Some golfers make it big and gain national recognition after joining the PGA Tour, while others start gaining a reputation during their amateur careers. Yet, there are a few who achieve this before even entering the amateur circuit. Texas Terry is turning out to be one such name. He has won the Drive, Chip, & Putt Championship organized by the Augusta National Golf Club not once but twice.

Who is Texas Terry?

Texas Terry is a young golfer currently playing in the Boys 12-13 division. When asked about his name, he revealed that his parents named him Texas because his personality is as big as the state. The Manor, Texas native began playing at age five. It all started when TopGolf classes hooked him with his first win. His grandfather and dad helped develop his game through family outings. They introduced him to courses at Dyess Air Force Base, where he practiced.

The right-handed golfer currently plays at ShadowGlen Golf Club. He likes to practice putting the most.

“I like to practice my short game the most. You drive for show, you putt for dough!” Texas Terry said when asked about what part of golf he practices the most.

Texas Terry’s key achievements

Thanks to his dedication, Texas Terry has now become one of the few competitors in history to win multiple Drive, Chip, & Putt titles.

He first gained national attention after winning the 2021 U.S. Kids Golf World Championship. Since then, he never let that attention slip away. In 2024, he was back in national media after winning the Drive, Chip, and Putt National Finals in the Boys 10–11 division. This year, he won the event again at the Augusta National Golf Club and even received a reward from the 2025 Masters champion, Rory McIlroy.

“It’s definitely not easy. I just believe in myself and trust myself,” Texas Terry said about winning the championship.

He was one of the four returning champions at the event. Terry advanced through local, subregional, and regional stages starting in May 2025. At Whistling Straits, in September 2025, he topped Boys 12-13. He scored 143 points across driving, chipping, and putting.

Apart from the Drive, Chip, & Putt wins, the Texas native has also won the Texas Junior Open three times, the Under Armour All-World Team, the PGA Jr. League section champs, and lifetime US Kids priority status. His Instagram bio also states that he has been a winner in 14 US states.

Texas Terry’s personality and interests

There isn’t much known about Texas Terry’s personal life. However, his Instagram handle does reveal a few interesting things about him. The 2x Drive, Chip, & Putt champion is energetic and funny. Some of his posts show that he and his family raise Texas Longhorn cattle. One of them is reportedly named Vince in honor of Vince Young.

He likes to play ukulele/snare drum, flag football, and pickleball. This shows that he likes to play a lot of sports, reflecting his adventurous nature. He has been watching live university football games with his parents, who are also a fan of American football. Apart from that, his Instagram account is filled with golf posts, where he is playing at different locations and holding several trophies.

From a young golfer shaped by family support and early passion, Texas Terry has grown into a standout name through consistent wins and standout performances. His journey from Manor to Augusta reflects both his dedication and the growing promise of a future that could extend far beyond junior golf.