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.
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!