STPGA's Texas Senior Open has a new name and new partners!
The 25th playing of the Energy Transfer Texas Senior Open is set for October 27-29 with the goal of making it the largest Senior Open in the country!
SPRING, TEXAS (April 13, 2021) – The Southern Texas PGA is excited to announce a name change to one of the largest Senior Opens in the country. Formally called the Lone Star NGL Texas Senior Open, starting this year, the event will be called the Energy Transfer Texas Senior Open. The event will continue to be played at Eagle Pointe Golf Club in Mont Belvieu, TX, and take place on October 27-29, 2021.
"We are excited to welcome everyone back to Eagle Pointe Golf Club for the 25th playing of the Energy Transfer Texas Senior Open," said Brad Widener, Vice President of Operations. "It's extremely special to be a part of this massive event for the local community but also attract the best players from across the country."
This event has hosted hundreds of Tour Professionals over the years, including winners from both the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions. It also features top amateurs and is open to players 50 and older.
In partnership with this name change, the STPGA is proud to announce that the City of Mont Belvieu will now be considered the third presenting partner alongside Vortech Contracting and S&B Engineers and Constructors.
“Since we began hosting the tournament in 2014 at Eagle Pointe Golf Club, it has become a large draw for our community and also allows us to put the spotlight on our amazing city while welcoming visitors from all over the nation,” said Dustin Schubert, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Mont Belvieu.
“We are fortunate to have the support of great partners in our community such as Energy Transfer, S&B Engineers and Constructors, and Vortech Contracting that have helped grow this event into what it is,” Schubert continued. “With the City of Mont Belvieu increasing our involvement with the tournament, we – along with our corporate partners - are on track to making this the largest Senior Open in the country.”
Jim Carter of Scottsdale, Arizona will be the defending champion when the event is played later this year after coming from behind to win the 2020 event with a three day total of 14-under par.
"It's an honor to be a presenting sponsor," said Steve Abalos, CFO of Vortech Contracting. "2021 will be our 4th year involved with the event and it truly impacts our community and our business, and the event allows us to showcase who we are and how relationships mean so much to us."
Besides world class golf at Eagle Pointe Golf Club, the event is highlighted with a large Pro-Am the day prior to the Championship. At this event local businesses get the opportunity to be onsite networking, playing golf with golf professionals, and entertaining clients. Since moving the event to Eagle Pointe in 2014, this event has generated over $85,000 for college scholarships through PGA Reach Southern Texas.
“S&B is excited to support the 25th playing of this event," said Rich Akin, Senior Vice President of S&B Engineers and Constructors. “We share a rich history of working with Energy Transfer in Mont Belvieu and the opportunity to further contribute to the community through this tournament is incredibly meaningful to the team at S&B."
Registration and the complete outline of the event will be announced in late summer/early fall.
