
Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf
The Southern Texas PGA's junior program covers Houston, Austin, San Antonio and South Texas with 500+ playing opportunities a year. Membership includes a GHIN handicap (10+) and Legends Junior Tour membership (12+).
About STPGA Junior
- Over 500 events per year across Houston, Austin, San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley
- One membership ($95) covers all three season series
- Srixon Prestige Tour is the top competitive tier for ages 11–18
- Members 10+ get a GHIN handicap; members 12+ get complimentary Legends Junior Tour membership
- Little Linksters (6–12) and Junior Links 9-hole events for developing players
Best for: Houston/Austin/San Antonio juniors who want a clear ladder from beginner to elite.
Upcoming tournaments in STPGA Junior's states
All events →Listed events from national tours and associations in the same states, for planning a mixed schedule.
Other junior programs in the same states
Most families mix two or three programs in a season: a local tour for reps, an association tour for championships, a regional tour for rankings.
Ark-La-Tex Junior Golf Tour
Texas
An East Texas summer tour based around Longview, Gilmer and Texarkana that runs a 10-event schedule from June 1 through an early-August Tournament of Champions. Five age divisions and a mix of individual and adult/youth formats keep it family-oriented.
Dallas Junior Golf Championship
Texas
A century-old Dallas institution (102nd playing in 2026) held at Tenison Park Golf Course, open to boys and girls 7–18 with no residency requirement or qualifying. Included as a notable local event rather than a tour.
On Par Golf Junior Tour
Texas
Launched for the 2025–26 season by San Antonio instruction company On Par Golf in partnership with the Alamo City Golf Trail municipal courses, this local tour offers 60+ low-cost events a year with skill-based divisions from age 5 through high school. A season-long Race for the Crown crowns players of the year each August.
RGV Junior Golf Association
Texas
A volunteer-run 501(c)(3) providing low-cost tournament golf for youth ages 6–18 in Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties in the Rio Grande Valley. Season standings select a junior Border Cup team that competes against Laredo.
Texas-Oklahoma Junior Golf Tournament
Texas
Not a tour but one of the region's oldest junior events: played every June in Wichita Falls since 1957, the 'T-O' draws roughly 350 juniors from across the U.S., Mexico, Canada and beyond to Wichita Falls Country Club and the Champions Course at Weeks Park.
Northern Texas PGA Junior Tour
Texas
One of the largest junior golf programs in the country, with roughly 4,000 members and 450+ tournaments a year across Texas north of Austin. Four tiers let a first-time tournament player start on a free 9-hole tour and climb to nationally competitive fields.
Good to know
STPGA Junior frequently asked questions
- Who can play STPGA Junior events?
- Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf serves junior golfers aged 6–18. Houston/Austin/San Antonio juniors who want a clear ladder from beginner to elite.
- Where does STPGA Junior hold tournaments?
- Events are held in Texas. The tour is based in Texas.
- How much does STPGA Junior cost?
- $95 annual membership (expires Dec 31); event entry fees extra. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
- Do STPGA Junior results count toward junior rankings?
- STPGA Junior is a developmental program and does not report to national junior ranking systems, which makes it a low-pressure place to learn tournament golf.
Guides for new tournament families
For Parents
How Much Does Junior Golf Really Cost? A Parent's Honest Budget Guide
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How to Build the Right Junior Tournament Schedule (Without Burning Out Your Player or Your Budget)
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