Ewing Automotive Group and Northern Texas PGA Announce Partnership Extension Through 2030

Erik Anderson • June 2, 2026
Six people holding a Ewing Charity Classic flag in front of a car.

FRISCO, Texas (June 2, 2026) – Following a milestone celebration of their 20-year partnership this May, the Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) and Ewing Automotive Group are proud to announce a five-year extension of their agreement. This agreement ensures the Ewing Automotive Group will remain a key supporter of golf in North Texas through 2030.


Under the extended terms, Ewing Automotive Group will continue as the title sponsor of the Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour and its three competitive tours. As one of the largest programs of its kind in the United States, the Junior Tour serves approximately 4,500 members (ages 6–19) and conducts more than 450 tournaments annually. The pathway includes The Prep Tour powered by Ewing Subaru of Plano, The Medalist Tour powered by Ewing Buick GMC, and The All American Tour powered by Mercedes-Benz of Plano. A recent addition to the Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour is the Randy Smith Tour. This non-competitive tour is a beginner-friendly tour focused on fun, teamwork, and learning, and is the first step on the Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour pathway.


Since the partnership’s inception in 2006, the scope of junior golf in the region has expanded significantly. The Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour has hosted over 6,565 tournaments and facilitated approximately 365,000 rounds of golf. Annual event totals have more than doubled, rising from 200 tournaments in 2006 to 457 in 2025.


Beyond the numbers, the Junior Tour has become a premier proving ground for elite talent. Alumni of the Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour have secured nine Major Championships, including titles won by Scottie Scheffler (4), Jordan Spieth (3), Angela Stanford (1), and Brittany Lang (1). Remarkably, since 2006, NTPGA Junior Tour alumni have produced more major champions than entire nations, including England, Australia, Spain, and South Africa.


The extension also reaffirms Ewing Automotive Group’s commitment to the Northern Texas PGA Foundation through the continued hosting of the Ewing Charity Classic. Over the past 30 years, the Ewing Charity Classic and its predecessor, The Westcott Pro-Am, have raised over $6.3 million to support community outreach programs.


Furthermore, the "Closest-to-the-Hole" contest, a tradition started by Fin Ewing III in 2012 to recognize and thank participating PGA professionals, will continue through 2030 by awarding a new car for first place and cash prizes for second and third places in the shootout. 



“Learning to play golf as a child was an incredible blessing that provided priceless time with my father and brother,” said Finley Ewing IV, CEO of Ewing Automotive Group. “We credit golf for our close family relationships, and that passion eventually led to scholarships at Vanderbilt and Texas Tech for my brother, Charlie, and me, providing access to amazing opportunities. We are honored to help provide that same foundation for the next generation.” 


The partnership extension also secures vital funding for the NTPGA Foundation’s scholarship program. Two Ewing Automotive Group scholarships, valued at $5,000 each, will be awarded annually to graduating seniors. This contribution supports a program that has grown from $62,000 in total annual giving in 2006 to $947,500 in 2026.


“Simply put, we could not achieve our mission at the Northern Texas PGA without the unwavering support of Fin Ewing III and his family,” said Mark Harrison, CEO of the Northern Texas PGA. “The Ewing name is synonymous with golf in North Texas, but more importantly, the family represents the very best of our community. Their generosity allows us to go above and beyond in serving our PGA professionals and growing the game. We are thrilled to formally extend this partnership, but even more grateful to continue the friendship through the end of the decade and well beyond.”



About Ewing Automotive Group
Ewing Automotive Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned dealership group based in Plano, Texas, operating since 1940. Led by CEO Finley Ewing IV, it is a prominent North Texas automotive group representing Mercedes-Benz of Plano, Ewing Buick GMC, and Ewing Subaru of Plano, focusing on high-quality customer service, community involvement, and employee development.


About the Northern Texas PGA Foundation
Founded on the mission to positively impact lives and communities through golf, the Northern Texas PGA Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization focused on driving change through five pillars: junior golf, college scholarships, inclusion, internships and military & veterans.


About the Northern Texas PGA
The Northern Texas PGA is one of 41 Sections of the PGA of America. Over 1,100 PGA of America Golf Professionals employed at more than 300 facilities comprise this Section. Its geographic territory includes the State of Texas north of the 31st latitude, or just north of Austin. The Northern Texas PGA headquarters are located on the PGA Frisco campus and feature picturesque office space, a growth of the game pavilion and a golf park designed for junior golfers and families. The Northern Texas PGA staff’s mission is to serve PGA of America golf professionals and grow the game by managing the day-to-day affairs of the Section. The Northern Texas PGA also operates the Northern Texas PGA Foundation and The Ronny Golf Park.


