Philadelphia PGA Announces Team for 33rd Philadelphia Challenge Matches
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PGA HOPE Military Veteran and 15 PGA of America Golf Professionals to Run TCS New York City Marathon
FRISCO, Texas and NEW YORK (Oct. 1, 2025) – Fifteen PGA of America Golf Professionals and one PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) Ambassador will represent the PGA of America REACH Foundation in the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 2. This marathon features more than 55,000 runners, including 10 returning in support of PGA REACH.
For the 9th consecutive year, the PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, is an Official Charity Partner of the TCS New York City Marathon—one of 60 adult and youth races produced annually by nonprofit New York Road Runners and one of the largest marathons in the world. Since 2017, PGA of America Golf Professional runners have raised more than $492,000 through the marathon. This year, their collective goal is $130,000.
The PGA REACH Foundation aims to serve youth, Veterans and underrepresented communities through the game of golf. The 16 runners will raise awareness and donations to support programs within the Foundation: PGA Jr. League Scholarships, PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) and PGA WORKS.
“We are incredibly proud of the 15 PGA of America Golf Professionals and our new addition to the team this year, a PGA HOPE Veteran, who are taking on the challenge of the TCS New York City Marathon to support the PGA of America REACH Foundation,” said PGA of America President and Master Professional Don Rea Jr., Owner/Operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club (Arizona).”Their dedication is truly inspiring, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the New York Road Runners for providing a prestigious platform to raise awareness and support for PGA REACH.”
Team PGA REACH in the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon
- Alec Bahnick, PGA – Handicapping and Course Rating Manager, Golf House Kentucky – Louisville, Ky., Kentucky PGA Section
- Scott Chisholm, PGA – COO & Director of Golf, Rolling Green Golf Club – Springfield, Penn., Philadelphia PGA Section
- Brian Douty – PGA HOPE Veteran – Director of Health Admin Services, U.S. Dept. Of Veteran Affairs – Rice, Minn., Minnesota PGA Section
- Jason Epstein, PGA – Director of Golf & Athletics, Congressional Country Club – Bethesda, Md., Middle Atlantic PGA Section
- Ed Gill, PGA – Director of Golf Instruction, The Dominion Club – Glen Allen, Va., Middle Atlantic PGA Section
- Nathan Kalin, PGA – Director of Golf, Fremont Golf Club – Fremont, Neb., Nebraska PGA Section
- Nick Knee, PGA – General Manager & Director of Golf, Sandia Golf Club – Albuquerque, N.M., Sun Country PGA Section
- Hayden Lewis, PGA – Digital Content Coordinator, PGA of America – Frisco, Texas, Northern Texas PGA Section
- Jason Loomis, PGA – Executive Director, Great River Golf Club – Milford, Conn., Connecticut PGA Section
- Nick Madden, PGA – Head Golf Professional, Clubs of Cordillera Ranch – Boerne, Texas, Southern Texas PGA Section
- Kyle Olson, PGA – Product Manager, Golf Genius – Gulf Breeze, Fla., Alabama-NW Florida PGA Section
- Josh Pius, PGA – PGA Head Professional, Inverness Golf Club – Toledo, Ohio, Illinois PGA Section
- Brian Seal, PGA – Director of Player Development, Montreux Golf & CC – Reno, Nevada, Northern California PGA Section
- Henry Stetina, PGA – Assist. Director, New Mexico State University Professional Golf Management Program – Las Cruces, N.M., Sun Country PGA Section
- William Wallis, PGA – Head Golf Professional, New Haven Country Club – Hamden, Conn., Connecticut PGA Section
- Scott Yurgalevicz, PGA – PGA Golf Instructor, Philadelphia Cricket Club – Philadelphia, Penn., Philadelphia PGA Section
New York Road Runners is a mission-driven nonprofit that builds healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running. To support other nonprofits’ missions and services, New York Road Runners’ Official Charity Partner Program gives organizations the opportunity to raise funds by offering guaranteed entry to the TCS New York City Marathon for athletes who fundraise on their behalf. Since its inception in 2006, athletes in New York Road Runners’ Official Charity Partner Program have raised more than $600 million for 1,000+ worthy causes.
