FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Alamo City Golf Trail to Take Over San Antonio City Championship Golf Tournaments
San Antonio, TX – January 27, 2025 – The Alamo City Golf Trail (ACGT) is proud to announce that it will assume the organization and operation of the historic San Antonio City Championship Golf Tournaments starting in 2025. This transition ushers in an exciting new chapter for these prestigious tournaments, which have been a cornerstone of San Antonio’s golf community for decades.
Previously managed by First Tee – Greater San Antonio (formerly Golf San Antonio), the City Championship Golf Tournaments have long celebrated local talent, fostered competitive play, and united the golf community. These tournaments include the Men’s, Women’s, Senior, and Junior City Championships, providing golfers of all ages and skill levels with opportunities to compete at the highest level. First Tee – Greater San Antonio will solely focus on delivering their mission to deliver affordable and accessible life skills programming through the game of golf throughout San Antonio and surrounding communities.
The Alamo City Golf Trail is honored to uphold the legacy of the City Championships and is committed to enhancing the tournament experience for players and spectators alike.
New Beginnings, Same Great Tradition
As stewards of San Antonio’s municipal golf facilities, the Alamo City Golf Trail’s mission is to provide high-quality golf experiences for players of all skill levels while preserving the rich traditions of the game. By assuming responsibility for the City Championships, the Trail aims to:
- Expand participation across all divisions.
- Showcase San Antonio’s premier municipal golf courses, including historic Brackenridge Park Golf Course, the original home of the Texas Open.
- Elevate tournament visibility through enhanced media coverage and digital outreach.
- Deliver exceptional competitive experiences on meticulously maintained courses with professional event staffing.
What’s Next?
As the Alamo City Golf Trail prepares to take the reins, plans are underway to ensure the 2025 tournament season is unforgettable. The updated schedule, registration details, and format enhancements will be announced in the coming weeks. Players can look forward to exciting updates designed to celebrate competitive spirit and foster community engagement.
“We are thrilled to carry on the tradition of the San Antonio City Championships,” said Andrew Peterson, President & CEO of the Alamo City Golf Trail. “These tournaments are an integral part of our city’s golf culture, and we are dedicated to honoring their legacy while introducing new opportunities for players and fans to connect with the game.”
“At First Tee – Greater San Antonio, our commitment is growing the game of golf for the youth in San Antonio through our life skills programming,” said Carrie Kimbell, CEO of First Tee – Greater San Antonio. “Continuing the legacy of these championships was a priority for us, and Andrew and his team bring the resources and expertise to continue the history and elevate the experience in showcasing our city’s top amateurs.”
Join Us in the New Era
The Alamo City Golf Trail invites golfers and community members to celebrate this new era of the City Championship Golf Tournaments. Together, we look forward to fostering the passion and camaraderie that have defined these events for generations.
About the Alamo City Golf Trail
The Alamo City Golf Trail operates and maintains San Antonio’s eight municipal golf courses, offering affordable, high-quality golf experiences for residents and visitors. Dedicated to growing the game, the Trail provides programs, tournaments, and events that bring the community together on and off the course.
About First Tee – Greater San Antonio
We enable kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with life skills curriculum, we create learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids carry to everything they do. We are proud to celebrate 25 years of impact in the community in 2025.