Upsets Were Abundant at Maridoe Golf Club

Steven Clements • October 5, 2021

CARROLLTON, Texas - Round one and round two matches of the Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon / Cleveland Golf Match Play Championship saw big upsets. Eight of the top 10 seeds in the Open Division were eliminated after the first two rounds of matches.


In the morning the No. 2 seed and No. 3 seed fell to No. 31 Jeremy Langdale, PGA director of golf at Ranchland Hills Golf Club and No. 30 Julie Wells, PGA teaching professional at John Sikes Golf Academy, respectively. Wells continued the strong play in the afternoon and defeated Tony Johnson, PGA head professional at San Angelo Country Club 4&3.


No. 1 overall seed and NTPGA Player of the Year JJ Killeen, PGA director instruction at 4ORE! Golf was eliminated in the afternoon matches. He was defeated by Josh Havard, PGA head professional at Rolling Hills Country Club 2 up.


No. 18 Steven Storey, PGA director of instruction at S2 Golf Academy, won big in both of his matches on day one. He defeated No. 15 5&3 and then defeated No. 31 5&4.


No. 9 seed Greg Gregory, PGA head professional at Southern Oaks Golf Club also advanced to the quarter finals. Gregory won the championship in 2018 and 2019 and will be looking to make it three wins in four years. 


The Senior Division saw the No. 1 overall seed Bruce Smith, PGA director of instruction at Black Belt Golf Academy fall 4&3 to No. 8 seed Rick Woodson, PGA director of instruction at Sherrill Park Golf Course in the morning match. Woodson followed it up in the afternoon with a 6&4 victory to advance to the championship match tomorrow morning. Woodson will vie for a chance to win a $3,500 payout, but will have to defeat PGA Life Member and Maridoe Golf Club member, Tom Strueber. Strueber received a first round victory by forfeit after a late WD and then defeated Jim Henderson, PGA director of golf at Stevens Park Golf Course 1 up.


The top 32 professionals on the final 2021 Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon / Cleveland Golf / XXIO /ASICS Player of the Year Points Challenge were invited to compete in the season-ending major championship. Quarter final matches will be played on Wednesday morning with the semi-final matches following in the afternoon. The championship match will be played on Thursday morning, with the winner taking home $7,500.


The Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon / Cleveland Golf Match Play Championship is being contested October 5-7 at Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas, a 7,136-yard, par 72 layout. The Championship is presented by Adventures In Golf, AT&T Byron Nelson, Cyber Group and PGA TOUR. 


Tomorrow morning’s matches are listed below:


QUARTER FINAL MATCHES, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021


Ben Hogan Bracket

8:00 a.m.

No. 9 Greg Gregory, Southern Oaks Golf Club vs. No. 17 Josh Havard, Rolling Hills Country Club


Don January Bracket

8:10 a.m. 

No. 13 Chris Brown, PGA TOUR vs. No. 28 Henry Cagigal, Rockwood Golf Course


Lee Trevino Bracket

8:20 a.m.

No. 11 Jon Antunes, Heart of Texas Golf Academy vs. No. 30 Julie Wells, John Sikes Golf Academy


Byron Nelson Bracket

8:30 a.m. 

No. 7 John Sikes, Hollytree Country Club vs. No. 18 Steven Storey, S2 Golf Academy


SENIOR FINAL MATCH, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021


8:50 a.m.

No. 7 Tom Strueber, PGA life member vs. No. 8 Rick Woodson, Sherrill Park Golf Course


Round one and two Open Division match results as well as Senior Division quarter final and semi-final match results HERE.

Headley and del Olmo Capture First Section Victories at Joyce Crane | Veritex Bank Section Championship

By Steven Clements • September 17, 2025
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.”

Killeen Leads the Joyce Crane | Veritex Bank Section Championship

By Hailey Rasco • September 16, 2025
Randolph and Shields Tied for Senior Division Lead

PGA of America REACH Foundation Announces 2025-26 Class of PGA WORKS Fellows

September 9, 2025
23 recent college and university graduates to get hands-on golf industry experience

Ronny Glanton Announced to PGA of America Hall of Fame

By Steven Clements • September 8, 2025
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!