“New York Road Runners is proud to support the PGA of America REACH Foundation team and the incredible impact they make in the community as they raise important funds to benefit lives through the game of golf as they gear up for the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon,” said Christine Burke, NYRR’s Chief Commercial Officer. “Each November, the TCS New York City Marathon and our Official Charity Partner Program are a testament to the transformative power of running and its ability to build community, so it’s incredible to collaborate with a record number of charities this year.”
To support, please visit the Running for REACH team fundraising page.
About PGA of America REACH Foundation
The PGA of America REACH Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America. The mission of the Foundation is to positively impact the lives of youth, military and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA of America Golf Professionals, PGA Sections and the game of golf. For more information on the PGA of America REACH Foundation, visit PGAREACH.org, follow @PGAREACH on Instagram, X and find us on Facebook.
Media Contacts:
Jesse Dodson, PGA of America, jdodson@pgahq.com
Jared Minski, Mastro Communications, jared@
PGA of America REACH Foundation Announces 2025-26 Class of PGA WORKS Fellows
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Pillar, Bensel, McNabb and Kennedy Win Inaugural Ohana Farm Team Championship Presented By OAKLEY
Blue Bell, Pa. (September 2, 2025) — On a cool day with blue skies abundantly covering the beautiful Cedarbrook Country Club, PGA of America Golf Professionals John Pillar, Country Club at Woodloch Springs; Frank Bensel, Galloway National Golf Club; Dave McNabb, Applebrook Golf Club; and Eric Kennedy, Overbrook Golf Club won the 2025 Ohana Farm Team Championship presented by Oakley. Their team finished with an impressive score of 16-under-par.
This event featured a unique competition format: for each team of four, one best score will count on par fives, two best scores will count on par fours and three best scores will count on par threes.
Narrowly behind in second place at 12-under-par was the team of Michael Grabosky, Heidelberg Country Club; Brian Kelly, Titleist Fitcrew; Jack Brennan, Mountain View Country Club; and Stephen Swartz, Carlisle Country Club. Third place went to the team of Mike Caldwell and Matt Finger, DuPont Country Club; Braden Shattuck, Rolling Green Golf Club; and Brad Sanders, Sunnybrook Golf Club, as well as Anthony Malizia and Zac Oakley Bidermann Golf Club; Michael Rushin, Bear Trap Dunes; and Foster Haynes, Kings Creek Country Club. Both teams shot 11-under-par rounds. Two teams also tied for fifth place at 10-under-par. They were Kyle Jackson, Sunnybrook Golf Club; Rocco Sgrillo, John F. Bryne Golf Course; Trevor Bensel, Lulu Country Club; Billy Stewart, Union League Liberty Hill and Michael Chanaud, Bear Trap Dunes, Ryan Rucinski, Wilmington Country Club; Eric Willey, Kings Creek Country Club; and Greyson Rossi, The Peninsula Golf and Country Club.
Oakley also sponsored two closest to the pin contests on Hole 9 and Hole 16. Rick McCall of Rehoboth Beach Country Club claimed the prize on 9 with two feet, six inches while Eric Willey of Kings Creek Country Club was the closest on 16 with three feet, four inches.
To view the 2025 Ohana Farm Team Championship leaderboard, click here.
This event is presented by Ohana Farm LLC and Oakley. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, Cedarbrook 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.
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
PGA of America Golf Professional Braden Shattuck Captures 104th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship
West Chester, Pa. (August 19, 2025) — The road to the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is well underway with PGA of America Golf Professional Braden Shattuck of Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Pa., capturing the 104th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship at Concord Country Club.
He finished with rounds of 66-67-69–202, 11-under-par, to better Riley Wheeldon of Aronimink Golf Club by two strokes. This is Shattuck’s first Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship victory, having finished in second place each of the last three years.
“It feels great to finally win this championship,” Shattuck said following the conclusion of play. “This was the first time I actually got out ahead after two rounds, which helped a lot.”
Shattuck said that the course has a very familiar feel to him, having worked at Concord in 2019; he said being comfortable on the course helped during the competition.
Shattuck was not only battling the field, but rain for the early portion of the final round, wind, and unseasonably cool temperatures throughout the championship. At one point during the final round, Shattuck led by six strokes, but kept a level head and stuck to his game plan. He made five birdies and three bogeys in his last round.
