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.
LAJITAS, Texas (December 9) – Brandon Bingaman, PGA assistant professional at Gleneagles Country Club, won the Duel in the Desert at Lajitas Golf Resort to claim the 2025 Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon and Nike Match Play Championship Open Division title. Rob Shields, PGA member at The Winsford Group, claimed the Senior Division title. The No. 2-seeded Bingaman battled No. 12 Jon Antunes, PGA director of instruction at Heart of Texas Golf Academy, in a 36-hole final match for the title and $10,000. Both players began their run to the championship match back in October at White Bluff Resort, where they battled their way through the 32-player Match Play Championship bracket. “It’s incredible out here,” said Bingaman. “Jon is awesome; we couldn’t have had more fun. It’s hard, because on one hand you want to win and it's stressful, but on the other hand we were just two guys enjoying playing golf.” After playing 18 holes on Monday, their match stood at 2UP in favor of Bingaman. He continued his charge with birdies on holes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8, extending his lead to 7UP. Antunes quickly answered back with a long putt on the 9th hole to cut into Bingaman's lead. But, Bingaman drained a birdie putt on hole 13 to end the match. He claimed his first Match Play title 7&5. Bingaman made a putter switch in between the 36-hole match. “I brought two putters with me. I’ve been flipping back and forth recently between a L.A.B Putter and a Scottie Cameron, which did me well last week. Going into this weekend, I had a good feeling [about the latter], and good feelings turned into good playing.” This is the first year that Bingaman has made it to the final match. Antunes has won the title twice, previously in 2021 and 2022. “This was my first time qualifying for [Duel in the Desert], and I was super excited because I’ve heard nothing but great things about Lajitas Golf Resort,” said Bingaman. In the Senior Division, Rob Shields, PGA Member of the Winsford Group, started the day with a 1UP lead over Billy Harris. Harris birdied the 2nd hole to tie the match, and on the next hole, he went 1UP. Shields and Harris battled back and forth on holes 4, 5, 6 and 7 before Shields won holes 8, 9 and 10. His 3UP lead was enough to take the victory on hole 16, 3&2. “I think my putting was good. I hit the fairways today, which is good because if not, you’re playing in the trees, or desert; but, it was fun. I had a good time,” said Shields. He continued by praising his opponent and friend, Billy Harris, “I’ve known Billy for a long time. He’s a good guy.” Shields earned $5,000 for his victory today and his first match play title. This year was the fourth year that the Open Division championship match was conducted in Lajitas and the second year that the Senior Division joined them. “This place is a hidden gem. It’s a great golf course, lots and lots of fun. It was a joy being out here. The elevation changes are awesome,” said Shields about Lajitas Golf Resort. The Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon and Nike Match Play Championship was presented by Adventures In Golf, Lajitas Golf Resort, PGA TOUR, THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, TPx Communications and XXIO.
HOUSTON, TEXAS (November 18, 2025) – The historic 45th Joe Black Cup has concluded, and we proudly congratulate Team NTPGA on securing the victory at BraeBurn Country Club with a final score of 15.5–8.5 over Team STPGA. Team NTPGA established early momentum during Day One, delivering an impressive performance in the Four-Ball and Foursomes matches, where they earned 9.5 points to build a commanding lead. Their strong play continued into the Singles matches, where they successfully held off a determined rally from Team STPGA. Throughout Tuesday’s competition, spectators were treated to a dynamic and engaging battle, with the leaderboard frequently shifting between red and blue as both teams exchanged critical points to tie the session 6-6. This year’s event was elevated by a truly memorable “Evening of Honor,” during which we welcomed and celebrated 29 Past Captains. Their presence underscored the tradition, legacy, and camaraderie that define the Texas Joe Black Cup Matches. The evening served as a powerful reminder of the event’s rich history and the influential leaders who have helped shape its enduring significance. We extend heartfelt congratulations to Team NTPGA for their outstanding performance and to both teams for exemplifying sportsmanship, competitive spirit, and pride in their respective sections. The 45th Joe Black Cup will long be remembered as a fitting tribute to the heritage of golf in Texas, Mr. Joe Black, and the individuals who continue to elevate the game. After 45 years of competition, the Northern Texas PGA now holds a 22–21–2 lead over the Southern Texas PGA in the storied history of the Joe Black Cup Matches. The 46th playing will return to Midland Country Club on November 16–17, 2026, where Team STPGA will look to reclaim the cup and bring it back to Southern Texas. A special thank you to Club Car, Srixon, Cleveland Golf, Peter Millar, and Winston Collection for their outstanding partnership and support in creating a world-class atmosphere befitting this historic 45th edition of the Matches. To view the final results, click here .