Month: September 2020

Whitford C.C. Team Wins 2020 Club Car / Golf Cars Incorporated Pro-Official Championship

September 28, 2020Comments Off on Whitford C.C. Team Wins 2020 Club Car / Golf Cars Incorporated Pro-Official ChampionshipPPGA


Lafayette Hill, Pa. (September 28, 2020) — PGA Member Michael Ladden and his amateur partner Todd Cottingham, representing Whitford C.C., teamed to win the 2020 Club Car / Golf Cars Incorporated Pro-Official Championship with a net team score of 10-under-par 62 at Whitemarsh Valley C.C. Ladden shot a gross 76 while Cottingham turned in an 83.

Ladden and Cottingham held off the host team from Whitemarsh Valley C.C., David Pagett, PGA, and his amateur partner Brandon McKay, who finished one stroke behind at 9-under-par.

Radley Run C.C.’s Jonathan Arthur, PGA, and his amateur partner Mike Evanko finished in third place at 7-under par. Whitford C.C.’s second team of Evan Mitchell, PGA, and Robert Reynolds; Glen Brook G.C.’s Dustin McCormick, PGA, and Steve Houloose; and Aronimink G.C.’s Jeffrey Kiddie, PGA, and Jeff Fialko rounded out the top 5 at 6-under-par.

To view the full 2020 Club Car / Golf Cars Incorporated Pro-Official Championship leaderboard, click here.

The 2020 Club Car / Golf Cars Incorporated Pro-Official Championship is supported by Club Car, Golf Cars Incorporated, and AM&E. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank Whitemarsh Valley C.C., its membership, management, and staff, as well as our partners, as the event would not have been possible without their support.

About the Philadelphia PGA Section
The Philadelphia PGA Section, covering eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, is one of 41 geographical managing entities of the PGA of America. This Section manages nearly 900 PGA Members and Associates who are employed at over 590 golf facilities in our region.

About the PGA of America
The PGA of America represents the very best in golf. For more information about the PGA of America, visit PGA.org and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Contact: Matt Frey, PGA, Communications Director, mfrey@pgahq.com

Alex Knoll, PGA, Captures 99th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship; Earns Berth in 54th PGA Professional Championship

September 23, 2020Comments Off on Alex Knoll, PGA, Captures 99th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship; Earns Berth in 54th PGA Professional ChampionshipLessons, PPGA

Lititz, Pa. (September 23, 2020) — Alex Knoll, PGA, of Glen Brook G.C. in Stroudsburg, Pa., winner of the Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, at Bent Creek Country Club and the Country Club of York, will lead 11 Section PGA Professionals to compete in the 54th PGA Professional Championship, April 25-28, at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Knoll turned in a winning total of 10-under-par 204 to successfully defend the Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, winning wire-to-wire. Tom Cooper of Pine Valley (N.J.) C.C. was runner-up, finishing at 7-under-par 207. They are joined by Rusty Harbold of Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flourtown, Pa; Andrew Turner of French Creek G.C. in Elverson, Pa.; Michael Little of Lookaway G.C. in Buckingham, Pa.; Zac Oakley of Bidermann G.C. in Wilmington, Del.; Brett Walker of Sunnybrook G.C. in Plymouth Meeting, Pa.; Hugo Mazzalupi of Patriot’s Glen National G.C. in Elkton, Md.; Parks Price of the C.C. of York in York, Pa.;  Rich Steinmetz of Spring Ford C.C. in Royersford, Pa.; and Mark Sheftic of Merion G.C. in Ardmore, Pa.; Ashley Grier of Overbrook G.C. in Villanova, Pa. also qualified via her selection to the 2019 U.S. Women’s PGA Cup.

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“I was proud of myself today,” Knoll said of his final round at Bent Creek C.C. “My past big tournament experiences really helped me play better today.”

Knoll also made his major championship debut earlier this year in the 102nd PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, Calif.

A highlight of Knoll’s final round was his tee shot on No. 17, a short 270-yard par-4, which led to a birdie. He hit driver just long and right of the green.

