2025 NORTHERN TEXAS PGA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

The Northern Texas PGA Foundation is pleased to continue its charitable commitment to higher education by announcing our 2025 scholarship recipients. 81 high school seniors who will be attending college this fall have earned scholarships totaling $763,000 – the most ever awarded in a single year by the NTPGA Foundation. The scholarship amounts vary from $2,500 to $20,000. In addition, two students were awarded a “last-dollar” full scholarship to two of the Foundation’s partner schools, the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD) and the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) through the Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway To Success scholarship program. To learn more about the Fairway To Success program and the 2025 Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway To Success scholarship recipients, please click here.


This year, of the scholarships awarded, 67% were based on financial need, academic performance, extracurricular activities, and community involvement, while 33% were awarded based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Since 1983, the Northern Texas PGA Foundation has awarded $6.48 million in college scholarships to 922 deserving students.


Congratulations to all our 2025 scholarship recipients!

Emily Briscoe

Allison and Jerry Freeman Scholarship

High School: Covenant Christian Academy Colleyville

College: Baylor University

Intended Major: Interior Design

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am looking forward to playing on the Club Golf Team and meeting many new friends from around the country. I am also excited to start on the design classes in my major.

Landry Addison

ANNIKA Foundation NTPGA Scholarship

High School:  Lake Highlands High School

College:  Arkansas Tech University

Intended Major:  Early Childhood Education

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am really excited to experience the collegiate athlete experience. I think it will not only teach me hard work and dedication, but also responsibility. I am looking forward to developing not only as a person in college, but also as a golfer.

Brady Mann

April and Mark Anthony Scholarship

High School: Bridgeport High School

College: Abilene Christian University

Intended Major: Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am looking forward to making new friends, spending time my new friends on the golf team and attending as many ACU sporting events as possible!

Dorothy Chen

Ben Hogan Foundation Scholarship/Robert Stennett Scholarship

High School: Allen High School

College: New York University

Intended Major: Business and Political Economy

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

The thing I'm looking forward to the most in college is experiencing the city during my time in NYC and my semesters abroad in London and Shanghai, and meeting people from all over the world!

Michael Xiao

Ben Hogan Foundation Scholarship/Robert Stennett Scholarship

High School: Homeschool

College: Colorado Christian University

Intended Major: Computer Information Systems

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

Since I was homeschooled, I am looking forward to being on a team, and sitting down in a classroom to learn from the professor in front of me. Though I loved being able to teach myself, the flexibility that comes with homeschooling, and being able to push myself academically, I am very ready to practice with a team, learn from a professor, and have classmates.

Michael Xiao

Ben Hogan Foundation Scholarship/Robert Stennett Scholarship

High School: Colleyville Heritage High School

College: Bowdoin College

Intended Major: Physics

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

Meeting new people and possibilities for my future.

William Zhuang

Ben Hogan Foundation Scholarship/Robert Stennett Scholarship

High School: Highland Park High School

College: Pomona College

Intended Major: Economics

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

What I'm looking forward to the most about the college experience is opportunity. I'm excited for the opportunity to better my golf game, to meet new people, to challenge myself academically, and to be a part of a new community, among others.

Coleman Bales

Ben Hogan Foundation Scholarship/Robert Stennett Scholarship

High School: Prestonwood Christian Academy North

College: East Texas Baptist University

Intended Major: Rehabilitative Sciences

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

For sure playing golf and getting to know new people along with enjoying East Texas and some small town environment. I'm excited to get to know my teammates and grow as a person and as a player.

Avery Zweig

Birdies for Kids Scholarship

High School: Enlightium Academy

College: Texas A&M University

Intended Major: Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am most looking forward to growing as a person and player under the leadership of my coaches, and inspiring the team of women around me as we play.

Taylor Phan

Birdies for Kids Scholarship

High School: Wakeland High School

College: The University of Texas at Austin

Intended Major: Advertising

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am most looking forward to furthering my education while forming meaningful connections with new people. I am really excited to challenge myself academically and learn more about things I am passionate about. At the same time, I cannot wait to build new friendships and explore Austin!

