The Northern Texas PGA Foundation Awards $406,800 in Scholarships

Taylor Coffelt • May 28, 2019

DALLAS, TX – The Northern Texas PGA Foundation is pleased to continue its charitable commitment to higher education by announcing its 2019 scholarship recipients. 50 recipients have, or will earn scholarships totaling $406,800, the largest amount ever awarded in a single year by the Foundation.

Forty-five high school seniors who will be attending college this fall were awarded $325,000 in scholarships. Each scholarship awarded varied between $5,000 and $20,000. In addition, one student was awarded a “last dollar” full scholarship to the Foundation’s partner school, the University of North Texas at Dallas, valued at approximately $66,800.

Additional scholarships totaling $15,000 will be awarded to four junior golfers via random drawings taking place at three events in June. The events include the Jerry J. Ransom Pro-Junior-Am, the Starburst Junior Golf Classic and the S.A. Smith West Texas Junior Invitational.

This year, of the scholarships already awarded, 71% 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.

Since 1983, the Northern Texas PGA Foundation has awarded $2.77M in college scholarships to more than 500 deserving students.

The Northern Texas PGA Foundation is pleased to announce its 2019 scholarship recipients:

·AT&T Byron Nelson Scholarship – Robert Caldwell – Dallas, TX

·Ben Hogan Foundation Scholarship – Courtney Battieste – Plano, TX

·Ben Hogan Foundation Scholarship – Ally Fowler – McKinney, TX

·Ben Hogan Foundation Scholarship – Hudson Hicks – Frisco, TX

·Birdies for Kids Scholarship – Madeline Condron – Highland Village, TX

·Briggs Berry Heart of a Lion Scholarship – Christian Keto – Granbury, TX

·Cameron McCormick Golf Scholarship – Sydni Leung – Plano, TX

·Cameron McCormick Golf Scholarship – Garrett Marshall – Frisco, TX

·Cameron McCormick Golf Scholarship – Holden Wisener – Dallas, TX

·Colonial Country Club Scholarship – Flynn McNabb – San Angelo, TX

·Colonial Country Club Scholarship – Vaneesha Patel – Amarillo, TX

·Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Hector Diaz – Dallas, TX

·Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Aracely Escobar – Dallas, TX

·Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Naomi Jones – Dallas, TX

·Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Yobesh Ogari Okero – Dallas, TX

·Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Miriam Resendez-Ortiz – Dallas, TX

·Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Gerrick Walker – Dallas, TX

· Don Bordelon Scholarship – Drake Davidson – Richardson, TX

·Ewing Automotive Scholarship – Thomas Coverstone – Longview, TX

·Ewing Automotive Scholarship – Chesley McDonald – Midland, TX

·Evelyn and Frank Borgsmiller Scholarship – Marla Perez – Dallas, TX

·Elizabeth Toon Charities Scholarship – Sebastian Sanchez – Whitehouse, TX

· Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Mariano Barbosa – Dallas, TX

·Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Sierra Jameson – Roaring Springs, TX

·Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Chance Mulligan – Dallas, TX

·Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Steffanie Roldan – Lubbock, TX

·I AM a Golfer Foundation Scholarship – Jamondra Glenn – Dallas, TX

·Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Laya Bhupatiraju – Frisco, TX

·Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Allie Bianchi – Allen, TX

·Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Colton Higgins – Odessa, TX


·Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Wade Langley – Winnsboro, TX


·Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Ashlyn White – Quinlan, TX


·Jim Henderson / Dallas District Golf Association Scholarship – Tanner Bevill – Southlake, TX


·Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Ebelin Aguilar – Dallas, TX

·Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Jordy Castro – Dallas, TX

·Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Daniel Cerda – Dallas, TX

·Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Mayre Mendez – Dallas, TX

·Mac Spikes PGA Member Scholarship – Charlsie Doan – Dallas, TX

·McMillan Golf Academy Scholarship – Braeden Sanders – Allen, TX


· NTPGA / Starburst Junior Golf Classic Scholarship – Colby Davis – Clifton, TX


· NTPGA / Starburst Junior Golf Classic Scholarship – Brooke Hinerman – Mansfield, TX


·S.A. Smith West Texas Junior Invitational / Frost Bank Scholarship – Ethan Dean – Kaufman, TX


·Rob Norland Scholarship – Blake Addison – Dallas, TX

·Randy Smith Scholarship – Emma Drago – Mansfield, TX

·Royal Oaks Country Club / Nicholas Stafford Scholarship – Eric Pask – Dallas, TX

