AJGA Tournament Tees Off at Rayburn Resort

The AJGA Junior at Rayburn Resort officially tees off today, kicking off four days of elite junior golf right here in the heart of Southeast Texas. With 96 of the top junior golfers from around the world—representing the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, South Korea, and Norway—this nationally sanctioned event is a major moment for our region.

The community is invited to come cheer on the next generation of golf stars and experience a world-class event happening right here in our backyard.

Not only is this a rare opportunity to witness future PGA and LPGA stars compete up close, but it’s also a celebration of community vision and collaboration.

“It’s such an honor to have these young amateurs compete at Rayburn Resort,” said Jordan Bell, Golf Professional at Rayburn Resort. “This is huge for our area. Many of these kids will go on to the PGA like other past amateurs. Rayburn Resort welcomes everyone to come and watch these great individuals navigate the course.”

Local & Regional Talent Representing East Texas and Louisiana:

Andrew Bird – Nacogdoches
Logan & Hunter Houl – Diboll
Jett Surratt – Carthage
Reece Williams – Beaumont
Hudson Greene – Bossier City, LA
Kye Hanks – Lake Charles, LA

Tournament Schedule (March 27–30)

Thursday, March 27 - Qualifier & Practice Rounds

8:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Qualifier Tee Times
12:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Tournament Registration
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Practice Round Tee Times

Friday, March 28 - First Round & Player Night

8:00 – 10:00 a.m. – First Round Tee Times
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Tournament Lunch & Second Round Tee Times

Saturday, March 29 - Second Round

8:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Final Round Tee Times

Sunday, March 30 - Final Round & Awards Ceremony

8:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Final Round Tee Times (continued)
3:00 p.m. – Awards Ceremony

Don’t Miss: Coach’s Corner with Kate Golden – Friday

Community members won’t want to miss the Coach’s Corner session happening Friday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, featuring Jasper native and former LPGA pro Kate Golden. Golden—who also coached at the University of Texas and Florida State—will share her inspiring journey from East Texas to the national stage, followed by a Q&A session where attendees can engage directly and ask questions.

This tournament is a testament to what’s possible when vision meets teamwork. Heartfelt thanks go to the City of Jasper, the Jasper Lake Sam Rayburn Chamber of Commerce, and Rayburn Resort for making this dream a reality and putting our community on the national golf map.

East Texas Banner will be providing daily updates throughout the tournament—stay tuned for highlights, results, and local coverage as the action unfolds.