While this championship proved to be elusive for Shattuck until this year, he is no stranger to the winner’s circle. In addition to earning the Section’s Rolex / Haverford Trust Company Philadelphia PGA Player of the Year title each of the last three years (and is currently leading this year’s race), he won the PGA Professional Championship in 2023, and earned Low Club Professional honors at the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, as part of the Corebridge Financial Team of PGA Members.
One-hundred-forty-two of the Philadelphia PGA Section’s best players are competing for the William B. Packer Trophy and a berth into the 2026 PGA Professional Championship, April 23-25, at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon. From there, PGA Members from the 41 PGA Sections will compete to join the Corebridge Financial Team and earn a berth into the 2026 PGA Championship on May 11-17, at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. It is the first PGA Championship held in the Philadelphia PGA Section since 1962, where Aronimink also played host.
Shattuck (already exempt from his 2023 victory) will lead 12 fellow Philadelphia PGA Members to the 2026 PGA Professional Championship at Bandon Dunes Resort in Oregon, April 23-25: Riley Wheeldon, Aronimink Golf Club (2); Zac Oakley, Bidermann Golf Club (3); Will Scarborough, the Peninsula & and Country Club (T4); Zach Barbin, Chesapeake Bay Golf Club (T4); Tony Perla, Huntingdon Valley Country Club (T6); Brett Walker, Chester Valley Golf Club (T6); Chris Krueger, Kings Creek Country Club (T6); Trevor Bensel, LuLu Country Club (T9); Sam Ambrose, Chester Valley Golf Club (T9); Frank Bensel, Galloway National Golf Club (T11); Joanna Coe, Merion Golf Club (T11); and Brian Bergstol (exempt from his T3 finish in this year’s championship). Alternates are as follows: Dave Quinn, Laurel Creek Country Club; Danny Lewis, Trout National; Dave Pagett, Whitemarsh Valley Country Club; Tom Michaels, Berkshire County Club; and Michael Little, Clubhouse 54.
View the full 104th PGA Professional Championship leaderboard by clicking here.
The 104th PGA Professional Championship is presented by Club Car, Corebridge Financial, and Rolex, and is supported by Gallagher, Golf Channel, the PGA Tour, Titleist / FootJoy, Callaway, Nike, Ship Sticks, TaylorMade, Visit Delco, and StrackaLine. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners, host Concord Country Club, its membership, management, and staff, as the event would not have been possible without their support.
The next Rolex / Haverford Trust Company Philadelphia PGA Player of the Year points event is the Jack Jolly & Son Championship at Laurel Creek Country Club in Mt. Laurel Township, New Jersey, on Monday, September 8.
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
PGA of America Golf Professional Dave Quinn Leads Laurel Creek Team to Victory in 2025 Don DeAngelis Pro-Am Presented by Moyer
Plymouth Meeting, Pa. (August 12, 2025) — PGA of America Golf Professional Dave Quinn from Laurel Creek lead his team of amateurs, Jack Irons, Mark Walker and Mike Okeefe, to victory in the 2025 Don DeAngelis Pro-Am presented by Moyer, shooting an impressive net score of 20-under-par.
This event was created by the DeAngelis family and the Philadelphia PGA Section to pay tribute to Don DeAngelis, an accomplished PGA Member and player, who passed in January 2022. DeAngelis was elected to PGA Membership in 1978, and played the game with immense talent, winning the 1985 Pennsylvania Open and playing in the 1978 U.S. Open at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colo., and winning a Section tournament in six straight decades. His most recent win was in September 2021, when he won the 2021 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship’s Super Senior Division, and also shot his age, a 69. See below to view DeAngelis’ playing career highlights. To read a tribute to DeAngelis, click here.
Second place in the net division was the team from Saucon Valley Country Club who finished at 15-under-par, consisting of PGA Professional Tucker Noel, Robert Dewey, Alex Bradberry, and Tanner Morrow. Three teams tied for third at 11-under-par: Green Valley’s John Cooper, PGA, Sean Cooper, John P. Cooper, and Marc Grabuski; Michael Loeper, PGA, Tim Brennan, John Carroll, and Rusty Philomeno from The 1912 Club; and PGA Professional Drew Quirk, Jeff Grimes, Chris Pegg, and Ted Rothchild, from St. Davids Golf Club.
