Team NTPGA Wins the 7th Levy Cup Matches
WHITNEY, TX – The Northern Texas PGA team claimed their third straight Levy Cup Matches title with a score of 12.5–11.5 over the Southern Texas PGA.
It was a tight battle all day between the two teams competing at White Bluff Resort - The New Course. STPGA got off to a hot start winning four of the first five matches of the day, but the NTPGA was able to gain momentum with the later matches. It all would eventually come down to the second to last match of the day.
Spencer Dillard, PGA assistant professional at Preston Trail Golf Club was the lucky member to clinch the cup for the NTPGA. After losing the 16th hole to bring his match back into a tie Dillard stepped onto the par-3 17th tee as the only match left on the course. He was able to hit the green and two-putt to win the hole and guarantee the final half point needed for the Northern Texas team.
Stuart Hendley, PGA director of instruction at Dallas Athletic Club, who made his fourth Levy Cup appearance this week, went undefeated and earned all three possible points. His overall record is now 9-1-1.
Matt Lohmeyer (SLICGOLF), Todd McCorkle (Life Member), Gabe Reynolds (Topgolf - Dallas), Brian Norman (Lakewood Country Club), Spencer Dillard (Preston Trail Golf Club) and Stuart Hendley (Dallas Athletic Club) all earned points today for the NTPGA.
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
On Sunday night during the opening ceremonies Paul Levy announced the creation of the Levy Cup Scholarship. The new scholarship will be awarded to a deserving high school senior from the NTPGA or the STPGA Junior Golf Tours on a yearly basis. It will alternate based on which Section is hosting that year's matches.
The scholarship was made possible by a $25,000 donation from the PGA of America. They support past presidents of the PGA with a one-time donation to a 501(c)(3) golf related foundation. In addition to the initial donation, Paul Levy announced that he and his wife Heidi were matching the donation to bring the total scholarship fund to $50,000.
“Our goal is to grow the scholarship significantly over the coming years,” said Levy.
Mark Harrison, CEO of the NTPGA said, “The NTPGA and STPGA are appreciative of the support of the PGA of America and Mr. and Mrs. Levy for the creation of this new scholarship.”
The 7th Levy Cup Matches were presented by Club Car, Dunning, Levelwear and Ping.
White Bluff Resort - The New Course
Par: 36-36–72
Yardage: 6,985 yards
Senior Yardage: 6,548 yards
View then final results
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