Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation Awards A Record $265,000 in Scholarships

DALLAS, TX – The Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation is pleased to continue its charitable commitment to educational services by announcing its 2017 scholarship recipients. 33 recipients have earned scholarships totaling $265,000, the most ever given in a single year by the Foundation.

This year, of the scholarships awarded, 62% were based on financial need, academic performance, extracurricular activities and community involvement, while 38% were awarded based on academic performance, extracurricular activities and community involvement.

NTPGA Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship Recipients
The Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation is pleased to announce its 2017 scholarship recipients.

AT&T Byron Nelson Scholarship

o Charlee Cockrell – Oakwood, Texas – Texas A&M University

Ben Hogan Foundation / Denny and Carol Alexander Scholarship

o William Warner – Granbury, Texas – University of Arkansas

Ben Hogan Foundation / Alan and Wendy Barron Scholarship

o Spencer Bindel – Mansfield, Texas – University of Notre Dame

Ben Hogan Foundation / Jeff and Kelly Dillard Scholarship

o Sarah McClain – Euless, Texas – Dallas Baptist University

Birdies For Kids Scholarship

o Justin Thompson – Dallas, Texas – Southern Methodist University

Briggs Berry Heart of a Lion Scholarship

o Brannon McCabe – Granbury, Texas – West Texas A&M University

Cameron McCormick Golf Scholarship

o Riley McFarlane – McKinney, Texas – Missouri University of Science and Technology

Cameron McCormick Golf Scholarship

o Bryce Parker – Pampa, Texas – University of Mary-Hardin Baylor

Cameron McCormick Golf Scholarship

o Ava Castillo – Dallas, Texas – University of Texas at Dallas

Colonial Country Club Scholarship

o Kate Brickner – Southlake, Texas – Washington University in St. Louis

Donald E. Steen Golf Scholarship

o Parker Smith – Frisco, Texas – University of North Texas

EPEC Golf Scholarship

o Kimberly Flack – Double Oak, Texas – University of Texas at Austin

Ewing Automotive College Scholarship

o Sydney McClinton – Frisco, Texas – Texas Women’s University

Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship

o Caitlin Coverstone – Longview, Texas – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship

o Casey Washmon – Carrollton, Texas – University of Mary-Hardin Baylor

Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship

o Austin Evans – Farmersville, Texas – Sam Houston State University

I AM Scholarship

o Tameria Macon – Dallas, Texas – Undecided

I AM Scholarship

o Kimberly Whittenburg – Dallas, Texas – Texas A&M University - Commerce

Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship

o Alex Motes – Sulphur Springs, Texas – LeTourneau University

Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship

o Jessica Carbajal – Dallas, Texas – El Centro College

Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship

o Bryan Piña – Dallas, Texas – Texas A&M University

Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship

o Elliot Valencia – Dallas, Texas – University of Chicago

Lindy Miller Dallas Golf Association Scholarship

o Jared Imber – Fort Worth, Texas – Tulane University

Mac Spikes PGA Member Scholarship*

o Michael Hanson – Longview, Texas – University of Arkansas

Randy Smith Award

o Logan Willeford – Canton, Texas – Texas A&M University

Royal Oaks Country Club / Nicholas Stafford Scholarship

o Alex Smith – Dallas, Texas – Washington University in St. Louis

West Texas Legends Scholarship honoring S.A. Smith, Hart Warren and Jay McClure

o Tailar Anthony – Levelland, Texas – Lubbock Christian University



*Denotes - Annually awarded to a child or grandchild of a Northern Texas PGA Member


Fairway to Success Deloitte / Northern Texas PGA Scholarship Recipients
The Deloitte Fairway to Success After School Program completed its tenth year of outreach at three DISD high schools – W.W. Samuell, Thomas Jefferson and Lincoln. These schools were selected by DISD for their level of need, lack of outside resources and commitment of staff leadership to this project. Fairway to Success is a collaborative effort between Deloitte, Northern Texas PGA and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, which provides scholarships to at-risk students who are learning to play golf.

Fairway to Success is helping to impact and change the lives of children in our community. The five-week, after school program boasted record participation numbers, with 137 DISD high school students learning the basics of golf from PGA professionals over the course of the academic year. Students also went on a field trip to a local golf course and graduating seniors were given the opportunity to apply for a $20,000 college scholarship.

Deloitte, the Northern Texas PGA and United Way are proud to announce the 2017 scholarship recipients:

· Maritza Aguilar – W.W. Samuell High School – University of North Texas

· Craig Jackson – Lincoln High School – University of North Texas

· Keja Johnson – Lincoln High School – Texas Christian University

· Adriana Lopez – Thomas Jefferson High School – University of Texas at Dallas

· Tahania Sierra – Thomas Jefferson High School – University of Texas at Dallas

· Stephanie Vargas – Thomas Jefferson High School – Texas A&M University


Established in 2007, the Fairway to Success Program has annually awarded scholarships to deserving students based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, community involvement and financial need. Since its inception, the program has awarded $880,000 to 44 deserving students in our community. Funding is entirely through the individual contributions of Deloitte personnel in North Texas and the endowment recently surpassed the $1.7 million mark. One hundred percent of the contributions made are designated to fund scholarships.