About the Texas Golf Writers Association…

The Texas Golf Writers Association is dedicated to promoting golf and raising the standards of golf journalism in the Lone Star State. Founded in July, 1987 in Waco, Texas the Association now has over 40 active members, including writers, broadcasters, producers and photographers. TGWA has awarded four college scholarships. The current recipient is Cameron Irvine of Cibolo, who is enrolled at Texas State University.

Previous scholarship recipient Clay Sampson of Ennis graduated with honors with a degree in print journalism from the University of Texas in May of 2009. He is now entering law school. Justin Ray graduated from the University of Missouri in December of 2007 He started his career at The Golf Channel and then moved to ESPN in Bristol CT. Justin now is involved ESPN's new Longhorn Network at the University of Texas. Brandon Autrey, our first scholarship recipient, graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2003 and is now teaching and coaching in the Katy Independent School District.