Northern Texas PGA Foundation Awards $763,000 in Scholarships
Margaret Miller • June 4, 2025
The Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) Foundation is pleased to continue its charitable commitment to higher education by announcing our 2025 scholarship recipients. Eighty-one high school seniors who will be attending college this fall have earned scholarships totaling $763,000 – breaking last year’s record by $26,500.
This year, the NTPGA Foundation celebrates our newest recipients and the fact that since our scholarship program began, we have now awarded over $6 million in scholarships!
The 2025 scholarship amounts vary from $2,500 to $20,000. In addition, two students were awarded a “last-dollar” full scholarship to two of the Foundation’s partner schools, the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD) and the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA).
Since 1983, the Northern Texas PGA Foundation has awarded over $6 million in college scholarships to 922 deserving students.
“Surpassing $6 million in scholarships awarded this year is an incredible milestone for our Foundation,” said Mark Harrison, Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Texas PGA. “More importantly, it represents meaningful opportunities for 81 remarkable students who are continuing their journey in higher education. This level of impact is only possible because of the generous individuals and partners who believe in our mission and share our commitment to supporting the next generation. To our partners, donors and all those that participate in fundraising events that benefit our Foundation, thank you. And to this year’s scholarship recipients, congratulations. Your future is full of promise, and we’re honored to be a part of your path forward.”
This year, of the scholarships awarded, 67% were based on financial need, academic performance, extracurricular activities and community involvement, while 33% were awarded based on academic performance, extracurricular activities and community involvement.
Listed below are the names of the 2025 scholarship recipients:
- 2024 SA Smith Scholarship In Memory of Jerry D. Smith – Dylan Ford – Sonora Secondary School
- 2024 SA Smith Scholarship In Memory of Jerry D. Smith – Ella Upchurch – Monahans High School
- Allison & Jerry Freeman Scholarship – Emily Briscoe – Covenant Christian Academy Colleyville
- ANNIKA Foundation NTPGA Scholarship – Landry Addison – Lake Highlands High School
- April &Mark Anthony Scholarship – Brady Mann – Bridgeport High School
- Ben Hogan Foundation Scholarship/Robert Stennett Scholarship – Dorothy Chen – Allen High School
- Ben Hogan Foundation Scholarship/Robert Stennett Scholarship – Michael Xiao – Colleyville Heritage High School
- Ben Hogan Foundation Scholarship/Robert Stennett Scholarship – William Zhang – Highland Park High School
- Ben Hogan Foundation Scholarship/Robert Stennett Scholarship – Coleman Bales – Prestonwood Christian Academy North
- Birdies for Kids Scholarship – Avery Zweig – Enlightium Academy
- Birdies for Kids Scholarship – Taylor Phan – Wakeland High School
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Natalie Aranda – Thomas Jefferson High School
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Clarissa Gamez – Thomas Jefferson High School
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Maryah Smith – Booker T. Washington HSPVA
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Karina Herrera – W. W. Samuell High School
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Natalie Guerrero – W.W. Samuell High School
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Crystal Soto – W.W. Samuell High School
- Destination Grapevine Texas Women’s Open Scholarship – Chloe Sirkin – Grapevine High School
- Doug & Lisa Hickok Scholarship – Preston Bradford – Highland Park High School
- Dr. Bill Blair Scholarship – Alyse Gerardot – Liberty High School
- Ewing Automotive Scholarship – Grace Kalina – Wakeland High School
- Ewing Automotive Scholarship – Daniel Ferguson – Homeschool
- Fore Frisco – Layla Baker – Lone Star High School
- Fore Frisco – Jalen Randle – Lone Star High School
- Fore Frisco – Sa’Niyah Coleman – Panther Creek High School
- Fore Frisco – Marie Hampton – Panther Creek High School
- Fore Frisco – Joel Lim – Panther Creek High School
- Frank & Evelyn Borgsmiller Scholarship – Marianee Moran Argueta – Thomas Jefferson High School
- Fritz & Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation Scholarship – Kenneth Fambro – Carroll High School
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Nicholas Norris – Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Connor Chisum – Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Sean Meador – Trinity Christian Academy
