Wilmington, Del. (July 24, 2023) — PGA Associate Anthony Sebastianelli of Rolling Green Golf Club led his team to victory in the 2023 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Am Scratch Championship Presented by Parx Casino® at Wilmington Country Club. The event is also supported by Kevin DePaulis Golf Sales, L2 Brands, and Perry Weather.

The event began with scattered rain showers throughout the morning, which quickly turned into beautiful skies of blue to finish out the remainder of the day.

Each team consisted of one PGA Professional and one scratch amateur, participating in a four-ball, Better Ball of Partners format.

PGA Associate Anthony Sebastianelli of Rolling Green G.C. and his amateur partner Jerry Haftmann finished atop the field, making eight birdies as a team to finish at 7-under par, 64.  The teams representing Applebrook G.C., Dave McNabb and Donny Wessner, Wilmington C.C., Ryan Rucinski and Jeff Homer, Merion G.C., Nick Iacono and Reed Valutas, Rolling Green G.C., Frank Palumbo and Nick Verrecchioo, and Bear Trap Dunes, Michael Rushin and Aidan McDermott, all finished tied in second place, with scores of 6-under, 66.

A highlight from the event came in the form of a hole-in-one from amateur Evan Barbin of Chesapeake Bay Country Club. This was Barbin’s his first-ever ace, holing it with a pitching wedge from 136 yards on No. 4. Well done, Evan!

To view the full 2023 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Am Scratch Championship Presented by Parx Casino® leaderboard, click here.

The 2023 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Am Scratch Championship is presented by Parx Casino®, and is supported by Kevin DePaulis Golf Sales, L2 Brands, and Perry Weather. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, Wilmington Country Club, their members, management, host PGA Professionals, and staff, as well as our partners, as the event would not have been possible without their support.— Kayla Gutierrez

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.

Contacts: 
Matt Frey, PGA, Communications Director, mfrey@pgahq.com
Kayla Gutierrez, Communications Intern, kgutierrez@pgahq.com

The 119th Philadelphia Open was a two-day event held at Lookaway Golf Club in Buckingham, Pa., July 19-20, and featured several Philadelphia PGA Professionals competing in the field.

On behalf of the Philadelphia PGA Section, we would like to congratulate Braden Shattuck on his impressive win this week at Lookaway G.C. in the 119th Philadelphia Open!

To read more about Shattuck’s climb to victory, click here. To send Braden well wishes, click here.

About the Golf Association of Philadelphia
Celebrating Amateur Golf since 1897, GAP, also known as the Golf Association of Philadelphia, is the oldest regional or state golf association in the United States. It serves as the principal ruling body of amateur golf in its region. The organization’s 340 Member Clubs and 100,000 individual members are spread across Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland. The GAP’s mission is to promote, preserve and protect the game of golf.

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

Huntingdon Valley, Pa. (July 17, 2023) — PGA Member Joe Kogelman of GOLFTEC Moorestown, battled through the high heat and humidity to win the 2023 William Hyndman III Memorial Classic at Huntingdon Valley Country Club in a sudden-death playoff against three of his fellow PGA Professionals.

Kogelman’s stellar ball-striking today, including hitting 18 greens in regulation and five birdies, led him to an impressive 3-under-par 67 to win his second William Hyndman III Memorial Classic.

The tournament ended in a four-person sudden-death playoff with Kogelman,  Eric Kennedy, Overbrook G.C.; Kyle Early, Waynesborough C.C.; and Joanna Coe, Merion G.C.; battling it out, starting on the 18th hole. After an intense first playoff hole, Kogelman and Kennedy advanced with pars, ultimately playing two additional holes, Nos. 1 and 18. Kogelman won with a par four on No. 18.

“I have been hitting it {well} all year, and I’m happy to see something happen out there,” Kogelman said.

He went on to recall winning this event 11 years ago to the day, which then marked his first Section victory.

“To have my name on the trophy twice really means a lot to me.”

Kogelman went on to thank his wife, his friends and family, Huntingdon Valley G.C. members and staff, and the Hyndman Family.

Kennedy led the Senior Division with an impressive score of 3-under-par 67, bettering a trio of PGA Professionals: Hugo Mazzalupi, Linfield National G.C.; Brian Kelly, Bucknell G.C.; and Mike Molino; by four strokes.

In the Super Senior Divison, PGA Life Member Brian Kelly finished first with a score of 1-over-par 71, followed by George Forster, Radnor Valley C.C., and Bob Lennon, Wilmington C.C., tied at 2-over-par in second place, followed by PGA Member John DiMarco, The Legacy Club at Woodcrest at four-over-par.

PGA Member Kyle Early, Waynesborough C.C., finished atop the Philadelphia Assistants’ Organization (PAO) event, which was held concurrently with the Hyndman, with a score of 3-under-par 67, followed by Zach Barbin, Chesapeake Bay G.C., at 2-under-par in second place. PGA Members Brian Bergstol, Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort; and Zac Oakley, Bidermann G.C.; finished tied for third at 1-under-par, followed by Trevor Bensel, Sandy Run C.C.; at finishing even par.

To view the full 2023 William Hyndman III Memorial Classic leaderboard, click here.

2023 William Hyndman III Memorial Classic is supported by the Hyndman Family, Jack Jolly & Son Inc., Jani-King, KM Golf Sales, Ohana Farm LLC, and the PGA Tour. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, Huntingdon Valley Country Club, their members, management, host PGA Professionals, and staff, as well as our partners, as the event would not have been possible without their support. –Kayla Gutierrez

About William Hyndman III 
William Hyndman III was one of the most accomplished Philadelphia amateur golfers in history. Hyndman’s resume developed early by winning the 1935 Philadelphia Amateur at the age of 19; he ultimately accumulated three Philadelphia Amateur titles, 10 Patterson Cup crowns, and six Silver Crosses. Hyndman also made nine Masters Tournament appearances and made a hole-in-one on Augusta National G.C.’s 12th hole. By the time Hyndman ended his golfing career, he had competed in 50 USGA championships, including playing on five Walker Cup teams and winning two U.S. Senior Amateur titles.

