The Northern Texas PGA Foundation Awards $696,500 in Scholarships, Continues to Break Own Record
June 5, 2023
The Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) Foundation is pleased to continue its charitable commitment to higher education by announcing our 2023 scholarship recipients. A record 80 high school seniors who will be attending college this fall have earned scholarships totaling $696,500 – the most ever awarded in a single year by the NTPGA Foundation.
The scholarship amounts vary from $2,500 to $20,000. In addition, two students were awarded a “last-dollar” full scholarship to two of the Foundation’s partner schools, the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD) and University of Texas at Arlington (UTA).
Two $5,000 scholarships, the iWash of Texas Scholarship and the Gary Dunkerson College Scholarship, will be awarded to two junior golfers via a random drawing during the SA Smith West Texas Junior Invitational tournament later this June.
Another two scholarships thanks to the Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation totaling $10,000 will be awarded to two students graduating high school or currently in college who are the child or grandchild of a past NTPGA PGA HOPE graduate.
“To award $696,500 in scholarships this year to a record-breaking 80 students is truly incredible," said Mark Harrison, Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Texas PGA. “We would not be able to continue this program without the support of everyone who believes in our Foundation and our commitment to higher education. Thank you to our supporters, and congratulations to these 80 deserving students. We know they all have a bright future ahead.”
This year, of the scholarships awarded, 67% were based on financial need, academic performance, extracurricular activities and community involvement, while 33% were awarded based on academic performance, extracurricular activities and community involvement.
Since 1983, the Northern Texas PGA Foundation has awarded $4.99 M in college scholarships to 754 deserving students.
Listed below are the names of the 2023 scholarship recipients:
- Allison & Jerry Freeman Scholarship – Jack Whalen – Dallas, TX
- April & Mark Anthony Scholarship – Luke Newton – Highland Village, TX
- Ascendant LPGA Benefiting Volunteers of America Scholarship – Grace Frei – The Colony, TX
- AT&T Byron Nelson Scholarship – Maddox Burton – Irving, TX
- AT&T Byron Nelson Scholarship – Clarita Fuentes – Dallas, TX
- AT&T Byron Nelson Scholarship – Gael Soto-Barboza – Dallas, TX
- AT&T Byron Nelson Scholarship – Lizbeth Enriquez – Dallas, TX
- AT&T Byron Nelson Scholarship – Gabriel Herrera – Dallas, TX
- AT&T Byron Nelson Scholarship – Leslie Jamarillo – Dallas, TX
- Ben Hogan Foundation / Bruce & Gloria Devlin Scholarship – Brock Braden – Midland, TX
- Ben Hogan Foundation Scholarship – Matthew Rui – Allen, TX
- Ben Hogan Foundation Scholarship – James Thomson – Dallas, TX
- Birdies for Kids Scholarship – Seve Aguirre – Colleyville, TX
- Birdies for Kids Scholarship – Davis Ovard – Frisco, TX
- CMAA Scholarship – Lilly Sillis – Midlothian, TX
- Dean Larsson / Dallas District Golf Association Scholarship – Katherine Brown – Colleyville, TX
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Cithlaly Crispin – Dallas, TX
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Shane Davis – Dallas, TX
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Doris Gradiz – Dallas, TX
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Rachelle Gutierrez – Dallas, TX
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Jose Loredo Quintana – Dallas, TX
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Emily Silva – Dallas, TX
- Dr. Bill Blair Scholarship – Brett Walsh – Lantana, TX
- Ewing Automotive Scholarship – Sophie Drago – Mansfield, TX
- Ewing Automotive Scholarship – Nathan Womack – Elk City, OK
- Frank & Evelyn Borgsmiller Scholarship – Areli Macz Melchor – Dallas, TX
- Fritz & Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation Scholarship – William Kroneberger – McGregor, TX
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – AJ Adams – Plano, TX
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Jeremiah Cuellar – Midlothian, TX
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Chase Fields – Roswell, NM
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Jack Kash – Flower Mound, TX
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Jordyn Keeton – Forsan, TX
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Jacob Pasteur – Roanoke, TX
- I Am a Golfer Foundation Scholarship – Aliya Larzeia – Dallas, TX
- I Am a Golfer Foundation Scholarship – JaLynn McKinney – Dallas, TX
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Dante Bush – Plano, TX
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Grant Kutz – Coppell, TX
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Lauren Gatsos – Fort Worth, TX
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Christian Willis – Hickory Creek, TX
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Katya Tibbets – Montgomery,TX
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Julia Helsel – Arlington, TX
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Madison Wong – Allen, TX
- Joe Bob Joyce Family Foundation Scholarship – Magen Dow – Ponder, TX
- Joe Black / Texas Golf Hall of Fame Scholarship – Kade Burton – Midland, TX
- Jon & Kim Morgan Scholarship – Lucas Thorley – Alvarado, TX
- Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Greece Gomez – Dallas, TX
- Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Ashley Cruz – Dallas, TX
- Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Destiny Reed – Dallas, TX
- Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Luis Leon Pastor – Dallas, TX
- Links on PGA Parkway Scholarship – Grady Ault – Jacksonville, TX
- Links on PGA Parkway Scholarship – Madison Wert – Roanoke, TX
- Links on PGA Parkway Scholarship – Evan Wunsch – Trophy Club, TX
- M&P Group Texas State Open Scholarship – William Gillen – Tyler, TX
- Mac Spikes PGA Member Scholarship – Maddie Anders – Fairview, TX
- Misty Morgan / Laura Morgan FISD Scholarship – Erica Kim – Frisco, TX
- Mizzen + Main Scholarship – Barret Wisener – Dallas, TX
- Perry Arthur Scholarship – Kennedy McCullough – Aledo, TX
- PGA Frisco Scholarship – Aashana Patel – Frisco, TX
- Philip Bleakney Scholarship – Chase Brown – Wichita Falls, TX
- Randy Smith Scholarship – Elena Jurado – Childress, TX
- Rob Norland Scholarship – Marcus Williams – Prosper, TX
- Ronny Glanton Scholarship – Blake Patterson – Forney, TX
- Royal Oaks Country Club / Nicholas Stafford Scholarship – Madeleine Melson – Colleyville, TX
- Scottie & Meredith Scheffler Scholarship – Olivia Santiago – Flower Mound, TX
- Scottie & Meredith Scheffler Scholarship – Kara Kim – Frisco, TX
- Talley Riggins Construction Group Scholarship – Shay West – San Angelo, TX
- Tees for Keys Scholarship – Michael Rasmussen – Lufkin, TX
- The Ronny Golf Park Scholarship – Jackson Baughman – Prosper, TX
- Thomas Hanson Memorial Scholarship – Diane “Queenie” Guercio – Plano, TX
- Two Dads and a Coach / Sherrill Park Scholarship – Will Harris – Garland, TX
- Two Dads and a Coach / Sherrill Park Scholarship – Victoria Malott – Richardson, TX
- Two Dads and a Coach / Sherrill Park Scholarship – Catalina Malott – Richardson, TX
- UNTD / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Eh Tu Gae – Dallas, TX
- UTA / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Joshua Puga – Dallas, TX
- West Texas Legends Scholarship honoring SA Smith, Hart Warren, Jay McClure and Sherwin Cox Scholarship – Ethan Evans – Amarillo, TX
- Workday Scholarship – David Jensen – Hickory Creek, TX
For more information about the Northern Texas PGA Foundation scholarship program or for additional information about our 2023 recipients, please contact Casey Rayburn at crayburn@ntpga.com or visit www.ntpgajuniorgolf.com/scholarships.
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!