Adam Headley Cashes $25,000 at First Jerry J. Ransom Northern Texas PGA Shootout at The Oaks

Steven Clements • November 18, 2024

GREENVILLE, Texas (November 17) – Adam Headley, PGA director of golf at Green Tree Country Club cashed his largest check with the Northern Texas PGA today at The Oaks Country Club. Headley earned $25,000 for his shootout victory.


“The crazy thing is, I’ve been playing in the Section for a long time and this is my first ever Section individual [victory] so that’s pretty cool to win one of the biggest first-place prizes ever,” Headley said.


Jerry J. Ransom, the namesake of the Jerry J. Ransom Northern Texas PGA Golf House and long-time NTPGA Foundation supporter, hosted the event for 70 Northern Texas PGA Members and Associates employed at a facility that supports the NTPGA Foundation's growth of the game initiatives. The event was designed to be a fun and unique way to thank the men and women in this Section who work diligently to continue to grow the game alongside the NTPGA Foundation.


“I wanted to do something for the PGA Professionals in the Northern Texas Section while bringing entertainment and exposure to The Oaks Country Club,” Ransom said “I wanted to say a different kind of thank you by hosting them for a fun day of golf and a sizable purse.


The event is new to the NTPGA schedule this year and was the brainchild of Dr. Ransom and NTPGA CEO, Mark Harrison. The format consisted of a 9-hole stroke play qualifier this morning where the top three scores advanced, plus a randomly drawn name for the final spot.


Stetson McMillan, Associate at John Sikes Golf Academy, was the first qualifier after finishing at 3-under-par. Three others finished tied at 2-under-par and went to a sudden death playoff for the final two spots. Brandon Bingaman, PGA assistant professional at Gleneagles Country Club, and Adam Headley advanced. Courtney Connell, PGA head professional at Mira Vista Country Club was the random selection for non qualifiers.

The Shootout was nine holes, but divided into three, three-hole segments. After each segment, one professional was eliminated. After the first three holes, Connell was eliminated and landed a prize of $2,500. The scores were then reset to even par and the second three holes saw Bingaman and Headley tied, forcing a sudden-death playoff that lasted four holes and ultimately resulted in a Bingaman elimination with a prize of $7,500. The scores again reset to even par for the final three hole segment, Headley and McMillan battled for the top prize of $25,000. After a two-shot swing on the 8th hole, Headley took a one shot lead and made a routine par on the final hole to claim the top prize. 


“Jerry Ransom doing what he does for the Section, junior golf and the foundation and for golf professionals, it’s so neat to see because as golf professionals, what makes it great for us are people like Jerry. They are key to us and our enjoyment of promoting the game and working every day,” Headley said. 


The Oaks Country Club

9 Holes

Par 36

3,355 yards


View the final results HERE

Hendley and Sudinsky Claim the 2025 KBS TOUR Shafts Pro-Assistant Championship

By Steven Clements • March 4, 2025
THE COLONY, Texas (March 3) – The team of Stuart Hendley, PGA director of instruction and PGA Associate Zach Sudinsky from Dallas Athletic Club won the 2025 KBS TOUR Shafts Pro-Assistant Championship by two strokes. The two carded a bogey free, 11-under-par, final score after shooting 64 on Old American Golf Club and a 32 on the back nine of Tribute Golf Links. They bested the team of Robby Bruns and Katrina Prendergast from Trinity Forest Golf Club and the team of Cameron Doan and Spencer Dillard from Preston Trail Golf Club, who finished at 9-under-par. The 27-hole, Four-Ball Stroke Play, championship was hosted at Golf Clubs at The Tribute for the fifth straight year. Teams played Old American Golf Club and the back nine of Tribute Golf Links. Dallas Athletic Club brought nine professionals to play in the championship this year so Hendley and Sudinsky were not paired together. “It was a blast! I was checking on his scores every other hole,” said Sudinsky. “It felt like playing your own ball and grinding out every hole.” Hendley said “It was fun, a nice way to start the year. It’s a tough format. A lot of holes early in the year.” This win was Sudinsky’s second in the last eight months. Last July he won the Golf Pro Payments Western Championship. “Winning is great, but you can’t take it for granted,” he said after today’s team victory. The pair earned $3,000 ($1,500 each) out of the record $30,000 total championship purse. The KBS TOUR Shafts Pro-Assistant Championship was presented by ahead, Club Car, Evolve Golf, Landmark Golf Course Products, Tagmarshal, THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, Winston Collection. View the final results HERE . Old American Golf Club Par: 35-36–71 Yardage: 6,784 Tribute Golf Links (Back nine) Par: 36 Yardage: 3,420​​

Northern Texas PGA and Lajitas Golf Resort Expand Partnership to include NTPGA Women’s Section Championship

By Steven Clements • February 25, 2025
Duel in the Desert to Continue Through 2027

Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour to PGA Professional: Spencer Dillard’s Journey to Success

By Sarah Jordan • February 11, 2025
Spencer Dillard’s rise from a young golfer to a devoted PGA of America Golf Professional is a story of passion and purpose. His love for the game began when he was gifted a Tiger Wood’s golf video game as a kid. Spencer, who is now an Assistant Golf Professional at Preston Trail Golf Club, reflects on a journey shaped by the Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour. Spencer’s golfing journey began at the age of seven when his parents enrolled him in a small golf camp in McKinney, Texas. A year later, he discovered the Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour and started competing in tournaments. These early experiences helped him develop both his skills and excitement for the game. Spencer’s first experience on the junior tour was memorable. “I think I shot 72 for my very first [Prep Tour] event,” Dillard shares. “By the end of that year, I shot a 46. I was so happy to go from shooting a 72 for nine holes to [shooting] in the 40s.” 

Northern Texas PGA Celebrates Award Winners, Conducts 57th Annual Meeting

By Molly Rawlins • February 3, 2025
FORT WORTH, TX – The Northern Texas PGA held their annual Awards Banquet on Sunday, February 2, at River Crest Country Club. The banquet celebrated the 2024 NTPGA award winners, which included Northern Texas PGA Golf Professional of the Year, the Section's highest award, won by Neil Lockie, PGA director of golf at Dallas National Golf Club. This is the highest honor given annually to a Northern Texas PGA Member, and is awarded for qualities of leadership, strong moral character and a substantial record of service to the NTPGA as well as the game of golf. The complete list of award winners can be found HERE . Congratulations to all!
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