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About This Event
The Southern Texas Junior PGA Championship is the section's premier stroke-play qualifier for boys competing at the highest level of junior golf. Hosted at Bay Oaks Country Club in Houston, TX on June 1-2, 2026, this two-day championship determines which Southern Texas junior earns the right to compete on a national stage. The stakes are real — the section champion receives an automatic invitation to the Junior PGA Championship, one of the most recognized events in junior golf.
What Advancing Means
The Southern Texas section champion earns an automatic invitation to the 2026 Junior PGA Championship at Fields Ranch in Frisco, TX, July 28-31 — the 50th anniversary of the championship, making this year's title especially significant. Past champions of that national event include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Lexi Thompson, which gives you a clear picture of the company your son would be keeping.
Coach's Take
If your son is serious about playing college golf or competing nationally, this is exactly the kind of event that separates players who show up from players who step up — and college coaches know the difference.
About PGA Jr.
PGA Jr. offers competitive junior golf events. Check their tour page for full schedule and eligibility details.
Falling in early June, this championship lands at a critical point in the junior season when college coaches are actively building their recruiting lists and tracking which players are winning at the section level. A section title here is a meaningful credential that travels well into fall recruiting conversations.
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