Fernandez Remains on Top After Round Three of the 46th Veritex Bank Texas State Open

NTPGA • July 28, 2016

LEWISVILLE, Texas – After two suspensions of play yesterday at the Veritex Bank Texas State Open, round two was completed this morning at 7:00 a.m., and the cut was made shortly after. Fifty-nine players survived the cut at 2-under-par, 142. Fifty-seven of those competitors were professionals and two were amateurs.

Juan Fernandez of Scottsdale, Arizona continued his great play through the third round of the 46th Veritex Bank Texas State Open. To follow up his record-setting round yesterday, Fernandez carded five birdies and notched yet another eagle on hole #18, to finish at 7-under-par 65 for the day. He remains at the top of the leaderboard at 20-under-par 196. Fernandez will take a six-stroke lead heading into tomorrow’s final round.

“I’ve been hitting my irons really good this week, so I’ve been taking advantage of that and really picked my spots on the greens where I want to leave myself to have a good look at birdie. I’ve been doing really good at that, and that’s why I’ve been having a lot of good solid looks at birdie. It’s just trusting that those swings are going to be there,” Fernandez said of his week so far.

2012 Texas State Open Champion Nathan Tyler of Tucson, Arizona and Alex Moon of Dallas, Texas sit tied for second place at 14-under-par 202. They will try to catch Fernandez tomorrow when they tee off together in the final pairing at 10:00 a.m.

Matt Gilchrest (a) of Southlake, Texas positioned himself in the current top spot for Low Amateur honors by shooting 7-under-par 65 today. Gilchrest is a rising senior at Auburn University and is currently tied for fourth place in the Championship at 13-under-par 203 with 2014 Texas State Open Champion Anthony Broussard of Addison, Texas.

Matt Lohmeyer, PGA teaching professional at GolfTec in Fort Worth, and Brian Norman, PGA teaching professional at Gleneagles Country Club, are currently tied for Low PGA Professional honors at 6-under par 210. Greg Gregory, PGA assistant professional at Hidden Creek Golf Course, sits just one shot back of them at 5-under-par 211.

The Lakes at Castle Hills is hosting the 72-hole stroke play event and the course is a 7,297-yard, par 72 layout. The purse is $182,500 with $36,500 to be awarded to the champion.

The 46th Veritex Bank Texas State Open is presented by Wick Phillips Attorney & Counselors. Children’s Health is the charitable partner.

The final round will commence Friday, July 29 at 8:30 a.m. Admission is free to all.

Please note: (a) denotes amateur.

Round three results.

Headley and del Olmo Capture First Section Victories at Joyce Crane | Veritex Bank Section Championship

By Steven Clements • September 17, 2025
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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Ronny Glanton Announced to PGA of America Hall of Fame

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!