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Adam Headley, PGA head professional at Green Tree Country Club, captured the Joyce Crane | Veritex Bank Section Championship after a 6-under-par final round at The Lakes at Castle Hills. His bogey-free 34-32–66 and a first round 69, got him to 9-under-par for the Championship and earned him a one-stroke victory. It also earned Headley an exemption into the 2026 THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson.
Headley was playing in the third-to-last group and began the final round three strokes behind the leaders. He quickly fell further behind the lead after starting with three pars, until a birdie at the par-5 4th hole got things going.
On the back nine, it was a battle between Headley and Brian Norman, PGA instructor at Lakewood Country Club. Headley eagled the 12th hole and added two more birdies on 15 and 18 to finish and post 9-under-par.
“My goal today was to play the par fives 4-under. I accomplished that,” said Headley. “I don’t like to look at the leaderboard, but I looked at it going into 18 tee and had a feeling I was sitting pretty good there. Honestly, I didn’t think I'd ever win one. Not because I'm not a good player, but because we have so many good players in the Section. If I had to choose any tournament to win, it would be this one.”
Headley earned $9,250 along with his exemption into THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson. “I’ve been a golf pro for almost 20 years, and now to be playing in a PGA TOUR event, I don’t care how I do. It’s going to be a blast. I’m super excited about it. It’s a dream come true,” Headley remarked.
Pablo del Olmo, PGA instructor at the PGA Coaching Center, claimed the Senior Division after rounds of 69-66–135, 9-under-par. Just like Headley, this marks his first NTPGA Section Major Championship victory.
“Oh my gosh, it feels like I haven’t won a tournament in 50 years, and it brings back memories of how good this game is,” said del Olmo. “It was my day and I’m so thankful to be here.”
Del Olmo started his day with a 4-under-par front nine that propelled him into the lead and to 7-under-par total. Three more birdies on the back added to del Olmo’s lead.
“I just wanted to shoot 8-under today; that was in my mind all day. I was 7-under going into the last hole, and then I started thinking and got nervous because I didn’t really know what the other guys were doing.”
A bogey on the 18th saw his goal of shooting 8-under-par fade, but he still secured the victory.
“It means a lot, even if it's a small win or a big win in this game,” he added.
The Joyce Crane | Veritex Bank Section Championship was presented by BlueGolf, Ewing Automotive Group, GT Golf Supply Co, PGA TOUR, StrackaLine, Strike Visuals, Super Mex Golf, and THE CJ CUP Bryon Nelson.
In September, the PGA of America announced that Ronny Glanton, PGA head professional at Sherrill Park Golf Course, will be inducted into the PGA of America Hall of Fame.
Glanton, a native of Mineral Wells, Texas, began his career in 1981 as an Assistant Professional at Sherrill Park Golf Course in Richardson, Texas. Upon achieving PGA of America membership in 1984, he took over as Head Professional and has been at the Richardson facility ever since. He is the only member to serve twice as President of the NTPGA (2006-07, ‘18-’19). Glanton played a key role in the PGA of America’s relocation to Frisco, Texas. He is a passionate advocate for junior golf, developing impactful programs like the Sherrill Park Learning Center and the Hawks junior golf team, which have introduced thousands of new golfers to the game; his leadership in the creation of “The Ronny” Golf Park on the PGA Frisco campus further expands community outreach and player development.
Among his previous awards are PGA of America Golf Professional of the Year (2020), NTPGA Golf Professional of the Year (1999, ‘07, ‘19), NTPGA Bill Strausbaugh Award (2003-05, ‘08, ‘14) and NTPGA Merchandiser of the Year (1994), plus induction into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame in 2022. Glanton actively supports his colleagues, raising over $100,000 through pro-ams
for PGA Members facing medical hardships. He’s also been a four-time contestant in the PGA Professional Championship, five-time contestant in the Senior PGA Professional National Championship and seven-time participant in the PGA TOUR Byron Nelson (now THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson). Glanton is a three-time NTPGA Major Champion, six-time Senior Division Major Champion and a 17-time member of the NTPGA Joe Black Cup Team, which he has also captained three times.
Congratulations to Ronny on this momentous recognition!
