STPGA Announces Staff Promotions

Southern Texas PGA • January 16, 2024

The Southern Texas PGA takes pride in our ability to provide for our PGA Professionals and Junior Golfers.

These promotions will allow for enhanced quality, more opportunities, and better overall customer experience.

Nick Drew
Director of Tournament Operations


Nick has been a key factor in our Section's success since joining the team in 2021. He has a passion for running first-class events, making connections with our Members, and the game of golf. This new role combined with his experience at the STPGA will further elevate our championship experience.






Lexi Sobieski

Director of Junior Golf


Please welcome our new Director of Junior Golf, Lexi Sobieski. She brings incredible experience from the Arizona Junior Golf Association where she was the Tournament Director. She is originally from Iowa and has a massive passion for junior golf and enhancing the player experience.

J.T. Milner
Junior Golf Manager


J.T. will be assisting Lexi with our Junior Golf Program along with being the lead for Drive, Chip and Putt, and PGA Jr. League. J.T. ran one of the best D.C.P. Seasons ever for the STPGA in 2023, and continues to provide great energy and passion for growing the game.





Matthew Coughlin

Prestige Tour Manager


Matthew has continued to enhance the Prestige Tour since joining the team full-time back in 2021. He has a passion for junior golf and pushing the Prestige Tour to new heights. Matthew will be assisted by Prestige Tour Coordinator, Connor Murphy. The two of them together will provide high quality events and push the limits of the Prestige Tour.

Meet the Member: Ricky Lyons, PGA

By Southern Texas PGA • September 11, 2025
Ricky Lyons, PGA – Building Community, On and Off the Course

STPGA Past President, Charlie Eskridge Passes Away

By Southern Texas PGA • September 9, 2025
A proud PGA Member that impacted so many people!

Meet the Member: Lisa Fleming Edgmon, PGA

By Southern Texas PGA • September 5, 2025
Lisa Fleming Edgmon, PGA – Built on Mentorship, Driven by Heart

WIRE-TO-WIRE FOR KEENER & JURGENSEN

By Southern Texas PGA • August 27, 2025
AUSTIN, TEXAS (August 26) — The 2025 TPx Player’s Cup concluded today at Austin Country Club, where the Section’s top professionals battled across two competitive divisions — Senior and Open — for one of the Southern Texas PGA’s most prestigious titles. In the Senior Division, Steve Jurgensen, PGA Teaching Professional at Westwood Golf Club, delivered a wire-to-wire victory, finishing at 3-under-par for the championship after rounds of 69-72. Jurgensen sealed the win in dramatic fashion, rolling in a birdie on the par-5 18th to close out his championship run. Reflecting on the victory, Jurgensen said,

Jake Sitterle Claims 2025 Southern Texas Assistant PGA Professional Championship!

By Southern Texas PGA • August 18, 2025
HOUSTON, TEXAS (August 18, 2025) – Mother Nature had different plans at Champions Golf Club, where drawn-out lightning delays ultimately forced the cancellation of Round Two and shortened the 2025 Southern Texas Assistant PGA Professional Championship to 18 holes. Taking advantage of his strong opening round, Jake Sitterle, Assistant Professional at Lakecliff Country Club, earned the victory with a score of 70 (-1) on the par-71 layout, securing his place at this year’s champion. “This wasn’t the way anyone wanted this championship to end. Gilbert was playing great in the second round, but I am happy I could get the win,” Sitterle reflected. “With how the last major ended, I was always confident in my game and that I could be up at the top, but this field is strong, and I just wish all the guys who qualified the best of luck.” The tournament, hosted at Champions Golf Club, featured over 50 Assistant Professionals from across the Section, competing for qualifying spots into the Assistant PGA Professional Championship, set to be played at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida, November 13-16, 2025.

Meet the Member: Alden Wallace, PGA

By Southern Texas PGA • August 6, 2025
Alden Wallace, PGA – Rookie Member with a Veteran Mentality

Help Support the Hill Country at Riverhill Country Club

By Southern Texas PGA • July 30, 2025
Sunday, August 17, 2025 Come join us for a Great Event. An exciting Day of Golf, Live Music, Auctions, and Special Appearances. 100% of all funds received will go directly to benefit the Hill Country Arts Foundation in Ingram, Texas, to help them rebuild from devastating flood damage. Golf Tournament at Riverhill Country Club - the home of legendary Byron Nelson 8:00 am Registration 10:00 am Shotgun Start $500 per player (limited to 120 players) Golf at the Historic Riverhill Country Club Two Concert Tickets at Arcadia Live All-inclusive Food and Drink on the Course Player Gift Bags Live Concert at the Beautiful Arcadia Live Theater Featuring; 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm $100 per ticket (only 600 tickets available) Acts to be Announced coming soon due to security concerns and limited seating To Enter and for More Information , go to the website (working on) or Contact Jeff Hunter, PGA at (830)-896-1400 ext. 2260 or jhunter@riverhillcc.com John Junker at (830-896-1400) ext. 2260 or jjunker@riverhillcc.com Checks and donations can also be sent to Riverhill Country Club, made out to: Guitars and Greens for the Guadalupe

Meet the Member: John Gibson, PGA

By Southern Texas PGA • July 29, 2025
John Gibson, PGA – From Tee Times to Timberland

Meet the Member: Wes Skaggs, PGA

By Southern Texas PGA • July 24, 2025
Wes Skaggs, PGA – Finding Purpose in the Heart of the Game

Uresti Wins 2025 Southern Texas Senior PGA Professional Championship at Bay Oaks

By Southern Texas PGA • July 22, 2025
HOUSTON, TX (July 22, 2025) – Omar Uresti, PGA Life Member, claimed victory at the 2025 Southern Texas Senior PGA Professional Championship, firing rounds of 67-73–140 ( -4 ) at Bay Oaks Country Club to secure the title of Senior Section Champion. This is Uresti's Fourth Senior Championship, with his last win coming in 2023. This year’s championship served a dual purpose, determining not only the Southern Texas PGA Senior Champion but also acting as the Section’s qualifier for the 2025 Senior PGA Professional Championship, to be held at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida, later this fall. "It feels good to come out and get a win against a strong field and a tough golf course. The first round I was hitting good shots and making good putts, but today wasn't the same, and I had to balance my mental game a little bit throughout the ups and downs," said Uresti. In the final round, Uresti needed to battle back after a slow start on the front nine with 3 bogeys, but took the lead with 1 eagle and 2 birdies on the back nine to secure the win. The leaderboard finished with Uresti winning by three over Billy Sitton, PGA Executive from Triumph Golf, and four over Darrell Fuston, PGA General Manager from Westwood Golf Club. Heading into the tournament, Uresti, Robert Thompson, PGA, and Eric Bogar, PGA, were already exempt. The five additional qualifiers are: Billy Sitton, PGA Golf Executive at Triumph Golf Darrell Fuston, PGA General Manager at Westwood Golf Club Darek Franklin, PGA Assistant Professional at Austin Golf Club Steve Jurgensen, PGA Teaching Professional at Westwood Golf Club David von Hoffman, PGA Director of Golf at Spanish Oaks Golf Club 
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