Introducing the 2023 Spring Interns

January 17, 2023Southern Texas PGA

Operations Interns

Austin Thayer


Hello, my name is Austin Thayer and I’m from Lafayette, Indiana. I graduated from Purdue University last May with a degree in Organizational Leadership. In my time at Purdue I was an intern for Purdue Athletics working with the Ticket Office and with Event Operations. I was also a practice player for the Purdue Women’s Basketball Team. It’s always been my dream to work in sports, specifically golf. I’m blessed to be given this opportunity by the STPGA to make that dream a reality. I look forward to learning all I can this Spring and can’t wait to play a part in growing the game of golf! In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going to the gym, playing golf and basketball, and watching Purdue Athletics. Boiler up! 

Gavin Hogan


I'm from Fort Worth, Texas and recently graduated this past fall from New Mexico State University majoring in Marketing with a specialization in PGA Golf Management. In my spare time outside of work and golf, I enjoy exercising and playing the guitar. I am most looking forward to contributing to the wide variety of events that are provided throughout the section. It is with great pleasure to join the Southern Texas PGA and to be able to work in tournament administration.

Josh Rassner


Howdy! My name is Josh Rassner, and I am from Houston, Texas. I am a current student at Texas A&M University, majoring in Sports Management and minoring in business. I have always been extremely passionate about sports, and I knew early on that I wanted to work in the sports industry. If I am not playing golf in my spare time, you can find me watching the best team in baseball, which just so happens to be my hometown Houston Astros. I am also very engaged in fantasy sports, which has made my interest in football grow immensely. I played baseball year round throughout the majority of my childhood, which never allowed me to play golf competitively. As I have since hung up the cleats, golf has become my primary focus, and I am desperately trying to make up for lost time. I am very excited to begin this next chapter in my life, and I can't wait to help contribute to the STPGA and learn about the golf industry. I am looking forward to a great Spring season. Thanks and Gig 'em!

Connor Murphy


Connor is returning to the STPGA this Spring from our Fall internship.

What's up, I'm Connor! I am from Lake Charles, Louisiana which is also where I went to school for my undergraduate degree at McNeese State University. Recently, I have obtained my masters degree in Sport Management. One fact about me, I am a huge New Orleans Saints fan. WHO DAT! I am excited to learn the administration and operations side of golf and am eager to work alongside others with similar passions!

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Spring, TX (February 1st, 2025) - Good Afternoon Players, Parents, & Family Friends, It is hard to believe that one month has already passed! As one month passes, one more follows shortly after. February will contain 3 Srixon Prestige Tour tournaments with one being in the Houston, Austin, and San Antonio metro areas! Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - January The new year began down on the coast at Galveston Country Club where Brent Mauer , of Mont Belvieu, TX and London Fowlkes , of Porter, TX, started off the year on a hot start claiming the victory. Following this weekend, the Srixon Prestige Tour headed north to The Golf Club at Texas A&M where Drew Dickens , of Dripping Springs, TX, and London Fowlkes , of Porter, TX, weathered the storm and walked away victorious despite the challenging conditions! Dickens carded a 139 (-3) forcing a playoff where he would then call himself champion after the first playoff hole. Fowlkes continues her hot streak by showing resilience and carding the best second round score, 73 (+2), within the Girls 13-18 division to earn herself back-to-back victories! 2025 Texas Women’s Open Qualifiers The Srixon Prestige Tour will be awarding 3 participants with the opportunity to participate in the 2025 Texas Women’s Open. These additional qualifiers will be held during the Alamo City Shootout at Cedar Creek Golf Course and the Spring Fling at Pearland Golf Club. This qualifier is only available for players within the Girls 13-18 division of each respective event. The Alamo City Shootout will award the top finisher within the qualifier after Round 2, while the Spring Fling will award the top 2 finishers within the qualifier after Round 2. Female participants have the option to pay $30 extra by selecting the Entry Fee + TWO Qual at registration. The Bayou Cup As we enter year 3 of our partnership with the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour, we are excited to announce another Cup Match to the schedule! The Bayou Cup will be held at Big Easy Ranch on December 5-7, 2025. Keep an eye out for our exemption schedule to see how YOU can represent Team STPGA in this inaugural event! Upcoming Events Below are a few events with remaining field spots within the next month or so. March 1-2 – Hill Country Open at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Golf Course March 17-18 - EmmyEvan Shootout in the Hills at Lakecliff Golf Club Ma rch 22-23 - Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic at Contraband Bayou Golf Club April 5-6 - Alamo City Shootout at Cedar Creek Golf Course Below are some important dates to keep an eye on in the future. The entire 2025 Srixon Prestige Tour schedule will be viewable on February 4th, 2025 . April 1 - All tournaments from May 28-29 through August 16-17 will open for registration. For more information and to see other important dates for the 2025 year, click here . To view the current Srixon Prestige Tour schedule, click here . Thank You to Srixon! 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. Rule’s Corner For this month’s Rule’s Corner, we will refresh our knowledge on relief from a Penalty Area. If your ball is known or virtually certain to be at rest within a RED penalty area, players will have 3 options of relief for the cost of one penalty stroke: stroke-and-distance, back-on-line, and lateral relief. If your ball is known or virtually certain to be at rest within a YELLOW penalty area, players will only have 2 options of relief for the cost of one penalty stroke: stroke-and-distance or back-on-line. We are looking forward to making further strides and hope to fulfill our goal of leaving excellence on and off the golf course. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself (E: cmurphy@pgahq.com | D: (832)442-2410) or Dean Pocwierz (E: dpocwierz@pgahq.com | (832)442-2404).
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