Ten Remain After Day One at the Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon and Nike Match Play Championship

October 8, 2024

WHITNEY, Texas (October 7) – Ten PGA Professionals advanced after the first day of the Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon and Nike Match Play Championship on Monday at White Bluff Resort – New Course. 


Forty PGA Professionals earned a spot in the field through their play during the 2024 Northern Texas PGA tournament season, with 32 in the Open Division and eight in the Senior Division. After two matches, the following PGA Professionals will compete tomorrow for two spots in the Duel in the Desert at Lajitas Golf Resort, a 36-hole championship match on December 9-10:


  1. Spencer Dillard, assistant professional – Preston Trail Golf Club
  2. Greg Gregory, head professional – Southern Oaks Golf Club
  3. Gabe Reynolds, director of instruction – Topgolf Dallas
  4. Brian Norman, instructor – Lakewood Country Club
  5. Matt Lohmeyer, director of instruction – SLICGOLF
  6. Brandon Bingaman, assistant professional – Gleneagles Country Club
  7. J.J. Killeen, general manager – SugarTree Golf & Country Club
  8. Brad Elder – PGA Life Member


The top eight seeds advanced to the elite eight, the first time in Northern Texas PGA history. In the quarterfinal matches, all eight remaining members combined to beat their opponents by 27 holes, including two playoffs. 


The Senior Division saw Rick Woodson, PGA instructor at Sherrill Park Golf Course, and Billy Harris, PGA Life Member, punch their ticket to the Duel in the Desert.


Seventh-seeded Woodson defeated Sam Randolph 1 up, before knocking off Vince Jewell, 5 & 4. In his second match of the day, Woodson carded four birdies in 14 holes to secure his spot at Lajitas Golf Resort. 


“Everybody here at this stage is pretty good,” Woodson said. “I was 3-under and it came down to the last hole so it was a really, really good match.”


Billy Harris, PGA Life Member, upset top-seeded Rob Shields, 3 & 2 in the Senior Division. In his semifinal match, he outlasted Pablo del Olmo in extra holes to secure his matchup against Woodson in the Duel in the Desert. 


In response to the trip to Lajitas, Harris said, “I’ve never been. It’s really exciting. Rick [Woodson] and I are good friends so it will be a good match.”


Members are competing for a total purse of $56,300, with the Open Division champion earning $10,000, while the Senior Division champion will take home $5,000. 


The Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon and Nike Match Play Championship is presented by Adventures In Golf, Lajitas Golf Resort, PGA TOUR, THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, TPx Communications and XXIO.


For season-long coverage of the Northern Texas PGA, visit ntpga.com or follow @ntxpga on Facebook, Instagram and X.


White Bluff Resort (New Course)

Par: 36-36–72

Open Division Yardage: 6,934 yards

Senior Division Yardage: 6,505 yards


View Current Results HERE.

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