2017 Northern Texas PGA Chapter Award Winners Announced
NTPGA • October 20, 2017
Each year the Northern Texas PGA Section recognizes its members and others in the golf community through the NTPGA Awards program. On behalf of each NTPGA Chapter Awards Committee (East Texas, West Texas and Metro Chapter), it is my pleasure to announce the 2017 Chapter Award Winners.
East Texas Chapter
• Golf Professional of the Year- Sean Hanson, Pinecrest Country Club
• Teacher of the Year - John Sikes, Hollytree Country Club
• Youth Player Development Award - Roy Pace, Alpine Target Golf Center
• Merchandiser of the Year - Private - Bo Branyan, Emerald Bay Club
• Merchandiser of the Year - Public - Darrell Chase, Peach Tree Golf Club
Metro Chapter
• Golf Professional of the Year- Scott Robbins, Scott Robbins Golf
• Assistant Golf Professional of the Year - Tim McElhinny, Bent Tree Country Club
• Teacher of the Year - Corey Lundberg, Altus Performance Institute
• Youth Player Development Award - Abe Hernandez, Royal Oaks Country Club
• Bill Strausbaugh Award - Cameron Doan, Preston Trail Golf Club
• PGA Professional Development Award - Aaron Bonvillion, Golf Academy of America - Dallas
• PGA Player Development Award - Robert McMillan, McMillan Golf Academy
• Merchandiser of the Year - Private - Brent Blackburn, Gentle Creek Country Club
• Merchandiser of the Year - Public - Brent Lingel, Keeton Park Golf Course
• Merchandiser of the Year - Resort - Kevin Golding, Four Seasons Resort and Club Las Colinas
West Chapter
• Golf Professional of the Year- Jake McCullough, Odessa Country Club
• Assistant Golf Professional of the Year - Ryan Osgood, Odessa Country Club
• Teacher of the Year - Lee Rhind, Midland Country Club
• Youth Player Development Award - Kyle Monk, Gaines County Golf Course
• Bill Strausbaugh Award - Tommy Darland, Andrews County Golf Course
• PGA Professional Development Award - Lee Rhind, Midland Country Club
• PGA Player Development Award - Daniel Coughlan, Abilene Country Club
• Merchandiser of the Year - Private - Brett Baylin, Bentwood Country Club
• Merchandiser of the Year - Public - Greg Sikes, Hogan Park Golf Course
In November, the Northern Texas PGA Awards Committee along with Past Presidents will select the Northern Texas PGA Section Major Award winners for 2017.
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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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!