Holly and Doug Brooks Family Foundation Enhances Support NTPGA's Growth of the Game Initiatives
NTPGA • July 12, 2016
Dallas, Texas –
The Holly and Doug Brooks Family Foundation, in conjunction with the Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) Junior Golf Foundation, are pleased to announce an enhanced partnership to help grow the game in North Texas.
The partnership is centered around each of the five pillars of programming and services that the Northern Texas PGA junior Golf Foundation offers to grow the game including:
- Introduction – Fairway to Success After School Program, Drive, Chip and Putt and Summer Golf Camps.
- Playing – Team / PGA Junior League Golf, Prep and Medalist Levels and the All-American Tour – 400+ tournaments per year.
- Education – College Scholarships – $1.73M distributed including a record $235,000 awarded in 2016.
- Employment – Internship, Camp Program and Full-Time.
- Philanthropy – Kids Play FORE Kids, Ewing Charity Classic, Birdies for Kids and the Royal Oaks’ Great 108
Introduction – Drive, Chip and Putt – Junior golfers that participate in a Drive, Chip and Putt qualifier this summer who have never been a member of the Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation will become a Foundation member at no charge, compliments of the Holly and Doug Brooks Family Foundation. In addition, each new member will receive one free tournament on the NTPGA’s Junior Tour compliments of the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation. Drive, Chip and Putt qualifiers started in June. To register for this free, nationwide junior skills competition, visit www.drivechipandputt.com.
Playing – Creation of the Preeminent High School Tournament in the State of Texas – The Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation in conjunction with the Holly and Doug Brooks Family Foundation have created an invitational high school tournament to be played this fall. The inaugural tournament will feature top finishing boys and girls teams from various divisions in this year’s TAPPS and UIL state championships.
Education – College Scholarships – The Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation continues its charitable commitment to educational services by providing scholarships for very deserving students to attend college. This year, 29 students will receive a record of $235,000 in funding to attend college. In 2016, three Holly and Doug Brooks Family Foundation scholarships will be provided to very deserving students. The partnership also includes three additional scholarships that will be provided in 2017.
Employment – Diversity Internship Program – The Northern Texas PGA has a very successful internship program, annually hiring 35-40 paid interns to assist with our operation year-round. The internship program has placed over 100 former interns in the golf business around the country.
Through our Foundation we strive to create a culture of inclusion to grow the game and raise awareness that golf is in fact affordable, welcoming and fun for all individuals regardless of age, gender, ability, background or lifestyle. The Holly and Doug Brooks Family Foundation are supporting our diversity internship program.
Philanthropy – The Holly and Doug Brooks Family Foundation also supports the Ewing Charity Classic. Funds raised over the past 20 years from this event have benefited the Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation’s broad-based community outreach programs.
“Our family is very excited to partner with the Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation for a second consecutive year to help grow the game in North Texas,” said Doug Brooks. “Being involved with the Foundation from Drive, Chip and Putt all the way to scholarships and employment is fantastic.”
“We are truly honored to partner with the Holly and Doug Brooks Family Foundation who are very supportive of junior golf and growing the game in our region,” said Mark Harrison, Executive Director / CEO. “You never know, the next Jordan Spieth or Brittany Lang, both of whom grew up playing in our Junior Tour events could be just getting started now thanks to the generosity of the Holly and Doug Brooks Family Foundation.”
For more information on these growth of the game initiatives and partnership with the Holly and Doug Brooks Family Foundation, please contact the Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation at 214-420-7421.
