12 Competitors Advance to 52nd Higginbotham Texas State Open Via Second Chance Qualifying

Steven Clements • July 21, 2022
DALLAS, TX – The 52nd Higginbotham Texas State Open Second Chance Qualifying tournament featured a field of 201 players competing for the final 12 spots into the Championship. The 18-hole stroke play event was contested at two sites - Bridlewood Golf Club in Flower Mound, Texas and Firewheel Golf Park’s Lakes Course in Garland, Texas.

 

The following players punched their ticket into the Championship.

 

Bridlewood Golf Club Qualifiers: Bryce Verplank (a) of Flower Mound, Texas; Josh Anderson of Grand Prairie, Texas; Andy Lopez, of Dallas, Texas; David Lee of Dallas, Texas; Nickolas Martinez (a) of Cypress, Texas; Chris Kunda of Grand Prairie, Texas.

 

Firewheel Golf Park Lakes Course Qualifiers: Josh Radcliff of Grapevine, Texas; Scott Newton of Austin, Texas; Ryan Baca of Sugar Land, Texas; Chandler Phillips of Huntsville, Texas; Sean Wilcox of Frisco, Texas; James Nitties of Dallas, Texas.

 

Playoffs were conducted at each site to order the 14 alternate positions. Alternates #1, #3, #5, #7, #9, #11 and #13 were determined at Bridlewood Golf Club, and alternates #2, #4, #6, #8, #10, #12 and #14 were determined at Firewheel Golf Park’s Lakes Course. The official order of alternates for the Championship is listed below.

 

Official Alternate List:

1. Sean Romero of Texarkana, AR

2. Frederick Wedel of Spring, TX

3. Truett Burns (a) of Fredericksburg, TX

4. Logan Lockwood of Van, TX

5. Howon Kim (a) of Ranger, TX

6. George Toone of Plano, TX

7. Austin Wylie of Boerne, TX

8. Zack Pritchett of Ripley, MS

9. Charles Kim of Cedar Park, TX

10. Jake Eklund of Carterville, IL

11. Jose Pelayo of Addison, TX

12. Tripp Wallace (a) of Lubbock, TX

13. Michael McGowan of Southern Pines, NC

14. Kevin Graves of Plano, TX

 

The 52nd Higginbotham Texas State Open is a 72-hole stroke play event consisting of 156 professionals and amateurs competing for a $200,000 projected purse. The field will play 36-holes before being cut to the low 55 scores and ties. All four rounds will be contested at The Cascades Country Club from Tuesday, July 26 through Friday, July 29.

 

52nd Higginbotham Texas State Open Second Chance Qualifying Tournament Final Results.

 

NOTE: (a) - denotes amateur

 

Bridlewood Golf Club

Par: 36-36–72

Yardage: 7,110 yards

 

Firewheel Golf Park Lakes Course

Par: 36-36–72

Yardage: 7,134 yards

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LEWISVILLE, Texas (September 16) – Adam Headley, PGA head professional at Green Tree Country Club captured the Joyce Crane | Veritex Bank Section Championship after a 6-under-par final round. His bogey-free 34-32–66 and a first round 69, got him to 9-under-par for the Championship and a one stroke victory. It also earned Headley an exemption into the 2026 THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson. Headley was playing in the third to last group and began the final round three strokes behind the leaders. He quickly fell further behind the lead after starting with three pars, until a birdie at the par-5 4th hole got things going. On the back nine it was a battle between Headley and Brian Norman, PGA instructor at Lakewood Country Club. Headley eagled the 12th hole and added two more birdies on 15 and 18 to close and post 9-under-par. “My goal today was to play the par fives 4-under. I accomplished that,” said Headley. “I don’t like to look at the leaderboard, but I looked at it going into 18 tee and had a feeling I was sitting pretty good there.” “Honestly I didn’t think I'd ever win one. Not because I'm not a good player but because we have so many good players in the Section. If I had to choose any tournament to win, it would be this one.” Headley earned $9,250 along with his exemption into THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson. “I’ve been a golf pro for almost 20 years and now to be playing in a PGA TOUR event, I don’t care how I do, It’s going to be a blast. I’m super excited about it, it’s a dream come true.”

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By Steven Clements • September 8, 2025
The PGA of America announced today that Ronny Glanton, PGA head professional at Sherrill Park Golf Course, will be inducted into the PGA of America Hall of Fame. Glanton, a native of Mineral Wells, Texas, began his career in 1981 as an Assistant Professional at Sherrill Park Golf Course in Richardson, Texas. Upon achieving PGA of America membership in 1984, he took over as Head Professional and has been at the Richardson facility ever since. He is the only member to serve twice as President of the NTPGA (2006-07, ‘18-’19). Glanton played a key role in the PGA of America’s relocation to Frisco, Texas. He is a passionate advocate for junior golf, developing impactful programs like the Sherrill Park Learning Center and the Hawks junior golf team, which have introduced thousands of new golfers to the game; his leadership in the creation of “The Ronny” Golf Park on the PGA Frisco campus further expands community outreach and player development. Among his previous awards are PGA of America Golf Professional of the Year (2020), NTPGA Golf Professional of the Year (1999, ‘07, ‘19), NTPGA Bill Strausbaugh Award (2003-05, ‘08, ‘14) and NTPGA Merchandiser of the Year (1994), plus induction into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame in 2022. Glanton actively supports his colleagues, raising over $100,000 through pro-ams for PGA Members facing medical hardships. He’s also been a four-time contestant in the PGA Professional Championship, five-time contestant in the Senior PGA Professional National Championship and seven-time participant in the PGA TOUR Byron Nelson (now the CJ Cup Byron Nelson). Glanton is a three-time NTPGA Major Champion, six-time Senior Division Major Champion and a 17-time member of the NTPGA Joe Black Cup Team, which he has also captained three times. The PGA of America Hall of Fame originated in 1940 at the suggestion of famed sportswriter Grantland Rice. It is the highest honor the PGA of America can bestow upon its membership or ambassadors of the game. For a full list of PGA of America Hall of Fame members, click here. “The PGA of America is honored to recognize our 2025 Hall of Fame Class and celebrate the incredible impact they have had throughout their careers, inspiring thousands both on and off the course,” said PGA of America President and Master Professional Don Rea Jr., PGA Owner/Operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club (Arizona). “Whether they have won Major Championships, given thousands of lessons or captivated audiences with trick shots, each PGA Hall of Fame Member has played an essential role in shaping the game of golf as we know it today.” The 2025 PGA of America Hall of Fame Inductees fall under four induction categories: PGA of America Past President Category, PGA of America Golf Professional Category, Tour Player Professional Category and PGA of America Ambassador Category. Congratulations to Ronny on this momentous occasion!