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McAllen celebrates 24th Texas Regional Bank Amateur Golf Championship
By Shirley Escobedo at ValleyCentral
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen on Monday morning celebrated the 24th Annual Texas Regional Bank Amateur Golf Championship. McAllen Parks & Recreation also recognized 20 youth golfers who are receiving scholarships through its golf program. The city of McAllen said over the...
Key takeaway McAllen Parks & Recreation also recognized 20 youth golfers who are receiving scholarships through its golf program.
Why this matters in The Brownsville
The 24th Texas Regional Bank Amateur Golf Championship in McAllen brings attention to the Rio Grande Valley's growing reputation as a golf destination. While Brownsville 's own golf courses may not have hosted this particular event, the championship's presence in the Valley underscores the region's potential for sports tourism. As the city of Brownsville continues to develop its own recreational facilities, it may look to McAllen's example in promoting golf and supporting youth golfers. The scholarships awarded through McAllen's golf program demonstrate the potential for golf to make a positive impact on local youth, and Brownsville may consider similar initiatives to support its own young golfers. With the Port of Brownsville and SpaceX's Starbase launch site at Boca Chica driving economic growth, investing in recreational opportunities like golf could help diversify the local economy and provide new opportunities for residents.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral ·
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What is this story about? HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen on Monday morning celebrated the 24th Annual Texas Regional Bank Amateur Golf Championship. McAllen Parks & Recreation also recognized 20 youth golfers who are receiving scholarships through its golf program. The city of McAllen said over the...
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