Five Frisco ISD Seniors Receive Fore Frisco Scholarships
Students Honored at Breakfast Hosted by Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa
FRISCO, TX (May 23, 2025) – Today, staff from Omni Hotels & Resorts and the Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) celebrated the five recipients of the inaugural Fore Frisco scholarships. Layla Baker, Sa’Niyha Coleman, Marie Hampton, Joel Lim and Jalen Randle each received a $20,000 college scholarship funded by Omni Hotels & Resorts, and a breakfast hosted at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa was held in their honor.
Fore Frisco is a new scholarship endeavor between Omni Hotels & Resorts and the NTPGA Foundation that began in the 2024-25 school year. The program aims to help need-based Frisco ISD students with consideration for their academic performance, extracurricular activities, community involvement and financial need. Fore Frisco currently involves two FISD high schools – Lone Star and Panther Creek – and introduces students to golf and the life lessons of discipline, honor and integrity that are central to the game.
“We’re honored to partner with the NTPGA Foundation in its meaningful work to give back to our local community through scholarship opportunities,” says Kurt Alexander, President of Omni Hotels & Resorts. “Golf has a remarkable way of bringing people together and making a difference, and there’s no greater purpose than helping young individuals pursue their aspirations and build meaningful futures.”
Forty-two students participated in a five-week program and learned the fundamentals of golf—driving, chipping, putting—taught by PGA Professionals at The Ronny Golf Park. In addition to learning golf skills, students gained insight into career opportunities in hospitality at Omni Hotels & Resorts as well as careers in golf. Upon completion of the program, eligible students could apply for a scholarship.
“We were excited to get a scholarship program like this started with Frisco ISD this year. And, we could not have a better partner than the team with Omni Hotels & Resorts,” said Mark Harrison, CEO of the Northern Texas PGA. “We had great support from both flagship high schools, their staff and the Omni team. I also know that the five students who received the inaugural scholarships are going to head to college and impress us over these next few years. The future is bright not only for them but also this program.”
“With the Jerry J. Ransom Northern Texas PGA Golf House and our campus located in Frisco, we believe it is our responsibility to give back to the community we call home. From offering scholarships to high school students and employing FISD students at The Ronny Golf Park to providing internships that introduce former students to careers in golf, our commitment to local youth runs deep. We’re also proud to host multiple PGA HOPE programs in Frisco, supporting our military and veterans through the game we love,” said Harrison.
In addition to the scholarship, each recipient will be paired with a mentor from the leadership team at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa to help guide them throughout their college years.
The 2025 Fore Frisco scholarship recipients are:
Layla Baker
Layla Baker is a 2025 graduate of Lone Star High School and will be attending The University of Texas at Austin. During her time at Lone Star, she was on the varsity volleyball team. She was in the National Honor Society, Black Student Union, Legacy Leader and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Layla also spent her time volunteering at Frisco Family Services and Angel’s Wish. At UT, she has plans to study Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. She is looking forward to making new friends and gaining new experiences.
Sa’Niyha Coleman
Sa’Niyha is a 2025 graduate of Panther Creek High School, and she will be attending Texas State University. During her time at Panther Creek, Sa’Niyha was a part of the National Honor Society, Student Council, and Mock Trial Club. She also served as the manager of the football team and a member of the Panther Creek Cheer Team. While at Texas State, she will pursue a degree in Political Science with a focus on Pre-Law. She is looking forward to trying new things and getting involved in her college community, and preparing for her future in law.
Marie Hampton
Marie is a 2025 graduate of Panther Creek High School and will be attending Hampton University. During her time at Panther Creek, she was on Student Council as the Historian/Parliamentarian, National Honor Society, Siliverado’s Dance Team and is the founder and president of the Black Student Union at Panther Creek High School. She is also a part of the National Black MBA Association DFW Chapter Leaders of Tomorrow and Pearls of Service Foundation. At Hampton University, she plans to major in Psychology with a minor in Political Science. Marie is looking forward to meeting new people and helping make a difference in her community.
Joel Lim
Joel is a 2025 graduate of Panther Creek High School and will be attending the University of Texas at Dallas. During his time at Panther Creek, he played football and was involved with HOSA - Future Health Professionals, DECA, and BPA -Business Professionals of America. At UTD, he will be majoring in Biology with a concentration on Dentistry. Joel is looking forward to meeting new people, getting involved on campus, and getting to experience living on his own.
Jalen Randle
Jalen is a 2025 graduate of Lone Star High School and will be attending Abilene Christian University. During his time at Lone Star, he was on the Lone Star varsity football team, Frisco Independent School District Mentoring Program, as well as Frisco Fire Department Explorer. He has received many awards, including the Ronald Reagan Leadership Award and the Lone Star Football Silver Award in 2024 as well. At ACU, he will be studying Business Management. He cannot wait to get involved and create a great new community in Abilene.
About the Northern Texas PGA Foundation
Founded in 1983, the nationally acclaimed Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization, was rebranded in 2019 as the Northern Texas PGA Foundation. The Northern Texas PGA Foundation focuses on five pillars: junior golf, college scholarships, inclusion, internships and military & veterans. The mission of the Northern Texas PGA Foundation is to positively impact lives and communities through golf.
About Omni Hotels & Resorts
Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at over 50 distinct hotels and resorts in the most popular leisure and business destinations across the United States, as well as in Canada. With 28 iconic golf courses, including multiple short courses, and 25 award-winning spas across the country, every Omni welcomes you to experience the true spirit of each destination. Reflected through local color, personalized service, unique wellness options, signature restaurants and creative culinary offerings, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every guest and a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest® loyalty program. Omni is committed to reducing hunger and is on a mission through its Say Goodnight to Hunger initiative to provide millions of meals each year for food banks to feed children, families, and seniors in communities in which it operates. Through its partnership with Shared Hope International, Omni is dedicated to the education and training of its associates to help combat human trafficking. Omni Hotels & Resorts is the official hotel of the PGA TOUR® and PGA of America. For information or to book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.
