2022 Texas Junior Cup and Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches Qualification Guidelines

May 14, 2026 • Southern Texas PGA

Earn your spot on the 2022 STPGA Texas Junior Cup and Ben Hogan Junior Cup Teams!

The Texas Junior Cup presented by TCG Advisors is an annual competitive event between the Southern and Northern Texas PGA Sections. This marks TCG Advisors 5th year of support and has helped elevate the event by playing on some of the best courses in Southern Texas and allowing a first class event for players, caddies, and parents! Based in Austin, TCG Advisors delivers investment and retirement planning solutions that provide peace of mind and lead clients to financial success. They love supporting the next generation and seeing juniors play at a high level! 


This fiercely contested rivalry between two sister Sections is marked by close matches, dramatic shots, uncompromising sportsmanship, and new friendships. Each team consists of 12 junior golfers (six boys and six girls) who are 12 years old and younger.

There are various Championships for players to earn a spot on the STPGA Texas Junior Cup Matches team. Below are the events in which the champion of the listed divisions will earn a spot to represent Team STPGA.



Boys
Little Linksters – Spring Series Championship | April 30–May 1

  • 11-12 Red
  • 9-10 9-Hole Modified

Srixon Prestige Tour – Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#1) | June 20–21

  • 11-12

Srixon Prestige Tour – Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#2) | July 6-7

  • 11-12

Junior Tour – STPGA Junior Championship | July 27-28

  • 11-12

Little Linksters – STPGA Junior Championship | July 27-28

  • 11-12 Red


Girls
Little Linksters – Spring Series Championship | April 30–May 1

  • 11-12 Red
  • 9-10 9-Hole Modified

Srixon Prestige Tour – Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#1) | June 20–21

  • 11-12

Srixon Prestige Tour – Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#2) | July 6-7

  • 11-12

Junior Tour – STPGA Junior Championship | July 27-28

  • 11-12

Little Linksters – STPGA Junior Championship | July 27-28

  • 11-12 Red


Hosted by the Southern Texas PGA, the 11th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches will be held Saturday, September 17 – Sunday, September 18 at Sand Hill Farm Golf Course for a second year. Last year, Team STPGA took a commanding lead on day one and won the Cup with an overall score of 15-9, retaining the Cup for the fourth year, in a row. Help the Southern Texas PGA keep the Texas Junior Cup at this years Matches!

 

Click here for past records, more information, and STPGA qualifying guidelines.






The Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches is an annual competitive event between the Southern and Northern Texas PGA Sections. The Matches provide a unique, one-of-a-kind experience for each Sections best playing golfers. Each team consists of 12 of the top junior golfers (six boys and six girls) who are 13-18 years of age.

 

There are multiple opportunities for players to earn a spot on the STPGA Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches team. Below are the Srixon Prestige Tour events in which the champion of the listed divisions will earn a spot to represent Team STPGA.

Boys

Fore! Challenge | June 6-7

  • 13-18

Summer Showdown | June 13-14

  • 13-14
  • 15-18

Boys Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#1) | June 20-21

  • 13-18

Mid-Summer Showcase | June 27-28

  • 13-18

Boys Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#2) | July 6-7

  • 13-18

 

Girls

Fore! Challenge | June 6-7

  • 13-18

Summer Showdown | June 13-14

  • 13-14
  • 15-18

Girls Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#1) | June 20-21

  • 13-18

Mid-Summer Showcase | June 27-28

  • 13-18

Girls Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#2) | July 6-7

  • 13-18

 

Hosted by the Northern Texas PGA, the 7th Annual Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches will be held Monday, August 8 – Tuesday, August 9 at Shady Oaks Country Club in Westworth Village. Last year Team NTPGA took back the Cup with an overall score of 16-8 after back-to-back wins from Team STPGA the previous years. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to help Team STPGA bring the cup back home to Southern Texas!

 

Click  here for past records, more information, and STPGA qualifying guidelines.

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By Southern Texas PGA • May 4, 2026
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