·Sherrill Park / Two Dads & a Coach Scholarship – Sam Kiely – Garland, TX

·Tanos Exploration II / Patterson-UTI Drilling Texas State Open Scholarship – Lauren James – Judson, TX

·The Ratliff Group Scholarship – Regan Kennedy – Coppell, TX


·UNT Dallas / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Salma Gonzalez – Dallas, TX


·West Texas Legends Scholarship honoring S.A. Smith, Hart Warren, Jay McClure and Sherwin Cox – Hailey Ross – Amarillo, TX


For more information about the Northern Texas PGA Foundation Scholarship Program or for additional information about our 2019 recipients, please contact Casey Rayburn at crayburn@ntpga.com or (214) 379-1291, or visit foundation.ntpga.com. You can also access the student bios HERE .

Team NTPGA Trails 7-5 After Day One of the 9th Levy Cup Matches

By Steven Clements • November 3, 2025
PLANO, Texas (November 3) – The Northern Texas PGA trails the Southern Texas PGA 7-5 after day one of the 9th Levy Cup Matches at Gleneagles Country Club - Queen’s Course. 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. After last year’s Matches were shortened due to weather and Team NTPGA won 9-3, Team STPGA was motivated to have a strong showing this year. They took the lead in the morning Four-Ball Matches after winning the final four matches. In the afternoon Foursomes Team NTPGA won 3.5 points to cut into the STPGA lead. Team NTPGA will need to win seven points to keep their winning streak alive and win their fifth straight Matches. Singles Matches begin at 8 a.m. tomorrow The 9th Levy Cup Matches are supported by Club Car, Dunning and Ping. Gleneagles Country Club - Queen’s Course Par: 36-35–71 Yardage: 6,676 yards View Current Match Standings HERE

Northern Texas PGA Recognizes Newest Hall of Fame Members at 2025 Induction Ceremony

By Molly Rawlins • October 30, 2025
Frisco, TX (October 30) – The Northern Texas PGA honored its inaugural Byron Nelson Foundation | Northern Texas PGA Hall of Fame members during a luncheon ceremony held today at the Home of the PGA of America in Frisco. Following the luncheon, attendees were welcomed to the Jerry J. Ransom Northern Texas PGA Golf House, where the names of the 2025 inductees were officially unveiled on the Byron Nelson Foundation | Northern Texas PGA Hall of Fame display. The inaugural class of 2025 included PGA Members Joe Black, Ross Collins, Ronny Glanton, David Price and Randy Smith, as well as non-Members/Ambassadors Dr. Bill Blair, Fin Ewing III and Jerry J. Ransom. “This means a lot,” said Dr. Blair after the ceremony. “Particularly coming from the Northern Texas Section, an organization that I have a lot of respect and admiration for. The induction ceremony was a great event, and a wonderful event to be a part of.” The Byron Nelson Foundation | Northern Texas PGA Hall of Fame was created to honor those in our community who embody the simple but powerful belief that Byron Nelson himself lived by every day: “Be good to the game and give back.” Those we celebrated today are more than great golf professionals or leaders. They are people who have devoted themselves to lifting others, to growing the game, and to leaving a legacy that will be felt for generations. Each inductee has distinguished themselves in four meaningful ways: Leadership and service Achievements and awards Support of the NTPGA Foundation and its growth-of-the-game initiatives The lasting impact they have made on those around them “What a special day to be a part of,” said Jake McCullough, honorary NTPGA President and chair of the Hall of Fame selection committee. “It has been an honor to help launch the hall of fame this year, and these eight men are very deserving of the honor they have received. The members of the Class of 2025 are game-changers who embody Mr. Nelson’s words of ‘be good to the game and give back.’” To be considered, nominees must be at least 50 years old, have made their mark over at least a decade within the Section, and, if a PGA Professional, they must be a Member in good standing. New members will be welcomed every other year. Learn more about each of the inductees on our website www.ntpga.com/hall-of-fame .

