Northern Texas PGA Announces Section Award Winners

Molly Rawlins • November 27, 2019

Glanton Named Golf Professional of the Year

Each year the Northern Texas PGA Section recognizes its members and others in the golf community through the NTPGA Awards program. On behalf of the Northern Texas PGA Awards Committee and past Presidents of the Section, it is our pleasure to announce the 2019 Section Award Winners.

PGA Member Award Categories

• Golf Professional of the Year Award – Ronny Glanton, Sherrill Park Golf Course

• Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Award– Eric Hunt, Grapevine Golf Course

• Distinguished Service Award - Kim J. Brown (1953 - 2004)

• Teacher of the Year Award – Rick Woodson, Sherrill Park Golf Course

• Randy Smith Youth Player Development Award – Jack Daneshmand, Four Seasons Resort & Club

• PGA Player Development Award (Growth of the Game) – Leah Berst, The Golf Institute

• Patriot Award - Dick Goetz, PGA Life Member

• Bill Strausbaugh Award (Club Relations, Employment and Mentoring) – Abe Hernandez, Royal Oaks Country Club

• PGA Professional Development Award (Education / Building the Image of a PGA Professional) - Lee Rhind, Midland Country Club

• Merchandiser of the Year Award - Private Category – Bryan Nicholson, Northwood Club

• Merchandiser of the Year Award - Public / Resort Category – Tommy Darland, Andrews County Golf Course

• Yamaha Golf-Car Company & Srixon / Cleveland Golf / XXIO Player of the Year – Matt Lohmeyer, GolfTEC - Montgomery Plaza, Fort Worth

• Ben Hogan / NTPGA Stroke Play Average Award – Matt Lohmeyer, GolfTEC - Montgomery Plaza & Cameron Doan, Preston Trail Golf Club

• OMEGA & XXIO Senior Points Challenge Winner – Stuart Hendley, Dallas Athletic Club

• NTPGA Woman Player of the Year - Trish Holt, Stonebriar Country Club


Non-PGA Member Award Categories

• Bob Galt Award (Media) – Joe Trahan, WFAA

• Byron Nelson Award (Amateur) – Jerry J. Ransom, Greenville, Texas

• Leon Faucett Award (Sales Representative) – Karl Altheide, PGA, AHEAD

• Golf Course Superintendent Award – Mike Plummer, Lakewood Country Club

The Awards Committee consists of Committee Chair, Courtney Connell and PGA Committee Members, James Bates, Eric Hunt, Casey Renner, Jason Aguirre, Craig Brown, Tim Cusick, Keith Harris, Scott McClinton, Mike McDonald, Ryan Miller, David Sotelo and Erik Wait.

The President’s Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2020.

This is Glanton’s third Golf Professional of the Year award, having previously won in 1999 and 2007. Glanton is the first three-time winner of the Section’s most prestigious award.

“It is only fitting that Ronny Glanton is the first PGA Member in our 50+ year history to have won our most prestigious award three times,” said Mark Harrison, Executive Director / CEO of the Northern Texas PGA. “During Ronny’s tenure as President we have been able to accomplish so many things, and at the top of that list was the announcement of the Northern Texas PGA’s Section office moving to PGA Frisco. There is no chance that ever happens without Ronny’s leadership, tenacity and overall vision for the Section. I am humbled and honored to call Ronny a very close friend, and the Section and really golf in North Texas will be forever indebted to Ronny for his leadership.”

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!