Fore Frisco
In 2024, the Northern Texas PGA Foundation, in partnership with Omni Hotels & Resorts, launched a scholarship program, Fore Frisco, modeled after the impactful Fairway to Success scholarship program. This initiative, which has awarded deserving DISD students four-year scholarships based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and financial need, inspired the creation of Fore Frisco for Frisco ISD students.
With financial support from Omni Hotels & Resorts, the NTPGA Foundation awarded four $20,000 scholarships to Frisco ISD seniors who participated in a five-week, before-school golf and hospitality program during the 2025-26 school year. This need-based scholarship program provided students with financial assistance to pursue higher education. An exciting and impressive addition for year two of this program, the University of North Texas joined as a partner to offer one full-ride scholarship to a Fore Frisco participant who had interest in attending UNT. The winner was Kayla Rochez.
All Fore Frisco programming took place at The Ronny Golf Park, where students learned the fundamentals of golf—driving, chipping, and putting—under the instruction of PGA Professionals. In addition to developing their golf skills, participants explored career opportunities in hospitality at Omni Hotels & Resorts as well as careers in the golf industry. Upon completing the program, eligible students applied for a scholarship, and each recipient was paired with a mentor from the leadership team at Omni PGA Frisco Resort.
2026 Fore Frisco Scholarship Recipients
Panther Creek High School
Lauryn Spraggs
Panther Creek High School
Lauryn is a graduate of Panther Creek High School and will be attending Xavier University of Louisiana in the fall. While at Panther Creek, Lauryn was a Student Ambassador, an active member of the Swim and Dive team, and involved in the art program. Lauryn plans to study Biology and pursue medical school to dive into a career in reconstructive surgery. When asked about her takeaways from Fore Frisco, Lauryn said, "I learned more than I ever expected - about golf, business, and even myself."
Rajdeep Singh
Panther Creek High School
Rajdeep is a graduate of Panther Creek High School and plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin in the fall. Inspired by the work ethic of his parents, Rajdeep has been involved in a variety of programs, such as the Frisco Mayor's Youth Council, Subiendo Academy with the University of Texas McCombs School of Business, and Student Ambassadors. Rajdeep plans to study Business to help others have access to financial education. In his free time, Rajdeep enjoys fishing and teaching Bhangra dance to younger children.
Kayla Rochez
Panther Creek High School
Kayla is a graduate of Panther Creek High School and will be attending the University of North Texas in Denton in the fall. The middle child of five, Kayla has a strong support system and is inspired by her older siblings to pursue higher education. By participating on the school's track team, Kayla grew in her discipline and was selected as a team captain as a result of her work ethic. Kayla is pursuing a degree in Business with the hopes to become an accountant.
2026 Fore Frisco Scholarship Recipients
Lone Star High School
Nikki Zahedi
Lone Star High School
Nikki is a graduate of Lone Star High School and will attend the University of North Texas in the fall to study Psychology. While at Lone Star, Nikki was a part of the yearbook team, served as the Team Manager for the Rangerettes Drill Team, and also was a member of National Honor Society. Nikki is passionate about becoming a child psychologist in order to make a positive impact on children and families' lives in the same way others made an impact on her growing up.
Amara Okafor
Lone Star High School
Amara is a graduate of Lone Star High School and is heading to the University of Texas at Dallas to study Business Administration. While visiting Nigeria with her family last year, Amara volunteered with underprivileged children in the community and discovered an interest in law as she witnessed the impact that legal professionals can have in the lives of others. Amara loves spending time with her family and is looking forward to serving as a summer camp counselor before starting classes in the fall.
Founding Partners
About Fore Frisco
Fore Frisco is helping impact and change the lives of young people in our community. The program is conducted at The Ronny Golf Park by PGA Professionals with students from Frisco ISD high schools - Panther Creek and Lone Star. The program includes exposing students to golf and the life lessons that are inherent to the game.
Graduating seniors who qualify by participating in the program, have the opportunity to apply for a college scholarship.