Golf Clubs at The Tribute General Manager Mike McCabe Earns PGA Master Professional Designation

By Molly Rawlins • October 29, 2025
Mike McCabe, the General Manager of The Golf Clubs at The Tribute in The Colony, Texas, has earned PGA Master Professional Status, the highest educational designation a PGA of America Member can obtain. The program was established in 1969 to recognize PGA of America Members who make a significant effort to improve as golf professionals and maintain the highest degree of excellence for themselves and their operations. The curriculum is designed to ensure golf professionals are prepared to meet the growing demands of the marketplace within the Executive Management, Golf Operations and Teaching and Coaching Designations. McCabe is the 477th to earn the recognition, joining a special group among the more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals within the Association. He achieved his designation in Executive Management. “I’m passionate about being a PGA of America Golf Professional, and to achieve the highest honor in our educational program is something I don’t take lightly,” said McCabe, a PGA of America Golf Professional since 2007. “It’s a tremendous honor to be among an elite group of PGA Master Professionals. Going forward I look to continue mentoring the next generation to be good stewards of this beautiful game and growing future professionals.” The PGA Master Professional Program is available to those with at least 10 years of PGA of America Membership along with having achieved advanced certification through the PGA Specialized and Certified Professional Programs. The curriculum includes an extensive project based on the specific certification previously acquired by the PGA of America Golf Professional. PGA Master Professional status is earned upon successful completion of the project’s presentation. McCabe, a native of Emporia, Kansas, graduated from The Golf Academy of America in December of 1996 and was the director of golf at Tour 18 Golf Course in Dallas. From 2003-11 he was the director of golf for Bridlewood Golf Club in Flower Mound where he was awarded the 2010 Northern Texas PGA Section Merchandiser of the Year award. In 2011 he became the general manager of The Old American Golf Club. In 2020, McCabe spearheaded the combination of Old American and the Tribute Golf Links into a semi-private, 36-hole club, now known as The Golf Clubs at The Tribute. Under his direction as general manager, the facility has become an award winning, nationally ranked member resort. McCabe was instrumental in bringing the LPGA Tour’s Volunteers of America Classic to the North Texas facility in 2018, which at the time was the only LPGA Tour event in Texas.

Northern Texas PGA Announces 2025 Chapter Award Winners

By Steven Clements • October 27, 2025
On behalf of each NTPGA Chapter Awards Committee, East Texas, Metro Texas and West Texas, we are pleased to announce the 2025 Northern Texas PGA Chapter Award Winners below. 2025 East Chapter Award Winners Golf Professional of the Year Doug Myer, Tyler Golf Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Emily Ming, Hide-A-Way Lake Golf Course Youth Player Development Award Tim Lawson, The Pinnacle Club Merchandiser of the Year - Private Chris Hudson, Willow Brook Country Club Merchandiser of the Year - Public/Resort Bo Branyan, Van Zandt Country Club Professional Development Award Cory Ryan, Crown Colony Country Club Bill Strausbaugh Award Sean Hanson, Crossing Creeks Country Club Player Development Award Roy Pace, PGA Life Member Patriot Award Dick Goetz, PGA Life Member 2025 Metro Chapter Award Winners Golf Professional of the Year Trish Holt, Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Jarred Jeter, Shady Oaks Country Club Youth Player Development Award David Hirschfeld, Grapevine Golf Course Teacher & Coach of the Year Brian Norman, Lakewood Country Club Merchandiser of the Year - Private Sarah Kim, Las Colinas Country Club Merchandiser of the Year - Public/Resort Emily Loewer, Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club Professional Development Award Neil Lockie, Dallas National Golf Club Bill Strausbaugh Award Chad Moscovic, The Ronny Golf Park Player Development Award Christian Maddox, Prestonwood Country Club Patriot Award Tommy Moore, The Clubs of Stonebridge Ranch 2025 West Chapter Award Winners Golf Professional of the Year Lee Rhind, Midland Country Club Assistant Golf Professional of the Year John Harney, Amarillo Country Club Youth Player Development Award Thomas Martin, Green Tree Country Club Teacher & Coach of the Year Lee Rhind, Midland Country Club Merchandiser of the Year - Private Brandon Veld, Red Feather Golf and Social Club Merchandiser of the Year - Public/Resort Tommy Darland, Andrews Country Golf Course Professional Development Award Adam Headley, Green Tree Country Club Bill Strausbaugh Award Brian Nagy, Abilene Country Club Player Development Award John Bizik, Hogan Park Golf Course Patriot Award Alan Coe, Tascosa Golf Club Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients. All applicants are still in consideration for a 2025 Northern Texas PGA Section Award. Section Award winners will be announced on November 21.