Veritex Bank Texas State Open Deadline Thursday

NTPGA • June 6, 2016

DALLAS, Texas – The entry deadline for the Veritex Bank Texas State Open is Thursday, June 9 at 5:00 p.m. CT. The Northern Texas PGA must receive all entries by this time.

The Veritex Bank Texas State Open is scheduled to play Tuesday, July 26 through Friday, July 29 at The Lakes at Castle Hills in Lewisville, Texas. This will be the 46th playing of this historic event. The 72-hole stroke play event will consist of 156 professionals and amateurs competing for a $175,000 projected purse. The field will play 36-holes before being cut to the low 55 scores and ties. All four rounds will be contested at The Lakes at Castle Hills.

Unless otherwise exempt, professionals and amateurs will gain access into the Veritex Bank Texas State Open via an 18-hole qualifying event conducted at 23 sites in Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico during the months of June and July. The field will be comprised of successful qualifiers and the following exempt players: past champions, top ten professionals and ties from the 2015 Texas State Open, low PGA professional from the 2015 Texas State Open, top three amateurs and ties from the 2015 Texas State Open, top 15 NTPGA and STPGA Members from the 2015 final Player of the Year Point Standings from each Section, PGA A-3 Members who are residents of the State of Texas, championship host professional, the 2016 Texas Amateur Champion, top ten leading point winners on the 2016 NTPGA Players Tour, top point leader from the Adams Pro Tour 2015-2016 Winter Series Point List, the 2015 Colorado Open Champion, and the first 12 professionals to bring a three-person amateur team for the Texas State Open Pro-Am. All exempt categories are non-transferable.

Children’s Health is the charitable partner of the Veritex Bank Texas State Open, and proceeds from the Championship will benefit the organization. Children’s Health is one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, providing a full spectrum of healthcare services for children in Dallas, North Texas and surrounding regions.

For an entry form, online registration or further information about the Veritex Bank Texas State Open, please contact the Northern Texas PGA at (214) 420-7421 or visit the NTPGA website at www.ntpga.com.

ABOUT VERITEX COMMUNITY BANK
Veritex Community Bank is a full-service bank that serves North Texas from 10 branches in the Dallas and surrounding market. Locally owned and managed, Veritex strives to be an integral part of every community we serve. The caliber of our employees, the quality of our products and the unparalleled level of service offered by Veritex sets us apart from any other bank our size. Because of these strengths we are one of the fastest growing banks in Dallas / Fort Worth and are poised to take advantage of the enormous growth opportunities North Texas has to offer. This growth is fueled by our community-based philosophy that banking will forever be a "people" business.

ABOUT THE NORTHERN TEXAS PGA
The Northern Texas PGA is one of 41 Sections that comprise the PGA of America. It has a professional membership of more than 825. The Section encompasses the state of Texas just north of Austin. The not-for-profit organization is governed by an elected board of directors, who are PGA golf professionals. The operational focus of the Section is to provide services to golf professionals and the golf industry, while promoting and growing the game. The Section is best known for promoting and growing the game through the nationally acclaimed Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. For more information, visit www.ntpga.comand also www.ntpgajuniorgolf.com.

ABOUT THE LAKES AT CASTLE HILLS
The Lakes at Castle Hills is a private, full-service country club featuring an 18-hole championship course that served as home to the Bright Realty Texas State Open. Open to members and their invited guests, The Lakes offers an aquatic center with resort-style swimming pool, a fitness and wellness center, a wide range of event and tournament packages, a tennis center, casual and formal dining, and full-service golf and tennis shops. A variety of membership options are currently available. For more information, visit www.thelakesatcastlehills.com.

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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!