About the STPGA
The Southern Texas PGA is a member-based organization with a mission to serve its 900 PGA of
America Members and Associates, grow the game through STPGA programs, and elevate the
Association. We are part of the PGA of America and one of 41 Sections across the country.
Our PGA of America Members and Associates are world class professionals that are experts in
the game and business of golf and are located at over 250 facilities throughout Southern Texas.
The STPGA Headquarters are in Spring, TX and employs 14 full-time employees and over 100
part-time employees.
What's the News?
COLUMBUS, TX (September 16) – Over the last two days, the Southern Texas PGA proudly hosted its premier event, the 58th STPGA Section Championship, at The Covey at Big Easy Ranch in Columbus, Texas. 112 PGA of America Members from across the Section competed in a two-day championship not only to crown the 2025 STPGA Section Champion but also served as the pathway to the national PGA Professional Championship, Player of the Year Honors, and the last opportunity to climb our points list and earn a spot on #TeamSTPGA for the Joe Black Cup Matches and Levy Cup Matches. Congratulations to Casey Russell, PGA Director of Golf at Big Easy Ranch, for winning this year’s Section Championship at Big Easy Ranch. The home-field advantage would serve Casey well as he would finish with a tournament total of 70-71–141 (-3) After round one, the leaderboard was extremely tight with a three-way tie for first at 2-under (70) between Alan Hodde, PGA Director of Instruction at Axis Golf Academy & Fitting Center, Greg Hiller, PGA Director of Instruction at TPC San Antonio, and Casey Russell, PGA, and another 16 people within three strokes of the lead. With the added pressure of a tie, Casey would be put at ease with his course knowledge and the perfect pairing to go to battle with.
Ricky Lyons, PGA – Building Community, On and Off the Course
A proud PGA Member that impacted so many people!
