Cimarron Hills Pro-Am

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

2026 Cimarron Hills Pro-Am - May 15, 2026

The Southern Texas PGA is proud to announce the 6th Annual Cimarron Hills Pro-Am, benefiting the J.L. Lewis Memorial Scholarship and PGA REACH Southern Texas. This annual event honors J.L. Lewis—a 15-year PGA TOUR player, two-time champion, and lifelong PGA of America Member. After being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, J.L. dedicated the final nine years of his life to teaching golf in his community and making a lasting impact on golfers of all ages.

In his honor, the J.L. Lewis Memorial Scholarship was established through PGA REACH Southern Texas. Each year, these scholarships are awarded to high school and college golfers, encouraging the next generation to grow both on the course and in the classroom.

This year’s Cimarron Hills Pro-Am will take place on Friday, May 15, and will feature both AM and PM shotgun starts. Teams will consist of three amateurs and one professional, competing in a shamble format.

Professionals interested in participating can contact Chris de Keratry at chrisd@cimarronhills.comor (512) 763-8700. Amateur players and teams can follow the links coming soon to register.

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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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