voted to approve. This program will focus on three key goals: Enhanced Onboarding Communication: We'll be sending updated and more in-depth communications to all new and transfer-in associates, providing comprehensive information about the Section and all available resources. Pro-Associate Events: We're introducing two new Pro-Associate events, with the first scheduled for October. These events aim to introduce Level 1 associates to the STPGA, featuring guest speakers, sharing best practices, and providing essential information about the PGA of America and the STPGA. Our goal is to keep their excitement for the golf industry high and maintain their motivation. Following this, Level 1 associates will have the unique opportunity to play golf with an existing PGA member, helping them expand their network and gain a valuable mentor. Associate Orientation Program: We will also implement a new, mandatory Associate Orientation program. This orientation will educate associates on the STPGA and the PGA of America, reinforcing their motivation within the industry. It's also a great way to introduce them to our dedicated STPGA staff, ensuring they know who to contact for support. Completing this orientation will be a prerequisite for associates to participate in any STPGA golf tournaments. Strategic Plan Refresh Underway The board of directors had a very robust and constructive conversation about our strategic plan. This plan has been an incredibly valuable tool for our staff and board, guiding our initiatives over the past several years. We've identified some exciting ideas to improve it further and will be sure to share these with you once they are finalized. Lastly, our thoughts and prayers remain with everyone affected by the flooding in the Hill Country. If you know of a facility or PGA Member or Associate that has been directly affected, please reach out to either me or Thomas Hutton, our Executive Director. The PGA of America remains committed to the PGA Medical and Disaster Relief Fund that provides assistance to members who are faced with temporary financial problems due to serious medical emergencies or the impact of natural disasters. Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement. Please know that I am always available and welcome any comments or concerns you may have. Sincerely,
HORSESHOE BAY, TEXAS (July 8, 2025) - The 2025 Texas Team Championship saw Darrell Fuston, PGA General Manager at Westwood Golf Club, and Steve Jurgensen, PGA Teaching Professional at Westwood Golf Club, take home the trophy with a two-day total of two-day low score of 59-64-123 (-20). This year's event featured 116 2-person teams made up of PGA Members and Associates from both the Southern Texas and Northern Texas PGA Sections. Fuston and Jurgensen came in on a hot streak after winning the STPGA 9/9/9 Championship last week. The team took the lead after day one and never looked back! They shot an impressive 59 (-12) on Monday when they played the Ram Rock course at Horseshoe Bay, giving them the lead by three strokes after playing the harder of the two golf courses. When asked about day one, Fuston said, "We just played really solid golf—almost like a scramble. We were in sync all day, hitting it together and keeping it stress-free. We know each other’s games well, and it just clicked out there". When day two started, they looked to continue their consistent play and were able to do just that with a bogey-free round and eight birdies on the Apple Rock course. They started out their final round with four birdies on the front nine. Following the final round, the pair said, "Today felt tough, but once we birdied 10 and 11, we were great. Checking the leaderboard helped us refocus — we weren’t chasing, so we just stuck to our game and kept the momentum going”. Thomas Devanna, PGA, and Keith Harris, PGA, made a remarkable climb up the leaderboard in Round Two, jumping 12 spots with an impressive bogey-free round on the Apple Rock Course that featured nine birdies. Their strong performance secured them a share of runner-up honors at 16-under-par, alongside the STPGA’s Wes Skaggs, PGA, and Omar Uresti, PGA. The Texas Team Championship is the one event a year outside of the Ryder Cup events where both STPGA and NTPGA Members and Associates compete together. While the competition remains the main priority, the networking, camaraderie, and meeting new professionals is also very important. The Southern Texas PGA extends a sincere thank you to all of our 2025 sponsors, including Adidas, YETI, BlueGolf/Clubessential/ForeUp, Fairways and Fundays, Elijah Craig, Kohler Wisconsin, Bad Birdie, E-Z-GO, Heritage Creations, Redvanly, and XXIO. Thanks to their generous support, the total purse for this year’s event reached $59,475, which included a $57,975 overall purse and $1,500 awarded through special contests. This year, we also had the fan-favorite Putting Contest at the Whitewater Putting Course at Horseshoe Bay Resort following Round One. For the 2025 edition of this storied contest, the duo of Patrick Buhrmann, PGA, and Jeff Hughes, PGA, claimed the title with an impressive 34-under finish, edging out the competition by three strokes. The laid-back setting provided a great opportunity for Elijah Craig as well as other event sponsors to connect with PGA Professionals while enjoying a fun and social evening on the unique course. The Texas Team Championship was played on the 6,858-yard Apple Rock and 6,702-yard Ram Rock Courses at Horseshoe Bay Resort. To view the final results, CLICK HERE . To view the photo gallery, CLICK HERE .
