$210,500 in College Scholarships Awarded through PGA REACH Southern Texas

May 16, 2023Southern Texas PGA

The STPGA and its partners continue to break records as the annual awarded amount has increased annually for the last five years! 


SPRING, TEXAS – The PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program is excited to announce the awarding of 42 scholarships amounting to $210,500 to 39 individuals today! This amount is an increase of $42,500 compared to last year! The funds will help these 39 young adults continue their academic career during the 2023-2024 school year! 


“This scholarship is going to be a great help for me and my future in college,” said Armond Walker, recipient of the Jim Murphy Scholarship. “I’d like to thank the STPGA for providing everything they have for me, not only with this scholarship, but also all of the tournaments I have played in. Without them I wouldn’t be where I am today. I will forever be grateful for them.”


Since 1999, the PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program has awarded more than 465 scholarships and over $1,691,000 to young adults seeking higher education. Scholarships are given to graduating high school seniors and current college students who demonstrate high levels of achievement and outstanding character.


“Reaching another record high amount for scholarships shows how supportive our Southern Texas golf community is in impacting these young adults’ lives,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director of the STPGA. “We can’t thank our trustees enough for their continued support of this program.” 


The STPGA would like to specifically recognize the Hannon Cup Association for their $90,000 investment this year which yielded 14 scholarships at a variety of levels. Lead by PGA Members Steve Termeer and Brent Buckman, this Association continues to push the envelope with community involvement and the overall need to help young men and women achieve their academic goals. 


In partnership with the Hannon Cup Association, the STPGA will be holding a special Scholarship Luncheon later this summer to recognize these winners, and allow for interaction with trustees, and share the impact these scholarships have on the winners and the families. 


We also want to thank PGA Member, Charlie Epps and Insperity who awarded $40,000 in scholarships this year as well as Energy Transfer and the Energy Transfer Texas Senior Open for their $21,000 investment. 


Each scholarship name listed below helps continue a tradition of giving back and honoring an individual or organization that believes in the next generation! Scholarships positively impact lives with each scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. 


“The STPGA would like to thank everyone listed below that supports these scholarships,” said Bryan Minnick, PGA Professional and President of the Southern Texas PGA. “From PGA Members to junior golf parents to families of legendary PGA Professionals, this is a day that is always so special for the STPGA and we cannot thank the community and trustees enough.” 


The 2023 scholarship recipients are listed below. For more information about the PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program, please click here.


 

2023 PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Recipients

Bill Sitton Sr.


Ty Roberts

The Alabama State University


Irissa Machetta

Harvard University


Charlie Epps


Holden Kittelberger

Tufts University


Hannah Newell

LeTourneau University


Braeden Hoyt

Rice University


Maggie Ni

University of Pennsylvania


Quade Woods

Concordia University


Kyle Mahan

Western New Mexico University


Ryan Montoya

OUAZ (Ottawa University Surprise)


Dick Harmon


Aiden Marlow

Trinity University


Kendall Jackson

Howard University


Eddie Burke Sr.


Audrey Delgado

Texas A&M University


Energy Transfer


Ethan Miller

Lee College


Cayden Miller

Doane University


Jack Sledge

Howard Payne University


Kaitlyn Jetter

Chamberlain University - Houston


Hailey Hidalgo

Sam Houston State University


Aaron Lopez

University of Texas - San Antonio


Etrinity Stidam

Texas State University


George Hannon


Marlo Zamora

Trinity University


Emma von Hoffmann

Georgia Southern University

Emily Garza

Texas A&M University


Lauren Townsend

University of Texas - Dallas


Chase Sadler

University of Texas - San Antonio


Ella Gomillion

The University of Tennessee


Julian Vintimilla

Trinity University


Breanna Hoese

Longwood University


Savannah Dupre

St. Mary’s University


Esteban Gonzalez

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley


Kaldon Roensch

Sam Houston State University


Meredith Speer

Sam Houston State University


Abigail McNeil

Southeastern University


Jake Bialek

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill


Hardy Loudermilk


Macie Hildebrand

University of Texas


Hill Country MGA


Lilly Nesrsta

Texas A&M University


Jay Hebert


Esteban Gonzalez

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley


Jim Murphy


Armond Walker

Texas A&M International University


JL Lewis


Abigail McNeil

Southeastern University


Kaldon Roensch

Sam Houston State University


Olivia Anderson

Queens University of Charlotte


Rayana Lopez

Texas A&M University - Kingsville


John & Ginny Termeer


Jacqueline Springs

Texas Lutheran University


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