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.

Contacts: 
Matt Frey, PGA, Communications Director, mfrey@pgahq.com
Kayla Gutierrez, Communications Intern, kgutierrez@pgahq.com

Reading, Pa. (July 13, 2023) — PGA Professional Andrew Cornish claimed his first individual Philadelphia PGA Section victory, finishing with an impressive 3-under-par 68, at the inaugural Hutch Invitational at Berkshire Country Club.

Scott & Karen Hutchinson have been longtime supporters of the Philadelphia PGA Section and PGA REACH Philadelphia, the Section’s 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, and also support the Philadelphia Players Championship at Lookaway Golf Club. The Hutch was established by the Hutchinsons to provide an additional playing opportunity to PGA Professionals who prioritize competitive golf while also successfully balancing their careers and partner relationships. The Hutch is a limited field event with the Hutchinsons extending invitations to 24 PGA Professionals. We at the Philadelphia PGA Section thank Scott and Karen Hutchinson for their amazing generosity and continued support. Today’s event was also supported by Holderness & Bourne.

Although Cornish made a bogey on his final hole of the day, No. 5, his six birdies ultimately led him to his first-ever win, topping runner-up: PGA Member John Cooper, Green Valley C.C., by three strokes. Ron Pine, Cedarbrook C.C.; and Eric Kennedy, Overbrook G.C.; tied for third place at 1-over-par. Four PGA Professionals tied for fifth.

Cornish is on a heater, coming off a memorable individual win in the Philadelphia Assistants’ Organization (PAO) event at Bulle Rock G.C. in Maryland just over a week ago.

“It feels like it was a long time coming,” Cornish said following his win. “I’ve put in a lot of hard work and it’s a great feeling to finally see some results.

“I had a double [bogey] out there, but I went on to birdie the next two holes. Those birdies meant more to me than winning anything today. I was really proud of myself for doing that.”

He went on to thank the Hutchinsons and Berkshire C.C. for hosting, the members and staff at Cedarbrook C.C., Philadelphia PGA Section staff, Titleist, and most importantly, his family for always supporting him.

Participating PGA Professionals teamed with one amateur golfer of their choice in a Better Ball format for the team competition.

Cornish and his amateur partner Al DeColli finished atop the Team Divison too, with a 6-under-par 66, bettering PGA Member Andrew Turner, Berkshire C.C., and his partner John Gobright. Following in third place were the teams representing Green Valley C.C., John Cooper, PGA, and Mike Tyrell; and Berkshire C.C.’s Ben Bewley, PGA, and Jaques Jacobsen.

To view the full 2023 Hutch leaderboard, click here.

The Hutch is supported by Scott and Karen Hutchinson, as well as Holderness & Bourne. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, Berkshire Country Club, their members, management, host PGA Professionals, and staff, as well as our partners, as the event would not have been possible without their support. –Kayla Gutierrez

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.

Contacts: 
Matt Frey, PGA, Communications Director, mfrey@pgahq.com
Kayla Gutierrez, Communications Intern, kgutierrez@pgahq.com

Pine Hill, N.J. (July 5, 2023) — PGA Member David Cartwright led his team of amateurs, Mike Torrissi Jr., Frank Kohute, and Ryan D’Imperioto, victory in the 2023 Philadelphia PGA Stableford Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino® at their home course, Trump National Golf Club Philadelphia. The event is also supported by the AGS Tour, Precision Pro Golf, and the PGA Tour. Due to severe weather, the afternoon wave of tee times were ultimately cancelled.

Each team consisted of one PGA Professional and three amateurs, while the event’s Stableford format was two Better Balls of four. The Stableford points were awarded as follows: Bogey or higher, 1 point; Par, 2 points; Birdie, 3 points; Eagle, 4 points; and Double Eagle, 5 points.

The host team made fourteen birdies and three eagles to finish the event with 91 net Stableford points, topping Yardley Country Club’s Rick Hughart, PGA, Greg Buliga, Paul Rogowicz, and Doug Baron; by one point. Cartwright’s PGA assistant professional, Jakob Gerney, and his team, Keith Evans, Andre Amoroso, and Chris Norton, finished in third place with 83 points, followed by Indian Spring Country Club’s Curtis Kirkpatrick, PGA, Sam Spuhler, and DJ DeStefano, with 82 points, and four teams in fifth place with 80 points.

Hughart’s Yardley C.C. team tied for first place with Cartwright’s team in the Gross Division, with both teams finishing with 78 points. Jim Smith, PGA, of the Philadelphia Cricket Club, and his team, Scott Storck, Kevin Kelly, and Pat Dougherty, finished in third place five points behind the winners, followed by Green Pond G.C.’s John Kulhamer, PGA, Phil Ries,  John Mace, and Charles Leon at 72 points. The Indian Spring team finished in fifth place, tied with Gerney’s group, at 70 points.

A highlight from the event came in the form of a hole-in-one from amateur Travis Good of Honeybrook Golf Club; it was his second-ever ace, holing it with a 9-iron from 127 yards on No. 13. Well done, Travis!

To view the full 2023 Philadelphia PGA Stableford Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino® leaderboard, click here.

The 2023 Philadelphia PGA Stableford Team Championship is presented by Parx Casino®, and is supported by the AGS Tour, and Precision Pro Golf. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, Trump National Golf Club Philadelphia, their members, management, host PGA Professionals, 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, mfrey@pgahq.com