World Golf Hall of Fame Member Dame Laura Davies Set to Play in the Destination Grapevine Texas Women’s Open

Steven Clements • April 16, 2024

FRISCO, Texas (April 16) – Dame Laura Davies is committed to play in this year’s Destination Grapevine Texas Women’s Open. The 2015 World Golf Hall of Fame inductee will compete in the Ewing Automotive Group Legends of the LPGA Division on May 29-31 at Grapevine Golf Course. 


“We are thrilled to have Laura Davies, one of the greats of the game, compete in the Destination Grapevine Texas Women’s Open,” said Northern Texas PGA CEO Mark Harrison.


Davies has collected over 70 wins worldwide during her historic career including four major championships and two senior major championships. She also holds the title of all-time Solheim Cup points leader with a 22-18-6 record.


Over the past two years, Davies has transitioned into a commentating role with Sky Golf but occasionally plays competitively. She competed in both the 2023 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the U.S. Senior Women’s Open. 


“I have no idea how my game will be in May because I haven’t played much tournament golf in the past two years as I’ve been commentating for Sky Golf, but I intend to put a lot of practice in over the next few months so I will hopefully be ready,” said Davies.


“I have played many times in Texas over the years on the LPGA Tour, and I really look forward to playing there again.”


The Ewing Automotive Group Legends of the LPGA Division will consist of 24 professionals competing for $75,000. Eligibility into this division is only open to members on the Legends of the LPGA Priority List. 


For more information on the Destination Grapevine Texas Women’s Open, please visit www.ntpga.com/texas-womens-open.


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ABOUT THE GRAPEVINE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau acts as the promotional arm of the City of Grapevine and is responsible for actively selling, marketing and publicizing Grapevine globally. The Bureau promotes the city’s hotels, meeting facilities, historic and family attractions, festivals and events, dining establishments and retail businesses to the group meetings and leisure markets.

 

ABOUT GRAPEVINE GOLF COURSE

Grapevine Golf Course is a 27-hole facility located in Grapevine, Texas. The original 18-holes opened in 1979 and was designed by Byron Nelson. In 1999, a third nine opened and was designed by D.A. Weibring’s Golf Resources. Golf enthusiasts for years have enjoyed playing a rare blend of rolling fairways, penalty areas and bunkers that create a simultaneously challenging yet relaxing experience.

 

ABOUT THE NORTHERN TEXAS PGA

The Northern Texas PGA is one of 41 Sections of the PGA of America. Its geographic territory includes the State of Texas north of the 31st latitude, or just north of Austin. Over 1,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals employed at more than 300 facilities comprise this Section.

 

Northern Texas PGA headquarters are located on the PGA Frisco campus and feature state-of-the-art office space, a growth of the game pavilion and a golf park designed for junior golfers.

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By Molly Rawlins • February 3, 2025
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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 .

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