2024 Prestige Tour Recap: Lucky 13th Year

December 18, 2024

Lucky 13th Year of Golf at Our Highest Level!

Spring, TX (December 17, 2024) -  As we reflect on another amazing year from our Prestige Tour, one word stands out: unforgettable. This year marks a “lucky” milestone as we celebrate 13 years of incredible golf at our highest level! From new achievements to record-breaking moments, we’ve reached new heights thanks to our partners, players, members, and sponsors. Here's a look back at the incredible success we’ve experienced throughout the season. 

A Year of Growth and Success

In 2024, we saw 957 junior golfers play a total of 8,773 rounds across the Prestige Tour, showcasing exceptional talent and dedication. With 23 repeat winners in the 13-14 and 15-18 divisions and 12 players earning multiple victories (Click Here to see the 2024 Repeat Winners), we couldn't be more proud to provide a platform for young players to grow their skills, compete at the highest level, and create lasting memories. 


The passion for play and competitive spirit carried over to some more truly remarkable achievements—most notably, our inaugural Insperity Invitational Tour Championship. This milestone event brought together the very best of us, showcasing a fantastic display of competition, talent and sportsmanship. The competition also saw two players earn status promotions, an impressive feat on such a competitive stage.


Our team also grew this year with the addition of two new prestige tour managers, Connor Murphy and Dean Pocwierz, who brought fresh energy and innovative ideas to our events along with the help of Tournament Manager, Matthew Coughlin. Their leadership and dedication were key to making this year one of our most successful yet.


Record-Breaking Moments

These juniors didn't just compete—they excelled. This season was filled with incredible golfing achievements, including 9,369 birdies and 195 eagles. Not to be outdone, our players also recorded five hole-in-ones (Click Here to see the Hole-In-One Names List) and an impressive 63 as the lowest round of the year shot by Ryan (Woojin) Lee at the Prestige Tour Open. These results speak to the depth of skill within our program and the level of commitment every participant shows.


Srixon and Billiard Factory: Continued Support

The support we received from our sponsors and partners made this year truly special. Srixon and Billiard Factory have been invaluable partners this season. Srixon provided 26,320 golf balls, ensuring players had top-tier equipment. At the same time, Billiard Factory contributed giveaway prizes, including a foosball table and pool cues, adding fun to the off-course experience.

Looking Ahead

After traveling over 9,000 miles throughout the seasons to bring top-notch events across the region, we are excited for what’s to come as we move forward. Our year's success has set a high bar, and we look forward to growing and thriving in the seasons ahead.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to Srixon and Billiard Factory for their continued support in making this year’s success possible. Their partnership has truly been a driving force in elevating the STPGA Prestige Tour, and we’re eager to continue this incredible journey together.


To all our players, members, and partners—thank you for being a part of this amazing year. Let’s keep growing, competing, and reaching new heights in the seasons to come.

Click Here to see the 2024 tournament results.
Click Here to see pictures from all 2024 events.

Click Here to see the 2025 Schedule.

