Ben Hogan Junior Cup | STPGA Junior Golf

The Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches is an annual competition between the Northern and Southern Texas PGA Junior Tours’ top six boys and top six girls aged 13-18. The Matches provide a unique, one-of-a-kind experience for each Tour’s best-playing junior golfers. The Ryder Cup-style format features 12 junior golfers from each Tour competing in 18-hole Four-Ball and 9-hole Foursomes on the first day followed by 18-hole Singles Matches on the final day.

2025 Dates & Location

Set to take place on August 4-5, 2025, the upcoming event at the historic Shady Oaks Country Club in Fort Worth is sure to be an extraordinary affair. Established by Texas Golf Hall of Fame Member Marvin Leonard, Shady Oaks holds a special place in golf culture, particularly due to its close association with the iconic Ben Hogan. As one of the club's founding members, Hogan practically made Shady Oaks his second home, spending countless hours there honing his craft.

Shady Oaks Country Club remains a bastion of Hogan's legacy, boasting an impressive array of memorabilia dedicated to the golfing legend. Following a recent renovation, the facility stands as a beacon of excellence in the Texas golfing scene, offering an unparalleled experience for players of all skill levels. With its rich heritage, state-of-the-art amenities, and unwavering commitment to preserving Hogan's memory, Shady Oaks guarantees an unforgettable experience for all who have the privilege of participating in the event.

2025 Qualification Guidelines

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

Event	Date	Boys 13-14	Boys 13-18	Girls 13-18
Fore! Challenge	May 28-29		✓	✓
Boys Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#1)	June 9-10		✓
Girls Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#1)	June 9-10			✓
Bluebonnet Classic	June 16-17		✓	✓
Omega Transactions Mid-Summer Showcase	June 23-24		✓	✓
Boys Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#2)	June 30 - July 1	✓
Girls Southern Texas Jr. PGA Championship (#2)	June 30 - July 1			✓
Summer Showdown	July 7-8		✓	✓

The 2024 #TeamSTPGA Wins the Ben Hogan Junior Cup

Congratulations to the Southern Texas PGA Texas Junior Cup team for winning the Cup at the 9th Annual Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches on August 5-6 at Shady Oaks Country Club. Team STPGA brought the cup back to Southern Texas for the first time in four years! The final score was STPGA 14.5 - NTPGA 9.5.

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Testimonials

“Mr. Hogan always enjoyed seeing young golfers play the game here at Shady Oaks Country Club and I know he would be a huge supporter of these Matches,” said Mike Wright, Director of Golf at Shady Oaks Country Club. “Our members and staff are excited to host the inaugural Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches at Shady Oaks Country Club and look forward to continuing this tradition many years to come.”

“This is such a unique experience for these top quality young golfers,” said Thomas Hutton Executive Director of the Southern Texas PGA. “These Matches give our better players something to shoot for during the summer and also opens their eyes to different styles of competition while preparing them for college golf.”

Northern Texas PGA Executive Director / CEO, Mark Harrison stated, “Our partners at the Legends Junior Tour have the Jackie Burke Cup Matches that are a must-play in for the best kids in the state. We hope to emulate the same comradery, sportsmanship and competition for kids that play on the All American and Prestige Tours with the Ben Hogan Junior Cup Matches. We could not ask for a more committed and dedicated host facility for the matches and I’m excited for what is in store for the kids who are fortunate to make the team this inaugural year. It’s going to be incredibly special.”