Devanna Captures National Car Rental Northern Texas Assistant PGA Professional Championship

NTPGA • August 29, 2016

DENTON, TEXAS – Thomas Devanna, PGA assistant professional at Tangle Ridge Golf Club, captured the National Car Rental Northern Texas Assistant PGA Professional Championship after besting Corey Roberson, assistant professional at Preston Trail Golf Club, in a sudden death playoff. Devanna and Roberson each carded a two round total of 5-under par 137 to force the playoff. The playoff only took one hole as Devanna notched a par to secure his first Assistant Championship title and first individual Northern Texas PGA major championship. He took home a $1,000 check for his win today.

"This is my first one, and it feels awesome. It has been a long time coming," said Devanna after the playoff. "I have actually never qualified for the Assistant Championship either, so this is going to be fun. It is going to be a blast. I have been playing in this event for I think about 12 years, so this feels really great to win."

The Championship did experience two short weather delays when lightning yielded second round play for the first time at 3:08 p.m. Play resumed at 3:37 p.m. The second delay came at 4:31 p.m. when more lightning was in the area, but play resumed at 4:55 p.m.

Devanna will lead three other assistant professionals from the Northern Texas Section to the 40th National Car Rental PGA Assistant Professional Championship. Advancing was Roberson as well as Jack Lempke, assistant professional at Bent Tree Country Club, and Hunter Hidalgo, PGA assistant professional at Brook Hollow Golf Club. The National Championship will be played October 27 – October 30, 2016 at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

In addition, Shane Pearce, assistant professional at Hurricane Creek Country Club, will also be in the National Car Rental PGA Assistant Professional Championship field. He is exempt into the Championship based on his finish at the 2015 National Car Rental PGA Assistant Professional Championship.

The National Car Rental Northern Texas Assistant PGA Professional Championship was conducted at Denton Country Club, a 6,718-yard par 71 course located in Denton, Texas. A field of 39 assistant golf professionals competed for a share of the $5,525 purse. Twenty-nine professionals were attempting to qualify for the National Championship.

Final results for the Championship and Qualifying

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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!