Northern Texas PGA Announces Extension and Enhanced Partnership with Veritex Community Bank
FRISCO, TX – The Northern Texas PGA is pleased to announce an extended and enhanced partnership with Veritex Community Bank. The two entities have been in partnership since 2012, making 2023 the 12th year of the Veritex Community Bank’s involvement with the NTPGA Section, NTPGA Foundation and its programs. The new agreement with one of the 10 largest banks headquartered in Texas is through 2026.
The partnership enhancements include support for both the Northern Texas PGA and the NTPGA Foundation, specifically in junior golf.
On the professional side, several events will showcase the Veritex Bank name such as the Joyce Crane / Veritex Bank Section Championship and The National Car Rental Northern Texas Assistant PGA Professional Championship presented by Veritex Bank. This year and beyond, the NTPGA’s Assistant of the Year will receive a $1,500 bonus, compliments of Veritex Community Bank.
Also, for the duration of the partnership, tournaments and events conducted on the Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour will be referred to as the Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour presented by Veritex Bank. The Spring, Summer and Fall Series Points Challenges in all three areas (East, Metro and West) will be referred to as the Veritex Bank Points Challenges.
“Veritex Community Bank’s core values are truth, transparency, and integrity. These beliefs are synonymous with those inherent in the game, which is why we are proud to align with organizations such as the NTPGA,” said C. Malcolm Holland, Chairman of the Board, CEO and President of Veritex Holdings, Inc. and Veritex Community Bank. “We support the game at every level, beginning with junior golf, to rising college and Korn Ferry Tour players, and peak with major champions. Providing a foundation for kids to learn, have fun and compete through the guidance of PGA Professionals is a core aspect of that journey.”
“The Northern Texas PGA Members, Associates, staff and junior golfers are fortunate to have a partner on our side like the Veritex Community Bank. We are delighted to continue this long-standing relationship that helps the NTPGA in fulfilling our missions of serving the PGA professionals and growing the game of golf alongside our friends at Veritex Community Bank who have become a major contributor to the game here in North Texas,” said Mark Harrison, Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Texas PGA.
About
Veritex Community Bank
Veritex Community Bank is a mid-sized community bank serving its customers with a full suite of banking products and services. The bank has convenient branch locations in Houston, Fort Worth, and Dallas, Texas, with more than $12 billion in total assets. The bank, headquartered in Dallas, specializes in providing depository and credit services to small to midsize businesses, which have been largely neglected by national banks. The name “Veritex” is derived from the Latin word “veritas,” meaning truth, and “Texas.”
About the Northern Texas PGA
The Northern Texas PGA is one of 41 Sections of the PGA of America. Its geographic territory includes the State of Texas north of the 31st latitude, or just north of Austin. Nine hundred PGA Members and Associates employed at more than 300 facilities comprise this Section.
Northern Texas PGA headquarters are located on the PGA Frisco campus and feature state-of-the-art office space, a growth of the game pavilion and a golf park designed for junior golfers.
In addition to managing the day-to-day affairs of the Section, the Northern Texas PGA also operates a non-profit and charitable foundation that focuses on five pillars: junior golf, college scholarships, inclusion, internships and military & veterans.
