Northern Texas PGA Announces Levy Cup Team
Abigail Kasitz • September 30, 2020
Following the completion of the Joyce Crane & Veritex Bank Section Championship, 12 members were named to the Northern Texas PGA Levy Cup team.

DALLAS, Texas
– Following the completion of the Joyce Crane & Veritex Bank Section Championship, 12 members were named to the Northern Texas PGA Levy Cup team. This year, the Southern Texas PGA will host the event November 2-3 at Pine Forest Country Club in Houston, Texas. Serving as NTPGA Co-Captains for the event will be Mark Viskozki, PGA director of golf at Tangle Ridge Golf Club, and Thomas Devanna, PGA assistant professional at Tangle Ridge Golf Club.
The Northern Texas PGA team includes:
Assistants:
Assistants:
Brandon Bingaman, Bent Tree Country Club – second appearance
Thomas Devanna, Tangle Ridge Golf Club – fourth appearance
Spencer Dillard, Preston Trail Golf Club - first appearance
Nic Ishee, Preston Trail Golf Club – second appearance
Brian Norman, Royal Oaks Country Club - first appearance
Matt Ryba, Preston Trail Golf Club – second appearance
Seniors:
Jim Henderson, Stevens Park Golf Course – second appearance
Stuart Hendley, Dallas Athletic Club – third appearance
Brian Mahon, Hank Haney at Vista Ridge – second appearance
Ira Meachem, Hidden Creek Golf Course – first appearance
Robert Shields, The Winsford Group – second appearance
Bruce Smith, Black Belt Golf Academy – third appearance
The Levy Cup Matches were created in 2017 to celebrate Paul Levy, who was the President of The PGA of America from 2017-2018. The team consists of six NTPGA Assistant Professionals (A-8 only) and six NTPGA Senior Members (any classification) competing against a Southern Texas PGA team, which is made up of the same classifications.
Last year, Team NTPGA captured the third playing of the Matches with a 13.5 - 10.5 victory. Team NTPGA is looking to retain the cup next month with back to back victories.
The Ryder Cup style format features professionals from each Section competing in Four-Ball and Foursome Matches the first day followed by Singles Matches the final day. The 2020 Matches are presented by Club Car, Criquet Shirts and PING.
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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!