Mohnton, Pa. (July 16, 2024) — The team from Philadelphia Cricket Club, led by PGA of America Golf Professional Jim Smith, and his amateur partners Scott Storck, Tyler Stahle, and Justin Smith, took first place in the Net Division in the 2024 Philadelphia PGA Stableford Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino® at LedgeRock Golf Club. After two weather delays, the event was cut to 10 holes due to severe weather. The event is also supported by Ohana Farm.

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.

Smith’s team finished with net 53 Stableford points, topping host LedgeRock G.C.’s Bill Kindoll, PGA, Chris Storck, Greg Giles, and Brad White by one point. PGA Member Chad Halvonik and his team from Lookaway G.C., Lisa Kozak, Beth Thompson, and Linda Davis, finished in third place with net 50 Stableford points. The Philadelphia PGA Section’s Geoff Surrette, PGA, Scott Hutchinson, Doug Zadow, and Tate Oakley took fourth with 49 points. Eight teams tied for fifth place with 48 points.

Smith’s Philadelphia Cricket Club team also topped the Gross Division with gross 53 Stableford points. The team found their round highlighted by the performance of amateur Tyler Stahle, who finished through 10 holes with five birdies and an impressive eagle on hole 8.

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The 2024 Philadelphia PGA Stableford Team Championship is presented by Parx Casino®, and is supported by Ohana Farm. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, LedgeRock Golf 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.

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