Carpineta Leads Section’s 2019 Awards Class
Earlier this month, the Philadelphia PGA Section announced its 2019 award winners, highlighted by Golf Professional of the Year, John Carpineta, Bensalem Township Country Club. Rounding out the 2019 awards class: Steve Frederick, Assistant Golf Professional of the Year; Dean Kandle, Horton Smith Award; Charlie Schuyler, Bill Strausbaugh Award; Steve Wager, Player Development Award; Andy Miller, Youth Player Development Award; John Pillar, Patriot Award; Alex McGann, Resort Merchandiser of the Year; Brent Wallace, Private Merchandiser of the Year; Jason Howard, Public Merchandiser of the Year; and Laura Manchester, Golf Salesperson of the Year.
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
The Philadelphia PGA Section is looking for volunteers from its PGA Members and Associates for two upcoming events:
Philadelphia Golf and Travel Show – February 7-9
PGA Professionals can give back by volunteering to give free golf lessons at the 2020 Philadelphia PGA Golf and Travel Show, held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks’ Halls A & D in Oaks, Pa., during the following times:
- Friday, February 7: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, February 8: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, February 9: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
To volunteer, please contact the Section’s Instruction Committee Chair, Andy Miller, PGA, at andy@ledgerockgolf.com or by clicking the below button.
Volunteer for Show
KPMG Women’s PGA Championship – June 23-28
With the 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship coming to Aronimink Golf Club in June, we are working with the championship staff to find volunteers for tournament week. We are truly excited to have another major championship in the Philadelphia PGA Section and want to do everything we can to help make it a successful event!
To volunteer registration instructions, please click the below button.
Volunteer for KPMG
Philadelphia PGA to Battle New Jersey PGA on Ice to Benefit PGA REACH Philadelphia
Help support PGA REACH Philadelphia by attending the Flyers vs. Devils game on February 6 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available in the lower level ($80 per ticket). Five dollars from every ticket sold will be donated to PGA REACH Philadelphia. Every ticketholder will receive a voucher for a Gritty driver head cover.
Prior to the NHL game, the Philadelphia PGA and the New Jersey PGA will hold their annual charity hockey game at the Wells Fargo Center, beginning at 12:45 p.m.
For every ticket purchased, that person will get a voucher to pick their Gritty Driver head cover up at the game that night and $5 on every ticket sold will go back to PGA REACH Philadelphia.
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Play Major Championship Golf Courses in the 2020 Philadelphia PGA Kohler Pro-Am
The Section will be visiting the Midwest for the 2020 Philadelphia PGA Kohler Pro-Am on October 4-7! For more details, please click here.
The only way to secure a team in this event is to submit a deposit as registration for this pro-am is on a first-come, first-served basis. Deposits are due by August 15.
To reserve your spot in the 2020 Philadelphia PGA Kohler Pro-Am, please click the below button.
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Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Charles served as General Manager of the Atlantic City Country Club, one of the most historic clubs in the world. Another one of his passions is golf. In fact, he is a PGA (Professional Golfers Association) member and has been a teaching professional with the PGA for many years.
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Join Us in the Dominican Republic for the 2020 Philadelphia PGA Casa de Campo Pro-Am
The Section is headed to the Dominican Republic for the 2020 Philadelphia PGA Casa de Campo Pro-Am on December 7-11! For more details, please click here.
The only way to secure a team in this event is to submit a deposit as registration for this pro-am is on a first-come, first-served basis. Deposits are due by August 1. Deposits received after October 1 and entry fees received after November 1 are non-refundable.
To reserve your spot in the 2020 Philadelphia PGA Casa de Campo Pro-Am, please click the below button.
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Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour Membership Enrollment Now Open
Providing fun and invaluable opportunities to get out and play, the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour leads the region in competitive youth golf. The tour’s membership consists of youth golfers 18 years of age and younger. All events are enjoyable and family-friendly. Youth golfers may be registered by clicking the below button.
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Don’t Wait…PGA Jr. League Captain Registration Deadline is February 1
Captain registration for the 2020 Summer Season of PGA Jr. League is open! As a reminder, Captains must be PGA Members, PGA Associates or LPGA Members in good standing to register. The deadline to register is fast approaching…register by February 1!
