Jeter Captures the Golf Pro Payments Western Championship After a Playoff

Steven Clements • July 16, 2025

McCorkle Wins Second Straight Senior Division Title

MIDLAND, Texas (July 15) – Jarred Jeter, PGA assistant professional at Shady Oaks Country Club captured the 2025 Golf Pro Payments Western Championship at Midland Country Club after a playoff. He carded rounds of 67-70–137, 7-under-par and made a par on the first playoff hole to secure the victory.


Jeter began the day tied with Matt Lohmeyer, PGA director of instruction at SLICGOLF, and two other professionals at 5-under-par. Standing on the 16th tee, Jeter trailed Lohmeyer by three strokes. A birdie on 16 and pars on the final two holes led to a tie at the end of regulation.


The playoff was conducted on the par-4, 18th hole. Jeter hit first and found the fairway, followed by Lohmeyer finding the right rough. Again playing first, Jeter found the green and left himself a putt within 20-feet. Lohmeyer clipped a tree on his approach shot and did not find the green until his third shot. A two-putt from both players sealed the victory for Jeter.


Before moving to Shady Oaks Country Club Jeter was the assistant professional at Midland Country club for four years. This title eluded him each of those years although he finished inside the top three in 2023 and 2024. “It feels amazing. The fact that I’ve been so close, so many times over the past three years and to finally get it done in such dramatic fashion,” he said.


The win marks Jeter’s second NTPGA Section Major Championship victory and he earned $4,500.


Last fall, Midland Country Club golf course superintendent and 2021 NTPGA superintendent of the year, Fore Brown unexpectedly passed away. Fore was a dedicated superintendent, mentor and friend to the game of golf. He dedicated over 20 years to elevating Midland Country Club.


In memory of Fore Brown and his lasting contributions to the game of golf, the Western Championship trophy has been officially named the Fore Brown Trophy. This tribute, unanimously approved by the NTPGA Board of Directors, honors Fore’s dedication to the Northern Texas PGA, our Members, and his decades of service as Superintendent at Midland Country Club.


The trophy will carry Fore’s name for as long as the Western Championship is held at Midland Country Club, and a permanent replica will be displayed at the club in his honor. We are proud to recognize Fore’s legacy as we celebrate his life and the impact he made on our Section.


“It means so much more to me that his name bears something that symbolizes the game that he loved and his dedication to our Section,” said Jeter. “I said today that I was going to play for him. I think he kind of nudged one of those balls in the cup one way or another. He helped me get this thing done.”


The Senior Division title was successfully defended by Todd McCorkle, PGA Life Member. He recorded rounds of 70-68-138, 6-under-par, and finished with a three stroke victory. This marks McCorkle’s second Senior Division title in a row for the season as well, after he won the Prize Possessions | E-Z-GO Eastern Championship last month at Willow Brook Country Club. 


“This golf course is very demanding off the tee, it wasn’t easy out there,” said McCorkle.

“It hasn't happened many times, but I didn’t miss a green or fairway today. I played about as good as I could play.”


Speaking about defending his title McCorkle said, “The last two years have been very special. It’s a course that tends to fit my game.”


McCorkle earned $1,600 for his victory today and firmly sits in the top spot for 2025 Rolex | XXIO Senior Points Challenge with three events remaining on the schedule.


This 36-hole Northern Texas PGA major championship was 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 competed for a record overall championship purse of $50,500.


The Golf Pro Payments Western Championship was 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


View Final Results HERE

Bruns And Walts Win 2026 KBS TOUR Shafts Pro-Assistant Championship After Two Hole Playoff

