JJ Killeen is Victorious at the Prize Possessions | E-Z-GO Eastern Championship

DALLAS, TX – JJ Killeen, PGA head professional at Red Feather Golf and Social Club, is victorious at the Prize Possessions | E-Z-GO Eastern Championship. Killeen finished the Championship at 7-under-par after rounds of 71-66–137. 

“Last year was my first year in the Section and I just feel comfortable,” said Killeen. “This was a fun course, I had played it in college, but couldn't really remember it. When you play a fun course or one you look forward to playing you sometimes play well.” Killeen heads home to Lubbock with a $3,600 check.

Killeen is the reigning Northern Texas PGA Section Champion and Player of the Year. This marks his second consecutive individual Section major championship. Killeen is currently part of a team overseeing the construction of Red Feather Golf and Social Club in Lubbock, Texas. The new facility is scheduled to open Summer of 2023.

The Championship also included a Senior Division that was made up of 41 professionals ages 50 and over, playing for a separate title and purse. Stuart Hendley, PGA director of instruction at Dallas Athletic Club and Todd McCorkle, PGA Life Member finished at even-par for the Championship and were crowned Co-Champions. Both players took home $1,500 for their share of first place.

“It was nice, I played well again today and made a few putts. The conditions were tough, so I am thrilled about no bogeys. I didn't have a three putt for 36 holes,” said Hendley. “It's always fun doing that on your home course.” The win today is Hendley’s tenth Senior Division Section major championship victory. Hendley fired a final round 35-34–69, 3-under-par.

McCorkle just joined the Northern Texas Section seven months ago and this was his first Section major championship. “To play as well as I did, I was excited,” said McCorkle. “I really putted well this week. I was just so excited about the golf course, the greens were so perfect so it was just fun to play.” McCorkle comes to the Northern Texas Section from the Alabama-NW Florida Section.

The Prize Possessions | E-Z-GO Eastern Championship was presented by AT&T Byron Nelson, GT Golf Supplies, Levelwear, PGA TOUR, PXG, Strike Visuals, Therabody and Vibe Tumblers. 

This 36-hole Northern Texas PGA major championship is the first of four individual stroke play events that comprise the Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon / Cleveland Golf / Asics Player of the Year Points Challenge presented by Adventures In Golf.

Dallas Athletic Club (Blue)

Par 36-36–72

Yardage: 6,830 yards

View final results HERE