HOUSTON GOLF LEAGUE

KEVIN HOWARD

REFLECTIONS FROM THE FAIRWAYS AND THE ROUGH

This week, I was deeply moved by the kind and uplifting messages several of my players shared about me on Facebook. After years in this role, moments like these remind me why I do what I do. Every player deserves recognition—not just for their performance, but for their perseverance, character, and commitment to the game. I’m grateful for the praise I’ve received for guiding this league, and even more grateful for the relationships it’s built.

Golf, like life, is full of nuance. Some players challenge me with their strong opinions and unique approaches, but many reflect the very vision I’ve worked hard to cultivate—understanding not just the sport, but the business and the brotherhood behind it. Golf is a microcosm of life: the highs and lows, the birdies and bogeys, the steady drives down the middle and the occasional shot out of bounds. It’s unpredictable, humbling, and deeply human.

This week’s winner, Kevin Howard, is a testament to that journey. At the start of the season, he struggled—his scores were in the hundreds, and his swing was out of rhythm. But tournament by tournament, week by week day by day , he showed up, put in the work, and slowly found his groove again. His resilience, both on and off the course, has been nothing short of inspiring.

Watching Kevin win his first tournament this week was a proud moment—not just because of the scorecard, but because of the story behind it. He’s grown into a better player, a better competitor, and a better man. So congratulations, Kevin. You’ve earned this victory. Life is tough, golf is tougher—and your handicap is about to get a lot lower.

SUMMARY

POS	PLAYERS	SCORE	NET	GROSS	PURSE
1	KEVIN HOWARD	81	-7	65	$420.00
2	JOSE SANCHEZ	67	-3	69	$280.00
3	JAIME VILLARREAL	79	-1	71	$180.00
4	SEAN HINTON	86	E	72	$0.00
T5	CHRIS WEBB	81	1	73	$0.00
T5	TY TAYLOR	76	1	73	$0.00
T5	MIKE MEYER	77	1	73	$0.00
T8	VICTOR RANGEL	85	3	75	$0.00
T8	NATHAN SIMCOX	93	3	75	$0.00
T10	GABE RAMOS	84	4	76	$0.00
T10	TONY BARNETT	89	4	76	$0.00
T10	JOUN BLANDIN	90	4	76	$0.00
T13	HAJA RABE	81	6	78	$0.00
T13	ETHAN BULTHOUSE	81	6	78	$0.00
T13	LESLIE JONES	93	6	78	$0.00
16	DANIEL VILLARREAL	82	7	79	$0.00
17	TIKU ARREY	91	8	80	$0.00
18	ROLAND TURNER	88	11	83	$0.00

PAYOUT

POS	PLAYERS	PURSE
1	KEVIN HOWARD	$522.86
2	JOSE SANCHEZ	$427.86
3	JAIME VILLARREAL	$282.86
4	MIKE MEYER	$189.86
5	SEAN HINTON	$144.86
6	TONY BARNETT	$102.86
7	HAJA RABE	$102.86
8	LESLIE JONES	$42.00
9	ROLAND TURNER	$42.00
	Total Purse	$1,858.02