The Southern Texas PGA is excited to host a new team event against the state of Louisiana starting this year. The Bayou Cup presented by Srixon will be a team event featuring the top  12 junior golfers from both the Southern Texas PGA and Louisiana Junior Golf Tour and will be played at Big Easy Ranch in Columbus, TX on December 5-7, 2025.

2025 Dates & Location

Set to take place on December 5-7, 2025 the inaugural Bayou Cup will be held at the picturesque Big Easy Ranch. This exciting new event promises to be a memorable experience for all participants. Known for its stunning views and exceptional layout, Big Easy Ranch provides the perfect backdrop for the first annual competition between the Southern Texas PGA and Louisiana Junior Golf Tour. In just a few short years, Big Easy Ranch has quickly become one of the top destinations for the finest sporting, hunting and golf amenities. The highly anticipated opening of The Covey, the 18-hole championship golf course, took place in March of 2023 and in its first year, it was ranked as #1 new and #10 top overall golf course by The Dallas Morning News in the state of Texas.


The event will highlight the area's rich golfing tradition and offer an unmatched opportunity for young players to showcase their skills in a match play format. With its excellent facilities and commitment to the growth of junior golf, Big Easy Ranch will deliver a world-class experience for everyone involved.

2025 Qualification Guidelines

There are various Srixon Prestige Tour events in which players may earn a spot on the Southern Texas PGA Bayou Cup Matches team. 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
Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic March 22-23
Insperity Invitational Tour Championship July 21-22
Prestige Tour Open August 11-12
H-Town Showdown August 23-24
Vortech Contracting Championship September 6-7
The Brackenridge Park Classic September 13-14
Sun City Showdown September 27-28
Bay Forest Junior Championship October 4-5

Who Will be the First to Win The Bayou Cup?

The STPGA, LJGT, and Gulf States PGA look forward to hosting all 24 players in December of 2025 and starting a new rivalry in junior golf!


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Presenting Sponsor

The STPGA thanks Srixon for their continued support of the Junior Golf and Prestige Tour programs as they now become the presenting sponsor of The Bayou Cup!

Testimonials

“This is a big announcement for junior golf and all of our members,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director for the Southern Texas PGA. “Team events allow us to celebrate not only great players, but great opportunities to build friendships and relationships that will last a lifetime.”

“We want to extend our gratitude to Billy Brown for hosting this event at Big Easy Ranch,” said Logan Ray, Executive Director for the Louisiana Golf Association. “The golf and hospitality there are unrivaled, and it will be a spectacular showcase for the best junior golfers in Louisiana and Texas. Mr. Brown has a connection to both states, making this even more special to host at his place".

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