“Driver is my best club,” Knoll said. “If I can put driver in my hand, I’m going to. Even though there was a lot of trouble, I thought driver would clear 90 percent of it, and I was just trying to go par-par to finish. Even if I hit it way off line, it was going to avoid more of the trouble rather than if I hit a bad iron. I hit a really great shot right at the flag, and ended up making birdie.”

In addition to his role as a PGA Professional at Glen Brook G.C., Knoll is a school teacher and was taking virtual attendance prior to his rounds in the Championship.

The PGA Professional Championship and 41 PGA Section Championships feature a total purse of more than $1.5 million. The PGA Professional Championship purse is $650,000, distributed among those who make the cut in the 312-player field. Golf Channel will televise all four rounds of the national Championship.

If eligibility is met and maintained, the low 20 scorers in 2021 will earn berths into the 103rd PGA Championship, May 20-23, 2021, at The Ocean Course in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

In addition to the Walter Hagen Cup, the PGA Professional Championship winner also receives an exemption into the next 10 PGA Professional Championships and exemptions into six PGA TOUR events over a 12-month period.

Established in 1968, the PGA Professional Championship roster of Champions includes the following premier TOUR professionals: Sam Snead, Bob Rosburg, Don Massengale, Ed Dougherty, Larry Gilbert, and Bruce Fleisher.

The PGA Professional Championship is presented by Club Car and OMEGA. Supporting sponsors are Titleist/FootJoy, NIKE and TaylorMade. Presenting partners are Golf Channel and the PGA TOUR. The 41 Section Championships and the National Championship offer a combined purse of more than $1.5 million.

About the Philadelphia PGA Section
The Philadelphia PGA Section, covering eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, is one of 41 geographical managing entities of the PGA of America. This Section manages nearly 900 PGA Members and Associates who are employed at over 590 golf facilities in our region.

About the PGA of America
The PGA of America represents the very best in golf. For more information about the PGA of America, visit PGA.org and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Contact: Matt Frey, PGA, Communications Director, mfrey@pgahq.com

Defending Champion Alex Knoll, PGA, Extends Lead in 99th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship

September 22, 2020Comments Off on Defending Champion Alex Knoll, PGA, Extends Lead in 99th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championshipleaderboard, PPGA

Lititz, Pa. (September 22, 2020) — Defending Champion Alex Knoll, Glen Brook G.C., extended his lead in the 99th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, presented by Club Car and OMEGA, to two strokes after turning in a 3-under-par 69 at the C.C. of York. Knoll finds himself at 9-under-par going into the final round.

Pine Valley G.C.’s Tom Cooper, PGA, is in solo-second after he shot a 2-under-par 70, also at the C.C. of York, reaching 7-under-par for the championship.

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“It was a good day again; it’s always tough to follow a good round with another one,” said Knoll. “I was pretty proud that I came in with a 3-under score today, birdieing the last hole.”

Knoll joked that his front nine score could have been a 28, as he said he hit it “beyond excellent,” but didn’t make many putts. Knoll carded 33 strokes on the front. To hear Knoll’s full remarks following his round, click here.

Cooper, held his position in second-place, yet fell a stroke further behind after 36 holes. While Cooper had a couple of three-putts during his round, he did acknowledge he had a few longer putts drop.

“It is always nice when the long putts fall in the hole,” he said.

For Cooper’s full remarks, click here.

Spring Ford C.C.’s Rich Steinmetz, PGA, turned in the day’s lowest round, a 4-under-par 67 at Bent Creek C.C., which places him in third place at 5-under-par, four back of Knoll. Brett Walker tied Steinmetz with his 3-under-par 68 at Bent Creek C.C.

Sixty-one of the 144 Philadelphia PGA Professionals in the field made the cut to the final round to continue their quest for the William B. Packer Trophy and a berth into the 54th PGA Professional Championship, April 25-28, at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Along with the trophy, the winner will earn a $9,000 first-prize out of the $72,000 purse.

The final round is scheduled for tomorrow, Sept. 23, at Bent Creek C.C. Follow the action via our live scoring by visiting golfgenius.com/pages/2420290 and our social media channels: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

For more information on the championship, including the week’s schedule, pairings, and more, visit the championship’s official e-publication.

