Northern Texas PGA Announces Extended and Enhanced Partnership with Ewing Automotive Group

Molly Rawlins • May 24, 2021

Left to right: NTPGA President Courtney Connell, PGA, receiving a donation from Fin Ewing III at the 2020 Ewing Charity Classic

Dallas, TX – The Northern Texas PGA is pleased to announce an extending and enhanced partnership with long-time supporter Ewing Automotive Group.  The two entities have been in partnership since 2006, making 2021 the 16th year of the Ewing Automotive Group’s involvement with the NTPGA Section, NTPGA Foundation and its programs.  The new agreement with the family-owned, Plano-based dealership is through 2025.

 

The partnership enhancements include Ewing Automotive lending its name year-round to the NTPGA Junior Tour and the three playing tours associated with individual competition. The Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour is one of the largest of its kind in the country. It has a membership of approximately 4,000 junior golfers ages 7-19 and conducts over 400 tournaments annually. The Prep Tour powered by Ewing Subaru of Plano, the Medalist Tour powered by Ewing Buick GMC and the All American Tour powered by Mercedes-Benz of Plano each feature competitive playing opportunities for juniors of all skill levels. Although the Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour fosters competition, its primary goals are to grow the game of golf, continue skill development and encourage fellowship, good sportsmanship, honesty and integrity, while setting the stage for a lifetime of playing golf. For more information on the Ewing Automotive Junior Tour visit our newly updated junior golf website.

 

Also with this new agreement, the Ewing Automotive Group team has continued their commitment to the Northern Texas PGA Foundation and also its professionals with the extension of hosting the Ewing Charity Classic for the next five years.  The Ewing Charity Classic is widely considered one of the most special and unique pro-am events in the country.  The Ewing Charity Classic and its precursor, The Westcott Pro-Am, have raised $4.79 million during the past 25 years for the benefit of the Northern Texas PGA Foundation's broad-based community outreach programs. The money raised helps to further the Foundation’s mission to positively impact lives and communities through golf.

 

In 2012, Fin Ewing III, Ewing Automotive Group President, decided to add a special Closest to the Hole contest at the conclusion of the Ewing Charity Classic as a way to say a special thank you to the PGA professionals who participate in the event. It was so well received that Mr. Ewing decided to keep the contest going and has given away a car each year since.  The extended agreement allows for the contest to continue through 2025.


Asked why the Ewing family has such a passion for playing and supporting golf, Finley Ewing IV, Ewing Automotive Group Vice President explained, “For me, learning how to play golf as a child was an incredible blessing. To be able to spend that kind of quality time with my dad and my brother was priceless. We credit golf for the close family relationships we have today. And ultimately it led me to a golf scholarship at Texas Tech and access to many amazing people, places and experiences.”

 

And finally, the extension of the partnership also features an increase of support to our Foundation’s scholarship program.  Two Ewing Automotive Group scholarships, each totaling $5,000 will be awarded to graduating seniors from the Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour to further their educational endeavors.

 

“The Northern Texas PGA Members, Associates, staff and junior golfers are fortunate to have a partner on our side like the Ewing Automotive Group and the Ewing family.  Fin Ewing III and Finley Ewing IV are extremely generous to continue this long-standing relationship that has helped the NTPGA go above and beyond in fulfilling our missions of serving the PGA professional and growing the game of golf over the past 15 plus years,” said Mark Harrison, Executive Director / CEO of the Northern Texas PGA.  “The Ewing name has become synonymous with not just junior golf, but golf here in North Texas, and we are very pleased to continue our partnership and friendship with them.”

About Ewing Automotive Group

Here at Ewing Auto Group, we're committed to providing our drivers with the ultimate dealership experience. From a comprehensive selection of new Mercedes-Benz, GMC, Subaru, Buick models and budget-friendly pre-owned cars to car loans and Mercedes-Benz, GMC, Subaru, Buick leases and friendly service, there's a variety of reasons why our customers continue to return to our conveniently located showroom.


Whether you're in the market for a new or pre-owned vehicle, or you simply need the assistance of our car service and maintenance team for the one you already enjoy driving, our team will provide you with high-quality customer service that you deserve.


From the moment you walk into our showroom to the moment you walk out the doors, the Ewing Auto Group team will provide you with the continued service you need to enjoy every mile.


About the  Northern Texas PGA

The Northern Texas PGA is one of 41 Sections of the PGA of America, and its geographic territory includes the State of Texas north of the 31st latitude, or just north of Austin. The Northern Texas PGA has approximately 850 PGA members and associates employed at more than 300 facilities.

 

The Northern Texas PGA has 15 full-time staff members and is currently headquartered in Dallas. The Northern Texas PGA will be joining the PGA of America national office relocation to Frisco in 2022 with its own state of the art headquarters on the PGA Frisco campus. 

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By Erik Anderson • June 2, 2026
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