BROWNWOOD – June 24, 2025 – The fourth annual North Texas Alumni Golf Tournament was held on Monday, June 23 at Texas Rangers Golf Club in Arlington. Alumni and friends networked and connected while also raising funds to support student scholarships at HPU. The event was presented by Brasher & Co. and Grooms Seed. Presenting sponsors were iTeach and Rozell Ranch, and lunch was sponsored by Texas Baptist Missions Foundation.
The first place team was comprised of Bryan Allen, Garrett Goodwin, Tim Goodwin and Royce Jesko. The second place team included Brad Andrews, Garrett Einspahr, Mike Hibbs and Eric Skalos. Third place went to Rodney Bell, Chase Brown, Jim Miller and Terry Minton.
Randy Lewallyn, a 1997 alumnus and HPU trustee, served as chair of the tournament.
“What an awesome day at the 4th Annual HPU North Texas Alumni Golf Tournament at Texas Rangers Golf Club,” said Lewallyn. “A huge thank you to our Title Sponsors, Brasher & Co. and Grooms Seed, for leading the way with their support. Big shoutout to our Presenting Sponsors iTeach and Rozzell Ranch, and to the Texas Baptist Missions Foundation for providing a great lunch. I’m blown away by the level of support and participation again this year and feel honored to be a part of this event. I’m also so grateful to the HPU advancement and alumni staff for making it all happen. It was a fantastic day of golf, fellowship and Yellow Jacket pride!”
Hole sponsors included AXIO Wireline TX, Dr. Cory Hines, Huf Construction, JHSH Consulting, Knoll Family Foundation, Law Office of Natalia Lopez, Dr. Ben Martin, Texas Farm Bureau Mike Haynie and WCA Construction.
Yellow Jacket sponsors included Brad Andrews, Brain & Behavior Associates, Jordan Godby, Glenn Johnson, HPU Alumni Association, Kohler, Randy Lewallyn, Dr. Chris Liebrum, Gaines Magee, Dr. Ronny Marriott, Dr. Dale Meinecke, Painter & Johnson, Dr. Darryl White and HPU Yellow Jacket Club.
Additional prizes were provided by the HPU golf team.
Plans are underway for the 2026 tournament. Alumni and friends can visit www.hputx.edu/golf for updates.
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Cutline 1: HPU hosted the 4th annual North Texas Alumni Golf Tournament on June 23 at Texas Rangers Golf Club in Arlington.
Cutline 2: HPU trustee Marc Dingler was a participant in the HPU North Texas Alumni Golf Tournament.
Cutline 3: Pictured left to right: Tournament Chair Randy Lewallyn congratulates the first place team of Tim Goodwin, Garrett Goodwin, Bryan Allen and Royce Jesko.
Cutline 4: Citizens National Bank President JD Johnson was a participant in HPU North Texas Alumni Golf Tournament.