PGA REACH Southern Texas April Recap
PGA of America REACH Foundation Southern Texas is a 501(c)3 organization focused on impacting lives and communities through the transformative power of golf. Best known as PGA REACH Southern Texas, the Foundation was formed in 1994 and annually impacts thousands of individuals.
Our Foundation stands on four pillars: junior golf, college scholarships, PGA HOPE, & employment opportunities. By focusing on these pillars, PGA REACH Southern Texas strives to uplift, inspire, and empower individuals to reach their full potential.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
We’re excited to share that the STPGA received over 280 applications for our scholarship program this year!
As our trustees begin reviewing the applications, we’re proud to be part of supporting individuals in their pursuit of education. Each application tells a unique story, full of aspirations and potential, and we’re excited to carefully consider them all.
Stay tuned as we work through the process, striving to empower deserving individuals on their academic journeys. Together, we’re making a difference in lives through golf, helping juniors advance their education and move closer to their dreams!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
THANK YOU SPRING INTERNS!
As the spring season wraps up, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to our amazing interns who’ve been such an important part of the STPGA team.
To Andrew Pace, Eugenio Lemus, James Gilmore, and Julianna Caba – thank you for your hard work and dedication on the Operations side. Your commitment helped our tournaments run smoothly and successfully all season long.
To Jori Aventurado and Delaney Oberg – thank you for bringing creativity and energy to our Digital Media team. Your contributions helped share our story in a big way.
We’re so grateful for everything you’ve done this season and can’t wait to see where your next adventures take you!
PGA HOPE
PGA HOPE is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE introduces golf to all Veterans in order to enhance their mental, social, physical and emotional well-being.
Sessions are taught by local PGA Professionals with assistance from trained volunteers and include clubs and equipment if needed, training aids, range balls and weekly golf course access.
CIMARRON HILLS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Support our veterans through PGA HOPE - Southern Texas at Golfinity at the 2025 Cimarron Hills Charity Golf Tournament! This event will take place on June 30, 2025 at Cimarron Hills Golf and Country Club featuring a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m.
Click here for more information!
REGISTER NOW FOR PGA HOPE SUMMER SESSIONS
JUNIOR GOLF
The STPGA Junior Golf Program’s mission is to create lifelong golfers by fostering programs and tournaments for juniors of all skill levels. Through the STPGA Junior Golf Pathway, there is a spot for any junior, regardless of playing ability or experience. We believe that by placing an emphasis on Junior Golf, we not only develop high character individuals, but we have a direct impact on the future of the game of golf.
SPRING CHAMP RECAP
COLLEGE STATION, TX (APRIL 26-27, 2025) - Fifteen Champions were named at the 2025 Spring Championship at The Golf Club at Texas A&M. Champions were crowned from Little Linksters and Junior Tour, and for the first time ever, the Junior Links division competed in this season ending championship! In addition to crowning our spring season champions, an incredible opportunity to qualify for the 14th Annual Texas Junior Cup Matches was on the line this weekend. Players in the 15-18 divisions of Junior Tour also had the exciting opportunity to qualify for the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship!
A big congratulations to the winners!
LITTLE LINKSTERS: Henry Nieto of Montgomery, TX, Chloe Roy of Portland, TX, Teddy Sullivan of Spring, TX, Alaina Villarreal of Richmond, TX, Andrew Moreno II of Austin, TX
JUNIOR LINKS: Avery Wolfe of Spring, TX, Rolando Laurenzo of Houston, TX, Pari Patel of Houston, TX, Hezekiah Caldera of Weslaco, TX
JUNIOR TOUR:
Jessie Lee of San Antonio, TX, Reed Rodriguez of Sienna, TX, Carly Hathorn of Missouri City, TX, Tyler Fasulo of Lumberton, TX, Mary Jane Philpott of Georgetown, TX, Mau Solar of Edinburg, TX
Along with being able to compete for the coveted title of Spring Season Champion, juniors in the Little Linksters and Junior Tour divisions also had the opportunity to qualify to play in the 14th annual Texas Junior Cup Matches and the Insperity Invitational Tour Championship. Those who earned these exemptions are:
Texas Junior Cup
Teddy Sullivan (LL Boys 9-10), Chloe Roy (LL Girls 9-10), Andrew Moreno II (LL Boys 11-12), Alaina Villarreal (LL Girls 11-12), Reed Rodriguez (JT Boys 11-12), Jessie Lee (JT Girls 11-12)
Insperity Invitational Tour Championship
Mau Solar (JT Boys 15-18), Mary Jane Philpott (JT Girls 15-18)
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GENERAL UPDATES
CHECK OUT OUR 2025 FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS!
PGA REACH Southern Texas is proud to announce our incredible sponsors for 2025! The support and partnership of these organizations play a vital role in helping us achieve our mission of impacting lives through the game of golf.
Each of their commitment allows us to expand our pillars and we simply couldn’t do what we do without their generous support.
To see all our amazing supporters, click the link below!
If you are interested in becoming involved in our Foundation and helping grow our mission of impacting lives through golf, please contact Sarah Lummus our Foundation Coordinator - slummus@pgahq.com
