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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By Southern Texas PGA • January 28, 2026
The Texas Golf Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2026. Golf fans, industry professionals, and the public are invited to nominate individuals who have made a lasting impact on the game of golf in Texas by February 18, 2026. Nominations may be submitted online at https://www.texasgolfhof.org/nominations . As the Guardians of the Game in Texas, the Texas Golf Hall of Fame works to preserve, honor, and celebrate the state’s rich golf history while inspiring future generations of Texas golfers through recognition across six nomination categories. Today, the Hall of Fame is home to 156 distinguished members, including 25 who are also enshrined in the World Golf Hall of Fame, along with 15 historic Texas golf courses that have played a significant role in shaping the game. Beyond induction honors, the Texas Golf Hall of Fame is committed to education, access, and long-term legacy through innovative programming. This includes a fully accessible digital museum, a mobile museum that brings Texas golf history directly to communities across the state, and a newly established Endowment that is gaining strong support and will help ensure preservation efforts, youth initiatives, and future programming for generations to come. The Class of 2026 will be formally inducted during the Texas Golf Hall of Fame Induction Celebration on October 19, 2026, at the San Antonio Country Club. This event brings together leaders, legends, and supporters of the game to celebrate the individuals and institutions that define Texas golf. The Texas Golf Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) organization. For nomination criteria and submission details, visit https://www.texasgolfhof.org/nominations . Media Contact Alli Jarrett Executive Director Texas Golf Hall of Fame alli@texasgolfhof.org texasgolfhof.org

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On behalf of your Board of Directors, the STPGA would like to make you aware of a program that will commence on January 1, 2026 for all Level 1 Associates. Starting in 2026, the STPGA will be running virtual Associate Orientations for all Associates who are either in Level 1 or joined the program after January 1, 2026. The goal of the Orientation will be to educate you on the STPGA, create a networking opportunity, but most importantly, motivate you about the industry and the PGA of America Membership. The STPGA will run 11 of these throughout the year. During the Orientation, all attendees must satisfy the requirements below to receive credit for attendance: · Join the Google Meet within five (5) minutes of the scheduled start time · Have their camera on for the entirety of the presentation · Introduce themselves during the introduction portion of the Orientation PGA of America Level 1 Associates must complete this orientation prior to participating in any Southern Texas PGA Tournament or Social Function starting in 2026. We wanted to start to make you aware of this now so that you are prepared come 2026. The STPGA will be having at least 2 of these orientations in March for any Level 1 Associate already in the program and has not advanced to Level 2, so that you can still participate in all events in 2026! Please note: This policy begins with the Pro-Pro Champ in March. For any event in January and February, Level 1 Associates can participate without attending an orientation, as our first orientation isn't until March. Click here for the full outline of the program, view all eleven dates that an orientation will be hosted, and the landing page with more information accessible to you. The STPGA continues to look for ways to better our association, engage with the next PGA Member, and showcase the value of being a PGA Member. Please let us know if you have any questions and thank you in advance for your support.

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