In the Gross Division, the team out of Green Valley Country Club consisting of professional, John Cooper, and amateurs Sean Cooper, John P. Cooper, and Marc Grabuski, took first with a score of 6-under-par. Three teams tied for second place at one-over-par: Saucon Valley’s Tucker Noel, Robert Dewey, Alex Bradberry, and Tanner Morrow; PGA Professional Lucas LaCava, Trevor Keaton, Aidan Kilcoyne, and Jack Dare from Skippack Golf Club; and Green Pond Golf Course’s John Kulhamer,PGA, and his amateurs Charles Leon, John Mace, and Ryan Orcutt. Two teams tied for fifth at three-over-par. They were PGA Professional Drew Quirk, Jeff Grimes, Chris Pegg, and Ted Rothchild, from St. Davids Golf Club and Megan Leineweber, PGA, Tom Valyo, Paul Deangelis, and Mike Ceribelli, from Stonewall Links.
Dave Quinn took the low professional honors today shooting a three-under-par round to top John Cooper and Bob Lennon by three strokes. George Forster, and Peter Clarke tied for fourth at one-over-par.
To view the full 2025 DeAngelis Pro-Am Leaderboard, click here.
The 2025 Don DeAngelis Pro-Am is presented by the DeAngelis family and Moyer, and supported by Echo. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, the 1912 Club, its 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
Philadelphia PGA Partners with Oakley
Lower Gwynedd Twp., Pa. (August 8, 2025) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is delighted to establish a new partnership with Oakley for the 2025 season. Oakley is a sport and lifestyle brand driven to ignite the imagination through the fusion of art and science. Building on its legacy of innovative, market-leading optical technology; the company manufactures and distributes high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories.
Oakley will be the presenting partner for a new event, the Ohana Farm Team Championship, taking place at Cedarbrook Country Club on September 2, 2025.
Geoffrey Surrette, PGA, the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Section said, “We are very excited to have Oakley on as a partner for this season. Their products are top notch and will definitely be a great addition to the new team event this fall!”
About Oakley
Oakley is a globally recognized brand renowned for its innovative and high-performance eyewear, apparel, and accessories. Driven by a commitment to pushing boundaries, Oakley integrates advanced technologies like their Prizm lens technology into products designed to optimize vision and performance. With a focus on both precision and style, Oakley serves athletes and consumers seeking quality, durability, and cutting-edge design in their gear.
Contact: Ewan King, Sr. Manager of Business Development, ewan.king@oakley.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
1st Phorm to Partner with Philadelphia PGA
Lower Gwynedd Twp., Pa. (August 3, 2025) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is pleased to welcome 1st Phorm, a company offering a comprehensive line of fitness products designed to support various health and training goals, as a new partner for the 2025 season.
1st Phorm will be supporting the Section at a PGA Professional event later this season.
Geoffrey Surrette, PGA, the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Section said, “We are looking forward to the addition of 1st Phorm to our partner lineup. Their brand is a natural fit for us, and we are excited to see how their focus on a healthy lifestyle can benefit the entire Section.”
“We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between 1st Phorm and the Philadelphia Section of the PGA, a powerful alliance focused on fueling performance, supporting longevity, and enhancing the game of golf through premium nutrition and fitness solutions,” said Michael Derenski from 1st Phorm.
About 1st Phorm
From the driving range to the 18th green, the right nutrition makes a difference. That’s why they are delivering:
- Delicious, functional snacks that taste amazing and support on course performance
- Easy, portable fuel options that help golfers stay sharp and strong through every round
- Education on fitness, recovery, and supplementation to help players of all levels play the game longer and more effectively
Whether you’re a professional, a coach, or a weekend warrior it’s time to fuel your round the right way.
Here’s to playing better, longer, and stronger together.
Contact: Michael Derenski, michaeld@1stphorm.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
PGA of America Golf Professional Dave McNabb Wins 2025 Skee Riegel Senior Open
Blue Bell, Pa. (July 29, 2025) —PGA of America Golf Professional Dave McNabb of Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern Pa., fired an impressive six-under-par round of 65 to win the 2025 Skee Riegel Senior Open, despite extreme heat. McNabb’s impressive round included five birdies and two eagles.
