5th Annual Golf Club of Houston Invitational Powers Another Year of Charlie Epps Scholarships
Charlie Epps’s Legacy in Southern Texas Golf Continues with a Record-Breaking Fundraising Event!
HOUSTON, TX – The spirit of golf and community came together in a powerful way at the 5th Annual Golf Club of Houston Invitational, where every swing, putt, and handshake was in support of something bigger than the game itself. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our partners, sponsors, and players, all proceeds from this year’s tournament will go directly toward funding the 2026 Charlie Epps College Scholarships through PGA REACH Southern Texas.
Since the event began, the Invitational has raised more than $160,000 to help students chase their dreams of higher education. Each dollar raised reflects the values Charlie Epps, PGA, has dedicated his life to — using golf as a way to teach, mentor, and open doors for young people. The scholarships not only honor his extraordinary legacy but also ensure his passion for shaping lives continues to grow with each new generation.
This event would not be possible without the unwavering support of our Presenting Partners: Insperity, Lexus, and Lindsayca, and our Pro-Am sponsors: Insperity Invitational, Raymond James, Jets.com, Chicago Title, The Wylie Family, Johnson & Lindley, LLC, Danny Levitt, and Zedcor. Your commitment to this cause is what transforms a day of golf into a lifetime of opportunity for students.
The Invitational followed a Pro-Am format, bringing together four amateurs with one Southern Texas PGA Professional. This year, one of Lindsayca’s teams emerged victorious, made up of Ricardo Bellera, Sebastian Bellera, Nerio Acosta, Carlos Vegas Sr., and their professional, Wilfredo Sanchez. But beyond the leaderboard, the true win of the day was the collective impact made possible by everyone who joined us.
Charlie Epps has been a cornerstone of the Houston golf community since 1973, shaping the game at the Golf Club of Houston, Houston Country Club, and Pine Forest Country Club. Known for coaching world-class players like Ángel Cabrera and Blaine McCallister, as well as hosting The Charlie Epps Golf Hour, his greatest legacy may be the countless lives he has touched through his teaching and mentorship. Among the most decorated professionals in the Southern Texas PGA, Charlie’s story is a testament to the power of golf to inspire, uplift, and unite.
On behalf of PGA REACH Southern Texas and the Golf Club of Houston, we thank every participant, partner, and sponsor for standing with us to honor Charlie Epps and invest in the future of young students. Together, we are carrying forward Charlie’s vision of using golf to change lives and creating opportunities for the next generation to succeed — both on and off the course.
For more information about the Charlie Epps Scholarship or to view photos from the event, please click the links below.