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Emily York – Lovejoy High School
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Noah Hankinson – Independence High School
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Jackson Licker – Lovejoy High School
- I Am a Golfer Foundation Scholarship – Akela Larzeia – David W. Carter High School
- Jerry Andrews Scholarship – Lucas Latimer – Rockwall Heath High School
- Jerry J. Ransom Pro-Junior-Am Scholarship – To be announced June 23
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Reese Rayburn – Walnut Grove High School
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Hayley Kiesling – Flower Mound High School
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Jack Gibson – Emerson High School
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Ella Murphree – Lubbock-Cooper High School
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Priscilla Gant – Cornerstone Christian Academy
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Lucy Kate Smith – Liberty University Online Academy
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Corbin Murray – Mansfield High School
- Joe Black/Texas Golf Hall of Fame Scholarship – Ava Murcer – Lake Highlands High School
- Joe Bob Joyce Family Foundation Scholarship – Jaxson Green – Troup High School
- Jon & Kim Morgan Scholarship – Aditya Dawane – Rick Reedy High School
- Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Jorge Marquez – Thomas Jefferson High School
- Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Alejandro Benitez – Thomas Jefferson High School
- Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Kiara Miles – Lincoln High School
- Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Stephanie Soria – W.W. Samuell High School
- Levy Cup Scholarship – Holden Harris – Argyle High School
- Links on PGA Parkway Scholarship – Adrienne Ahn-Upton – Laurel Springs High School
- Links on PGA Parkway Scholarship – Daniel Smith – Coppell High School
- Links on PGA Parkway Scholarship – Patrick Babb – Mansfield High School
- M&P Group Texas State Open Scholarship – Cameron Phillips – Grace Community School
- Mac Spikes PGA Member Scholarship – Mary Bleakney – Woodrow Wilson High School
- Miss Katie Scholarship – Kristopher Thomas – David W. Carter High School
- Miss Katie Scholarship – Makayla Guerrero – Lincoln High School
- Neil Lockie/Dallas District Golf Association Scholarship – Luke McKinley – McKinney High School
- Perry Arthur Scholarship – Jackson Hunt – New Tech High at Coppell
- Philip Bleakney Scholarship – Hudson Winter – Kingdom Preparatory Academy
- Randy Smith Scholarship – Haleigh Nash – Amarillo High School
- Rob Norland Scholarship – Brandt Powers – Malakoff High School
- Ronny Glanton Scholarship – Callan Patton – Colleyville Heritage High School
- Ronny Golf Park Scholarship – Adelina Toba – Wakeland High School
- Royal Oaks Country Club / Nicholas Stafford Scholarship – Isabella Carter – Shadow Creek High School
- Scottie & Meredith Scheffler Scholarship – Brandon Gullo – Frisco High School
- Scottie & Meredith Scheffler Scholarship – Luke Ratikowski – Plano Senior High School
- Sherrill Park / Two Dads and a Coach Scholarship – Adalyn Hardeman – JJ Pearce High School
- Tehan Scholarship – Brayden Tomlinson – Frenship High School
- THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Scholarship – Leroy (LT) Harris – Walnut Grove High School
- Thomas Hanson Memorial Scholarship – Marek Oley – Colleyville Heritage High School
- Troy Reiser Scholarship – Kylie Hachtel – McKinney Boyd High School
- UNTD / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Quintasia Isby – Lincoln High School
- UTA / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Jocelyn Ancelmo – W. W. Samuell High School
- West Texas Legends Scholarship honoring SA Smith, Hart Warren, Jay McClure and Sherwin Cox – Brayden Bridges – Compass Academy Charter School
