Hendley Tops the Seniors and Dillard/Moscovic Advance at the Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon / Cleveland Golf / Asics Match Play Championship

Steven Clements • October 3, 2023

FORT WORTH, TX – The No.1 seed Stuart Hendley, PGA director of instruction at Dallas Athletic Club claimed the Senior Division title at the Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon / Cleveland Golf / Asics Match Play Championship after winning 3&2.


Hendley never finished outside the top five this year during stroke play events, but was not able to capture a win until today at River Crest Country Club. “I’ve been close all year, I haven't done anything really well this year and I haven’t done anything really poorly. It’s nice to get a win,” said Hendley. With his victory over No.3 seed Rick Woodson, PGA instructor at Sherrill Park Golf Course, Hendley has now won four Match Play titles in the Senior Division.


Speaking on his now four match play championship titles Hendley said, “It’s funny, I’ve never enjoyed match play as much as stroke play. To me it’s way more stressful.” Hendley earned $4,000 for his victory today.


In the Open Division two professionals punched their ticket to this year’s Duel in the Desert at Lajitas Golf Resort’s Black Jack’s Crossing. No. 6 seed Spencer Dillard, PGA assistant professional at Preston Trail Golf Club and No. 21 seed Chad Moscovic, PGA director of golf park programming for the Northern Texas PGA will square off in the 36-hole championship match on December 11-12. The two will compete for a $10,000 prize for the champion and $5,000 for the runner-up.


Both Dillard’s and Moscovic’s quarterfinal matches went to the 18th hole this morning, where they were both able to birdie and win 1up. In the afternoon Dillard faced No. 2 seed JJ Killeen, PGA director of golf at Red Feather Golf and Social Club. He started steady with seven straight pars, before making three birdies in the next seven holes and ending the match on the 14th green with a 5&4 victory.


“I’m proud of myself,” said Dillard.”I was able to be pretty aggressive and hit a lot of drivers and this afternoon my putting carried me into my win.” 


Heading into this week Moscovic was under the radar as the No. 21 seed, but he steadily worked his way through the bracket. After winning his first three matches 1up, he broke his semifinal  match open to win 4&3.


When asked about advancing to the Duel In the Desert Moscovic said he is, “a little shocked, but excited to go play more. It wasn't my best year obviously, but I went in with the attitude of bonus golf and nothing to lose.” 


What will make the final match more special for the two professionals is that the pair have known each other since Dillard was in high school. “I’ve known Spencer since he was in high school when he was practicing at Eldorado Country Club and I was there,” said Moscovic.


The Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon / Cleveland Golf / Asics Match Play Championship was presented by Adventures In Golf, AT&T Byron Nelson, Lajitas Golf Resort, PGA TOUR and XXIO. 


River Crest Country Club

Par: 35-35–70

Open Division Yardage: 6,512 yards

Senior Division Yardage: 6,054 yards


View the Open Division Bracket HERE

View the Final Senior Division Bracket HERE

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!

Northern Texas PGA Receives 2025 Herb Graffis Award

By Sarah Jordan • January 22, 2025
Today, our Section was selected as the 2025 Herb Graffis Award recipient! The award is given annually to one of the 41 PGA of America Sections for tireless dedication to growing the game of golf and furthering player-development programming in the community. Thank you to all of our PGA of America Golf Professionals who are involved in so many of our Foundation programs, helping us to impact lives in the communities we serve in North Texas!  Led by President Cameron Doan, PGA, and Executive Director Kelly Gilley, PGA, the Section is backed by a membership of more than 1,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who are employed at more than 300 facilities. The Section’s mission is to promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry. The NTPGA’s success is fueled by the Northern Texas PGA Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to promoting and growing the game of golf among diverse groups of kids in North Texas, and instilling in them the positive, character-developing traits for which the game is known. Annually, approximately 10,000 children and their families are impacted through the Foundation’s full circle of programs and services. Today, based on the three key pillars of the PGA of America REACH Foundation—Youth, Military, Diverse populations—as well as pillars for college scholarships, internships and inclusion, the Foundation reaches a greater audience to promote and grow the game. The centerpiece of the Foundation’s golf programming is the Ronny Golf Park, a first-of-its-kind facility that features a two-acre, lighted golf park made entirely of fully synthetic turf. It can be enjoyed rain or shine, day or night. It is designed with junior golfers in mind, and led by the Section’s PGA-led staff, who offer a variety of programs for children ages 3-14. The Section will be formally recognized again later this year when the PGA of America hosts its Annual Meeting at PGA Frisco in November. Congratulations to all of the 2025 PGA of America award recipients! A full list can be found HERE .

PGA Jr. League #GameChanger Award Winners Honored at 2025 PGA Show

By Sarah Jordan • January 21, 2025
At this year's PGA Show, eight Northern Texas PGA Members and Associates were recognized as #GameChanger Award recipients! The #GameChanger Awards celebrate PGA Jr. League Coaches who go above and beyond to grow the game. The awards honor the 25 largest PGA Jr. League programs in the country as well as the largest programs in each of the 41 PGA of America Sections. The ceremony at the PGA SHOW highlighted the efforts of PGA and LPGA Professionals who are leading the way for youth to enjoy and learn the game of golf. 
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