The Northern Texas PGA Foundation Awards A Record $454,500 in Scholarships
Molly Rawlins • June 1, 2021
The Northern Texas PGA Foundation is pleased to continue its charitable commitment to higher education by announcing our 2021 scholarship recipients. Fifty-four recipients have earned scholarships totaling $454,500, the largest amount ever awarded in a single year by the Foundation.
Fifty-four high school seniors who will be attending college this fall were awarded $454,500 in scholarships. Each scholarship awarded varied between $2,500 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 later this summer, and another two scholarships totaling $5,000 will be awarded to two additional junior golfers via a random drawing at the SA Smith West Texas Junior Invitational later in June.
“We are incredibly proud to have awarded a record of $454,500 in scholarships for fifty-four high school seniors this year," said Mark Harrison, Executive Director and CEO of the Northern Texas PGA. "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. They are all very well-deserving of these funds.”
This year, of the scholarships already awarded, 70% were based on financial need, academic performance, extracurricular activities and community involvement, while 30% were awarded based on academic performance, extracurricular activities and community involvement.
Since 1983, the Northern Texas PGA Foundation has awarded $3.64M in college scholarships to more than 600 deserving students.
The Northern Texas PGA Foundation is pleased to announce its 2021 scholarship recipients:
- Allison & Jerry Freeman Scholarship – Hunter Rudloff – Stephenville, TX
- April & Mark Anthony Scholarship – Tatum McClellan – Abilene, TX
- AT&T Byron Nelson Scholarship – Noah Martinez – Dallas, TX
- Ben Hogan Foundation / Lynn Vaughn Scholarship – Ella Fisher – Aledo, TX
- Ben Hogan Foundation / Mike Ball Scholarship – Brian Ting – Carrollton, TX
- Ben Hogan Foundation / Tom Stites Scholarship – Mitchell Greenberg – Southlake, TX
- Birdies for Kids Scholarship – Walker Buckle – Frisco, TX
- Briggs Berry Heart of a Lion Scholarship – Caleb Anderson – Granbury, TX
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Erin Crittendon – Dallas, TX
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Analee Quintana – Dallas, TX
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Alejandra Resendez – Dallas, TX
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Mykielia Lovgren – Dallas, TX
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Catalina Salazar – Dallas, TX
- Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Antonio Segura – Dallas, TX
- Ewing Automotive Scholarship – Evan Altheide – Keller, TX
- Ewing Automotive Scholarship - Tyler McCullough - Odessa, TX
- Evelyn and Frank Borgsmiller Scholarship – Diego Aguilar – Dallas, TX
- Fritz & Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation Scholarship – Sam Sewell – Lantana, TX
- Higginbotham Texas State Open Scholarship - Joshua German - Canton, TX
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Hannah Sirkin – Grapevine, TX
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Ella Booe – Lubbock, TX
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Arjun Trehan – Allen, TX
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Sorcha Odima – Mansfield, TX
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Jackson Comer – Lubbock, TX
- Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship – Gordon Schmerbeck – Dallas, TX
- I AM a Golfer Foundation Scholarship – Julian Seemion – Dallas, TX
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Tate Lewis – Paris, TX
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Madison Phung – Frisco, TX
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Mariam Tran – Sulphur Springs TX
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Stella Beaty – Rockwall, TX
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Payton Berry – Stratford, TX
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Greg Seo – Carrollton, TX
- Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship – Cameron Kraweic – Waxahachie, TX
- Joe Bob Joyce Family Foundation – Jake Sewell – Lantana, TX
- Jonna & Jill Foundation Scholarship – Hayden Boykin – Fort Worth, TX
- Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Sol Cabrera – Dallas, TX
- Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Adelina Diaz – Dallas, TX
- Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Jovany Vences – Dallas, TX
- Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship – Geohvanny Vargas – Dallas, TX
- Mac Spikes PGA Member Scholarship – Tristan Doan – Frisco, TX
- O’Brien Architects Scholarship – Ashlee Johnson – Lewisville, TX
- Randy Smith Scholarship – Anthony Zhang – Allen, TX
- Rob Norland Scholarship – Sydney Williams – Frisco, TX
- Royal Oaks Country Club / Nicholas Stafford Scholarship – Parker Walden – Hurst, TX
- Scottie Scheffler Scholarship – Kohlton Mathis – Fort Worth, TX
- Scottie Scheffler Scholarship – Luke Jun – Dallas, TX
- Sherrill Park / Two Dads & A Coach Scholarship – Trinity Malott – Richardson, TX
- Simon Buckle / Dallas District Golf Association Scholarship – Nicholas Pursley – Odessa, TX
- The Ratliff Group Scholarship – Chase Walts – Flower Mound, TX
- UNT Dallas / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship – Noelia Espinosa – Dallas, TX
- Volunteers of America Classic Scholarship – Tiffany Cao – Midlothian, TX
- West Texas Legends Scholarship honoring S.A. Smith, Hart Warren, Jay McClure and Sherwin Cox – Davis Seybert – Midland, TX
For more information about the Northern Texas PGA Foundation Scholarship Program or for additional information about our 2021 recipients, please contact Casey Rayburn at crayburn@ntpga.com or visit foundation.ntpga.com.
About the Northern Texas PGA Foundation
Founded in 1983, the nationally acclaimed Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization, was rebranded in 2019 as the Northern Texas PGA Foundation. The Northern Texas PGA Foundation focuses on five pillars: junior golf, college scholarships, inclusion, fellowships and military and veterans.
The Northern Texas PGA Foundation is governed by the Northern Texas PGA Board of Directors and is supported by the Northern Texas PGA Foundation Trustees.
The mission of the Northern Texas PGA Foundation is positively impacting lives and communities through golf.
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 .
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.
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