Slayton Awarded Inaugural Patrick Reed Scholarship
May 7, 2019 •Blake Davis
THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS --- The Southern Texas PGA Foundation, in partnership with the Team Reed Foundation is excited to announce that Zachary Slayton is the recipient of the first ever Patrick Reed Scholarship Award, funded by the Team Reed Foundation.
Slayton, age 18, and a member of the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Program since 2015, will receive a scholarship in the amount of $10,000, to support his collegiate golf career at Colorado Christian University starting this fall.
In addition to pursuing his own career goals in golf, Zachary is an active and dedicated member of his community. He has a great work ethic, high academic and athletic standards and has built great character through hard work.
“I am excited and honored to be the first recipient of the Patrick Reed Scholarship,” said Slayton. “This scholarship is going to have a big impact on my life. I wasn’t expecting to hear Patrick on the other end of the line when the STPGA called me. My heart started racing.”
Established by the 2018 Masters Champion, Patrick Reed, the scholarship is dedicated to the support of junior golfers who also reflect the highest standards in the pursuit of excellence on and off the course, whether it be in academics, community service or working to help others in a variety of ways.
There were many wonderful applications, including numerous letters of recommendation from coaches and teachers alike. After carefully reviewing all of the candidates and their applications, Patrick Reed said, “I just want to thank everyone who applied. You are all very deserving of this scholarship and we wish you all the very best. It was very hard to choose one winner, we had so many great applicants, but when I read Zach’s personal statement, it really struck a chord with me and along with his academic, athletic, and extracurricular achievements, he is so well deserving and we are so happy to award Zach Slayton with the first Patrick Reed Scholarship. We wish Zach the best with all of his future endeavors and are proud to have Zach be our first scholarship recipient in partnership with the STPGA.”
The Southern Texas PGA Foundation would like to thank all of the applicants that applied for scholarships through the Foundation and to especially to thank the Team Reed Foundation for this new scholarship. It will have a tremendous positive impact on many young lives for years to come.
Patrick and Justine Reed are residents of The Woodlands, Texas and have been enthusiastic supporters of junior golf, and many local Houston charities as well as many charitable causes across the United States through the Team Reed Foundation.
Patrick, Justine, and the Team Reed Foundation salute Zachary Slayton. They are proud to establish this scholarship and to have Zachary as the first recipient. They would also like to express their sincere appreciation to the Southern Texas PGA Foundation for their dedication and hard work in helping this scholarship become a reality.
For more information on the Team Reed Foundation, please go to http://patrickreedfoundation.com/
For more information on the Southern Texas PGA Foundation, please click here.
Good Evening Players, Parents, & Family Friends, September kicked off an exciting start to Fall on the Srixon Prestige Tour. Srixon Prestige Tour Champions - September September kicked off the Fall with exciting weekend events, starting in San Antonio as the Srixon Prestige Tour visited the historic Brackenridge Park Golf Course for the Cavender Buick GMC North Brackenridge Park Classic , and scores did not disappoint. Gavin Swearengin of San Antonio, TX, started off strong and did not look back. Swearengin topped it off with a 7-under 28 on the back nine in Round 2 to finish 15-under par and claim his first Boys 15-18 win of the year. In the Overall Girls Division, Jessie Lee of San Antonio, TX, claimed her third win of the year after impressive rounds of 5-under and 3-under to secure a 5-shot victory, adding another impressive finish to an outstanding year. Cort Cage of Montgomery, TX, battled his way to his first career win in the Boys 11-14. Cage fired a 4-under 31 on the back nine in Round 2, but no birdie was more important than his birdie putt on the 18th hole, which gave him a 1-shot edge and crowned him a champion. The following week, the Srixon Prestige Tour headed west of San Antonio for The Cowboy Cup at Flying L Ranch Golf Course, where players continued to go low. Braxton Simpson of Kerrville, TX, captured his first career Boys 15-18 title. Simpson had consistent rounds, firing a 4-under 68 in Round 1, and kept that momentum going, leading him to a comfortable three-shot victory. For our Overall Girls Division, Pippa Fikes of Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, led the way with two impressive under-par rounds and 4 birdies on the last 6 holes in Round 2. This marked Fikes’ 4th overall win of her impressive season. Luke Willis of Horseshoe Bay, TX, outlasted the rest of the field in a close battle to secure his first career Boys 11-14 title. Willis’ round of 78 in Round 2 led him to a 1-shot victory. The last event of September, the Srixon Prestige Tour headed over to Georgetown, TX, for the Antigua Sun City Showdown at White Wing Golf Club. Knox Frazier of Austin, TX, claimed his first career Boys 15-18 win after firing a 2-under 70 in Round 2 and battling it out with 4 other juniors who fell just 1 shot short of Frazier. We had a close battle in the Overall Girls Division as Natalie Vuu of Houston, TX, claimed her second win of the season. Vuu’s birdie on Hole 17 in Round 2 gave her a 1-shot lead after she put together two consistent rounds. Dawson Dial of Cedar Park, TX, claimed his second Boys 11-14 win of the year. Dial had the low round of the day, firing a 3-under 69 in Round 2. Events with Open Spots Available The following events are open for registration. Please take a look at the events below to see which divisions have spots available or are accepting waitlist registrations: Discover Victoria South Texas Showcase (October 17-18) - Victoria Country Club Spots available for all divisions Fall Showdown (October 24-25) - Panorama Golf Club Spots available for Boys 11-14; waitlist spots available for Boys 15-18 and Girls 11-18 Fredericksburg Open (October 24-25) - Lady Bird Johnson Golf Club Spots available for Boys 11-14; waitlist spots available for Boys 15-18 and Girls 11-18 Round Rock Cup (October 31 - November 1) - Forest Creek Golf Club Spots available for Boys 11-14 and Girls 11-18; waitlist spots available for Boys 15-18 Visit Lake Charles Fall Classic (November 7-8) - Mallard Golf Club Spots available for all divisions The Gobbler Cup (November 14-15) - Stonebridge at Newport Spots available for Boys 11-14 and Girls 15-18; waitlist spots available for Boys 15-18 Omega Transactions Turkey Shootout (November 23-24) - Walden on Lake Conroe Spots available for Boys 11-14; waitlist spots available for Boys 15-18 and Girls 11-18 December Registration Approaching Winter is on the horizon, but the action on the Srixon Prestige Tour is showing no signs of slowing down! As the season enters its final stretch, there are still plenty of opportunities to compete, make memories, and finish the year strong. Registration for December events opens October 6th at 9:00 AM! Don’t wait to secure your spot! Before the conclusion of the season, there are still opportunities to compete on great courses, test your game against strong fields, and make more memorable moments along the way. The following events will open for registration: Jingle Bell Rock (December 12-13) - Texas A&M Golf Club Prestige Tour 4 Bal l (December 12-13) - South Shore Harbor Golf Club The countdown to the end of the season is on, and there’s still plenty of golf left to play! Don’t miss your chance to be part of another unforgettable month on the Srixon Prestige Tour. Thank You to our Sponsors! For the eighth consecutive year, Srixon returned as the sole Prestige Tour Title Partner for the 2026 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! A huge thank you to Cavender Buick GMC North for sponsoring the Cavender Buick GMC North Brackenridge Park Classic, and to Antigua for sponsoring the Antigua Sun City Showdown.
Georgetown, TX (September 26-27, 2026) – Fall competition continued in Georgetown, Texas, as the Srixon Prestige Tour took over White Wing Golf Club for the Antigua Sun City Showdown. Across two rounds of play, juniors navigated the course and battled for the top spots on the leaderboard. By the end of the weekend, four division champions emerged, adding their names to the list of Srixon Prestige Tour winners this season. Congratulations to Tiffany Wong on a strong showing at the Antigua Sun City Showdown! With her performance, Wong earned exemptions into both the 2026 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational and the 2027 Texas Junior Girls’ Invitational on the Legends Junior Tour. A big thank you to White Wing Golf Club, all of our players and parents, our Title Partner Srixon, and Antigua, the Title Sponsor of the event for helping make the weekend a memorable one. Congratulations to all of our winners!
WALLER, TEXAS (SEPTEMBER 21, 2026) - One of the most highly anticipated junior golf events of the year wrapped up on Sunday as Team Northern Texas PGA defeated Team Southern Texas PGA by a score of 14 to 10 at the 15th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches. The opening round of Mixed Four-Ball was an evenly-matched thriller, with Team NTPGA holding a narrow lead at 3.5 to 2.5 going into the afternoon Scramble Matches. There, the scoring gap opened up, giving Team NTPGA a more comfortable margin of 9-3 going into Sunday’s matches. Team STPGA did not go down without a fight, winning seven of the Singles Matches in the final round of competition. However, Northern Texas secured their third consecutive title with five victories on the day, bringing the tournament to the 14-10 final score. “Over the years, the Texas Junior Cup Matches have found a special place in the hearts of so many people,” Director of Junior Golf J.T. Milner said. “For the junior golfers and their families, the Matches have become a special part of their junior golf journey.” The event, held at Sand Hill Farm in Waller, TX, features 24 of the top junior golfers across the state aged 12 and under in a Ryder Cup-style format. On Friday, players and families participated in practice rounds and opening ceremonies before heading into two full days of competitive golf. Saturday featured 9-hole Mixed Four-Ball and Scramble Matches, while Sunday concluded the event with 9-hole Singles Matches. Sand Hill Farm once again was a spectacular host for the Matches. The unique 9-hole private course was created by the Tucker family, founders of Mustang Cat, and designed by former professional golfer Peter Jacobsen. We are grateful to the Tucker family for their continued support of this event, allowing us to give our junior golfers top-tier experiences. The Matches wouldn’t be possible without the hard work and dedication of our Captains and Vice Captains on both sides. Chad Moscovic, PGA led the victorious NTPGA team after filling the role of Vice Captain in the 2025 Matches, backed by Kim Paez, PGA. On the STPGA side, Jennifer MacCurrach, PGA provided guidance for the team, backed by David Pilsner, PGA. Both sides were instrumental in building an atmosphere of teamwork, camaraderie, and sportsmanship. “While the competition brings together some of the best junior golfers in Texas for inspired play on the course, the Matches are about so much more than just golf,” Milner said. “They give players the opportunity to meet new people, build lifelong friendships, and create memories with their families that go far beyond the competition itself.” With the victory, Team NTPGA holds the all-time series record at 7-5-1 and celebrates its third straight championship in the Matches’ history.
Bandera, TX (September 19-20, 2026) – The Srixon Prestige Tour made its way to Bandera, Texas, for the Cowboy Cup at Flying L Ranch, where players took on two days of competitive golf in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. With another opportunity to add a Prestige Tour title to their season, juniors battled throughout the weekend and delivered strong performances across each division. As the fall season continues, the Cowboy Cup provided another exciting stop on the Srixon Prestige Tour schedule. A big thank you to Flying L Ranch, all of our players and parents, and our Title Sponsor Srixon for helping make the weekend a memorable one. Congratulations to all of our winners!
