Three NTPGA Members Earn Prestigious Northern Texas PGA Playing Awards
Taylor Coffelt • September 23, 2020
DALLAS, TX
- The Northern Texas PGA is pleased to announce that Brian Norman, PGA assistant professional at Royal Oaks Country Club, has captured the 2020 Yamaha Golf-Car Company & Srixon / Cleveland Golf / XXIO / ASICS Player of the Year Award presented by Adventures In Golf.
Norman accumulated a 335-point total to claim the 2020 Player of the Year title by a 27.21-point margin over Brandon Bingaman, PGA assistant professional at Bent Tree Country Club. Norman's year included two T2 finishes at the TPx Communications Western Championship and Prize Possessions Eastern Championship, and two T6 finishes at the Northern Texas PGA Professional Championship and Joyce Crane & Veritex Bank Section Championship. This is Norman's third time earning this playing achievement. He secured his first Player of the Year award in 2014 and his second came in 2017.
The Yamaha Golf-Car Company & Srixon / Cleveland Golf / XXIO / ASICS Player of the Year Points Challenge presented by Adventures In Golf is a season-long competition that rewards the top finishers in the four major individual stroke play events. The four events are the TPx Communications Western Championship, Prize Possessions Eastern Championship, Northern Texas PGA Professional Championship and the Joyce Crane & Veritex Bank Section Championship. The top 32 finishers on the Player of the Year Points Challenge list receive invitations into the season-ending Yamaha Golf-Car Company & Srixon / Cleveland Golf Match Play Championship slated for October 5-7 at Ridgewood Country Club in Waco.
Along with capturing the Player of the Year title, Brian Norman won the 2020 Ben Hogan / NTPGA Stroke Play Scoring Average Award, averaging 71.13 strokes for eight rounds. The Ben Hogan / NTPGA Stroke Play Scoring Average Award is presented to the Section member compiling the lowest overall adjusted scoring average in the Open Division for the Western Championship, Eastern Championship, Northern Texas PGA Professional Championship and Section Championship. A minimum of six rounds is required to be eligible for award. This marks Norman’s second Stroke Play Award with his first coming in 2014.
Jim Henderson, PGA director of golf at Stevens Park Golf Course, secured the 2020 OMEGA / XXIO Senior Points Challenge Award after his Senior Division victory at the Joyce Crane & Veritex Bank Section Championship. He amassed 285.71 points to become this season's winner. This marks his first Senior Points Challenge win.
The Northern Texas PGA is also proud to announce that Julie Wells, PGA teaching professional at John Sikes Golf Academy, has captured the title of 2020 NTPGA Woman Player of the Year. She finished in T20 at the TPx Communications Western Championship, T40 at the Northern Texas PGA Professional Championship and T38 in the Joyce Crane & Veritex Bank Section Championship. She accumulated 81 points, a 36.67-point margin over Ashley Thorpe, PGA assistant professional at Brook Hollow Golf Club.
Congratulations to Brian, Jim and Julie, and thank you for a great season!
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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!
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