Kenzie Wright Leads After Round One of the 2021 Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women's Open

Steven Clements • June 3, 2021

GARLAND, TEXAS – Kenzie Wright, takes the early lead at the 2021 Energy Producers, Inc.Texas Women’s Open, hosted at Firewheel Golf Park - Bridges Course in Garland, Texas with an opening round 6-under par, bogey-free 32-34-66. 


Following her round, Wright spoke about her on course performance today. “I was able to make some good putts, especially on the back nine. I was able to get some to drop,” she said. “Overall it was a solid day.” 


Wright concluded her collegiate playing career last week at the NCAA Division I Women’s National Championship at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. She began her collegiate career at Southern Methodist University, before transferring to the University of Alabama. This is her first event as a professional. 


Wright is from McKinney, Texas and grew up playing tournaments at Firewheel Golf Park on the Northern Texas PGA Junior Tour. She reflected on this after the round and said, “I grew up on the junior tour and playing tournaments every other week. It was awesome!”


Wright leads by two over new Frisco, Texas resident Emily Penttilä who finished the day at 4-under par 34-34-68. Penttilä said The Bridges Course at Firewheel suits her strong short-iron play well. “I putted really well, I was reading the greens well. Solid day, but [my] putting really stood out and was the best part of today,” stated Penttilä. 


Michelle (Yunxuan) Zhang of Plano, Texas and Grace Kim of Windermere, Florida are leading the way in the amateur division after firing rounds of 69 to finish the day at 3-under par and tied for third place overall. 


The fourteenth hole yielded a hole-in-one today to amateur Brooke Sullivan. The hole was playing 110 yards. Sullivan, who plays at Texas Wesleyan University knocked it in with a 9-iron. This is her first time participating in the Texas Women’s Open, and this was her second hole-in-one. 


The 59 professionals in the field are competing for a share of the $78,000 overall purse - a Texas Women’s Open record purse. The 96 amateurs are competing for the Low Amateur award and a crystal trophy. Also, the top five amateurs who make the cut will be awarded gift certificates redeemable inside the golf shop at Firewheel Golf Park. After round two, the field will be cut to the low 50 scores and ties.


The 54-hole stroke play championship features a record field of 155 top playing professionals and amateurs competing at Firewheel Golf Park - The Bridges Course | Masters/Champion. The 2021 Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women's Open field is the largest in the Championship's history with professionals from across the country, World Amateur Golf ranked amateurs, and some of the top juniors in Texas.


The 2021 Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women’s Open at Firewheel Golf Park is presented by Visit Garland and supported by Volvik.


Firewheel Golf Park - Bridges Course | Masters/Champion: 6,409 yards, par 72


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Headley and del Olmo Capture First Section Victories at Joyce Crane | Veritex Bank Section Championship

By Steven Clements • September 17, 2025
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.”

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By Steven Clements • September 8, 2025
The PGA of America announced today that Ronny Glanton, PGA head professional at Sherrill Park Golf Course, will be inducted into the PGA of America Hall of Fame. Glanton, a native of Mineral Wells, Texas, began his career in 1981 as an Assistant Professional at Sherrill Park Golf Course in Richardson, Texas. Upon achieving PGA of America membership in 1984, he took over as Head Professional and has been at the Richardson facility ever since. He is the only member to serve twice as President of the NTPGA (2006-07, ‘18-’19). Glanton played a key role in the PGA of America’s relocation to Frisco, Texas. He is a passionate advocate for junior golf, developing impactful programs like the Sherrill Park Learning Center and the Hawks junior golf team, which have introduced thousands of new golfers to the game; his leadership in the creation of “The Ronny” Golf Park on the PGA Frisco campus further expands community outreach and player development. Among his previous awards are PGA of America Golf Professional of the Year (2020), NTPGA Golf Professional of the Year (1999, ‘07, ‘19), NTPGA Bill Strausbaugh Award (2003-05, ‘08, ‘14) and NTPGA Merchandiser of the Year (1994), plus induction into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame in 2022. Glanton actively supports his colleagues, raising over $100,000 through pro-ams for PGA Members facing medical hardships. He’s also been a four-time contestant in the PGA Professional Championship, five-time contestant in the Senior PGA Professional National Championship and seven-time participant in the PGA TOUR Byron Nelson (now the CJ Cup Byron Nelson). Glanton is a three-time NTPGA Major Champion, six-time Senior Division Major Champion and a 17-time member of the NTPGA Joe Black Cup Team, which he has also captained three times. The PGA of America Hall of Fame originated in 1940 at the suggestion of famed sportswriter Grantland Rice. It is the highest honor the PGA of America can bestow upon its membership or ambassadors of the game. For a full list of PGA of America Hall of Fame members, click here. “The PGA of America is honored to recognize our 2025 Hall of Fame Class and celebrate the incredible impact they have had throughout their careers, inspiring thousands both on and off the course,” said PGA of America President and Master Professional Don Rea Jr., PGA Owner/Operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club (Arizona). “Whether they have won Major Championships, given thousands of lessons or captivated audiences with trick shots, each PGA Hall of Fame Member has played an essential role in shaping the game of golf as we know it today.” The 2025 PGA of America Hall of Fame Inductees fall under four induction categories: PGA of America Past President Category, PGA of America Golf Professional Category, Tour Player Professional Category and PGA of America Ambassador Category. Congratulations to Ronny on this momentous occasion!