Chloe Sirkin

Destination Grapevine Texas Women's Open Scholarship

High School: Grapevine High School

College: Dallas Baptist University

Intended Major: Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?  

I'm looking forward to making new friends and having a whole new environment in college!

Preston Bradford

Doug & Lisa Hickrock Scholarship

High School: Highland Park High School

College: The University of Texas at Austin

Intended Major: Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am looking forward to studying business, and really focusing on what moves money and makes markets, and studying topics that are directly related to what I hope to be doing in the real world for work!

Landry Ashmore

Destination Grapevine Texas Women’s Open Scholarship

High School: Colleyville Heritage High School

College: University of Mississippi

Intended Major: Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am looking forward to meeting new people, having new experiences, and living life on my own. I am also excited about getting involved on campus with different organizations. College life is going to be so much fun!

Alyse Gerardot

Dr. Bill Blair Scholarship

High School: Liberty High School

College: Texas A&M University

Intended Major: Sports Management

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am looking forward to being able to experience living in College Station. I have grown up an Aggie and every time I visit and go to games I feel at home in the atmosphere. The place is nothing like anywhere else I have been and I can't wait to live there and constantly be immersed in the Aggie spirit.

Grace Kalina

Ewing Automotive Scholarship

High School: Wakeland High School

College: Georgia State University

Intended Major: Sports Administration

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am most looking forward to getting the opportunity to play collegiate golf in a new part of the country!

Daniel Ferguson

Ewing Automotive Scholarship

High School: Homeschool

College: Dallas Baptist University

Intended Major: Finance

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

Everything about college golf. I am excited to have a group of guys that are dedicated to the game that can push me to be the best golfer I can be.

Marianee Moran Argueta

Frank & Evelyn Borgsmiller Scholarship

High School: Thomas Jefferson High School

College: Texas State University

Intended Major: Biology

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I look forward to continue my education to later on go to pharmacy school. Throughout college, I also plan on building connections with my peers and joining programs like the marching band.

Kenneth Fambro

Fritz & Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation Scholarship

High School: Carroll High School

College: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I’m looking forward to living in a new state and developing myself for a professional career in the future.

Nicholas Norris

Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship

High School: Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

College: Arkansas Tech University

Intended Major: Data Analytics

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

The balance between college golf and college classes, and meeting new people in a new setting.

Connor Chisum

Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship

High School: Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

College: Boston College

Intended Major: Finance

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

Creating relationships with my teammates and exploring the city of Boston.

Sean Meador

Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship

High School: Trinity Christian Academy

College: University of Arkansas

Intended Major: Finance

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

Making new friends.

Emily York

Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship

High School: Lovejoy High School

College: Southwestern University

Intended Major: Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am excited for the new adventures and activities in college. I will be competing on the women’s golf team and majoring in business. I plan to study abroad, join multiple organizations such as Greek life, FCA, and the chorale ensemble, and overall be active on campus. I’m also excited to make new connections and build close friendships with other students on campus!

Noah Hankinson

Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship

High School: Independence High School

College: Lewis University

Intended Major: BS Aviation/Flight Technology

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

Working towards new flight ratings and licenses for aviation along with playing competitive college golf.

Jackson Licker

Holly & Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship

High School: Lovejoy High School

College: University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Intended Major: Professional Golf Management

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am most looking forward to learning how I can expand my knowledge of the PGA industry and work life, as well as creating new relationships.

Akela Larzeia

I Am a Golfer Foundation Scholarship

High School: David W. Carter High School

College: Tarleton State University

Intended Major: Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

What I’m looking forward to most about the college experience is the chance to grow both academically and personally. I’m excited to dive deeper into my business major, challenge myself in new ways, and gain the knowledge I’ll need to succeed in the military and beyond. I’m also looking forward to meeting new people from different backgrounds, building lifelong connections, and becoming more independent. College will be a fresh start and a chance to truly shape my future while still staying grounded in everything that’s made me who I am so far sports, leadership, and service.

