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2026 MEMBERSHIP FEE $150.00

GET REGISTER NOW FOR THE LAST EVENT OF THE 2025 SEASON THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP KOASATI PINES

NOV. 15TH AND 16TH PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP

RED TEAM WIN ITS 5 CHAMPIONSHIP

BACK TO BACK

Captain Villarreal has not only made strides for his team but has also captured his second consecutive victory, solidifying the champions' victory culture. The younger millennial players on the red team really showcased their skills by delivering a resounding defeat to the older baby boomer members of the blue team, as well as the Generation X white team. It's quite fascinating how generational ideologies can significantly influence the dynamics of the Culture Cup. Let’s break it down a bit. The baby boomer generation, which includes individuals born between 1946 and 1964, is predominant on the blue team. Most of these players are now in their early 60s—an age that many might consider a bit advanced for competitive play in such a high-energy environment. Their average age is around 63 years old, which certainly brings its challenges when it comes to agility and stamina. On the other hand, we have the Generation X white team, who generally adopt a more laid-back, and sometimes detached, approach. This attitude has made it difficult for many of their star players to show up and put their best foot forward for this event. Their participation can often be sporadic, which can impact the team’s overall performance. Looking ahead, the upcoming changes for the Culture Cup in 2026 are quite promising. The revamped format is designed to address some of the challenges faced by both teams. Starting next year, the Culture Cup will transition to a one-day event. This adjustment could be a game-changer! It might allow the veteran blue team players to muster the energy for just one day of competition instead of spreading their efforts over two days. Moreover, with the event condensed into a single day, we might see an increase in availability from the white team’s players, who can better commit to a single-day engagement rather than a prolonged commitment. This fresh approach may breathe new life into the competition, enhance team dynamics, and possibly even elevate the level of play we witness. So, as we celebrate the recent successes, let’s also look forward to what the future holds for the Culture Cup. Enjoy your well-earned victory!

Chuck Tolliver

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and hope you make a speedy recovery. The League needs you.

LEIGH HINTON

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Leigh and the Hinton family. We miss you guys!

SUMMARY

MONEY LIST

A FLIGHT

1	JOSE	SANCHEZ	$3,550.00
2	ETHAN	BULTHOUSE	$2,220.00
3	TY	TAYLOR	$2,080.00
4	JEREMY	WILLIAMS	$1,565.00
5	HAJA	RABE	$1,429.00
6	ROLAND	TURNER	$1,299.00
7	JAIME	ALVARADO	$1,065.00
8	ALVIN	LEE	$820.00
9	KEDRICK	MASSENGILL	$790.00
10	JOE	HART	$607.00
11	CARL	HOLZAPFEL	$515.00
12	KYLE	NEITZEY	$469.00
13	BENNY	GOMEZ	$432.00
14	JEREMY	GUERRANT	$419.00
15	MARC	NAPIER	$300.00
16	GREG	LOPEZ	$295.00
17	MIKE	MEYER	$189.00
18	ERNEST	STANDLEY	$140.00
19	JOSE	SOLORZANO	$95.00
20	JIMMY	HAYES	$90.00
			$18,369.00

B FLIGHT

POS		PLAYERS	PURSE
1	GABE	RAMOS	$2,191.00
2	CHUCK	TOLLIVER	$1,740.00
3	CHRIS	ALLEN	$1,305.00
4	NATHAN	SIMCOX	$1,040.00
5	KEVIN	HOWARD	$922.00
6	LONNIE	KNOWLES	$798.00
7	SEANA	HINTON	$764.00
8	JAIME	VILLARREAL	$607.00
9	SHADRICK	WALL	$507.00
10	VICTOR	RANGEL	$460.00
11	TONY	BARNETT	$366.00
12	CHRIS	WEBB	$300.00
13	JARROD	BALLOU	$280.00
14	CASEY	GRIMME	$260.00
15	CARLOS	GARCIA	$182.00
16	RODERICK	WOODWORTH	$160.00
17	HAL	GREGORY	$159.00
18	BILL	CHENEL	$60.00
19	LESLIE	JONES	$42.00
			$12,143.00

A FLIGHT

B FLIGHT

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Houston Golf League?

Established in 2012, the purpose of the League is to provide amateurs of all ages, sexes and handicaps the opportunity to compete in stroke-play golf tournaments on a regular basis. The League concludes with a Player’s Championship in which the winner from each tournament. Through this competition, the Houston Golf League promotes the sport of golf by providing an atmosphere of friendly, fair, and well-managed competition for amateur golfers in the pursuit of excellence.

How much does it cost to join the League?

The Houston Golf League has an annual membership of $150.00

What is the cost of the tournaments?

The cost of each regular tournament is 120.00 the majors are $200.00 The entry fee for each tournament includes green fees, cart, and range balls in most cases. A portion of the entry fee establishes the purse. Tournaments can be prepaid online or the day of the tournament.

What can I win?

Cash Money and Trophies are awarded to the first place winner of each flight. A purse is established from the entry fees, and depending on the size of the flight, money is awarded to the top finishers in each flight. Additionally, there are voluntary skins games, deuce game, and closest to the pin. Membership dues must be paid before any prize money awarded.

What is the format of the tournaments?

The players are flighted by handicap, then play a gross stoke-play format within their flight.

What are the handicap parameters for each flight?

Base on the number of players

0-6……. A Flight 0-10……..A Flight

7-13……. B Flight 11-20 ……B Flight

14-20…… C Flight

What if I don’t have a current handicap?

The League uses the Callaway system if a player does not have to establish a verifiable handicap, and the league trumps all other handicaps of other leagues handicap. Callaway system 10 strokes max for A flight and 20 shot max for the B flight. The League will access your level of play based on your most recent scores, which courses you have played and the tees you used. Once you’re placed on a flight, your tournament scores and handicap index are posted on the web page

How is the integrity of the handicaps and flights maintained?

The League will establish your handicap index based solely on your scores posted in the tournaments. If your handicap index improves during the season, you will be promoted to the next higher flight if your index falls within the parameters of higher flight. If your index falls within the parameters of a lower flight, you will only be moved to the lower flight if you request it.

When and where are the tournaments played?

All the tournaments are played on the weekends, with most being played on Sundays. Tee times vary but are posted on the website. The tournaments are played at local courses listed on our website.

How many tournaments do I have to play in?

Play in as many or as few as you would like. Of course, the more you play, the more points you can accumulate toward qualifying for the Players Championship and Culture Cup.

Is there a deadline to join the League?

No. You can join the League anytime during the season. The sooner you join, the more points you start accumulating towards the points race.

Why should I join the The Houston Golf League?

If you enjoy weekend golf at some of the finest local courses, if you enjoy competitive stroke-play golf, if you want to improve your game by playing under tournament conditions like the pros, and if you like the feeling of winning, collecting prizes and trophies, join the tour and enjoy all of these benefits. All tournaments are played by USGA rules and handicaps are tracked on each player to ensure the integrity of each flight.

PLAY LIKE THE PROS

TIGER,PHIL,JACK

The Houston Golf League format mirrors that of the PGA Tour. The tournaments will be held on the finest golf courses around the greater Houston area. The HGL will consist of four major tournaments and a “Players Championship”, Ryder Cup-type Event called the Culture Cup. Stats will be kept on putts, fairways, and greens hit. There will also be a money list leader from each flight. These leaders will be eligible for awards that will be given at the Tournament’s Awards Banquet

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