The Oklahoma Golf Association is proud to recognize this year’s outstanding scholarship recipients—exceptional student-athletes who embody academic excellence, leadership, and a passion for giving back to their communities through golf and service. Each recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship to help advance their future goals.
Benton Manly – Morri Rose Scholarship Supported by The Talor Gooch Foundation
Future Furman University student Benton Manly has been active with First Baptist Tulsa, leading various community outreach efforts. Notably, he’s introduced special needs children to golf through junior clinics. Benton has multiple wins on the Oklahoma Junior Golf Tour and has competed in the USGA Junior Amateur & Junior PGA Championship.
Gabe Jones – Bill Barrett Memorial Scholarship
Gabe will attend East Central University and was valedictorian of his high school class. As captain of both the basketball and golf teams, he also qualified for the Oklahoma Open in 2023. His volunteer efforts span junior camps and local food drives.
Ian Wilcoxen – Gene Mortensen Memorial Scholarship
Ian, bound for Northeastern State University, is a four-year National Honor Society member. With a family legacy in golf—his grandfather a superintendent and father a PGA Professional—he’s learned to deeply respect the game. He volunteers through youth programs at the Church of St. Mary.
Reagan Plank – Roy Oxford Memorial Scholarship
Reagan will attend the University of Central Oklahoma, where she’ll compete on the women’s golf team and pursue a degree through the PGA Golf Management Program. She is a Life Kids Leader, First Tee Coach, and an active volunteer in her local community.
Taylor Tevis – Corky Billen Memorial Scholarship
Taylor will play collegiate golf at Oklahoma City University. A member of the National Honor Society, she volunteers with Special Olympics, leads at the Angel Tree program through the Salvation Army, and is the first in her family to compete in collegiate sports.
Ryan McClanahan – Golf Inc. Scholarship
Headed to the University of Oklahoma to study chemical engineering, Ryan maintained a 4.57 GPA. He is involved in the Economics Club, Spanish National Honor Society, and coaches with The First Tee. He also played in the 2024 Southern Cup.
Cara Cummins – Golf Inc. Scholarship
Admitted to Southern Methodist University, Cara has dedicated over 1,500 hours to community service. She has served as president of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a teen board member at Wings for adults with special needs, and a mentor through SLED. A valedictorian and varsity golf captain at Edmond North, she has been a four-year Student Council leader.
Congratulations recipients! The Oklahoma Golf Association Foundation is proud to have you as our 2025 Class.
