The Northern Texas PGA Foundation Awards A Record $417,000 in Scholarships
Taylor Coffelt • May 26, 2020
The Northern Texas PGA Foundation is pleased to continue its charitable commitment to higher education by announcing its 2020 scholarship recipients. Forty-four recipients have earned scholarships totaling $417,000, the largest amount ever awarded in a single year by the Foundation.
Forty-two high school seniors who will be attending college this fall were awarded $320,000 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 $92,000.
A scholarship totaling $5,000 will be awarded to one junior golfer via random drawings taking place at the Jerry J. Ransom Pro-Junior-Am in July.
“We are incredibly proud to have awarded a record of $417,000 in scholarships for high school seniors this year," said Mark Harrison, Executive Director and CEO of the Northern Texas PGA. "We are in trying times for sure, and thanks to the support of so many people who believe in our Foundation and our commitment to higher education, it was wonderful to share the great news with these students. With all things considered, they are more deserving than ever this year.”
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 $3.19M in college scholarships to more than 550 deserving students.
The Northern Texas PGA Foundation is pleased to announce its 2020 scholarship recipients:
• AT&T Byron Nelson Scholarship – Taleah Washington – Grand Prairie, TX
• Ben Hogan Foundation / Mike McMahan Scholarship – Marissa Bhavsar – Lewisville, TX
• Ben Hogan Foundation / Mike Wright Scholarship – Sydney McConnell – Tyler, TX
• Ben Hogan Foundation / Pat & Kori Green Scholarship – Knox Wagoner – Dallas, TX
• Birdies for Kids Scholarship – Daniela Rodriguez – Dallas, TX
• Briggs Berry Heart of a Lion Scholarship – Logan Eagle – Granbury, TX
• Cameron McCormick Golf Scholarship – Jordan Davis – Allen, TX
• Cameron McCormick Golf Scholarship – Stephanie Lee – Southlake, TX
• Cameron McCormick Golf Scholarship – Gabriella Tomanka – Grapevine, TX
• Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Tim Fields – Dallas, TX
• Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Lupita Guillien-Salinas – Dallas, TX
• Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Marcela Landin – Dallas, TX
• Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Jacqueline Miranda – Dallas, TX
• Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Marysol Ortega – Dallas, TX
• Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Josue Rosa – Dallas, TX
• Ewing Automotive Scholarship – Allee Mainord – Stephenville, TX
• Evelyn and Frank Borgsmiller Scholarship – Jovana Lara – Dallas, TX
• Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Carson Cusick – Allen, TX
• Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Garrett Hess – Gainesville, TX
• Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Mitchell Hudgens – Lubbock, TX
• Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Malini Prasad – Frisco, TX
• I AM a Golfer Foundation Scholarship – Drazell Washington – Dallas, TX
• Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Orlando (Javie) Cerda – Fort Worth, TX
• Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Jaimee Copeland – Crowley, TX
• Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Wade Langley – Winnsboro, TX
• Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – William Leslie – Diana, TX
• Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Dawson Pruitt – Canton, TX
• Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Taylor Saltzman – Ponder, TX
• Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Rebeca Altamirano – Dallas, TX
• Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Jassiel Lorea – Dallas, TX
• Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Leikiys Palacios – Dallas, TX
• Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Jesus Rodriguez – Dallas, TX
• Mac Spikes PGA Member Scholarship – MacKenzie Kenney – Hickory Creek, TX
• O’Brien Architects Scholarship – Jeremy Zhang – Plano, TX
• Randy Smith Scholarship – Matthew Hanson – Longview, TX
• Rob Norland Scholarship – Kennedy Smith – Frisco, TX
• Ronny Glanton / Dallas District Golf Association Scholarship – Coby Montalbano – Frisco, TX
• Royal Oaks Country Club / Nicholas Stafford Scholarship – Campbell Collins – Dallas, TX
• Scottie Scheffler / RSM Birdies Fore Love Scholarship – Courtney Kang – Dallas, TX
• Scottie Scheffler / RSM Birdies Fore Love Scholarship – Matthew Willner – Frisco, TX
• Sherrill Park / Two Dads & a Coach Scholarship – Trinity Malott – Stephenville, TX
• The Ratliff Group Scholarship – Jessica Aguirre – Colleyville, TX
• UNT Dallas / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Ruth Leija – Dallas, TX
• West Texas Legends Scholarship honoring S.A. Smith, Hart Warren, Jay McClure and Sherwin Cox – Aspen Escamilla – Odessa, TX
For more information about the Northern Texas PGA Foundation Scholarship Program or for additional information about our 2020 recipients, please contact Casey Rayburn at crayburn@ntpga.com or Avery Lee at alee@ntpga.com, or visit foundation.ntpga.com.
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 .