April 14, 2025
Houston, TX (April 5-6, 2025) - The Prestige Tour's annual Lone Star Shootout for 2025 concluded this past weekend at Hearthstone Country Club, with Francisco Munoz and Emma Ziniuk earning first-overall finishes.
By Jeff Giedd April 7, 2025
San Antonio, TX (April 5-6, 2025) - The Prestige Tour's 2025 Alamo City Shootout, held at Cedar Creek Golf Club this past weekend, found William Mangione and Kanak Yadav at top spots.
By Connor Murphy April 1, 2025
Spring, TX (April 1st, 2025) - Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends, March was busy! 5, 36-hole championships in 5 different cities in only 30 days! More tournaments, more champions. More champions, more history. Let’s keep it rolling into April! Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - March As the weather began to warm up, our junior golfers followed suit. Beginning at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Golf Course for the Hill Country Open , Oliver Betschart, New Braunfels, TX, and Saahi Naraharasetty, Cedar Park, TX, claimed their first wins of 2025 with each of them breaking par through 36 holes. Moving a week later to the Spring Break Classic at The Club at Falcon Point, the hometown hero, Maddox Cleavinger, Katy, TX, claimed his first Prestige Tour victory by shooting a 144 (E) through 36 holes while Joann Bee, Spring, TX, claimed her third Prestige Tour victory since 2023. The week following, JP Lynch and Kanak Yadav, both from Austin, TX, proved that they mean business in 2025 by earning their third victories since 2024 at the EmmyEvan Shootout in the Hills at Lakecliff Golf Club. A few short days later, the Prestige Tour team headed across state lines into the beautiful, Lake Charles, Louisiana for the Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic ! Daniel Rice, Magnolia, TX, and Vivian Volion, Springfield, LA, walked into LC and walked away with hardware. Rounding out March, South Shore Harbour played host for the Veritex Bank Houston Junior Classic where Luke An, Houston, TX, and Carolyn Liu, Katy, TX, found a way to call themselves champions! Welcome to Team STPGA, Lora and Daniel, for the inaugural Bayou Cup! On March 23, the final day of the Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic, the STPGA welcomed the first two players to Team STPGA for the 2025 Bayou Cup against friendly rivals, Team LJGT ! Lora Kim, Katy, TX, found a way to prevail over the remaining eligible participants by carding a 72-75(+5). Daniel Rice, Magnolia, TX, not only won the championship itself, but his 69-72(-1) earned himself a spot to compete on Team STPGA alongside Kim this winter! Want to be a part of history? See below to find out how YOU can earn a spot to represent Team STPGA in the first ever Bayou Cup ! Boys 13-18 Exemptions Insperity Invitational Tour Championship at Champions Golf Club | July 21-22 Prestige Tour Open at Gleannloch Pines Golf Club | August 11-12 Vortech Contracting Championship at Rayburn Resort | September 6-7 Girls 13-18 Exemptions Insperity Invitational Tour Championship at Champions Golf Club | July 21-22 H-Town Showdown at BlackHorse Golf Club | August 23-24 Sun City Showdown at Legacy Hills Golf Club | September 27-28 Boys 13-14 Exemptions H-Town Showdown at BlackHorse Golf Club | August 23-24 Brackenridge Park Classic at Brackenridge Park Golf Course | September 13-14 Sun City Showdown at Legacy Hills Golf Club | September 27-28 Bay Forest Junior Championship at Bay Forest Golf Course | October 4-5 Thank You to our Sponsors! For the seventh consecutive year, Srixon is returning as the sole Prestige Tour Title Partner for the 2025 year. Keep in mind, if you are looking for golf balls to golf clubs, Srixon is one of the premiere brands in the industry and will always keep you at the top of your game. Thank you to EmmyEvan for their continued support of STPGA Junior Golf and for sponsoring the 2025 EmmyEvan Shootout in the Hills at Lakecliff Golf Club! Former junior golfer and current junior golfer, Emmy and Evan Tran, love this game so much they found a way to support junior golfers and their mission towards success! Thank you to the staff at Visit Lake Charles for welcoming the Srixon Prestige Tour team into the wonderful town of Lake Charles, LA, and for providing discounted hotel rates to those participating in the Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic! Lastly, thank you to the team at Veritex Bank for continuing their support of junior golf in 2025 for being the Title Partner of the Veritex Bank Houston Junior Classic! 2025 Summer Registration Opens TOMORROW Set your alarm clocks! TOMORROW, April 1st at 9:00 AM (CST), all Srixon Prestige Tour tournaments from May 28-29 through August 16-17 will OPEN for registration! Click b elow to view the Srixon Prestige Tour schedule.
March 31, 2025
League City, TX (March 31, 2025) - The Prestige Tour's 2025 Veritex Bank Houston Junior Classic, held at South Shore Harbour Country Club this past weekend, saw Luke An and Carolyn Liu claim the top spots.
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