AT&T Byron Nelson Kicks Off 35th and Final Year in Irving with Strong Field

NTPGA • March 31, 2017

Mike McKinley, NTPGA Advisory Board Chairman and former AT&T Bryon Nelson Tournament Chairman, Paul Earnest, PGA director of golf at Four Seasons Resort and Club, and Tim Costello, 2017 AT&T Byron Nelson Tournament Chair.

Irving, Texas – The AT&T Byron Nelson today announced early commitments from 10 of the world’s top 30 FedEx players, including world-ranked #1 Dustin Johnson and #6 Jordan Spieth at its annual kickoff luncheon, hinting at a strong field for the tournament’s 35th year in Irving.

2016 Champion Sergio Garcia, along with Keegan Bradley, Jason Dufner, Matt Kuchar, Brandt Snedeker and Jimmy Walker will also tee off at the 2017 AT&T Byron Nelson on May 15-21 at TPC Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas in Las Colinas. Check out other commitments here.

The 2017 tournament will also feature fan-favorite activities throughout the week including, the free Youth Clinic, the new AT&T FanDome, the air-conditioned, family-friendly KidsZone, and more. Check out the weeklong schedule of events here.

Once again, reserved or retired military personnel will receive two complimentary tickets Thursday through Sunday of the tournament. As always, kids under the age of 17 receive free admission and access to the Autograph Zone with PGA TOUR Players.

The 2017 AT&T Byron Nelson marks the tournament’s 35th and final year in Irving.

“Celebrating our 35-year partnership with the Irving community and the Four Seasons is the big theme of this year’s tournament,” said Tim Costello, 2017 AT&T Byron Nelson Tournament Chair. “The best part of our longtime partnership is the impact it’s had on our community, helping raise more than $150 million for Momentous Institute, impacting over 100,000 lives.”

The kickoff luncheon brought in longtime sponsors and guests to commemorate the 35-year partnership. The tournament also surprised Four Season’s PGA Director of Golf Paul Earnest with a sponsor’s exemption.

“Paul has played an integral part of the operations behind the tournament for 20 years, and has been a vital part in making it what it is today,” said Jon Drago, AT&T Byron Nelson Tournament Director. “He is also a steadfast supporter of our mission and a true friend of our team.”

The 2017 AT&T Byron Nelson is May 15-21 at the TPC Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas in Las Colinas. Tickets are available here.

About the AT&T Byron Nelson
The AT&T Byron Nelson is hosted by the Salesmanship Club of Dallas and has been a premier PGA TOUR event for 49 years. The tournament has raised more than $150 million since its inception in 1968, making it the most financially successful charity event on the PGA TOUR. All proceeds benefit Momentous Institute, the nonprofit operated by the Salesmanship Club for over 95 years. The organization serves 6,000 kids and family members directly each year through mental health and education programs. The AT&T Byron Nelson is one of North Texas’ biggest sports attractions and most anticipated social events of the spring.


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Norman and Massa (a) Win Again at the Srixon and Nike Pro-Scratch Championship

By Steven Clements • April 2, 2025
DALLAS, Texas (April 1) – Brian Norman, PGA instructor at Lakewood Country Club, and Bobby Massa (a) fought through a 3-hole playoff to win the 2025 Srixon and Nike Pro-Scratch title. It marks their third victory in four attempts. Starting the final round one-stroke behind the lead, they carded the second lowest round of the day at 8-under-par, 32-32–64. Their five birdies on the back-nine was enough to get them into a playoff. Joining them in the playoff was Peyton Coursey, Associate at Dallas Athletic Club, and David Schultz (a). The pair turned in the lowest round of the day and the Championship at 9-under-par, 31-32–63. Both teams played in the favorable morning conditions, which featured tame winds, compared to the gusty afternoon conditions. This also left them both with lengthy waits to see if their scores would hold up through the afternoon wave. They did. The playoff for the Open Division title began on the par-4, 18th hole. Both teams made par and they proceeded to the par-5, 3rd hole. Two birdies on the par-5, 3rd hole led both teams back to the 18th tee. All four players hit the fairway. Norman was the first to hit his approach and he hit the green. Then the pair from Dallas Athletic Club both missed the green. Finally, Massa (a) hit his approach to 15-feet, just off the green, long left of the hole. Massa (a) was the last to attempt his birdie opportunity and stepped up to the downhill left-to-right putt with a chance to win the Championship. Tracking the whole way, it dropped and the pair had won their third Pro-Scratch title. “We got off to a kind of slow start, but got on the back and got hot and made some birdies,” said Norman about their round this morning. “We were just ham and egging it,” added Massa (a). “We think very similarly about golf so it’s easy to bounce ideas back and forth,” said Massa (a) about the three-time winning duo. The team earned $2,000 ($1,000 each) for the victory today.

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SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (March 24) – Two teams in both the Open and Senior Divisions are tied for the lead after 18 holes of play at the Boxto Pro-Pro Championship taking place at Southern Trace Country Club. The lead is at 5-under-par 67 in both divisions. After receiving 1.5 inches of rain overnight, Southern Trace Country Club proved to be a lengthy test during round one for the 62 teams competing in the Four-Ball, 36-hole Stroke Play Championship. The field is vying for a piece of the $34,500 overall Championship purse. The Open Division is led by the team of Eric Dye, PGA assistant professional at Dallas Athletic Club, and Peyton Coursey, Associate at Dallas Athletic Club, and the team of John Sikes, PGA director of instruction at Hollytree Country Club, and Jake Smelser, Associate at John Sikes Golf Academy. “The golf course was great, [the] weather was great. I think we were both just so happy the wind wasn’t blowing like it has been,” said Sikes about the first round. Looking to the final round tomorrow he said that he and Smelser are going to, “Just have fun and enjoy it. That’s how you play good golf.” Five teams sit only one stroke behind the two leading teams and will be aiming to take the title tomorrow. The two teams that lead the Senior Division are Ronny Glanton, PGA head professional at Sherrill Park Golf Course, and Britt Patton, PGA Life Member, as well as Brad Ott, PGA director of instruction at TPC Craig Ranch, and Vince Jewell, PGA instructor at Woodbridge Golf Club. Both teams carded rounds of 67, with six birdies and one bogey. They hold a two-stroke lead over the third-place team of Robert Singletary, PGA director of golf at Grapevine Golf Course, and Stuart Hendley, PGA director of instruction at Dallas Athletic Club. The final round will begin at 9 a.m. tomorrow. The Boxto Pro-Pro Championship is presented by Adventures In Golf, CMC Design, Columbia Golf, E-Z-GO, Golf ScoreCards, Inc., Lorente Golf and THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson. Southern Trace Country Club Par: 36-36–72 Open Division Yarage: 7,038 yards Senior Division Yardage 6,572 yards View current results HERE .
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