Members of the media are welcome onsite to cover the championship.

The 99th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship is presented by Club Car and OMEGA, and supported by Titleist / FootJoy, Nike, TaylorMade, Golf Channel, and the PGA Tour.

About the Philadelphia PGA Section
The Philadelphia PGA Section, covering eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, is one of 41 geographical managing entities of the PGA of America. This Section manages nearly 900 PGA Members and Associates who are employed at over 590 golf facilities in our region.

Contact: Matt Frey, PGA, Communications Director, mfrey@pgahq.com

Defending Champion Alex Knoll, PGA, Leads 99th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship After Opening Round 65

September 21, 2020Comments Off on Defending Champion Alex Knoll, PGA, Leads 99th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship After Opening Round 65leaderboard, PPGA

Lititz, Pa. (September 21, 2020) — Defending Champion Alex Knoll, Glen Brook G.C., leads the 99th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, presented by Club Car and OMEGA, by one stroke after firing a 6-under-par 65 in the opening round at Bent Creek C.C., fueled by two eagles on Nos. 9 and 12, both par-5s.

Two PGA Members, Mark Sheftic, Merion G.C.; and Tom Cooper, Pine Valley G.C.; are tied for second place, one stroke behind Knoll.

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“I hit it excellent off the tee and gave myself a lot of opportunities,” Knoll said of his opening round. “I made some nice putts today and really played the par-5s excellent; I was 5-under on those holes, so that really helped my score today.”

To hear Knoll’s full remarks following his round, click here.

Sheftic, who played his opening round at the C.C. of York and made five birdies and an eagle, said that the course played outstanding.

“My game plan going into today was to stay below the hole, and I did putt well.” For Sheftic’s full comments, click here.

Cooper, like Knoll, played Bent Creek C.C. for his first round, and said he hit the ball consistently throughout the day, following a good stretch of ball-striking.

“I was hovering around even-par and 1-under for most of the front nine, thinking ‘just keep hitting fairways and greens and see if we can make some more birdies,” Cooper said. “I was able to make some long putts and hit some good shots coming in.”

Cooper made eight birdies during his round. For his full remarks, click here.

One-hundredd-forty-four of the Philadelphia PGA Section’s best players are competing for the William B. Packer Trophy and a berth into the 54rd PGA Professional Championship, April 25-28, at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Along with the trophy, the winner will earn a $9,000 first-prize out of the $72,000 purse.

The second round continues tomorrow, Sept. 22, at 8:30 a.m. at both Bent Creek C.C. and the C.C. of York. Follow the action via our live scoring by visiting golfgenius.com/pages/2420290 and our social media channels: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

For more information on the championship, including the week’s schedule, pairings, and more, visit the championship’s official e-publication.

Members of the media are welcome onsite to cover the championship.

The 99th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship is presented by Club Car and OMEGA, and supported by Titleist / FootJoy, Nike, TaylorMade, Golf Channel, and the PGA Tour.

About the Philadelphia PGA Section
The Philadelphia PGA Section, covering eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, is one of 41 geographical managing entities of the PGA of America. This Section manages nearly 900 PGA Members and Associates who are employed at over 590 golf facilities in our region.

Contact: Matt Frey, PGA, Communications Director, mfrey@pgahq.com

99th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship Set for September 21-23

September 18, 2020Comments Off on 99th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship Set for September 21-23PPGA

Lititz, Pa. (September 18, 2020) — The 99th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, presented by Club Car and OMEGA, is set to begin on Monday, September 21 at Bent Creek Country Club and the Country Club of York, with the final round taking place on Wednesday, September 23 at Bent Creek.

The two facilities will host 147 of the Philadelphia PGA Section’s best players as they compete for the William B. Packer Trophy and a berth into the 54rd PGA Professional Championship, April 25-28, at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

PGA Member Alex Knoll, who made his major championship debut earlier this year in the 102nd PGA Championship, is the defending champion. Knoll won the 2019 Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship by two strokes after breaking World Golf Hall of Famer Sam Snead’s course record in the first round at Union League Golf Club at Torresdale (62).

