Ewing Charity Classic Benefits NTPGA Junior Golf Foundation, PGA Professional Takes Home Car Thanks to Ewing Automotive Group
NTPGA • November 26, 2018
DALLAS, TEXAS –
The 13th Annual Ewing Charity Classic, a fundraising golf tournament conducted by the Northern Texas PGA for the benefit of the Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation, was held today at Brook Hollow Golf Club in Dallas. This year’s event raised $230,000.
The Ewing Charity Classic, formerly the Westcott Pro-Am, is widely considered one of the most special and unique events in the country with $4.29 million raised during the past 23 years for the benefit of the Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation's broad-based community outreach programs.
The Ewing Charity Classic featured 22 teams consisting of three amateurs, a PGA TOUR, Web.com Tour or LPGA Tour player and a PGA of America golf professional. Past and present tour stars that participated in this year’s event included Rich Beem, Chad Campbell, Irene Coe, Martin Flores, Harrison Frazar, Cody Gribble, Hunter Haas, Todd Hamilton, Paul Haley II, J.J. Henry, Kelly Kraft, Edward Loar III, Keith Mitchell, Carlos Ortiz, Ryan Palmer, Gerina Piller, Martin Piller, Tag Ridings, Scottie Scheffler, Conrad Shindler, Paul Stankowski and Will Zalatoris.
Professionals Ryan Palmer and Dow Finsterwald, Jr. who teamed with amateurs Mike Biggs, Jeff Bookout and James Edmondson carded a 17-under par, 125, to capture this year’s Ewing Charity Classic by one stroke.
Following the event, the local PGA golf professionals who participated competed in a “Closest to the Hole Shootout” contest to take home a car provided by Mr. Fin Ewing, III, Owner of The Ewing Automotive Group. The car up for grabs was displayed in front of the 10th green at Brook Hollow Golf Club after play. With the night sky lit by floodlights, 23 PGA professionals had one shot from 124 yards to land their ball closest to the hole.
Carl Worley Jr., PGA head professional at Hide-A-Way Golf Club, took home a black 2019 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 after hitting an 9-iron, 124 yards, reaching 8 feet, ½ inch from the hole. Ronny Glanton, PGA head professional at Sherrill Park Golf Course, finished in second place hitting his ball 9 feet, 3 inches to take home $2,500.
“I’ve played this tournament about five times,” said Worley, Jr., after the shootout. “What Mr. Ewing does for [the NTPGA] Junior Golf [Foundation] is amazing. We had a great time today, and this car is just a bonus. Thank you so much! Go Mr. Ewing!”
The contest was Mr. Ewing’s idea as a way to not only help raise funds for the Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation, but also to say a special thank you to the PGA professionals who participate in the event. In 2012 it was so well received that Mr. Ewing decided to keep the shootout going and has given away a car each year since.
The Ewing Automotive Group, is headquartered at 6425 Dallas Parkway in Plano, Texas, is owned and operated by Fin Ewing, III. The Ewing Automotive Group owns Mercedes-Benz of Plano and Ewing Buick GMC. A special thank you goes out to Mr. Ewing and all he has done for the Northern Texas PGA, our local PGA Professionals, junior golfers in North Texas and the game of golf.
Photo of Mr. Fin Ewing III (left) and Northern Texas PGA President Ronny Glanton (right) is attached.
Final results follow. The scoring format was the low net-ball of the three amateurs added to the professional team (listed in bold) score playing a modified alternate stroke. Complete results follow (professional score – amateur score – total).
Place Team Scores
1
Jeff Bookout 65-60--125
James Edmondson
Mike Biggs
Ryan Palmer / Dow Finsterwald Jr.
T2
Duane Barnett 68-58--126
John Barnett
Tommy Yetts
Conrad Shindler / Kevin Golding
T2
Tim Buford 61-65--126
Kurt Petersen
Frank Borgsmiller
Paul Haley II / Jeff Barton
4
Bill Duvall 66-62--128
Chase Posper
Seth Johnston
Rich Beem / Cameron Doan
T5
Jeff Kesler 66-64--130
Jerry Slagle
Robert Hayes
Cody Gribble / Gilbert Freeman
T5
Lou Paletta 66-64--130
Ralph Searfoss
Chris Bardasian
Tag Ridings / Britt Patton
T7
Robert Allday 68-67--135
Bennie Bray
Jim Greenwood
Kelly Kraft / Troy Denton
T7
Mark Griege 69-66--135
Jay Danzi
Joe Nolan
Chad Campbell / Charlie Mack
T7
Neal Feibel 69-66--135
Bruce Hershey
Curt Crozier
J.J. Henry / Courtney Connell
T7
Will Monroe 70-65--135
Hill Perot
Rod Jones
Harrison Frazar / Richie Hare
T11
Eric Oliver 70-66--136
Jon Morgan
Mark Anthony
Will Zalatoris / Ronny Glanton
T11
Sam Marynick 73-63--136
Dave Ridley
Brian Honea
Martin Piller / Philip Bleakney
13
Charlie McKinney 69-68--137
David Kelton
Steve West
Carlos Ortiz / Brett Beaty
T14
Harold Carter 71-67--138
Jay Carvell
Jay Dyer
Ed Loar III / Bryan Nicholson
T14
Dean Woodward 74-64--138
Keith Moyes
Joe Bob Joyce
Todd Hamilton / Chris Martinez
T14
Dan Garrett 73-65--138
JJ Gomez
Paul Ritter
Martin Flores / Todd Harbour
T17
Finley Ewing IV 76-68--140
Bry Patton
Harrison Holmes
Keith Mitchell / Simon Buckle
T17
Doug Brooks 73-67--140
Kyle Brooks
Taylor Brooks
Gerina Piller / Dean Larsson
19
Marc Goldman 71-70--141
John Carver
Grant Henson
Irene Coe / Mark Bober
20
Mike McKinley 73-69--142
Mark Todd
Ted Daniel
Scottie Scheffler / Clif Nelson
21
Jerry Ransom 75-68--143
Keith Bonham
Scott Wagoner
Hunter Haas / Carl Worley Jr.
