NTPGA's Top 10 Moments from 2019

NTPGA • December 31, 2019

The Northern Texas PGA had a wonderful 2019, and our Section staff is looking forward to seeing what 2020 has in store for us! However, now that the new year is upon us, we wanted to take a look back at our favorite moments from 2019.

#1. Northern Texas PGA Expanded PGA HOPE Programs

In February, the Northern Texas PGA Foundation was proud to announce its partnership with PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of The PGA of America, with the goal of providing additional PGA HOPE programming across northern Texas.

In 2019, the Northern Texas PGA held nine PGA HOPE clinics across North Texas. PGA HOPE is offered complimentary to interested Veterans. Read more .


#2. Northern Texas Foundation Awarded Record $406,700 in Scholarships

The Northern Texas PGA Foundation continued its charitable commitment to higher education by announcing 50 scholarship recipients in 2019. The 50 scholarships totaled $406,800. Both numbers are the largest amount ever awarded in a single year by the Foundation. 71% of the scholarships awarded were based on financial need, academic performance, extracurricular activities and community involvement, while 29% were awarded based on academic performance, extracurricular activities and community involvement. Read more .


#3. Doan, Ewing & Shady Oaks Country Club Inducted into Texas Golf Hall of Fame

Northern Texas PGA Member Cameron Doan as well as corporate partner and friend of the Section Fin Ewing III were among the four individuals who were inducted into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2019. Doan was honored in the Golf Professional / Teacher category and Ewing in the Lifetime Achievement category. Shady Oaks Country Club in Fort Worth was also recognized and inducted into the Hall of Fame in the Texas Registry of Historic Golf Courses category. Read more .


#4. Holt Named First-Ever NTPGA Female Player of the Year

In June, the NTPGA Board of Directors voted unanimously to create the Northern Texas PGA Woman Player of the Year Award to be presented to the female Member accumulating the most points in these Section events: Section Championship, NTPGA Professional Championship, Eastern Championship and Western Championship. In September, the Northern Texas PGA announced that the first-ever NTPGA Woman Player of the year was Trish Holt, PGA head professional at Stonebriar Country Club, accumulating 111 points. Read more .


#5. NTPGA Junior Tour Conducted Nearly 490 Events, Announced LPGA Exemption

In 2019, the NTPGA Junior Tour conducted nearly 490 events and tournaments for junior golfers of all skill levels ages 6-19. Because of the large impact we have on junior golfers in North Texas, The Volunteers of America Classic – the only LPGA event in Texas – announced their partnership with Texas Junior Golf Alliance, which consists of the Southern Texas PGA, Northern Texas PGA, Legends Junior Tour and HGA Junior Golf.

This alliance will allow youth female golfers to earn an exemption spot into the LPGA event at Old American Golf Club. Starting in 2020, the Volunteers of America Classic Match Play Championship will give junior female golfers from the state of Texas the opportunity to play their way into the LPGA Tour’s Volunteers of America Classic. The Match Play Championship will be conducted at Old American Golf Club in The Colony, Texas, in the late summer of 2020. Read more .


#6. Former NTPGA Junior Tour Member Scheffler Named Korn Ferry Tour Rookie of the Year, Player of the Year Honors

Scottie Scheffler, an NTPGA Junior Tour Member from 2002-2010, earned Rookie of the Year honors as well as Player of the Year honors earlier this year after an impressive season on the Korn Ferry Tour. Winning two tournaments and finishing ten times in the Top Ten on the Korn Ferry Tour last season, his great play earned him his PGA TOUR card for the 2019-2020 season.

During the Ewing Charity Classic held Monday, December 2 at Trinity Forest Golf Club, Scheffler made the announcement that $50,000 of the $300,000 he won through RSM Birdies Fore Love program he is donating to the NTPGA Foundation. Because of his growth and development on the NTPGA Junior Tour he has asked that the donation be directed toward the Foundation’s junior golf pillar. Read more .


#7. Northern Texas PGA Broke Ground on New Office at PGA Frisco

In October, The Northern Texas PGA excitedly announced that ground had officially been broken in Frisco for the Section’s new office building that is set to open in 2022. PGA Frisco will become the home to the Northern Texas PGA and the Northern Texas PGA Foundation. Read more .


#8. Northern Texas PGA Captured Levy Cup Matches for the First Time

For the first time, the Northern Texas PGA was victorious over the Southern Texas PGA at the 3rd Levy Cup Matches by an overall point total of 13.5 to 10.5. The Southern Texas team led the matches by one point following the first day of competition, but the Northern Texas team was able to secure eight points during Singles Matches for the victory. Way to go Team NTPGA! Read more .


