Southern Texas PGA Section

Rich Barcelo, PGA has never followed a perfectly drawn path.

From junior college to the University of Nevada, from earning his way through professional golf to finding his true lane in instruction, Rich’s journey has been built on belief, patience and the chip-on-your-shoulder mentality that comes from trusting your own road.

Today, as PGA Director of Instruction at Bluejack National, he shares those lessons with the players he coaches: work hard, stay patient and never compare your journey to someone else’s.

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At PGA HOPE Southern Texas, we’re always looking for new ways to create opportunities for the Veterans in our programs—and this was a special one.

In partnership with bogeys2Birdies, Golf Club Trade-In Days at The Woodlands Country Club turned retired clubs into renewed opportunities for Veterans in PGA HOPE – The Woodlands. Thanks to this initiative, seven Veterans received full sets of clubs to continue their golf journey.

A huge thank you to bogeys2Birdies for bringing this idea to life and to James Larkin, PGA, for continuing to create meaningful experiences for the Veterans in our program. We’re grateful for partners and leaders who help make moments like this possible.

Carlos Sainz Jr. stayed flawless at Big Easy Ranch.

A bogey-free final round sealed the deal and earned him the Omega Transactions Memorial Championship title. Cool under pressure, steady all day, champion by sunset.

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Omar Uresti, PGA is your Senior Champion!

Omar claimed the Senior Division title at the Omega Transactions Memorial Championship with a final of 68-69-137 (-7)

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Swing with our Leaders (hold and scroll the dots)

Championship Round is underway at the Omega Transactions Memorial Championship!

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A special congratulations to Southern Texas PGA’s own Dale Morgan, PGA, and River Oaks Country Club on being named to the Texas Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Morgan will be inducted in the Golf Professional / Teacher category, while River Oaks Country Club will be honored as a Historic Course, adding another proud chapter to Southern Texas golf history.

Congratulations to Dale, River Oaks Country Club, and the entire Texas Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2026!

Taking it Easy at The Covey for Round 1!

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