Little Wins Club Car | XXIO Northern Texas Senior PGA Professional Championship

Steven Clements • June 18, 2024

Six Qualify for National Championship This Fall

DALLAS, Texas (June 18) – Brennan Little, PGA, won the Club Car | XXIO Northern Texas Senior PGA Professional Championship at Lakewood Country Club. Little finished at 2-over-par after rounds of 70-74–144 and claimed his first NTPGA Individual Section Major Championship title. 


After a triple-bogey on the second hole, Little finished the Championship with a one-stroke victory. An up-and-down birdie from the greenside bunker on the par-5 17th hole is what propelled Little into the top spot late this afternoon. “I knew I was somewhat near the lead, but I didn’t look. It wasn’t going to change how I played,” said Little.


“I’m quite happy with how I played. I couldn’t be happier to win. I actually rolled it well, but the greens are really tricky here. There’s just not a lot of straight putts,” he said.


This Championship served as a qualifier for players to earn a spot in the Senior PGA Professional Championship. Little, who caddies on the PGA TOUR for Gary Woodland, will lead five other NTPGA Professionals to Sunriver, Oregon, for the Senior PGA Professional Championship. “It’s fantastic! I love competing and the Section. I’m really looking forward to it,” said Little.


The Senior PGA Professional Championship is set to take place at Sunriver Resort on September 26-29, 2024. The six qualifiers and five alternates are listed below in order.


Qualifiers:

  1. Brennan Little, PGA TOUR
  2. Craig Liddle, PGA director of golf at Lakewood Country Club
  3. John Sikes, PGA director of golf at Hollytree Country Club
  4. Karl Altheide, PGA Member at Ahead LLC
  5. Vince Jewell, PGA instructor at Woodbridge Golf Club
  6. Rob Shields, PGA Member at the Winsford Group


Alternates:

  1. Pablo del Olmo, PGA instructor at PGA Coaching Center
  2. Greg Gregory, PGA head professional at Southern Oaks Golf Club
  3. Rick Woodson, PGA instructor at Sherrill Park Golf Course
  4. Robert McMillan, PGA director of instruction at McMillan Golf Academy
  5. Stuart Hendley, PGA director of instruction at Dallas Athletic Club


This 36-hole Northern Texas PGA major championship was the second of four individual stroke play events that comprise the Rolex | XXIO Senior Points Challenge. The 55-player field competed for a record purse of $16,500, and Little took home $2,000.


The Club Car | XXIO Northern Texas Senior PGA Professional Championship was supported by Golf Channel.


Lakewood Country Club

Par: 36-35–71

Yardage: 6,647 Yards


View Final Results HERE

View Final Senior PGA Professional Championship Qualifying Standings HERE

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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Ronny Glanton Announced to PGA of America Hall of Fame

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!