Havard Captures TPx Communications Western Championship

Taylor Coffelt • July 17, 2019

Grand Prairie, TX - Josh Havard, PGA head professional at Rolling Hills Country Club in Arlington, carded five birdies and an eagle to claim his first Individual Major Championship at the TPx Communications Western Championship. He fired a final round of 7-under 65 to finish the event with rounds of 67-65–132, 12-under-par.

After the round Havard stated, “I am very happy. I have been trying for 10 years to get one of these, and today it worked out. Especially with all of the guys at the top of the leaderboard, you knew on this golf course you were going to have to come out and makes birdies. Ho-humming an even par round definitely wasn’t going to cut it, and I made the putts so it felt good. I was probably less nervous not being in the lead group, but being a couple in front of them. I caught myself on #14 where I had a three-footer for birdie and I was starting to add up where I was at. I had to cut myself off and stay focused on what I was doing rather than where I was.”

Havard took home a $3,200 check for his victory.

Cameron Doan, PGA head professional at Preston Trail Golf Club, finished a stroke behind Havard at 11-under-par, 133 for the Championship with rounds of 65-68. Brandon Bingaman, assistant professional at Bent Tree Country Club, finished in third at 10-under-par, 134, while Round One leader Wes Worster, assistant professional at Trinity Forest Golf Club, along with Brian Norman, PGA teaching professional at Gleneagles Country Club, and Stuart Deane, PGA teaching professional at Texas Star Golf Course, finished tied for fourth at 9-under-par, 135 .

The Championship included a Senior Division comprised of 32 professionals aged 50 or older who competed for a separate $10,285 purse and played at a modified yardage. Jon Sinclair, PGA director of instruction at Sinclair’s Golf Training, and Chuck Young, PGA teaching professional at Prairie Lakes Golf Course, both had two-day totals of 2-under-par to finish the Championship at 142 and tie for the 2019 TPx Communications Western Championship Senior Division title. They each took home a check for $1,175.

The TPx Communications Western Championship was conducted by the Northern Texas PGA Section and was presented by AT&T Byron Nelson, Cutter & Buck, Evolve Golf, Nexbelt, PGA TOUR, PlayKleen and Thiel & Thiel. The Championship was conducted July 15-16 at Tangle Ridge Golf Club in Grand Prairie, Texas, a 6,835-yard, par 72 layout.

The 111-player field was comprised of golf professionals from the Northern Texas Section of the PGA of America who competed for an overall purse of $36,000. Professionals in the Open Division competed for a $25,715 purse.

This 36-hole NTPGA major championship was the second of four individual stroke play events that comprise the Yamaha Golf-Car Company & Srixon / Cleveland Golf / XXIO Player of the Year Points Challenge presented by Adventures In Golf, and served as a qualifier for the 2019 Texas Joe Black Cup and Levy Cup teams.

Final Round results.

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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!