LAJITAS, Texas (December 9) – Brandon Bingaman, PGA assistant professional at Gleneagles Country Club, won the Duel in the Desert at Lajitas Golf Resort to claim the 2025 Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon and Nike Match Play Championship Open Division title. Rob Shields, PGA member at The Winsford Group, claimed the Senior Division title. The No. 2-seeded Bingaman battled No. 12 Jon Antunes, PGA director of instruction at Heart of Texas Golf Academy, in a 36-hole final match for the title and $10,000. Both players began their run to the championship match back in October at White Bluff Resort, where they battled their way through the 32-player Match Play Championship bracket. “It’s incredible out here,” said Bingaman. “Jon is awesome; we couldn’t have had more fun. It’s hard, because on one hand you want to win and it's stressful, but on the other hand we were just two guys enjoying playing golf.” After playing 18 holes on Monday, their match stood at 2UP in favor of Bingaman. He continued his charge with birdies on holes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8, extending his lead to 7UP. Antunes quickly answered back with a long putt on the 9th hole to cut into Bingaman's lead. But, Bingaman drained a birdie putt on hole 13 to end the match. He claimed his first Match Play title 7&5. Bingaman made a putter switch in between the 36-hole match. “I brought two putters with me. I’ve been flipping back and forth recently between a L.A.B Putter and a Scottie Cameron, which did me well last week. Going into this weekend, I had a good feeling [about the latter], and good feelings turned into good playing.” This is the first year that Bingaman has made it to the final match. Antunes has won the title twice, previously in 2021 and 2022. “This was my first time qualifying for [Duel in the Desert], and I was super excited because I’ve heard nothing but great things about Lajitas Golf Resort,” said Bingaman. In the Senior Division, Rob Shields, PGA Member of the Winsford Group, started the day with a 1UP lead over Billy Harris. Harris birdied the 2nd hole to tie the match, and on the next hole, he went 1UP. Shields and Harris battled back and forth on holes 4, 5, 6 and 7 before Shields won holes 8, 9 and 10. His 3UP lead was enough to take the victory on hole 16, 3&2. “I think my putting was good. I hit the fairways today, which is good because if not, you’re playing in the trees, or desert; but, it was fun. I had a good time,” said Shields. He continued by praising his opponent and friend, Billy Harris, “I’ve known Billy for a long time. He’s a good guy.” Shields earned $5,000 for his victory today and his first match play title. This year was the fourth year that the Open Division championship match was conducted in Lajitas and the second year that the Senior Division joined them. “This place is a hidden gem. It’s a great golf course, lots and lots of fun. It was a joy being out here. The elevation changes are awesome,” said Shields about Lajitas Golf Resort. The Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon and Nike Match Play Championship was presented by Adventures In Golf, Lajitas Golf Resort, PGA TOUR, THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, TPx Communications and XXIO.
HOUSTON, TEXAS (November 18, 2025) – The historic 45th Joe Black Cup has concluded, and we proudly congratulate Team NTPGA on securing the victory at BraeBurn Country Club with a final score of 15.5–8.5 over Team STPGA. Team NTPGA established early momentum during Day One, delivering an impressive performance in the Four-Ball and Foursomes matches, where they earned 9.5 points to build a commanding lead. Their strong play continued into the Singles matches, where they successfully held off a determined rally from Team STPGA. Throughout Tuesday’s competition, spectators were treated to a dynamic and engaging battle, with the leaderboard frequently shifting between red and blue as both teams exchanged critical points to tie the session 6-6. This year’s event was elevated by a truly memorable “Evening of Honor,” during which we welcomed and celebrated 29 Past Captains. Their presence underscored the tradition, legacy, and camaraderie that define the Texas Joe Black Cup Matches. The evening served as a powerful reminder of the event’s rich history and the influential leaders who have helped shape its enduring significance. We extend heartfelt congratulations to Team NTPGA for their outstanding performance and to both teams for exemplifying sportsmanship, competitive spirit, and pride in their respective sections. The 45th Joe Black Cup will long be remembered as a fitting tribute to the heritage of golf in Texas, Mr. Joe Black, and the individuals who continue to elevate the game. After 45 years of competition, the Northern Texas PGA now holds a 22–21–2 lead over the Southern Texas PGA in the storied history of the Joe Black Cup Matches. The 46th playing will return to Midland Country Club on November 16–17, 2026, where Team STPGA will look to reclaim the cup and bring it back to Southern Texas. A special thank you to Club Car, Srixon, Cleveland Golf, Peter Millar, and Winston Collection for their outstanding partnership and support in creating a world-class atmosphere befitting this historic 45th edition of the Matches. To view the final results, click here .