Headley and del Olmo Capture First Section Victories at Joyce Crane | Veritex Bank Section Championship
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.”
Pablo del Olmo, PGA instructor at the PGA Coaching Center, claimed the Senior Division after rounds of 69-66–135, 9-under-par. Just like Headley, this marks his first NTPGA Section Major Championship victory.
“Oh my gosh, it feels like I haven’t won a tournament in 50 years and it brings back memories of how good this game is,” said del Olmo. “It was my day and I’m so thankful to be here.”
Del Olmo started his day with a 4-under-par front nine that propelled him into the lead and to 7-under-par total. Three more birdies on the back added to del Olmo’s lead.
“I just wanted to shoot 8-under today, that was in my mind all day. I was 7-under going into the last, and then I started thinking and got nervous because I didn’t really know what the other guys were doing.”
A bogey on the 18th saw his goal of shooting 8-under-par fade but he still secured the victory.
“It means a lot, even if it's a small win or a big win in this game.” he added about his win.
Yesterday Mike Frias, PGA head professional at Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club had his first ever hole-in-one on the 7th hole. Frias hit a 7-iron from 199 yards to achieve this feat.
This 36-hole major championship was the final 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. Also, it was the final opportunity for professionals to earn points to qualify for the Texas Joe Black Cup and Levy Cup teams. Teams will be announced in the coming weeks.
The Joyce Crane | Veritex Bank Section Championship was presented by BlueGolf, Ewing Automotive Group, GT Golf Supply Co, PGA TOUR, StrackaLine, Strike Visuals, Super Mex Golf, and THE CJ CUP Bryon Nelson.
The Lakes at Castle Hills
Par: 36-36-72
Open Division Yardage: 7,069 yards
Senior Division Yardage: 6,514 yards
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