Other past champions in this year’s field include: Billy Stewart, 2018; Terry Hertzog, 2001, 2004 and 2017; Dave McNabb, 2015; George Forster, 1999 and 2014; Dave Quinn, 2006 and 2013; Stu Ingraham, 2008 and 2012; Rich Steinmetz, 2007, 2010 and 2011; John Pillar, 2009; Brian Kelly, 1995, 2000 and 2005; Terry Hatch, 2003; and Dave Roberts, 2002.

The first groups tee off at 8:30 a.m. on Monday at both Bent Creek C.C. and the C.C. of York. Follow the action via our live scoring by visiting golfgenius.com/pages/2420290 and our social media channels: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

For more information on the championship, including the week’s schedule, pairings, and more, visit the championship’s official e-publication.

Members of the media are welcome onsite to cover the championship.

The 99th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship is presented by Club Car and OMEGA, and supported by Titleist / FootJoy, Nike, TaylorMade, Golf Channel, and the PGA Tour.

About the Philadelphia PGA Section
The Philadelphia PGA Section, covering eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, is one of 41 geographical managing entities of the PGA of America. This Section manages nearly 900 PGA Members and Associates who are employed at over 590 golf facilities in our region.

Contact: Matt Frey, PGA, Communications Director, mfrey@pgahq.com

Team Forster Wins 2020 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Scratch Championship

September 17, 2020Comments Off on Team Forster Wins 2020 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Scratch Championshipleaderboard, PPGA

Fleetwood, Pa. (September 17, 2020) — PGA Member George Forster, Radnor Valley C.C., and his amateur teammate Anthony Pigott won the 2020 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Scratch Championship at Moselem Springs G.C. with a team score of 9-under-par 61. Forster carded a 66 with his own ball.

Forster and Pigott’s margin of victory was two strokes over the team of PGA Member Steve Swartz, West Shore C.C., and his amateur partner David Herbst.

Commonwealth National G.C.’s Patrick Shine, PGA, and his amateur partner Michael Valentine, who were paired with Forster and Pigott, said the winning team was making putts from everywhere, including some with significant break.

Three teams finished tied for third place at 6-under-par, including: PGA Associate Brian Bergstol, Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, and Ryan Orcutt; PGA Member Mike Molino, C.C. of Scranton, and Cory Calvert; and PGA Member Jeff Fick, Moselem Springs G.C., and Tucker Sandercock.

To view the full 2020 Pro-Scratch Championship leaderboard, click here.

The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank Moselem Springs G.C., its membership, management, and staff, as the event would not have been possible without their support.

About the Philadelphia PGA Section
The Philadelphia PGA Section, covering eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, is one of 41 geographical managing entities of the PGA of America. This Section manages nearly 900 PGA Members and Associates who are employed at over 590 golf facilities in our region.

Contact: Matt Frey, PGA, Communications Director, Philadelphia PGA Section, mfrey@pgahq.com

Michael Tobiason Wins Inaugural Philadelphia Players Championship at Lookaway Golf Club

September 14, 2020Comments Off on Michael Tobiason Wins Inaugural Philadelphia Players Championship at Lookaway Golf Clubleaderboard, Local News, PPGA

Buckingham, Pa. (September 31, 2020) — Michael Tobiason, Deerfield C.C., won the inaugural Philadelphia Players Championship at Lookaway Golf Club, besting a field of 99 top playing Philadelphia PGA Professionals and 10 amateurs with a 7-under-par 65.

Tobiason enjoyed a two-stroke margin of victory over host PGA Member Michael Little, Lookaway G.C. Tobiason and Little shared similar back nines. Little was even-par through No. 11, then rattled off five birdies in his final seven holes. Tobiason, however, was 3-under-par at the turn, and also made five birdies on the back nine, with a lone bogey.

“We had a great field here for the inaugural Philadelphia Players Championship, so it’s an honor to win, as we have a lot of great players in our Section,” said Tobiason. “You have to go low to win.”

Tobiason also won the National Car Rental Philadelphia Assistant PGA Professional Championship in August.

