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

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