Chow Captures Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women's Open at Rolling Hills Country Club
NTPGA • June 2, 2018
ARLINGTON, TX
– Marissa Chow of Honolulu, Hawaii, captured the Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women’s Open at Rolling Hills Country Club by two strokes over 2015 champion Maddie McCrary of Wylie, Texas. Chow, a Texas Women’s Open contestant for the first time, fired a final round score of 69, 2-under par, to propel her to her victory. Chow had work to do after her opening round of 76, but carded rounds of 67 and 69 for a Championship total of 212, 1-under par.
While some of the second round leaders dropped strokes early, McCrary and third place finisher Brooke Baker of Sanford, Florida, stayed in contention throughout the tournament and put pressure on Chow. However, they both made bogey on hole #18 and could not catch Chow at the end. Round Two leader Binny Lee struggled to get things going during the final round, and finished the Championship with a score of 221, 8-over par.
With rounds of 77-69-71—217 (4-over par), amateur Hailey Jones of Dallas, Texas, finished as the Low Amateur for the Championship. The Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women’s Open adjusted its eligibility in 2017 having participants 17 years of age and younger qualify. Jones was one of the nine to qualify. Jones is committed to play collegiate golf at Oklahoma State University, but will be senior in high school this coming fall.
With her win, Marissa takes home $5,000 and, more importantly, an exemption into the LPGA Tour’s 2019 Volunteers of America LPGA Texas Classic.
“This win is pretty surreal. I guess this win is…I think it’s a confirmation to myself that I do still have the game to play and to be competitive, and so I think it’s a real confidence booster for me. To win the LPGA exemption is pretty cool. I’ve had the privilege to play a couple U.S. Opens, and you know, I think now having had that experience I know how to approach an LPGA tournament versus just kind of a regular one, and at the end of the day its still 18 holes of golf. You can’t make it more than it is,” Chow said.
Following yesterday’s round, the 112-player field was cut to the low 50 scores and ties. 50 players made the cut, which was at 11-over-par 153. The 50 players consisted of 32 professionals and 18 amateurs.
The 32 professionals that remained in the field competed for a share of the professional purse. The 18 amateurs competed for the Low Amateur award and a crystal trophy. The top five amateurs received gift certificates. The overall championship purse is $27,535.
The 54-hole stroke play event was conducted from May 31 through June 2 at Rolling Hills Country Club in Arlington, Texas. This was the fifth consecutive year Rolling Hills Country Club hosted the Championship.
Presenting sponsors of the 2018 Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women’s Open at Rolling Hills Country Club included: Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau, The University of Texas at Arlington and Volvik.
Rolling Hills Country Club - 6,200 yards, par 71.
(a): Denotes Amateur
Final Results
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!