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KEVIN HOWARD

THE MOST INTERESTING MAN ON THE COURSE

Kevin Howard didn’t just win again — he cemented a legacy at River Plantation that’s starting
to feel downright mythic.

Two years. Two championships. One golfer who refuses to give up his throne.

This year’s title defense wasn’t a casual stroll through the fairways either. It was a
full‑blown showdown, the kind of dramatic finish that makes a league season unforgettable. Howard and Brandon Garcia went blow‑for‑blow all afternoon, matching each other’s intensity, matching each
other’s birdies, and ultimately matching each other’s final score: a blistering 66, good for -6 and a tie at the top.

That tie set the stage for a scorecard playoff — the kind of pressure moment where every stroke
suddenly feels heavier, every hole becomes a test of nerve. Garcia came in fearless, riding momentum and confidence. But Howard? He showed why he’s the defending champion. His card told the story:
steadier on the tough holes, sharper when it mattered, and just a touch more clutch when the playoff demanded perfection.

When the dust settled, Howard’s scorecard edged out Garcia’s, giving him the back‑to‑back crown
and sending a message to the entire field: River Plantation is his house until someone proves otherwise.

Fans got a thriller. The league got a rivalry. And Kevin Howard walked away with history —
again.

SUMMARY

POS	PLAYERS	SCORE	GROSS	NET	PURSE
1	KEVIN HOWARD	77	-6	66	$300.00
2	BRANDO GARCIA	76	-6	66	$175.00
3	HAJA RABE	73	-2	70	$75.00
4	DANIEL VILLARREAL	79	1	73	$0.00
T5	TY TAYLOR	78	3	75	$0.00
T5	ETHAN BULTHOUSE	77	3	75	$0.00
T5	ERNEST STANDLEY	86	3	75	$0.00
8	GREG LOPEZ	84	4	76	$0.00
9	HAROLD SMITH	91	6	78	$0.00
T10	MITCH MOSES	92	9	81	$0.00
T10	CHAD WILSON	99	9	81	$0.00

PAYOUT

POS	PLAYERS	PURSE
1	KEVIN HOWARD	$435.00
2	HAJA RABE	$228.33
3	BRANDO GARCIA	$175.00
4	TY TAYLOR	$160.00
5	GREG LOPEZ	$80.00
6	MITCH MOSES	$80.00
7	ETHAN BULTHOUSE	$18.33
8	DANIEL VILLARREAL	$18.33
	Total Purse	$1,194.99

MONEY LIST

A FLIGHT

POS	PLAYER		TOTAL
1	JOSE	SANCHEZ	$4,690.00
2	HAJA	RABE	$3,000.00
3	ETHAN	BULTHOUSE	$2,628.00
4	ROLAND	TURNER	$1,452.00
5	GREG	LOPEZ	$1,435.00
6	JIMMY	HAYES	$1,190.00
7	TONY	FORD	$1,130.00
8	DANIEL	VILLARREAL	$1,093.00
9	SAM	GARCIA	$983.00
10	JAIME	VILLARREAL	$752.00
11	TY	TAYLOR	$737.00
12	JOE	HART	$400.00
13	JAIME	ALVARADO	$353.00
14	GABE	RAMOS	$279.00
15	JOHNNY	VILLARREAL	$235.00
16	JUSTIN	STUBER	$232.00
17	BRANDON	GARCIA	$175.00
18	CARL	HOLZAPFEL	$76.00
19	SKYLAR	SCHROEDER	$53.00

		TOTAL	$20,893.00

B FLIGHT

POS		PLAYERS	PURSE
1	KEVIN	HOWARD	$1,101.00
2	CHRIS	WEBB	$992.00
3	EARNEST	STANDLEY	$790.00
4	SHADRICK	WALL	$640.00
5	CHAD	WILSON	$553.00
6	JARROD	BALLOU	$540.00
7	BILL	CHENEL	$430.00
8	ART	FLORES	$290.00
9	JOSE	CARRIZALES	$275.00
10	TONY	BARNETT	$249.00
11	BEN	DEJEAN	$240.00
12	AMARIES	SMITH	$240.00
13	RODERICK	WOODWORTH	$160.00
14	LONNIE	KNOWLES	$129.00
15	MITCH	MOSES	$80.00
16	TIKU	ARREY	$52.00
17	LARRY	DRISCOLL	$36.00
			$6,797.00

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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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