By Erik Anderson • March 3, 2026
THE COLONY, Texas (March 2) – The team of Robert Bruns, PGA Head Professional at Trinity Forest Golf Club, along with partner Chase Walts, PGM Student at Methodist University who currently works as an assistant at Trinity Forest Golf Club won the 2026 KBS TOUR Shafts Pro-Assistant Championship after a two hole playoff. The two carded a bogey-free, 12-under-par, final score after shooting 64 on Old American Golf Club and a 31 on the back nine of Tribute Golf Links. They bested the team of Spencer Dillard and Alastair Jones from Preston Trail Golf Club. The 27-hole, Four-Ball Stroke Play Championship was hosted at Golf Clubs at The Tribute for the sixth straight year. Teams played Old American Golf Club and the back nine of Tribute Golf Links. Bruns and Walts both had looks inside 10 feet on the second playoff hole, though it was Bruns who poured in the winning putt. “I knew he had it in the bag, so I think that made it much easier for me to just be free and let it go,” said Bruns. Walts recently became an assistant professional at Trinity Forest, and said, “Robert is such a huge mentor to me and my career already. I hope to learn from everything he knows and that goes for golf as well.” “It makes it much easier when you’re in the mix coming down the fairway and you have a great relationship with each other. At the end of the day you’re just having fun,” Bruns said after their victory. This is the first win for both Bruns and Walts in Section Major Championships. The pair earned $3,200 ($1,600 each) out of the record $32,000 total championship purse. The KBS TOUR Shafts Pro-Assistant Championship was presented by Callaway Golf, Club Car, Evolve Golf, Landmark Golf Course Products, Range Servant, THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, and Winston Collection. View the final results HERE . Old American Golf Club Par: 35-36–71 Yardage: 6,770 Tribute Golf Links (Back nine) Par: 36 Yardage: 3,368

Northern Texas PGA Celebrates Award Winners, Conducts 58th Annual Meeting, Elects 32nd President of Section

By Molly Rawlins • February 23, 2026
Dallas, TX – (February 23, 2026) The Northern Texas PGA held their President’s Dinner on Sunday, February 22, at Royal Oaks Country Club. The dinner celebrated the 2025 NTPGA award winners, which included Northern Texas PGA Golf Professional of the Year, the Section's highest award, won by Cameron Doan, PGA director of golf at Preston Trail Golf Club. This is the highest honor given annually to a Northern Texas PGA Member, and is awarded for qualities of leadership, strong moral character and a substantial record of service to the NTPGA as well as the game of golf. The complete list of award winners can be found HERE . Congratulations to all. On Monday, February 23, the NTPGA staff then conducted a Professional Development Seminar and the 58th Annual Business Meeting at Dallas Country Club. During the Professional Development Seminar, the PGA of America golf professionals learned new communication skills from Tim Novak, increased their rules knowledge with Jon Drago, PGA, and David Price, PGA, and learned leadership lessons from a group of golf's top PGA golf professionals, including Cary Cozby, PGA, Bill Eschenbrenner, PGA, Bob Ford, PGA, and our very own Cameron Doan, PGA, and Ronny Glanton, PGA. After lunch, the 58th Annual Meeting consisted of the recognition of many professionals including the playing award winners honoring Matt Lohmeyer, Todd McCorkle, Rob Shields and Kim Paez. The 2026 Eva Williams A.C.E. Scholarship recipient, Sean Kim was also recognized. The meeting included comments from the Northern Texas PGA Past Presidents, current officers as well as from Executive Director, Kelly Gilley, PGA and CEO Mark Harrison. New Officers to the Northern Texas PGA Board of Directors were elected by acclamation. They include Ira Molayo as President, Jeremy Langdale as Vice President and Eric Hunt as Secretary. Two At-Large Directors were also elected by acclamation, Trish Holt and Neil Lockie. All were sworn in alongside East Texas Chapter President Tim Lawson and West Texas Chapter President Adam Headley. The current Northern Texas PGA Board of Directors can be found HERE . Before the meeting adjourned, the newly elected President, Ira Molayo, the PGA General Manager at Cedar Crest Golf Course in Dallas, addressed the membership. He stated that it is an honor to serve as the 32nd President of the Northern Texas PGA, using the word ‘serve’ intentionally because this position, like every role in our profession, is not about title. It is about stewardship. He then gave four notes about his commitment in these next two years – to represent all Members, across facilities, across classifications, across backgrounds, to listen carefully, to communicate clearly, and to support the staff and volunteers who carry this Section forward every day. He finished his comments by saying, “I do not intend to reinvent what is already strong. I intend to build on it.” Thank you to all of the PGA of America Golf Professionals in our Section who attended these special and important events over the past few days. Our Board and our staff look forward to a successful 2026.

Good Good Golf Announces Multi-Year Title Sponsor Partnership with the Northern Texas PGA

By Erik Anderson • February 17, 2026
The brand will sponsor competitive junior events, serve as the official apparel provider to staff, and provide exclusive merchandise, prizes, and more at events as part of their effort to encourage and develop the next generation of golfers

Lohmeyer Earns Player of the Year Honors

By Molly Rawlins • December 17, 2025
Paez, McCorkle, Shields also honored with Playing Awards