Lucas Latimer

Jerry Andrews Scholarship

High School: Rockwall Heath High School

College: University of Mary Hardin Baylor

Intended Major: Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am looking forward to college. I am excited to learn how to live on my own. I look forward to making new friendships. Mostly, I am eager to learn how to be an adult.

Dylan Ford

Jerry D. Smith Scholarship

High School: Sonora Secondary School

College: Lubbock Christian University

Intended Major: Sports Management

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am looking forward to playing golf at the next level. Playing golf at the next level has been my dream since I was six years old.

Ella Upchurch

Jerry D. Smith Scholarship

High School: Monahans High School

College: Texas Tech University

Intended Major: Kinesiology

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I'm looking forward to meeting new people. Stepping out of my comfort zone to experience new friends and experiences. I'm looking forward to studying kinesiology and taking the classes and obtaining my degree to become a physical therapist.

Reese Rayburn

Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship

High School: Walnut Grove High School

College: The University of Oklahoma

Intended Major: Biology

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

What I’m most looking forward to about college is the chance to grow in every possible way. These next four years are more than just a step toward a degree; they’re a chance to push myself, try new things, and truly become the best version of myself. I want to be present in class, engaged in my learning, and committed to excelling academically. But I also want to embrace everything outside the classroom, joining intramural sports, attending events, meeting as many people as I can, and becoming part of a community that inspires and supports one another.

Hayley Kiesling

Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship

High School: Flower Mound High School

College: The University of Oklahoma

Intended Major: Nutritional Sciences

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I'm most excited about rushing in the fall and joining a sorority! I can't wait to meet new people and make new friends. I'm excited to participate in activities to help my community and volunteer with my sorority sisters.

Jack Gibson

Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship

High School: Emerson High School

College: The University of Oklahoma

Intended Major: Sports Management

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I'm learning more about life, doing things on my own, and working towards obtaining a degree.

Ella Murphree

Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship

High School: Lubbock-Cooper High School

College: The University of Oklahoma

Intended Major: Interior Design

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am so incredibly excited for college and I cannot wait to be at OU! I am most looking forward to meeting all kinds of new people, learning all about interior design, gaining new experiences, acquiring independence, going to any and all sporting events –specifically football– and being involved in Greek life!

Priscilla Gant

Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship

High School: Cornerstone Christian Academy

College: Oklahoma Baptist University

Intended Major: Applied Math with an emphasis on Financial & Actuarial Math

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am most excited for the campus culture, from the apartments to the classes and practices and events that OBU will host. It is exciting to expand my world a little bit as I prepare for life after school!

Lucy Kate Smith

Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship

High School: Liberty University Online Academy

College:  University of Texas at Tyler

Intended Major: Nursing

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I look forward to making new friends, being part of the golf team, and pursuing academic excellence.

Corbin Murray

Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship

High School: Mansfield High School

College: University of Texas at Tyler

Intended Major: Engineering

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I’m most looking forward to playing golf on a college team or with new friends, and improving my game in a competitive and fun environment. I’m also excited to get involved in campus clubs and events that align with my interests, both academic and social. Being part of a community where I can grow, contribute, and build lifelong connections is something I truly value.

Ava Murcer

Joe Black/Texas Golf Hall of Fame Scholarship

High School: Lake Highlands High School

College: Blinn College

Intended Major: Marketing & Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I'm looking forward to meeting new people and getting the ability to play collegiate golf!

Jaxson Green

Joe Bob Joyce Family Foundation Scholarship

High School: Troup High School

College: LeTourneau University

Intended Major: Accounting

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am most looking forward to playing collegiate golf, being in a new environment, meeting new people, and getting to study something that interests me. It's exciting to think about growing both on the course and in the classroom while working toward my dreams.

Aditya Dawane

Jon & Kim Morgan Scholarship

High School: Rick Reedy High School

College: University of Texas at Austin

Intended Major: Public Health

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am looking forward to engaging myself in a new, diverse community of students and teachers who will help me go beyond my capabilities. I'm also eager to combine different fields of study and get real-world experience that'll help me make a difference, both in my career and in the broader community.

