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!

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!