Teams of Dillard & Carter (a), Worley & Sampson (a) Lead Respective Divisions After Round One of the Srixon / Cleveland Golf Pro-Scratch Championship
March 29, 2021
DALLAS, TX –
The team of Spencer Dillard, PGA assistant professional at Preston Trail Golf Club, and his playing partner Chip Carter (a), have the Open Division lead after Round One of the Srixon / Cleveland Golf Pro-Scratch Championship. Their opening salvo consisted of 7 birdies and an eagle for a 9-under 62 and a two-shot cushion heading into Round Two.
The team of Jeffrey Barton, PGA director of instruction at Preston Trail Golf Club, and his playing partner Finley Ewing (a) sit in solo-second after a 7-under round of 64. Barton and Ewing (a) will get the first crack at posting a low number as they will play in tomorrow’s morning wave teeing off at 9:50 a.m. on hole #1. Dillard and Carter (a) will tee off in the afternoon wave at 2:50 p.m. on hole #1.
The Open Division features a field of 80 teams, each consisting of one PGA Professional teamed with one scratch amateur. Open Division teams are competing for a share of the $21,600 purse. Amateurs on the top finishing teams will be awarded gift certificates.
The Championship also features a Senior Division of 16 teams with one PGA Professional and one scratch amateur paired together aged 50 or older. These teams are competing for a separate $4,400 purse and playing at modified yardages.
The team of Carl Worley, PGA head professional at Hide-A-Way Lake Golf Club and his playing partner Ken Sampson (a) sit atop the Senior Division leaderboard at 5-under 66. They will tee off tomorrow on hole #10 at 2:20 p.m and look to elevate their one stroke lead over the teams of Jim Henderson, PGA director of golf at Stevens Park Golf Course and his playing partner Kevin Craddock (a), as well as Tom Strueber, PGA Life Member and his playing partner Tim January (a).
The Four-Ball Stroke Play Northern Texas PGA major championship is being conducted at Northwood Club, a 6,868-yard, par 71-course located in Dallas, Texas. The Srixon / Cleveland Golf Pro-Scratch Championship is presented by Adventures In Golf, AT&T Byron Nelson, Dan Liscio & Donald Ross Sportswear, G-Tech, Jim Quinn Finer Golf Products, Leupold Golf, On The Green CBD and The Ratliff Group.
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!