Four Professionals Tied for the Lead at the 2025 Golf Pro Payments Western Championship

Steven Clements • July 15, 2025

Two Tied Atop the Senior Division

2025 Golf Pro Payments Western Championship Trophies


MIDLAND, Texas (July 14) – Four professionals are tied for the lead after round one of the Golf Pro Payments Western Championship. All four leaders carded opening rounds of 5-under-par, 67 at Midland Country Club. The four professionals tied are:


  • Jarred Jeter, PGA assistant professional at Shady Oaks Country Club
  • Matt Lohmeyer, PGA director of instruction at SLICGOLF
  • Zach Sudinsky, Associate at Dallas Athletic Club
  • Spencer Dillard, PGA head professional at Preston Trail Golf Club


Jeter knows Midland Country Club well as a former assistant professional at the club. He has finished inside the top three the last two years.


Lohmeyer is fresh off of his first NTPGA victory in six years, winning the Northern Texas PGA Professional Championship two weeks ago at PGA Frisco.


Sudinsky is the defending champion and has started his defense campaign off strong. “It was a good day. Chipped in twice. That always helps,” he said. “I birdied the holes you’re supposed to birdie and didn’t make too many mistakes.”


Dillard is the reigning NTPGA Player of the Year and is looking for his first stroke play title. “When you have a field with a lot of talent and a course that is gettable, it’s like you are playing against yourself and trying to go as low as possible,” he said about what he needs to do to win tomorrow.


After more than three inches of rain in the past week, Midland Country Club is greener than ever. “It’s immaculate. It doesn't get better than it is now,” said Sudinsky. Dillard added, “The golf course is awesome. With all the rain they have had here, the rough has some density to it.”


Chasing the four leaders is a pack of three others that are only one stroke behind at 4-under-par.


The Championship also features a 24-player Senior Division competing for a separate title and purse. Todd McCorkle, PGA Life Member, and Brad Ott, PGA director of instruction at TPC Craig Ranch, share the lead after both posting rounds of 2-under-par, 70. McCorkle recorded a 37-33–70 and Ott posted a 35-35–70. 


McCorkle, who captured the Senior Division last month at the Prize Possessions | E-Z-GO Eastern Championship, is looking for back-to-back wins. “I didn’t feel comfortable today for some reason,” McCorkle said. “I finally made a birdie on 17, and that changed my momentum.”


Speaking about Midland Country Club, McCorkle said, “It's a fabulous place. Condition from one to 10 is a 10 and it keeps you on your toes. Every drive is a potential disaster. It’s a fun place to play.” 


Ott matched McCorkle’s 70 with a round including five birdies and looks to carry that momentum into tomorrow’s final round. “I hit the ball as good as I have hit it in a long time. If I play like I did today and a few more putts go, I like my chances,” Ott said. 


Both professionals will try to push their way to the top of the leaderboard tomorrow. 


The Senior Division leaders will begin their final round at 8:57 a.m., and the Open Division leaders will begin at 2:21 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.


This 36-hole Northern Texas PGA major championship is the third of four individual stroke play events that comprise the Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon and Nike Player of the Year Points Challenge presented by Adventures In Golf. The field is competing for a record overall championship purse of $50,500.


The Golf Pro Payments Western Championship is presented by Cobra Puma Golf, Kohler Wisconsin, GT Golf Supply Co., Midland Country Club, PGA TOUR, THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson and TurfHound.


Midland Country Club

Par: 36-36–72

Open Division Yardage: 7,281 yards

Senior Division Yardage: 6,591 yards


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Park Wins Northern Texas Assistant PGA Professional Championship

By Steven Clements • August 26, 2025
Four Qualify for 49th Assistant PGA Professional Championship

Doan Wins Club Car | XXIO Northern Texas Senior PGA Professional Championship

By Steven Clements • August 12, 2025
DALLAS, Texas (August 12) – Royal Oaks Country Club hosted two Northern Texas PGA Major Championships this week, the Club Car | XXIO Northern Texas Senior PGA Professional Championship and the inaugural Lajitas Golf Resort Women’s Section Championship. Cameron Doan claimed the Senior title, and Jennie Park claimed the Women’s title. Cameron Doan, PGA director of golf at Preston Trail Golf Club, captured the Club Car | XXIO Northern Texas Senior PGA Professional Championship after carding a 34-33–67, 4-under-par final round. He finished the Championship at 6-under-par. This victory marks Doan’s record fifth time winning the Northern Texas Senior PGA Professional Championship, breaking out of the tie for all-time wins with John Sikes and Doug Higgins who have won the event four times. Doan’s previous wins came in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2023. He has now captured 13 individual major championships, sixth most all-time, five major championship wins behind Perry Arthur who has 18 individual major championships. “Anytime I can bust out of a tie with John Sikes, I’m doing something pretty good, and he was standing on 18 green waiting to shake my hand when I came off. Classy guy. Classy move by a classy guy. It feels good,” Doan said. Doan went into the final round at 2-under-par, tied for third, but five birdies and a clean card on the back nine today were enough to secure his two-stroke victory. “Today, my goal was to match it [his first round score] and stay in the hunt until I got to the back nine, and if I got some good numbers, step on the gas. The golf swing felt better actually once the heat got turned up. I tightened up and synced up. I had zero fear in the last five holes, which is fun, a lot of fun, just trying to hit the right shot,” said Doan. This Championship served as a qualifier for players to earn a spot in the Senior PGA Professional Championship. Doan will lead five other NTPGA Professionals to Port St. Lucie, Florida, for the Senior PGA Professional Championship. On qualifying, Doan said, “Anytime you get to go play in a national championship, it’s a treat. And to represent our Section, we’re the best Section of 41, but I think I’m a little biased. I am proud to represent. Hopefully, someone can go get in the hunt and maybe win a golf tournament.” The Senior PGA Professional Championship is set to take place at PGA Golf Club on October 23-26, 2025. The six qualifiers and five alternates are listed below in order. Qualifiers: Cameron Doan, PGA director of golf at Preston Trail Golf Club Greg Gregory, PGA head professional at Southern Oaks Golf Club Brennan Little, PGA TOUR Brad Elder, PGA Life Member Stuart Hendley, PGA director of instruction at Dallas Athletic Club Todd McCorkle, PGA Life Member Alternates: John Sikes, PGA director of instruction at Eagle’s Bluff Country Club Rob Shields, PGA Member at the Winsford Group Paul Norris, PGA Life Member Brady Hawxhurst, PGA club fitter at 2nd Swing Golf - Dallas Daniel Walden, PGA head professional at Texas Star Golf Course This 36-hole Northern Texas PGA major championship was the third of four individual stroke play events that comprise the Rolex | XXIO Senior Points Challenge. The 58-player field competed for a record purse of $16,500, and Doan took home $2,000 for his victory. The Club Car | XXIO Northern Texas Senior PGA Professional Championship was supported by Golf Channel and PXG. Royal Oaks Country Club Par: 35-36–71 Senior Championship Yardage: 6,515 yards View Senior Championship Results HERE

