Year: 2025

Philadelphia PGA Section Names Luke Montalbano as Tournament Director

February 13, 2025Comments Off on Philadelphia PGA Section Names Luke Montalbano as Tournament DirectorFeatured, PPGA

Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (February 17, 2025) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is pleased to announce the appointment of Luke Montalbano as its new tournament director. Montalbano brings his experience in tournament administration and a passion for the game of golf to the Section. He is also currently working towards PGA of America Membership through the PGA’s Associate program.

A Rhode Island native, Montalbano has spent the last two years serving as the tournament director for the Sun Country PGA Section. He holds a Master’s Degree in Mass Communications/Media Studies from Texas Tech University and a Bachelor’s Degree in the same field from Emory & Henry University.

“After a thorough search, we are delighted to have found Luke to lead our tournament program,” says Philadelphia PGA Executive Director Geoff Surrette, PGA. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong work ethic, and we believe he is the ideal person to serve our PGA Professionals and grow our tournament offerings.”

“I am very excited to be a part of the Philadelphia PGA Section,” said Montalbano. “I want to thank everyone in Sun Country for the last three years for giving me the chance to break into the golf industry and help me develop as a professional. I will always be grateful to Sun Country for taking a chance on me. With that being said, I am looking forward to the tournament season getting started and meeting all the PGA Professionals in the Philadelphia PGA Section. I will work hard every day to serve the Philadelphia Section’s PGA Members and Associates. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at events and a great 2025 season.”

To send Luke a welcome email, click here, or direct your note to lmontalbano@pgahq.com.

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 of America Members and Associates who are employed at over 300 golf facilities in our region.

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

Grow the Game, Your Lessonbook, and Earn PDRs! Volunteer at the North Coast Golf Show

January 3, 2025Comments Off on Grow the Game, Your Lessonbook, and Earn PDRs! Volunteer at the North Coast Golf ShowPPGA

The Philadelphia PGA Section is seeking PGA of America Golf Professional volunteers to provide free 10-minute lessons to amateur attendees at the North Coast Golf Show, Friday, January 31 – February 2, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa.

PGA Professionals who volunteer their time will receive Professional Development Requirement (PDR) credits, and will have the ability to meet potential new students and market their coaching business to the golfers.

To volunteer, click here.

2025 North Coast Golf Show
Friday, January 31 – Sunday, February 2
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
100 Station Avenue
Oaks, PA 19456
(484) 754-3976

Available Shifts:

Friday, January 31
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Friday, January 31
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 1
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 1
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 2
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 2
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

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 of America Members and Associates who are employed at over 300 golf facilities in our region.

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