#9. Ronny Glanton Named Golf Professional of the Year for the Third Time

Each year the Northern Texas PGA recognizes its members and others in the golf community through the NTPGA Awards program. This year, Section president Ronny Glanton was honored as the Golf Professional of the Year, and is the first NTPGA Member to receive the prestigious honor three times. He previously won this award in 1999 and 2007. Read more .


#10. Northern Texas PGA Announced Rebrand of Foundation

The highlight of 2019 came early when the Northern Texas PGA took steps towards furthering our commitment of growing the game in North Texas by renaming our Foundation to the Northern Texas PGA Foundation. The renaming came as the Section expanded its Foundation programs beyond junior golf. The five pillars of the Northern Texas PGA Foundation now include – junior golf, college scholarships, fellowships, inclusion and military & veterans.

“While the Foundation’s name has changed to reflect its scale, reach and growth, our core focus of growing the game of golf holds true,” said NTPGA President Ronny Glanton. “As we expand the scope of our initiatives, we are confident that under our new name, Northern Texas PGA Foundation, we will continue to be synonymous with exceptional service, programming and a dedication to the game for which we are known.” Read more.


As you can see, 2019 was another wonderful year for the Northern Texas PGA! But, as we reflect on these great memories, we know that this new year and decade will bring many more memorable moments. Best wishes for a prosperous 2020!

Team NTPGA Trails 7-5 After Day One of the 9th Levy Cup Matches

By Steven Clements • November 3, 2025
PLANO, Texas (November 3) – The Northern Texas PGA trails the Southern Texas PGA 7-5 after day one of the 9th Levy Cup Matches at Gleneagles Country Club - Queen’s Course. The Levy Cup is a Ryder Cup-style format featuring teams represented by four Assistant PGA Professionals and four Senior PGA Professionals (any classification, aged 50 and older) and four PGA Members Other who qualified through their respective Section Major Championships. The Matches were created in 2017 to celebrate Paul Levy, PGA who was completing his first year of a two-year term as President of the PGA of America. During his career Paul has been a member of both Sections. After last year’s Matches were shortened due to weather and Team NTPGA won 9-3, Team STPGA was motivated to have a strong showing this year. They took the lead in the morning Four-Ball Matches after winning the final four matches. In the afternoon Foursomes Team NTPGA won 3.5 points to cut into the STPGA lead. Team NTPGA will need to win seven points to keep their winning streak alive and win their fifth straight Matches. Singles Matches begin at 8 a.m. tomorrow The 9th Levy Cup Matches are supported by Club Car, Dunning and Ping. Gleneagles Country Club - Queen’s Course Par: 36-35–71 Yardage: 6,676 yards View Current Match Standings HERE

Northern Texas PGA Recognizes Newest Hall of Fame Members at 2025 Induction Ceremony

By Molly Rawlins • October 30, 2025
Frisco, TX (October 30) – The Northern Texas PGA honored its inaugural Byron Nelson Foundation | Northern Texas PGA Hall of Fame members during a luncheon ceremony held today at the Home of the PGA of America in Frisco. Following the luncheon, attendees were welcomed to the Jerry J. Ransom Northern Texas PGA Golf House, where the names of the 2025 inductees were officially unveiled on the Byron Nelson Foundation | Northern Texas PGA Hall of Fame display. The inaugural class of 2025 included PGA Members Joe Black, Ross Collins, Ronny Glanton, David Price and Randy Smith, as well as non-Members/Ambassadors Dr. Bill Blair, Fin Ewing III and Jerry J. Ransom. “This means a lot,” said Dr. Blair after the ceremony. “Particularly coming from the Northern Texas Section, an organization that I have a lot of respect and admiration for. The induction ceremony was a great event, and a wonderful event to be a part of.” The Byron Nelson Foundation | Northern Texas PGA Hall of Fame was created to honor those in our community who embody the simple but powerful belief that Byron Nelson himself lived by every day: “Be good to the game and give back.” Those we celebrated today are more than great golf professionals or leaders. They are people who have devoted themselves to lifting others, to growing the game, and to leaving a legacy that will be felt for generations. Each inductee has distinguished themselves in four meaningful ways: Leadership and service Achievements and awards Support of the NTPGA Foundation and its growth-of-the-game initiatives The lasting impact they have made on those around them “What a special day to be a part of,” said Jake McCullough, honorary NTPGA President and chair of the Hall of Fame selection committee. “It has been an honor to help launch the hall of fame this year, and these eight men are very deserving of the honor they have received. The members of the Class of 2025 are game-changers who embody Mr. Nelson’s words of ‘be good to the game and give back.’” To be considered, nominees must be at least 50 years old, have made their mark over at least a decade within the Section, and, if a PGA Professional, they must be a Member in good standing. New members will be welcomed every other year. Learn more about each of the inductees on our website www.ntpga.com/hall-of-fame .