Only two strokes behind, in second place, was Rich Steinmetz, PGA, of Spring Ford Country Club. Green Valley Country Club’s John Cooper finished in third place, shooting a three-under-par round of 68. Fourth place went to Dave Quinn, PGA, of Laurel Creek Country Club who finished with a 69, two-under-par. Rounding out the top five with a one-under-par round of 70 was John Pillar, PGA, from the Country Club of Woodloch Springs.
Mike Dynda, PGA, from Makefield Putters tied with Glen Oak Country Club’s Harvey Williams for first place in the Super Senior Division, finishing with two-under-par rounds of 69. Bill Sautter from the Philadelphia Cricket Club shot an even par, 71, for third place while Wayne Phillips out of Lehigh Country Club finished with a 72 to claim fourth. Mickey Sokalski from North Hills Country Club finished in fifth place with a 73.
To view the full 2025 Skee Riegel Senior Open leaderboard, click here.
The 2025 Skee Riegel Senior Open is supported by Payntr Golf / Frank Wittenberg / Quaker Sales and the PGA Tour. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, Blue Bell Country Club, its members, management, host PGA Professionals, and staff, as well as our partners, as the event would not have been possible without their support.
About Robert Henry “Skee” Riegel, PGA
Skee Riegel was born in 1914 in New Bloomfield, Pa., and grew up in eastern Pennsylvania. Riegel served in the U.S. Air Corps as a flight instructor during World War II. After leaving the service he rose to the top of amateur golf, winning the U.S. Amateur in 1947, the Western Amateur in 1948 and the Trans-Mississippi Amateur in 1946 and 1948. Riegel also played on the U.S. Walker Cup teams in 1947 and 1949, remaining unbeaten in Walker Cup play. Riegel turned professional in 1950 and was one of the first golfers involved in strength training. In 1951, he nearly won the Masters, finishing in second place behind Ben Hogan. Riegel returned to Pennsylvania to become PGA Head Professional at Radnor Valley Country Club in 1954, where he continued his winning ways, claiming victory in the 1957 and 1959 Pennsylvania Opens and the 1960 Philadelphia Open. He left Radnor Valley at the end of 1961 for the opportunity to participate in the ownership of a new golf course, York Road G.C. in Bucks County, now known as the Bucks Club. For over 30 years, Riegel was a permanent member of the Philadelphia PGA Section’s Tournament Committee and served as Rules Chair for every Section tournament. In 1975, he was given the Section’s PGA Professional Development Award for his many hours spent educating the golf professionals on the rules of golf. Riegel was inducted into the Philadelphia Section Hall of Fame in 1993.
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. Visit phillypga.com to learn more.
Contact: Matt Frey, PGA, Communications Director, Philadelphia PGA Section, mfrey@pgahq.com
Philadelphia PGA Announces New Partnership With Safari Solutions
Lower Gwynedd Twp., Pa. (July 23, 2025) — The Philadelphia PGA is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Safari Solutions, a technology company renowned for developing dynamic, scalable, and sustainable technology solutions for their clients.
Safari Solutions will engage in a strategic marketing partnership with the Section, aiming to effectively reach all PGA Professionals and club decision-makers to demonstrate the advantages of their technology solutions.
Geoffrey Surrette, PGA, the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Section said, “”We are excited to welcome Safari Solutions as a partner and expand our already great working relationship. They have provided first class service and solutions as our technology vendor during my entire tenure here at the Section. I am happy to introduce and recommend them to our membership as a best-in-class partner for your technology needs.”
“We are very excited to continue our 20+ year partnership with the PGA of America,” said Safari Solutions Client Services Advisor, Zach Brown. “With this new strategic focus with the Philadelphia Section office, we are able to extend our technology offerings to golf venues and country clubs in the Philadelphia area to help navigate the ever-changing technology ecosystem.”
About Safari Solutions
Safari Solutions has a 30-year history in developing dynamic, scalable, and sustainable technology solutions for its clients. Focused on long term relationships, Safari brings forward cutting edge trends to strategically scale business operations with the proper technology investment. As a strategic technology partner, Safari will lead you through all stages of technology decision making, implementation and ongoing support in a turn-key, white glove fashion.
Contact: Zach Brown, communications@safari-solutions.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