Knight and Szeryk Tied for Lead After Round One of the 2020 Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women's Open
Abigail Kasitz • June 3, 2020
Cheyenne Knight and Maddie Szeryk are tied for the lead after Round One of the 2020 Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women’s Open.
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– Cheyenne Knight, 2019 Volunteers of America Classic champion and Maddie Szeryk, former stand-out collegiate golfer at Texas A&M University and current Symetra Tour player, are tied for the lead after Round One of the 2020 Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women’s Open. Both players shot opening rounds of 4-under par, carding 4 birdies each and no bogeys for the day. Knight shot a round of 33-34–67 and Szeryk shot 34-33–67.
Following her round, Knight spoke about her performance today and acknowledged how it felt to return to the course. “It’s been a while since I’ve played a tournament so I tried to be patient with myself,” she stated. “I played really smart today, hit a lot of greens, had four birdies and no bogeys. The highlight of today was the birdie I made on the first hole. I thought that was fitting for the first tournament hole back since February.”
“The first round went pretty well, very solid,” Szeryk reflected on her performance for the day. “I was never really in trouble and was able to get up and down and make some good putts.”
Knight and Szeryk will take a one-stroke lead into Round Two over four players who are T3, including LPGA Tour professional and former NTPGA Junior Tour member Brittany Lang. This is Lang’s first tournament back after becoming a mother at the beginning of the year. She held the lead earlier in the day and said, “It’s great to be back. I’m so thankful that I feel good. I have all my speed and power back and I’m hitting the ball like I was prior to being pregnant. I’ve been practicing a lot and hitting it really well, but it was really nice to shoot under par. I didn’t miss many shots today so it was really nice to get a solid round under my belt.”
The 55 professionals in the field are competing for a share of the $50,000 overall purse. The 64 amateurs are competing for the Low Amateur award and a crystal trophy as well as a gift certificate. Also, the top five amateurs who make the cut will be awarded gift certificates redeemable inside the golf shop at Golf Clubs at The Tribute. After Round Two, the field will be cut to the low 50 scores and ties.
The 2020 Texas Women's Open champion will receive a LPGA Tour exemption into the 2021 Marathon LPGA Classic at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania, Ohio.
The 54-hole stroke play event features a field of 119 top playing professionals and amateurs competing at Golf Clubs at The Tribute (Old American course). This is the second year that the Old American course is hosting the Championship after hosting in 2013. The 2020 Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women's Open field is one of the best in the Championship's history and is stacked with LPGA Tour professionals, World Amateur Golf ranked amateurs, Olympians and more.
The 2020 Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women’s Open is presented by Volvik and Clubhouse USA.
Golf Clubs at The Tribute (Old American Course): 6,367 yards, par 71
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!