Cimarron Hills Pro-Am

Benefitting the J.L. Lewis Scholarship and PGA REACH Southern Texas

2026 Cimarron Hills Pro-Am - May 15, 2026

The Cimarron Hills Pro-Am was established in 2017 by PGA Director of Golf Chris de Keratry and has since become a highly anticipated annual event known for its outstanding tee gifts, prizes, and overall experience. In 2021, the tournament introduced a scholarship in partnership with PGA REACH Southern Texas, honoring longtime STPGA Member and instructor J.L. Lewis.

The 2025 tournament marked the fifth year of awarding the J.L. Lewis Scholarship, continuing the tradition of supporting students through this impactful initiative. Southern Texas PGA Members remain at the heart of the golf industry—leading exceptional facilities, hosting events like this one, and raising funds that make a difference in their communities.

For more information on team entries, contact Chris de Keratry - chrisd@cimarronhills.com

J.L. Lewis Biography

Two-time PGA Tour Champion, J.L. Lewis passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 31, 2019, after a nine-year battle with multiple myeloma cancer. J.L. was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather and will be deeply missed. Born on July 18, 1960, in Emporia, Kansas, J.L. is survived by his wife, Dawn, his daughter, Sherry Lewis-Ramirez, his son, Cole Lewis, and his grandchildren, Lily and Banyan Lewis-Ramirez, newborn Paxton Lewis, his father John Lewis, sister Beth Paladino, niece Paige Paladino, and her children Eli and Everett Zare.

J.L. was an outstanding golfer who was a member of the PGA TOUR for fifteen years and the PGA Tour Champions for two years. His two PGA Tour wins were at the 1999 John Deere Classic and 2003 84 Lumber Classic. His achievements also include a decisive international win at the Honda Invitational in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he won by eight strokes. In addition to competing on the PGA TOUR, J.L. was a lifetime member of the PGA of America and epitomized the essence of a PGA golf professional. He was widely recognized by fellow golf professionals and the media as a "pro's pro." He was an individual who focused on improving the game of golf and was an avid supporter of The First Tee of America and their core values. After he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was unable to compete professionally, he dedicated his time to sharing his love of the game with others. For the past nine years, while J.L. battled cancer, he focused on teaching golf in his local community to make a difference in the lives of golfers of all ages.

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