Eric Williams, Glenmaura National G.C., earned Low Amateur honors in a playoff against Oscar Mestre, Overbrook G.C., with a birdie on the first extra hole. Williams and Mestre finished with scores of 2-under-par 70s.

“It was an honor to finish as Low Amateur in the first Philadelphia Players Championship,” said Williams. “The hospitality at Lookway was fantastic. It’s a special place.”

PGA Member David Quinn, Laurel Creek C.C., won the Senior Division with a 3-under-par 69, one stroke ahead of Dave McNabb, Applebrook G.C.; and Brendon Post, University of Delaware.

An additional highlight of the day: PGA Member John Cooper, Green Valley C.C., made a hole-in-one on No. 15. Congratulations, John!

The Philadelphia Players Championship was simply an idea over casual conversations between two men who have a passion for golf and a love for Lookaway – Michael Little, PGA Head Professional at Lookaway, and Scott Hutchinson, Lookaway Member, much the same way Lookaway was first envisioned. In addition to his commitment to developing this event, Hutchinson is the main sponsor of the event. With his support, the $31,000 purse is the second largest one-day payout in the Philadelphia PGA Section.

To view the full 2020 Philadelphia Players Championship leaderboard, click here.

The 2020 Philadelphia Players Championship, an OMEGA Player of the Year event, is supported by Scott Hutchinson and Lookaway Golf Club. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank Lookaway G.C., its membership, management, and staff, as well as our partners, as the event would not have been possible without their support.

About the Philadelphia PGA Section
The Philadelphia PGA Section, covering eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, is one of 41 geographical managing entities of the PGA of America. This Section manages nearly 900 PGA Members and Associates who are employed at over 590 golf facilities in our region.

Contact: Matt Frey, PGA, Communications Director, Philadelphia PGA Section, mfrey@pgahq.com

Lookaway Golf Club Hosts the Inaugural Philadelphia Players Championship on Monday, September 14, 2020

September 11, 2020Comments Off on Lookaway Golf Club Hosts the Inaugural Philadelphia Players Championship on Monday, September 14, 2020PPGA

Buckingham, Pa. — Lookaway Golf Club, in the heart of historic Buckingham, Pa., has earned the reputation of being the course to play in the Southeast Pa. Region. Golfers from the Philadelphia area and beyond leap at the opportunity to tee off on this celebrated course. On Monday, September 14, this opportunity is reserved for the best of the best in Philadelphia and the competition will be exhilarating on this fair, but challenging, landscape.

The 18-hole course designed by well renowned designer, Rees Jones, is a golfer’s delight. Lookaway encompasses 250 pristine acres of woodlands, streams and ponds enhanced by carefully placed bunkers and rough areas; its exceptional conditioning makes it a delight to see and a challenge to play. Opened in 1999, on a site that dates back to the founding of the nation, the golf club has retained the original buildings dating from the early 1700s, preserving the area’s historic roots.

In a few days, Lookaway will welcome the Top 10 GAP Amateurs, along with 90 of Philadelphia’s best Golf Professionals, and challenge them with outstanding course conditions and PGA quality greens. Originally designed by Rees to be a member’s course, Lookaway’s narrative continues to evolve in its young history.  After hosting the 107th Pennsylvania Amateur in July 2020, the Pennsylvania Golf Association stated Lookaway is a nothing short of a Championship Course, something its 229 Partners have always known.

Much the same way Lookaway was first envisioned, this event was simply an idea over casual conversations between two men who have a passion for golf and a love for Lookaway – Michael Little, PGA Head Professional at Lookaway, and Scott Hutchinson, Lookaway Member.

“Since becoming a PGA Professional and understanding the competitive side of the game, I have always wanted to be a part of the most competitive fields playing on the best conditioned golf courses. Back in October 2019, Scott Hutchinson and I had lunch at Lookaway Golf Club to discuss his stance on golf in Philadelphia and how to support the game we both love. I suggested we create an event with the best players in the region. Scott loved this idea and after a few days of thoughts and text back and forth we established the event should have both professionals and top amateurs.” – Michael Little, Lookaway PGA Head Professional

In addition to his commitment to developing this event, Hutchinson is the main sponsor of the event.  With his support, the $31,000 purse is the second largest one-day payout in the Philadelphia PGA section.

