Maddie McCrary Leads 2024 Destination Grapevine Texas Women’s Open After Round One

Steven Clements • May 30, 2024

Angela Stanford Leads Ewing Automotive Group Legends of the LPGA Division

GRAPEVINE, Texas (May 29) – Maddie McCrary, former Destination Grapevine Texas Women’s Open Champion (2015), leads after a bogey free first round. Fort Worth native Angela Stanford leads the Ewing Automotive Group Legends of the LPGA Division. Both professionals fired rounds of 6-under-par, 66 at Grapevine Golf Course (Pecan/Mockingbird nines).


McCrary, who is from Wylie Texas, leads the pack by one stroke and accredates her good round to her putting. “My putter was really hot today. I’ve been working really hard on my putting,” said McCrary. She also added that on the par 5, 9th and 18th holes today she hit driver from the fairway to reach both greens, affording her the opportunity to two putt for birdie on both holes.


When asked why she continues to play in the Destination Grapevine Texas Women’s Open, the past champion said “It’s home!”


In the hunt for the Championship behind McCrary are 11 players within five shots of the lead. That includes Thienna Huynh (a), from Lilburn, Georgia, who shot a 5-under-par, 67. Her round included an eagle on the par-5 fourth hole. One of only seven eagles on the day.


In the Ewing Automotive Group Legends of the LPGA Division, Angela Stanford holds a four stroke lead over the 24 player field. Stanford comes into the week after a win at the LPGA Senior Championship on Saturday in Utah. That is her second win in two years at that championship. “It helps a ton. You know how momentum is in golf. I need to go home and get ready for the next two days and continue to ride the momentum,” said Stanford.


Today, Stanford carded a 31-35–66, 6-under par. “I was driving it straight…The weather was great, the lack of wind helped also.”


Stanford, who grew up in Fort Worth and played on the Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour, spoke about why she elected to play in the Championship once again. “Everyone knows that I’m a Texan through and through and anything I can do to support Texas golf and the Northern Texas PGA, I want to do that. They gave me my opportunity as a junior. I think I had some of the best opportunities playing junior golf in this area.”


Five shots back of Stanford is World Golf Hall of Fame member Dame Laura Davies at 1-under-par. This is Davies first time playing in the Championship. The multiple time major champion said the following “I was looking at my schedule…It was a no brainer. Nice to play a tournament you haven’t played before. Very impressive, I love the course. It gives you a chance to make birdies, but equally it will take you apart if you’re not playing well.”


The second round will begin at 7:30 tomorrow morning. The Ewing Automotive Legends of the LPGA Division will tee off from 7:30 to 8:42 a.m. with the leaders playing at 8:42 a.m. The Destination Grapevine Texas Women’s Open will have the low 78 scores from round one play in the afternoon from 12:30 to 2:27 p.m. with the leaders playing at 2:27 p.m. 


The event is open to the public and admission is free. 


Grapevine Golf Course (Pecan/Mockingbird)

Par: 36-36-–72

Open Division: 6,300 yards

Legends of the LPGA Division: 6,145 yards


View first round results 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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