Month: February 2026
Section Office Closed for Presidents’ Day
The Philadelphia PGA Section office will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 16. The office will reopen on Tuesday, February 17.
Philadelphia PGA Continues Longstanding Partnership With Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board
Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (February 12, 2026) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is thrilled to cement another year with its longstanding partner, with the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), solidifying a continued commitment to golf, community engagement, and diversity initiatives.
The VFTCB, will reengage with several key areas of the Philadelphia section:
- Women’s Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship Presenting Partnership
September 16 at Green Valley C.C. - Philadelphia PGA Pro-Lady Team Championships Presenting Partnership
May 6 at Lehigh Country Club, August 25 at Sunnybrook Golf Club and September 14 at Laurel Creek Country Club (New for 2026) - PGA HOPE Huntingdon Valley Chapter Title Partnership
The PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program is a free six-week golf program for military veterans. The lifetime sport of golf has proven to be an excellent activity for competition and rehabilitation, while helping military veterans to reconnect with their community through the social opportunities that the game provides. The program includes five golf lessons/clinics with instruction from certified PGA of America Golf Professionals. The Huntingdon Valley Chapter is one of 18 PGA HOPE Chapters in our Section. - PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia Pro-Am Championship
July 14 at Union League Liberty Hill - Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour Diversity Scholarships Presenting Partnership
The PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia offers scholarship opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds to participate on the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour circuit for kids ages 18 and under. The Board will continue its commitment to inclusivity by helping to provide opportunities for aspiring young golfers. - Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour Presenting Partnership
The Delaware Valley’s premier youth golf tour hosts over 90 events annually across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. - Philadelphia PGA Women’s Initiative Presenting Partnerships
The Board will remain a presenting partner of the Section’s women’s initiatives and Women’s Committee events, demonstrating a strong commitment to the advancement of women in golf.
“Our continued partnership with the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is something we deeply value,” said Section Executive Director Geoff Surrette, PGA. “Their dedication to our mission—spanning PGA HOPE, youth golf, and women’s initiatives—allows us to make a lasting difference. Renewing this collaboration reinforces our joint effort to expand the reach of the game and strengthen our local community.”
This partnership will provide VFTCB with prominent brand visibility across the Section’s events and platforms, while also demonstrating their dedication to supporting the local golf community.
“We’re thrilled to keep working with the Philadelphia PGA,” said Mike Bowman, President & CEO of the VFTCB. “Not only are they a first-class, upstanding organization that maintains the class and respect that the game of golf deserves, but there are so many synergies between our groups to help promote Montgomery County, PA as a golf destination thanks to our 50 courses – some of the most historic and top-ranked in the region. That’s 300,000 yards of play!”
Together, the Philadelphia PGA and VFTCB anticipate another great year expanding regional golf and delivering a meaningful, long-term impact to our community.
About Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board
The VFTCB is a private, non-profit membership sales and marketing organization which actively promotes the Valley Forge area and Montgomery County as a convention site and leisure visitor destination by promoting patronage of its member hotels, restaurants, attractions and services. The Board represents more than 550 member businesses throughout Southeast Pennsylvania, and is funded from a combination of Pennsylvania grants, membership dues, and a tax imposed on visitors occupying the county’s more than 9,200 hotel rooms. For more information, visit valleyforge.org.
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
Jack Jolly & Son Inc. Returns as a Partner of the Philadelphia PGA
Lower Gwynedd Twp., Pa. (February 9, 2026) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is pleased to partner once more with Jack Jolly & Son Inc., a leading wholesale supplier of golf equipment and accessories for pro shops, golf shops, and club repair shops, for the 2026 season.
Jack Jolly will support the William Hyndman III Memorial Classic at Huntingdon Valley C.C. on July 27, The Jack Jolly & Son Championship at Manufacturers’ G & C.C. on August 31 and the Delaware Valley Open at Chester Valley Golf Club on September 28. They also have renewed their support of the Philadelphia Assistant’s Organization.
“Our partnership with Jack Jolly spans over 30 years. Their unwavering support of the Philadelphia Section and our membership has benefited generations of PGA Professionals,” said section Executive Director, Geoff Surrette. “We can’t thank the McGugan family and the Jack Jolly team enough for their continued partnership. ”
“We’re excited to continue our decades long partnership with the Philadelphia PGA,” said Sam Higgins. “Year after year, we’re always happy to partner with the section and dependably serve its members. We’ll see you at the 2026 events and the many years of events to come!”
About Jack Jolly & Son Inc.
As a leading wholesaler of golf accessories, Jack Jolly & Son Inc. provides personalized solutions for tees and grips. Established in memory of Scottish golfer Jack Jolly, they partner with top golf brands to distribute customized products to local golf facilities. In January 2026, Jack Jolly & Son Inc. was acquired by GT Golf Supply Co., a leading national distributor of golf accessories and facility supplies. Through this acquisition, Jack Jolly’s customers gain access to GT’s extensive portfolio, including its proprietary brands, Clicgear and Tempercraft.