Park Wins Inaugural Lajitas Golf Resort Women’s Section Championship

By Steven Clements • August 12, 2025
DALLAS, Texas (August 12) – Jennie Park, Associate at Gleneagles Country Club, claimed the inaugural Lajitas Golf Resort Women’s Section Championship title, carding a final round 35-36–71. Park finished the Championship at 4-under-par, winning by six strokes at Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas. She began the final round tied for the lead with Kim Paez, PGA Member at Ping Inc., and her 1-under-par final round secured the win. This is Park’s first victory with the Northern Texas PGA since becoming an Associate at Gleneagles Country Club earlier this year. Park grew up playing on the Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour, before playing collegiately at TCU and Texas A&M University. “It feels awesome,” Park said. “As everyone knows, it is really hard to win in golf. It has been a couple of years since I’ve won a tournament, so it feels really good. It’s definitely a confidence booster after going back into competitive tournament play, so I’m extremely happy with this week.” Reflecting on her final round performance, Park said, "Today's ball striking was better, and I felt more comfortable on the greens, but I stuck to my normal game plan, same as yesterday. Even when I had a bad shot, I think I did really well recovering from it.” Park credited both her support network and her playing partners for her success. “I have a really good support system back at Gleneagles and with family and friends,” she said. “I’m really glad to be in a place where I’m supported and mentored along the way. I am super competitive, so I like to get competitive with people, and it definitely helps me play better. I had a really good group today and yesterday with the same girls. I got close with Angella and Kim, and I really thank them for being such a good group to play with.” This 36-hole Northern Texas PGA major championship is the fourth of five individual stroke play events that comprise the Woman Player of the Year points standings. The 22-player field competed for a purse of $7,500, and Jennie Park took home $1,050. The Lajitas Golf Resort Women’s Section Championship was presented by A.PUTNAM. Royal Oaks Country Club Par: 35-37–72 Women's Championship Yardage: 6,056 yards View Women’s Championship Results HERE

Park, Paez Lead Inaugural Lajitas Golf Resort Women’s Section Championship

By Steven Clements • August 11, 2025
DALLAS, Texas (August 11) – The inaugural Lajitas Golf Resort Women’s Section Championship is led by Jennie Park, Associate at Gleneagles Country Club, and Kim Paez, PGA Member at Ping Inc. Both professionals are new to the Northern Texas Section and are playing in only their second event. They both carded opening rounds of 3-under-par, 69. Park shot an even-par 35 on the front nine before catching fire on the back with four birdies in her last six holes. “The front nine was a little bumpy. I wasn’t really confident with the swing, but luckily I was making a lot of putts. On the back nine I got the swing back together so I was just cruising,” said Park about her first round. Park grew up playing junior golf on the Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour before playing collegiate golf at TCU and Texas A&M University and now working in the golf industry. “Getting introduced to the golf business has been nice. It’s a different avenue for me to get to know everyone,” said Park about recently joining the PGA of America Associate program. Paez fired a 34-35–69. Her front nine featured three birdies in the first five holes as she jumped to the top of the leaderboard and stayed there for the rest of the day. “Shot by shot, focusing on the process,” said Paez when asked what her approach to the first round was. “The facility and this golf course is absolutely pure. The greens are just rolling amazing.” Two weeks ago Paez won the LPGA Professionals Championship in Tennessee, where she earned an exemption into the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. She will try to add another win to her resume tomorrow. The day ended with a champagne toast in celebration of the inaugural round for the new Championship. This 36-hole Northern Texas PGA major championship is the fourth of five individual stroke play events that comprise the Woman Player of the Year points standings. The 22-player field is competing for a purse of $7,500, and the champion will take home $1,050. The Lajitas Golf Resort Women’s Section Championship is presented by A.PUTNAM. The women will begin their final round at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow with the final group beginning at 8:42 a.m. The seniors will begin their final round at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow and the leaders will tee off at 12:30 p.m. Royal Oaks Country Club Par: 35-37–72 Women's Championship Yardage: 6,056 yards View Women’s Championship Results HERE