Wright Widens the Gap Through Two Rounds of the 2021 Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women's Open

Margaret Miller • June 4, 2021

GARLAND, TEXAS – Kenzie Wright, continues to hold her lead at the 2021 Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women’s Open, hosted at Firewheel Golf Park - Bridges Course. Wright shot a score of 32-34-66 for a second consecutive day. This round included seven birdies and one bogey. This brings her to a two day total of 132 and 12-under par, increasing her lead to three shots.


“It was kinda the same story as yesterday,” Wright said, “I was hitting the ball pretty well. I was able to make some good putts, some good birdies.” 


As Wright heads into the final round of play tomorrow, she will play along-side her friend Lindsey McCurdy. 


McCurdy currently sits second on the leaderboard shooting 35-34-69 in round one, and 32-34-66 in round two, bringing her to a two day total of 135 and 9-under par, three behind the leader. 


McCurdy, who lives in Denton, Texas, is a Symetra Tour member, and serves as the Women’s Assistant Golf Coach at the University of North Texas. 


Following her round, McCurdy spoke about her on course performance today, “It’s been real consistent. I feel like I am hitting a lot of greens and giving myself a lot of chances to make birdie.” McCurdy had seven birdies on the day. 


Amatuer standout, Michelle (Yunxuan) Zhang, is now in third place on the overall leaderboard and holds the solo lead in the amateur division. She carded a score of 34-34-68, finishing four under par for the day and seven under par for the tournament.


Michelle (Yunxuan) speaks about how it feels to lead the amateur division, “It feels different. I am not as nervous as I used to be,” she continues, “I’ve played in a few big tournaments and it has helped me become confident.”


55 players will advance to the final round tomorrow, June 4, 2021. This reduced field includes 29 amateurs and 25 professionals. The cut was made at five over par. The 25 professionals will compete for the $78,000 overall purse - a Texas Women’s Open record purse. The 29 amateurs will be vying for the Low Amateur award and a crystal trophy. Also, the top five amateurs who make the cut will be awarded gift certificates redeemable inside the golf shop at Firewheel Golf Park. 


The 54-hole stroke play championship features a record field of 155 top playing professionals and amateurs competing at Firewheel Golf Park - Bridges Course | Masters/Champion. The 2021 Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women's Open field is the largest in the Championship's history with professionals from across the country, World Amateur Golf ranked amateurs, and some of the top juniors in Texas.

 

The 2021 Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women’s Open at Firewheel Golf Park is presented by Visit Garland and supported by Volvik.

 

Firewheel Golf Park - Bridges Course | Masters/Champion: 6,409 yards, par 72


View the current leaderboard 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.” 

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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 .

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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