Southern Texas PGA Hosts Memorable 51st Annual Meeting

Southern Texas PGA • February 19, 2019

HORSESHOE BAY, TEXAS --- The Southern Texas PGA held its 51st Annual Meeting at Horseshoe Bay Resort on Monday and Tuesday. Approximately 200 Members attended the event, which kicked off with a Panel Discussion featuring PGA of America Vice President Jim Richerson, District 12 Director Tony Martinez, STPGA Honorary President Marc DeWall, and STPGA Past President Jeff Strong. Additional featured speakers included Tim Novak, Executive Director of the John Maxwell Team, and Jim Terry, PGA Senior Director of PGA Golf Properties.

The newly elected Board of Directors were also welcomed into office on Monday afternoon. Doug DeSive, PGA Head Professional at Corpus Christi Country Club, headlines the group of officers as Section President. James Brown, PGA Head Professional at Royal Oaks Country Club has moved into the Vice President position, with Bryan Minnick, PGA Head Professional at Shadow Hawk Golf Club being elected to Secretary. Marc DeWall, PGA General Manager at The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch will serve as Honorary President. In addition to the officers, Rich Ballinger, PGA Master Professional and Director of Sam Houston State University PGA Golf Management Program, Darrell Fuston, PGA Director of Golf at The Woodlands Country Club, and Jim Nittoli, PGA Director of Golf at San Antonio, joined the Board.

In addition, Chapter Officers were also sworn in. Mark Duranski, PGA Head Professional at BraeBurn Country Club, will serve as Eastern Chapter President with Ricky Lyons, PGA General Manager at Westwood Golf Club, as Vice President. In the Western Chapter, Chad Donegan, PGA Director of Golf at Landa Park Golf Course, moved into the President spot, while Aaron Krause, PGA Head Professional at Max Starcke Park Golf Club, will serve as Vice President. Jeremiah Cabrera, PGA Head Professional at Laredo Country Club, will serve as Southern Chapter President with John Garcia, PGA Head Professional at The Practice Tee, as his Vice President.

The 2018 STPGA Award Winners were celebrated with a dinner and awards ceremony on Monday evening with the awards class being headlined by Golf Professional of the Year C.W. Canfield, PGA Director of Golf at Lakeside Country Club.

Tuesday’s session featured Chuck Cook, Top 10 Teacher, and Cary Collins, PGA of America Rules Committee Member. Attendees then participated in breakout session which included topics:

Golf Fitness by AMPD Fitness
Attracting & Retaining Millennials with PGA Career Consultant Kelly Gilley
Golf Genius & Tournament Operations
Best Practices in Merchandising with 2016 PGA of America Merchandiser of the Year and 2018 Southern Texas PGA Merchandiser of the Year (Resort) Kelly O’Donnell (Wolfdancer Golf Club) and Patrick Ascherl (Traditions Club), 2018 Southern Texas PGA Merchandiser of the Year (Private)
PGM 3.0 for Associates & Continuing Education (Specialist, Certified, Master) for Members with PGA Master Professional Rich Ballinger
Marking the Course & Local Rules at your Facility with Cary Collins, PGA

The 51st Southern Texas PGA Annual Meeting was presented by Constellation, Garia, Golf Scorecards, Inc., Haas-Jordan, Lorente, Mark Danton Golf, Ouray, Streamsong, and Winston Collection.

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HOMETOWN GLORY AT THE 2025 STPGA SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP

By Southern Texas PGA • September 16, 2025

COLUMBUS, TX (September 16) – Over the last two days, the Southern Texas PGA proudly hosted its premier event, the 58th STPGA Section Championship, at The Covey at Big Easy Ranch in Columbus, Texas. 112 PGA of America Members from across the Section competed in a two-day championship not only to crown the 2025 STPGA Section Champion but also served as the pathway to the national PGA Professional Championship, Player of the Year Honors, and the last opportunity to climb our points list and earn a spot on #TeamSTPGA for the Joe Black Cup Matches and Levy Cup Matches. Congratulations to Casey Russell, PGA Director of Golf at Big Easy Ranch, for winning this year’s Section Championship at Big Easy Ranch. The home-field advantage would serve Casey well as he would finish with a tournament total of 70-71–141 (-3) After round one, the leaderboard was extremely tight with a three-way tie for first at 2-under (70) between Alan Hodde, PGA Director of Instruction at Axis Golf Academy & Fitting Center, Greg Hiller, PGA Director of Instruction at TPC San Antonio, and Casey Russell, PGA, and another 16 people within three strokes of the lead. With the added pressure of a tie, Casey would be put at ease with his course knowledge and the perfect pairing to go to battle with.

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Jake Sitterle Claims 2025 Southern Texas Assistant PGA Professional Championship!

By Southern Texas PGA • August 18, 2025

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.

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Help Support the Hill Country at Riverhill Country Club

By Southern Texas PGA • July 30, 2025

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