Jorge Marquez

Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship

High School: Thomas Jefferson High School

College: The University of Texas at Austin

Intended Major: Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

What I’m looking forward to most from the college experience is being able to know what independence is for the first time. Even though I am grateful for my parents' efforts to always provide me with what I needed, I wish they pushed themselves and I out of our comfort zones more. In my family there is this strong sense of protection and uncertainty that sometimes feels suffocating. Up until this year, everything decision I’ve ever made in my life has had some sort of lingering paranoia behind it, not because I did something wrong, but because I’d wonder if it would affect my parents in any way. For example, I’ve never hung out with my friends until recently, not because my parents didn't let me, but because I didn't want to burden them with having to drive me from place to place, especially with how many errands they have to run during weekends. Being on my own will finally give me freedom in the sense that my parents won't have to worry about me to an extent and I will get to manage what I do on my own without bothering anyone.

Alejandro Benitez

Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship

High School: Thomas Jefferson High School

College: The University of Texas at Austin

Intended Major: Corporate Communications

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I’m most looking forward to meeting new people, and making valuable connections and exploring Austin. Also, learning from great professors at UT. I’m excited to grow, try new things, to better prepare myself for my future career.

Kiara Miles

Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship

High School: Lincoln High School

College: Wiley University

Intended Major: Criminal Justice

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I’m really excited to make new friends and meet people who are different from me. I want to explore different classes and figure out what I really enjoy learning about. Living on my own sounds cool because I’ll get to be more independent and learn how to take care of myself. I’m also looking forward to all the fun stuff on campus, like games, clubs, and just hanging out late with friends.

Stephanie Soria

Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship

High School: W.W. Samuell High School

College: The University of Texas at Austin

Intended Major: Economics

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I look forward to staying involved on campus, meeting new people, and joining student organizations. Being somewhere I can pursue my passion is exciting and will open doors for me. Living in the dorms will help be more independent and learn more about myself.

Holden Harris 

Levy Cup Scholarship

High School: Argyle High School

College: Clemson University

Intended Major: Finance

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

In college, I look most forward to meeting new people and having new experiences. Finding new passions and furthering my interests are what I am most excited about as I go to college.

Adrienne Ahn-Upton

Links on PGA Parkway Scholarship

High School: Laurel Springs High School

College: University of Pennsylvania

Intended Major: Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I'm most looking forward to competing as a Quaker this fall. Since golf is considered an individual sport and I have never competed for my high school, I am especially keen on competing as a team. During my time in college, I hope to further Penn’s legacy by winning the Ivy League Championship as well as individual tournaments.

Daniel Smith

Links on PGA Parkway Scholarship

High School: Coppell High School

College: The University of Texas at Austin

Intended Major: Government

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? 

The freedom and location of where I'm going.

Patrick Babb

Links on PGA Parkway Scholarship

High School: Mansfield High School

College: Baylor University

Intended Major: Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

Getting to play golf in college is very exciting to me. I'm really looking forward to growing as a player and getting closer to achieving my dreams to play professionally.

Cameron Phillips

M&P Group Texas State Open Scholarship

High School:  Grace Community School

College: Baylor University

Intended Major: Business Marketing

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am looking forward to meeting new people and becoming more independent. I’m excited to make memories that will last forever. College is a big step and I’m ready for all the new opportunities it will bring.

Mary Bleakney

Mac Spikes PGA Member Scholarship

High School: Woodrow Wilson High School

College: Texas Christian University

Intended Major: Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am looking forward to meeting new people and getting involved in new organizations. I am also really looking forward to the recruitment process!

Kristopher Thomas

Miss Katie Scholarship

High School: David W. Carter High School

College: Texas Christian University

Intended Major: Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

Making connections for my future and learning how to be a better man.

Makayla Guerrero

Miss Katie Scholarship

High School: Lincoln High School

College: Texas Christian University

Intended Major: Nursing

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

Definitely making new connections and incorporating my strengths towards programs and the university. Also, becoming a statement for other diverse students to work towards their goals no matter the challenge.

Luke McKinley

Neil Lockie/Dallas District Golf Association Scholarship

High School: McKinney High School

College: Texas A&M University

Intended Major: Engineering

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

Living on my own.

