Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation Awards Record $305,000 in Scholarships
NTPGA • June 20, 2018
DALLAS, TX
– The Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation is pleased to continue its charitable commitment to educational services by announcing its 2018 scholarship recipients. Forty-three (43) recipients have earned scholarships totaling $305,000, the most ever given in a single year by the Foundation.
This year, of the scholarships awarded, 69% were based on financial need, academic performance, extracurricular activities and community involvement, while 31% were awarded based on academic performance, extracurricular activities and community involvement.
The Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation is pleased to announce its 2018 scholarship recipients.
• Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Omar Arriaga
• Royal Oaks Country Club / Nicholas Stafford Scholarship – Anthony Basta
• AT&T Byron Nelson Scholarship – Lauren Blackburn
• NTPGA Scholarship, Supported by AT&T – Herlin Bonilla
• Tony Martinez / Dallas District Golf Association Scholarship – Malak Bourdaeda
• Ewing Automotive College Scholarship – Sadie Bow
• Birdies for Kids Scholarship – Abbey Bryan
• Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Megan Daleo
• Cameron McCormick Golf Scholarship – Ranger Donnell
• Ben Hogan Foundation / Mark and Katie Kalpakis Scholarship – Cullen Embry
• Ben Hogan Foundation / Jeff and Suzanne Mooney Scholarship – Austin Escamilla
• Tanos Exploration II / Patterson-UTI Drilling Texas State Open Scholarship – Emma French
• NTPGA Scholarship, Supported by AT&T – David Garcia
• Randy Smith Scholarship – Justin Gatlin
• Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Brooks Glanton
• Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Jalen Gonzales
• Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Connor Howard
• The Veritex Bank Scholarship – Karli Livingston
• Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Naila Lopez
• McMillan Golf Academy Scholarship – Finn Maguire
• Ewing Automotive College Scholarship – Zoe Mayfield
• NTPGA Scholarship, Supported by AT&T – Maria Medina
• Briggs Berry Heart of a Lion Scholarship – Mateo Mejia
• I AM Scholarship – Sandra Moreno
• Ben Hogan Foundation / Robert Stennett Scholarship – Brendan O’Connell
• NTPGA Scholarship, Supported by AT&T – Maria Ortiz
• West Texas Legends Scholarship honoring S.A. Smith, Hart Warren, Jay McClure and Sherwin Cox – Nolan Otto
• Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Matt Prieskorn
• Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Gabrielle Rosas
• Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Sara Schuster
• Cameron McCormick Golf Scholarship – Lauren Wallace
• *Mac Spikes PGA Member Scholarship – Victoria Williams
• I AM Scholarship – Hillmon Woods
• Cameron McCormick Golf Scholarship – Phoebe Yuan
• Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship - Emily Zhou
• S.A. Smith West Texas Invitational / Frost Bank Scholarship – To be announced
*Denotes - Annually awarded to a child or grandchild of a Northern Texas PGA Member
The Deloitte Fairway to Success After School Program completed its eleventh 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 had 155 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 Keeton Park Golf Course and graduating seniors were given the opportunity to apply for a $20,000 college scholarship. New to the 2018 Fairway to Success scholarship program, the NTPGA partnered up with the University of North Texas at Dallas to provide one student with a full, four-year scholarship to UNT Dallas.
Deloitte, the Northern Texas PGA and United Way are proud to announce the 2018 scholarship recipients:
• Daniel Akwei
– Thomas Jefferson High School
• Ashley Crispin
– W.W. Samuell High School
• Elia Espinosa
– Thomas Jefferson High School
• Juwon Grant
– Lincoln High School
• Francheska Johnson
– Lincoln High School
• Sonya Soto
– Thomas Jefferson High School
The University of North Texas at Dallas and the Northern Texas PGA are proud to announce the first ever UNT-Dallas/NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship recipient.
• Tyra Shockley
– W.W. Samuell High School
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 $1,000,000 to 51 deserving students in our community. Funding is entirely through the individual contributions of Deloitte personnel in North Texas. One hundred percent of the contributions made are designated to fund scholarships.
About the Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation:
The Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation is committed to introducing, promoting and growing the game of golf to a diverse group of kids in North Texas and instilling in them the positive, character-developing traits for which the game is so well known. Each year close to 10,000 children and their families are impacted by the game that lasts a lifetime through a full circle of programs and services including:
• Introduction – Fairway to Success After School Program, Drive, Chip and Putt and Summer Golf Camps
• Playing – Team and PGA Junior League Golf, Prep and Medalist Levels and All American Tour – 450+ tournaments per year
• Education – College Scholarships – $2.36M distributed including $305,000 awarded in 2018
• Employment – Internship Program, Fairway to Success After School Program and Summer Golf Camps
• Philanthropy – Ewing Charity Classic, Birdies for Kids, the Jerry J. Ransom Pro-Junior-Am and the Royal Oaks’ Great 108
For more information about the Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship Program or for additional information about our 2018 recipients, please contact Alyssa Richardson at arichardson@ntpga.com
or (214) 420-7421 or visit www.ntpgajuniorgolf.com/scholarships.
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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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!