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Enroll for Section Tournament Organizations
Registrations for the Section’s various tournament organizations / clubs are open online. Memberships available include:
- Tournament Players Division (TPD)
- Hole-in-One Club
- Philadelphia Assistants’ Organization (PAO)
- Central Counties Chapter (CCC) – Member and Associate
- Central Counties Chapter Hole-in-One Club
For more information on these memberships or to register, please click the below “Register” button.
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Upcoming Events
Please see below for upcoming Section events. PGA Members and Associates may find more information or may register by clicking on the date / event names below.
District Roundtables
Education Events
Frey Joins Section Staff
We would like to welcome the newest addition to the Section staff, PGA Member Matt Frey. For the past seven years, Matt was the General Manager of Digital Operations for PGA Magazine in Huntingdon Valley, Pa. Prior to moving to the Delaware Valley, Matt spent time as a PGA Assistant Professional at Malone (N.Y.) Golf Club and the Camargo Club in Cincinnati. Matt also graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Business Adminsitration degree in Marketing with a PGA Golf Management option.
As Communications Director, Matt will be heading up all Section, Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour and PGA REACH Philadelphia communications. With his experience and background, we know he is a perfect fit to lead our efforts in growing awareness and recognition of our membership and our brand.
Please join us in welcoming Matt to the staff. You may reach him at mfrey@pgahq.com, please remember to send him any member interest stories or best practices that we may promote.
Membership Update
Please see below for the Section’s membership updates as of January 10. New facility or Section affiliations are listed immediately following the PGA Professional’s name, while prior affiliations are listed in parentheses. * denotes new PGA Members the Section; † denotes new PGA Associates to the Section; ‡ denotes changes within the same facility.
A-1:
- David Coates, Williamsport C.C.; (Essex County C.C.)*
- Chris Hutchinson, Medford Village C.C.‡
- Anthony McNamara, Toftrees Resort G.C.; (The Club at Pelican Preserve)*
- Joe Missimer, West Chester G & C.C.‡
- Dan Mrozinski, Commonwealth National G.C.‡
- Jared Murosky, Llanerch C.C.‡
- Darin Peart, Penn National G.C.‡
A-8:
- Michael Caldwell, The DuPont C.C.; (Bidermann G.C.)
- John “Jake” Manley, Saucon Valley C.C.; (Congressional C.C.)*
A-11: Matt Frey, Philadelphia Section; (PGA Magazine)
A-13: Bill Smith, Berkleigh G.C.; (Royal Manchester G.L.)
A-19: Michael Frye, Golf Genius; (Southwest Section)
B-6: Gregory Rhoads, GOLFTEC Malvern; (River Club)*
B-8:
- Megan Leinweber, Stonewall Links†
- Victoria Petrosky, Fox Hill C.C.; (Irem C.C.)
- Aaron Wilkinson, Kings Creek C.C.; (C.C. of Maryland)*
B-12: Shawn Davis, Cairn Univ.†
Elections:
- Nathalie Filler, The Philadelphia Cricket Club
- Brian Fruehan, Elmhurst C.C.
Retired: Mike Versuk (Willow Valley G.C.)
Transfers:
- Billy Ditchey, Carolinas Section; (Indian Hills G.C.)
- Zachary Duclos, Southern Texas Section; (The Philadelphia Cricket Club)
- Aaron Hartman, Metropolitan Section; (The Philadelphia Cricket Club)
- Matthew Hillier, New England Section; (Pine Valley G.C.)
- Bryant Shuford, Carolinas Section‡
- Bradley Sniper, New Jersey Section; (The Philadelphia Cricket Club)
- Michael Tritapoe, Middle Atlantic Section; (Baywood Greens)
Register Your Facility as a Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour Affiliate Member
The Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour Affiliate Program is a collaboration between the Philadelphia PGA Section and area facilities to market the tour. There is no cost to become an affiliate member and your involvement will be recognized on PhillyJuniorTour.com. Participating facilities will promote the junior tour and in return, each facility will receive one complimentary membership to the tour to give to a youth golfer at their facility.* To register, email info@phillyjuniortour.com.
*Complimentary membership must be given to a new Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour member.
With the 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship coming to Aronimink Golf Club in June, we are working with the championship staff to find volunteers for tournament week. We are truly excited to have another major championship in the Philadelphia PGA Section and want to do everything we can to help make it a successful event!
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