Jackson Hunt

Perry Arthur Scholarship

High School: New Tech High @ Coppell

College: University of North Texas

Intended Major: Media Arts

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

The complete independence but also the ability to become involved in so many separate aspects of the campus and be able to meet so many new people who may share interests with me.

Hudson Winter

Philip Bleakney Scholarship

High School: Kingdom Preparatory Academy

College: Texas Tech University

Intended Major: Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I look forward to meeting new people and making connections that will help advance my future career.

Haleigh Nash

Randy Smith Scholarship

High School: Amarillo High School

College: Texas Tech University

Intended Major: Nursing & Human Science

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I look forward to building relationships and experiencing more hands on learning opportunities specific to my field of study.

Brandt Powers

Rob Norland Scholarship

High School: Malakoff High School

College: Jacksonville College

Intended Major: Accounting

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? 

The thing I am looking forward to the most would be the opportunity to meet new people and to continue to learn new things. Throughout high school I have tried many sports and activities to see what I liked most, and now I have the opportunity to expand in those areas.

Callan Patton

Ronny Glanton Scholarship

High School: Colleyville Heritage High School

College: University of Arkansas

Intended Major: Psychology

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? 

Meeting new people and rushing!

Adelina Toba

Ronny Golf Park Scholarship

High School: Wakeland High School

College: Texas A&M University

Intended Major: Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am most looking forward to meeting new people and starting this next chapter of life!

Isabella Carter

Royal Oaks Country Club / Nicholas Stafford Scholarship

High School: Shadow Creek High School

College: Tulane University

Intended Major: Psychology

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am excited to continue my education while learning to navigate life on my own for the first time.

Brandon Gullo

Scottie & Meredith Scheffler Scholarship

High School: Frisco High School

College: Texas A&M University

Intended Major: Aerospace Engineering

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am most looking forward to meeting new people and forming new friendships while gaining a sense of independence in my life as I chase my dreams.

Luke Ratkowski

Scottie & Meredith Scheffler Scholarship

High School: Plano Senior High School

College: Texas A&M University

Intended Major: Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am looking forward to meeting new people and hopefully enjoying some winning football seasons.

Adalyn Hardeman

Sherrill Park/Two Dads and a Coach Scholarship

High School: JJ Pearce High School

College: Auburn University

Intended Major: Architecture

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am most looking forward to getting to be an Architecture major, and all of the opportunities that comes with it. I am also excited to participate in student life, church groups, a sorority, and gamedays!

Brayden Tomlinson

Tehan Scholarship

High School: Frenship High School

College: Texas Tech University

Intended Major: Journalism & Public Relations

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

What I’m looking forward to most about the college experience is the opportunity to begin building the foundation for my future in sports broadcasting. My aspiration is to become a sports broadcaster, and my ultimate dream is to one day commentate for the Texas Rangers. I’m excited to gain hands-on experience through campus media, internships, and networking with professionals in the field. College will give me the chance to develop my voice, sharpen my communication skills, and learn from those who share my passion for sports and storytelling.

Leroy (LT) Harris

THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Scholarship

High School: Walnut Grove High School

College: Bowling Green State University

Intended Major: Finance

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? 

Meeting new people and having a fresh start.

Marek Oley

Thomas Hanson Memorial Scholarship

High School: Colleyville Heritage High School

College: Texas A&M University

Intended Major: Chemical Engineering

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am most looking forward to meeting new people and being part of an incredible University with school spirit. I'm also excited to take classes focused on my major in engineering.

Kylie Hachtel

Troy Reiser Scholarship

High School: McKinney Boyd High School

College: University of Alabama

Intended Major: Nursing

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? 

Getting a fresh start in a new environment.

Braydon Bridges

West Texas Legends Scholarship honoring SA Smith, Hart Warren, Jay McClure and Sherwin Cox

High School: Compass Academy Charter School

College: Texas Christian University

Intended Major: Business

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? 

What I am looking forward to the most is probably the new people and environment I will be able to explore and become a part of. I am also looking forward to experiencing living on my own.