“Giving has become a significant part of my life and when the opportunity to support Michael’s vision of inviting the best professional and amateur players from the area to compete at Lookaway, it was a perfect fit.” -Scott Hutchinson, Event Sponsor and Lookaway Member

The final step for Lookaway included a distinctive trophy; Lookaway Golf Club, once a well-known dairy farm, still has original milk bottles inscribed with the Lookaway logo. With the talented Morrell Studios team, the Milk Bottle trophy will be introduced at the event. Two trophies will be awarded each year, the overall Philadelphia Players Champion and the Lookaway Cup for the low Amateur.

The Individual Stroke-play competition kicks off with first tee time at 8 a.m. on Monday, September 14.   The rain date for the event is Tuesday, September 15, 2020.

For more information on Lookaway Golf Club and how to be a part of this event, call 215-794-5727 or visit the Club’s website www.lookawaygolf.com.

2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Set for Oct. 6-11 Without Spectators Onsite

September 11, 2020Comments Off on 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Set for Oct. 6-11 Without Spectators OnsiteChampionships, Local News, PPGA

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Sept. 11, 2020) 一 The PGA of America today announced that the 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship ー one of five Major Championships on the LPGA Tour ー will be contested without spectators onsite, October 6-11, at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

The decision to play without spectators was made in coordination with Pennsylvania Department of Health, Newtown Township and the Chester County Department of Health, with the health and well-being of all involved as the top priority.

The PGA of America will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments and work in concert with the leading state and township public health authorities, as well as the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, up to and through Championship Week.

“We’re grateful to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Newtown Township and Delaware County for their partnership in conducting the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship,” said PGA of America President Suzy Whaley. “We’re excited to showcase historic Aronimink Golf Club, an incredible venue located in a community that has been a long-time supporter of women’s golf and the LPGA. And while we will, unfortunately, be unable to have spectators with us at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, we’re certain that the talented players in the field will inspire those watching around the globe.”

Founded in 1896, Aronimink has hosted a number of significant golf events during its storied history, including the 1962 PGA Championship (won by Gary Player). The PGA Championship will return to Aronimink in 2026.

With the playing of the 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Aronimink will be the first venue to stage each of the PGA of America’s three rotating major championships (PGA Championship, KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship).

“While we’ll miss our spectators at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship this year, we will still impact young girls and boys all over the world, thanks to our worldwide television coverage,” said LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan. “This event has always been bigger than just golf. It impacts leaders and future leaders, lifting dreams while it changes stereotypes. A huge thank you to KPMG and the PGA of America for their willingness and persistence to ensure that the impact of this Championship is not diminished despite the challenges we face this year!”

In three of the last four years, the top 100 players on the LPGA Official Money List have played in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, which again features one of the highest purses in women’s golf.  The Championship will be broadcast on NBC and Golf Channel and will include 16 hours of live coverage from Aronimink.

The field also will once again include the top eight finishers in the previous year’s LPGA Teaching and Club Professional National Championship, whether they are PGA or LPGA members, as well as the 2020 PGA Women’s Stroke Play Champion.

The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship has built on the history and tradition of the LPGA Championship, which began in 1955 and is the second-oldest major in women’s golf.

The event is held in conjunction with the KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit and the KPMG Future Leaders Program – all focused on the development, advancement and empowerment of women on and off the golf course.

In the coming days, those who purchased corporate hospitality packages, tickets, or signed up to volunteer for the 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship will be contacted to facilitate refunds.

Prior to its postponement on April 29, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship was originally scheduled for play June 23-28.

About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of nearly 29,000 PGA Professionals who daily work to grow interest and inclusion in the game of golf. For more information about the PGA of America, visit PGA.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Media Contacts:
John Dever, PGA of America, 561-360-9138, jdever@pgahq.com
Ichiro Kawasaki, KPMG, 551-486-9310, ikawasaki@KPMG.com