Contact: Sam Higgins, sam@jackjolly.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 590 golf facilities in our region.
Contact: Matt Frey, PGA, Communications Director, mfrey@pgahq.com
Golf Car Specialties To Partner With Philadelphia PGA
Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (February 7, 2026) —The Philadelphia PGA Section is delighted to continue its partnership with Golf Car Specialites, Yamaha’s largest golf car distributor.
Golf Car Specialites will be supporting a special event this season, the 2026 Awards Dinner on March 15 at Union League Liberty Hill.
“The Awards Dinner is a premier event dedicated to celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of our PGA Members,” said Section Executive Director Geoff Surrette. “We are thrilled to have Golf Car Specialties support the evening, as their partnership will undoubtedly help elevate the experience for everyone in attendance.”
“We are very fortunate that Geoff Surette and his team asked us to join in supporting this event. The awards dinner is a special opportunity for each of us to recognize those that have excelled in all areas of the golf business,” said John Myers. “Congratulations to the award winners and, equally, to those behind the scenes that support the winner’ each and every day.”
About Golf Car Specialties
Golf Car Specialties is the premier provider of golf, utility, and transport vehicles, and recognized as Yamaha’s largest golf car distributor. Backed by decades of industry experience, the company specializes in delivering high level fleet solutions tailored for golf courses, businesses, and personal use. The entire team at Golf Specialties is committed to fostering long-term partnerships through exceptional service, offering flexible financing and industry-leading maintenance contracts supported by a team of expert road technicians. Whether providing new, used, or customized vehicles, Golf Car Specialties remains dedicated to exceeding expectations with reliable products and an unmatched commitment to customer support. Best of all, they answer the phone!
Contact: Chet Walsh, chetty1315@comcast.net
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 590 golf facilities in our region.
Contact: Matt Frey, PGA, Communications Director, mfrey@pgahq.com
Philadelphia PGA Section and “Inside Golf” Announce Expanded Partnership
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. (February 3, 2026) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is proud to announce its new role as the presenting partner of “Inside Golf,” the region’s long-running and premier golf television program airing on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
The Section created the show in 1997 in an effort to highlight its PGA of America Golf Professionals and promote the game of golf. Birdwood Productions purchased the program from CCI Communications in 2024 to continue the show’s storytelling traditions.
Twenty-twenty-six is landmark year that will see the PGA Championship return to Aronimink Golf Club, May 11-17, where the eyes of the world will be fixed on the Philadelphia PGA Section and the Delaware Valley. The partnership solidifies the Section’s commitment to growing the game and elevating the more than 900 PGA of America Golf Professionals who serve as the “gold standard” of the industry.
Through this partnership, viewers can expect enhanced content including:
- Expert golf instruction: Weekly segments featuring Philadelphia PGA Professionals sharing tips to improve every aspect of the game
- PGA Professional profiles: In-depth looks at local PGA Professionals serving in various roles within the golf industry, including club professionals and managers, golf coaches, Rules of Golf experts, merchandisers, and more
- Behind the scenes access: Exclusive looks at the Section’s professional tournaments and events, and the local impact of the PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia and the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour
- Road to the PGA Championship: Specialized coverage leading up to the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, highlighting the local PGA Professionals and Section staff involved in the year’s most anticipated major
“’Inside Golf’ has been the heartbeat of the local golf community for nearly three decades,” said Philadelphia PGA Executive Director Geoffrey Surrette, PGA. “By expanding our existing partnership with the show and the Birdwood team, we are providing an impressive and influential platform for our PGA Professionals to share their expertise, from world-class golf instruction to merchandising, community service, and facility management. This is about connecting the golfer at home with the PGA Professional experts who bring the game to life every day.”
“This partnership feels like a full-circle moment for Inside Golf,” said Birdwood Productions Owner Jack Flanagan. “The Philadelphia PGA Section created this show nearly 30 year ago to spotlight its PGA Professionals, and our goal since acquiring the program has been to honor that legacy while expanding its reach. With the Section as presenting sponsor, we’re doubling down on storytelling that educates, inspires, and gives golfers a deeper connection to the PGA Professionals who grow the game every day.”
“Inside Golf” airs weekly on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia, with additional re-airings throughout the week and availability on YouTube.
About “Inside Golf”
Inside Golf is a weekly television program dedicated to telling the stories of golf in the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond. Founded in 1997, the show highlights PGA of America Golf Professionals, local golf courses, tournaments, instruction, and the people and places that shape the game.
Now produced by Birdwood Productions, Inside Golf airs year round on NBC Sports Philadelphia and reaches golfers through multiple weekly broadcasts and digital platforms, including YouTube. For nearly three decades, the program has served as the region’s most trusted and consistent source of local golf storytelling.
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