22
Neil Grossman 71-73--144
John Adams
Lew Friedland
Paul Stankowski / Tim Cusick
DALLAS, Texas (November 3) — After two hard-fought days, the 10th Levy Cup Matches have concluded, and Team NTPGA has secured the victory in dominant fashion with a final score of 16 to 8 over Team STPGA. The Levy Cup is a Ryder Cup-style format tournament featuring teams represented by four Assistant PGA Professionals, four Senior PGA Professionals (any PGA classification, aged 50 and older) and four PGA Members (excluding A-8s and classifications not included in the Texas Joe Black Cup Matches) who qualified by earning points through their respective Section’s Major Championships. The Matches were created in 2017 to celebrate Paul Levy, PGA, who was completing his first year of a two-year term as President of The PGA of America. The 2026 Levy Cup Matches returned to where they first began, Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas. In the first edition of the Matches, Team STPGA was victorious 14-10, but Team NTPGA would not be denied this time. They took a commanding 5-1 lead after Monday morning’s opening Four-Ball Matches and looked to keep rolling heading into the afternoon Foursomes Matches. Team STPGA steadied themselves as the Foursomes Matches finished 3-3, giving Team NTPGA an 8 to 4 lead after day one. With a STPGA win in the 9th Levy Cup Matches, Team NTPGA needed 4.5 points in Singles Matches to win the cup. They came out firing, winning the first three matches and never looked back. Team NTPGA dominated the Singles Matches 8 to 4, leading to the largest margin of victory in the history of the Levy Cup Matches – 16 to 8. “It was awesome watching these guys display great golf from both sides, and you know, Team NTPGA just showed out and played just some amazing golf,” said NTPGA Captain Miguel Aguilar. The record-setting victory in the Levy Cup continues an impressive run for the Northern Texas PGA, following back-to-back record victories in the Texas Joe Black Cup Matches. The streak began in 2024 with a commanding 20–4 victory on home soil, followed by a record-setting 15.5–8.5 victory on the road last year. The 10th Levy Cup Matches were supported by Club Car, Harlestons, Mizzen and Main, and Ping.
On behalf of each NTPGA Chapter Awards Committee, East Texas, Metro Texas and West Texas, we are pleased to announce the 2026 Northern Texas PGA Chapter Award Winners below. 2026 East Chapter Award Winners Golf Professional of the Year Tim Lawson, The Pinnacle Golf Club Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Justin Benson, Eagle's Bluff Country Club Teacher & Coach of the Year Cory Ryan, Crown Colony Country Club Merchandiser of the Year - Private Kendall Earp Motes, Sulphur Springs Country Club Merchandiser of the Year - Public Doug Myer, Tyler Golf Professional Development Award John Sikes, Eagle's Bluff Country Club Bill Strausbaugh Award Doug Myer, Tyler Golf Player Development Award John Sikes, Eagle's Bluff Country Club Patriot Award Dick Goetz, PGA Life Member Youth Player Development Award Mike Williams, Alpine Target Golf Center 2026 Metro Chapter Award Winners Golf Professional of the Year Abe Hernandez, Royal Oaks Country Club Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Shelly Davis, Dallas Athletic Club Teacher & Coach of the Year Gabe Reynolds, Topgolf - Dallas Merchandiser of the Year - Private Brian Schorsten, Colonial Country Club Merchandiser of the Year - Public Chad Williams, Tierra Verde Golf Club Professional Development Award Deborah Foley, PGA of America Bill Strausbaugh Award Trish Holt, Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco Player Development Award Michelle Edgar, The Clubs of Prestonwood - The Hills Patriot Award Bob Nied, The Courses at Watters Creek Youth Player Development Award Garrett Anderson, Golf Clubs at The Tribute 2026 West Chapter Award Winners Golf Professional of the Year Jimmy Tidwell, Abilene Country Club Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Dru Hein, Midland Country Club Teacher & Coach of the Year Brandon Veld, Red Feather Golf & Social Club Merchandiser of the Year - Private Matt Lawson, Lubbock Country Club Merchandiser of the Year - Public Casey Renner, Palo Duro Creek Golf Course Professional Development Award Brian Nagy, Abilene Country Club Bill Strausbaugh Award Jake McCullough, Odessa Country Club Player Development Award Thomas Martin, Green Tree Country Club Patriot Award George Priolo, Ross Rogers Golf Complex Youth Player Development Award Ryan Osgood, Odessa Country Club Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients.
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