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Argyle High School’s championship-winning golf coach suddenly passes away
Summary by Flower Mound News Editorial Desk Micah Pearce , as published by Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Cody Vanderford, a coach and teacher, passed away on Monday at the age of 61 due to a medical emergency. He joined Argyle ISD in 2018 and also worked at Argyle Intermediate School before moving to South Elementary.
A sudden loss is being felt in the Argyle ISD community. Cody Vanderford, a coach and teacher, passed away on Monday at the age of 61 due to a medical emergency. He was a member of the district's staff, serving as the boys golf coach at Argyle High School and a PE teacher at Argyle South Elementary School.
Vanderford had a notable impact on the district, leading the Eagles to golf state championships in 2021 and 2022. He joined Argyle ISD in 2018 and also worked at Argyle Intermediate School before moving to South Elementary.
Further details about Vanderford's passing and his contributions to the community are available from the Argyle ISD district. The community is grieving the loss of this beloved member of the Argyle ISD family.
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Category: safety Published: July 1, 2026 Source: Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) Reading time: 1 min
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