By Erik Anderson May 29, 2026
Rios (a) Claims Low Amateur Honors
By Erik Anderson May 29, 2026
GRAPEVINE, Texas (May 28, 2026) – Carding a 7-under-par second round 65, defending champion Sadie Englemann of Austin, TX, takes a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Destination Grapevine Texas Women’s Open. Englemann fired a bogey-free second round of 32-33–65, and sits at 13-under-par for the Championship. Last year, Englemann was looking for her first professional win. This year, she has the experience of a past champion and said, “Going into tomorrow, it’s not let’s try to get the first win. Let’s put my foot on the pedal and not get protective.” Through 36 holes, Englemann has not made a bogey. “If one comes tomorrow, it’s whatever, but it’s been a big key this week. Birdies are firing from everyone, so if you can keep from going backwards, it’s pretty important.” Sadie, a two-time champion with Stanford, closed with, “It was nice to watch my Cardinal win the national championship last night, so shout out to them.” A four-way tie for second at 9-under-par includes Abbey Daniel of West Point, MS, Samantha Vodry of Sherman, TX, and Katie Lu of Aiken, SC. Alicia Bellendir (a) leads the amateur division at 4-under-par after carding a second round of 34-36–70. Bellendir leads her sister, Elizabeth Bellendir (a) and Lauren Rios (a) by one stroke ahead of the final round. Alicia stated, “Most sisters don’t root for each other like we do. We both want each other to win. I especially want her to play well with recruiting coming up.” Elizabeth added, “We’re really close. We always practice together, so it’s super cool to be where we’re at.” Rios, a native of Coppell, TX, just finished her senior year at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She finished with All-Conference honors and a top ten finish at the American Conference Championships. She will return to UTSA next year for her final year of eligibility. There are seven players within five shots of the lead looking to surpass Englemann on Friday. Fifty players, including eight amateurs, survived the cut at even par and will play in tomorrow’s final round. The final round will begin tomorrow at 8 a.m. on the #1 tee. The final grouping will start at 10:51 a.m. The field is competing for a $80,000 Championship purse with the champion earning $13,250 for their victory on Friday. The top two finishers will earn exemptions into the Epson Tour’s Island Resort Championship. A $2,500 ANNIKA Foundation college scholarship will be awarded to a female NTPGA junior golfer tomorrow. That scholarship and a $5,000 Destination Grapevine Texas Women’s Open scholarship will be awarded at tomorrow afternoon’s awards ceremony. It will begin at approximately 3:45 p.m. Grapevine Golf Course (Pecan/Mockingbird) Par: 36-36–72 Yardage: 6,333 yards View the full leaderboard HERE View photos HERE View final round starting times HERE
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GRAPEVINE, Texas (May 27, 2026) – Samantha Vodry of Sherman, TX, leads after round one of the Destination Grapevine Texas Women’s Open. Vodry fired a bogey-free, 8-under-par round of 33-31–64 and holds a two-stroke lead over three players that include defending champion Sadie Englemann, Angela Stanford, and Sera Hasegawa. Vodry made six birdies in a row spanning from her fifth to tenth hole. She started her round today on hole 10. When asked about this stretch, Vodry said, “I was just making a lot of long putts. I was giving myself a lot of opportunities with the approach shots, and then my line was dialed with speed. Got lucky on a couple, but it was really fun.” This is Vodry’s sixth time playing in the Championship, with last year’s seventh-place finish being her best result. She also has a top 10 finish on the Epson Tour this year. Her mindset for tomorrow is, “stick to the plan, just hit fairways, hope the irons are dialed, and make some more putts like I did today.” 2026 Team USA Solheim Cup captain Angela Stanford carded a 33-33–66 to finish at 6-under-par. Stanford, a Fort Worth, TX, native and former Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour member, is playing in the Championship for the fourth straight year. Defending champion Sadie Englemann finished at 6-under-par after her bogey-free, 32-34–66. Englemann has her sights set on a repeat and has put herself in a good position to make a run. Rounding out those tied for second, recent Baylor alum Sera Hasegawa of Waco, TX, shot 34-32–66. This is Hasegawa’s first appearance in the Destination Grapevine Texas Women’s Open. Round two will begin tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. with tee times beginning on the #1 and #10 tees. After the conclusion of round two, the field will be cut to the low 50 players and ties. The field is competing for an $80,000 Championship purse with the champion earning $13,000 for their victory on Friday. The top two finishers will earn exemptions into the Epson Tour’s Island Resort Championship. Grapevine Golf Course (Pecan/Mockingbird) Par: 36-36–72 Yardage: 6,333 yards View the full leaderboard HERE