Golf Clubs at The Tribute General Manager Mike McCabe Earns PGA Master Professional Designation

By Molly Rawlins • October 29, 2025
Mike McCabe, the General Manager of The Golf Clubs at The Tribute in The Colony, Texas, has earned PGA Master Professional Status, the highest educational designation a PGA of America Member can obtain. The program was established in 1969 to recognize PGA of America Members who make a significant effort to improve as golf professionals and maintain the highest degree of excellence for themselves and their operations. The curriculum is designed to ensure golf professionals are prepared to meet the growing demands of the marketplace within the Executive Management, Golf Operations and Teaching and Coaching Designations. McCabe is the 477th to earn the recognition, joining a special group among the more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals within the Association. He achieved his designation in Executive Management. “I’m passionate about being a PGA of America Golf Professional, and to achieve the highest honor in our educational program is something I don’t take lightly,” said McCabe, a PGA of America Golf Professional since 2007. “It’s a tremendous honor to be among an elite group of PGA Master Professionals. Going forward I look to continue mentoring the next generation to be good stewards of this beautiful game and growing future professionals.” The PGA Master Professional Program is available to those with at least 10 years of PGA of America Membership along with having achieved advanced certification through the PGA Specialized and Certified Professional Programs. The curriculum includes an extensive project based on the specific certification previously acquired by the PGA of America Golf Professional. PGA Master Professional status is earned upon successful completion of the project’s presentation. McCabe, a native of Emporia, Kansas, graduated from The Golf Academy of America in December of 1996 and was the director of golf at Tour 18 Golf Course in Dallas. From 2003-11 he was the director of golf for Bridlewood Golf Club in Flower Mound where he was awarded the 2010 Northern Texas PGA Section Merchandiser of the Year award. In 2011 he became the general manager of The Old American Golf Club. In 2020, McCabe spearheaded the combination of Old American and the Tribute Golf Links into a semi-private, 36-hole club, now known as The Golf Clubs at The Tribute. Under his direction as general manager, the facility has become an award winning, nationally ranked member resort. McCabe was instrumental in bringing the LPGA Tour’s Volunteers of America Classic to the North Texas facility in 2018, which at the time was the only LPGA Tour event in Texas.

Northern Texas PGA Announces 2025 Chapter Award Winners

By Steven Clements • October 27, 2025
On behalf of each NTPGA Chapter Awards Committee, East Texas, Metro Texas and West Texas, we are pleased to announce the 2025 Northern Texas PGA Chapter Award Winners below. 2025 East Chapter Award Winners Golf Professional of the Year Doug Myer, Tyler Golf Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Emily Ming, Hide-A-Way Lake Golf Course Youth Player Development Award Tim Lawson, The Pinnacle Club Merchandiser of the Year - Private Chris Hudson, Willow Brook Country Club Merchandiser of the Year - Public/Resort Bo Branyan, Van Zandt Country Club Professional Development Award Cory Ryan, Crown Colony Country Club Bill Strausbaugh Award Sean Hanson, Crossing Creeks Country Club Player Development Award Roy Pace, PGA Life Member Patriot Award Dick Goetz, PGA Life Member 2025 Metro Chapter Award Winners Golf Professional of the Year Trish Holt, Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Jarred Jeter, Shady Oaks Country Club Youth Player Development Award David Hirschfeld, Grapevine Golf Course Teacher & Coach of the Year Brian Norman, Lakewood Country Club Merchandiser of the Year - Private Sarah Kim, Las Colinas Country Club Merchandiser of the Year - Public/Resort Emily Loewer, Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club Professional Development Award Neil Lockie, Dallas National Golf Club Bill Strausbaugh Award Chad Moscovic, The Ronny Golf Park Player Development Award Christian Maddox, Prestonwood Country Club Patriot Award Tommy Moore, The Clubs of Stonebridge Ranch 2025 West Chapter Award Winners Golf Professional of the Year Lee Rhind, Midland Country Club Assistant Golf Professional of the Year John Harney, Amarillo Country Club Youth Player Development Award Thomas Martin, Green Tree Country Club Teacher & Coach of the Year Lee Rhind, Midland Country Club Merchandiser of the Year - Private Brandon Veld, Red Feather Golf and Social Club Merchandiser of the Year - Public/Resort Tommy Darland, Andrews Country Golf Course Professional Development Award Adam Headley, Green Tree Country Club Bill Strausbaugh Award Brian Nagy, Abilene Country Club Player Development Award John Bizik, Hogan Park Golf Course Patriot Award Alan Coe, Tascosa Golf Club Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients. All applicants are still in consideration for a 2025 Northern Texas PGA Section Award. Section Award winners will be announced on November 21.