To learn more and register for the Drive, Chip and Putt competition, visit www.drivechipandputt.com ; to learn more about the Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation’s other growth of the game initiatives, please visit www.ntpgajuniorgolf.com
LAJITAS, Texas (December 9) – Brandon Bingaman, PGA assistant professional at Gleneagles Country Club, won the Duel in the Desert at Lajitas Golf Resort to claim the 2025 Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon and Nike Match Play Championship Open Division title. Rob Shields, PGA member at The Winsford Group, claimed the Senior Division title. The No. 2-seeded Bingaman battled No. 12 Jon Antunes, PGA director of instruction at Heart of Texas Golf Academy, in a 36-hole final match for the title and $10,000. Both players began their run to the championship match back in October at White Bluff Resort, where they battled their way through the 32-player Match Play Championship bracket. “It’s incredible out here,” said Bingaman. “Jon is awesome; we couldn’t have had more fun. It’s hard, because on one hand you want to win and it's stressful, but on the other hand we were just two guys enjoying playing golf.” After playing 18 holes on Monday, their match stood at 2UP in favor of Bingaman. He continued his charge with birdies on holes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8, extending his lead to 7UP. Antunes quickly answered back with a long putt on the 9th hole to cut into Bingaman's lead. But, Bingaman drained a birdie putt on hole 13 to end the match. He claimed his first Match Play title 7&5. Bingaman made a putter switch in between the 36-hole match. “I brought two putters with me. I’ve been flipping back and forth recently between a L.A.B Putter and a Scottie Cameron, which did me well last week. Going into this weekend, I had a good feeling [about the latter], and good feelings turned into good playing.” This is the first year that Bingaman has made it to the final match. Antunes has won the title twice, previously in 2021 and 2022. “This was my first time qualifying for [Duel in the Desert], and I was super excited because I’ve heard nothing but great things about Lajitas Golf Resort,” said Bingaman. In the Senior Division, Rob Shields, PGA Member of the Winsford Group, started the day with a 1UP lead over Billy Harris. Harris birdied the 2nd hole to tie the match, and on the next hole, he went 1UP. Shields and Harris battled back and forth on holes 4, 5, 6 and 7 before Shields won holes 8, 9 and 10. His 3UP lead was enough to take the victory on hole 16, 3&2. “I think my putting was good. I hit the fairways today, which is good because if not, you’re playing in the trees, or desert; but, it was fun. I had a good time,” said Shields. He continued by praising his opponent and friend, Billy Harris, “I’ve known Billy for a long time. He’s a good guy.” Shields earned $5,000 for his victory today and his first match play title. This year was the fourth year that the Open Division championship match was conducted in Lajitas and the second year that the Senior Division joined them. “This place is a hidden gem. It’s a great golf course, lots and lots of fun. It was a joy being out here. The elevation changes are awesome,” said Shields about Lajitas Golf Resort. The Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon and Nike Match Play Championship was presented by Adventures In Golf, Lajitas Golf Resort, PGA TOUR, THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, TPx Communications and XXIO.
HOUSTON, TEXAS (November 18, 2025) – The historic 45th Joe Black Cup has concluded, and we proudly congratulate Team NTPGA on securing the victory at BraeBurn Country Club with a final score of 15.5–8.5 over Team STPGA. Team NTPGA established early momentum during Day One, delivering an impressive performance in the Four-Ball and Foursomes matches, where they earned 9.5 points to build a commanding lead. Their strong play continued into the Singles matches, where they successfully held off a determined rally from Team STPGA. Throughout Tuesday’s competition, spectators were treated to a dynamic and engaging battle, with the leaderboard frequently shifting between red and blue as both teams exchanged critical points to tie the session 6-6. This year’s event was elevated by a truly memorable “Evening of Honor,” during which we welcomed and celebrated 29 Past Captains. Their presence underscored the tradition, legacy, and camaraderie that define the Texas Joe Black Cup Matches. The evening served as a powerful reminder of the event’s rich history and the influential leaders who have helped shape its enduring significance. We extend heartfelt congratulations to Team NTPGA for their outstanding performance and to both teams for exemplifying sportsmanship, competitive spirit, and pride in their respective sections. The 45th Joe Black Cup will long be remembered as a fitting tribute to the heritage of golf in Texas, Mr. Joe Black, and the individuals who continue to elevate the game. After 45 years of competition, the Northern Texas PGA now holds a 22–21–2 lead over the Southern Texas PGA in the storied history of the Joe Black Cup Matches. The 46th playing will return to Midland Country Club on November 16–17, 2026, where Team STPGA will look to reclaim the cup and bring it back to Southern Texas. A special thank you to Club Car, Srixon, Cleveland Golf, Peter Millar, and Winston Collection for their outstanding partnership and support in creating a world-class atmosphere befitting this historic 45th edition of the Matches. To view the final results, click here .