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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 SticksTaylorMade, 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

PGA of America Golf Professional Dave Quinn Leads Teams to Victory at 2025 Philadelphia PGA LedgeRock Team Stableford Pro-Am Presented by Parx Casino® and Moyer

Mohnton, Pa. (July 22, 2025) — PGA of America Golf Professional Dave Quinn of Laurel Creek Country Club led his team of amateurs, Mark Walker, Mike Okeefe, and Bobby Dominy to victory in the Net Division in the 2025 Philadelphia PGA LedgeRock Team Stableford Pro-Am presented by Parx Casino® and Moyer and supported by Ohana Farm LLC.

Quinn’s team finished with 93 Stableford points in the two best balls of team format. The modified Stableford format awarded points as follows: Bogey or higher, one point; Par, two points; Birdie, three points; Eagle, four points; and Double Eagle, five points. Robert Kleckner, PGA and his team of Dwayne Keller, Bob Wood and Joe Sandri out of Linfield National Golf Club finished with 92 points to claim second place. Tied for third place with 87 points was Medford Village’s Christian Simms, PGA, Cliff Mautner, Ken Dazen and Mark Hodgson as well as Berkshire Country Club’s Tom Michaels, PGA, Mike Kramer, Scott Corcoran and Dean Wolf. Three teams tied for fifth place.

Rock Manor’s Golf Professional Nikita Romanov and his team of Kevin Lydon, Drew Clark, and Alec Ryden took first prize in the Gross Division with 85 points. Philadelphia Cricket Club’s team of Nate Eichner, PGA, John Brennan, Ryan Kelly and Dan Feeney came in second with 83 points. Adam Williamson, PGA, of Bluestone Country Club and Mike Reid, Travis Jett and Danny Wu and Bill Kindoll, PGA, Chris Storck, Brad White, and Greg Giles from LedgeRock Golf Club tied for fourth with 80 points. They outscored Lamar Saxon, Michael Sanfrancesco, Mike Harmeson and Jeff Miller from Kennett Square Golf and Country Club by one point.

To view the full 2025 LedgeRock Team Stableford Pro-Am leaderboard, click here.

The 2025 Philadelphia PGA Ledgerock Team Stableford Pro-Am is presented by Parx Casino® and Moyer and supported by Ohana Farm LLC. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners, LedgeRock Golf Club, its membership, management, staff, and host PGA of America Golf Professionals, 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 Nextevo Naturals

Lower Gwynedd Twp., Pa. (July 11, 2025) — NextEvo Naturals, an innovative, science-backed  health and sports wellness company leveraging proprietary technology and cannabinoid formulations (e.g., CBD) as a natural alternative, will join as a new partner of the Philadelphia Section.

NextEvo Naturals will be supporting the Philadelphia PGA section this season and making their products available to try and purchase at select clubs and online. NextEvo’s products — like creams, wellness powders, and supplements — are already making waves in the racquet and golf communities for helping with recovery, reducing systemic inflammation before it starts, and enhancing performance.

Geoffrey Surrette, PGA, the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Section said, “Having already demonstrated positive results with local clubs, we believe their products will offer significant value and benefit to our entire membership.”

Local clubs are now offering their members access to NextEvo’s Clinical Strength 5% CBD Cream, with 5000mg CBD, providing golfers the ability to enjoy the game again by delivering relief to joint and muscle strain related to inflammation.

About Nextevo Naturals 
NextEvo Naturals, a premium supplement brand, was established to bring a science-backed approach to the cannabinoid-derived consumer wellness category, with a core focus on innovation, optimized delivery, improved efficacy, and consumer safety. The company is revolutionizing the delivery of cannabidiol (CBD) and other nutritional compounds by creating formulations that increase the compound’s potential benefits and consumer value. Led by medical professionals and former scientists from companies such as Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline, and Schiff Nutrition, NextEvo Naturals bridges the gap between current CBD offerings on the market and the future of CBD supplements with proprietary SmartSorb™ technology and evidence-based research.

NextEvo’s products are manufactured in GMP-certified and FDA-inspected facilities, applying rigorous scientific standards to overcome CBD’s traditional oil-solubility challenges and ensure superior bioavailability. This commitment to scientific excellence allows NextEvo to provide effective, research-backed CBD solutions that professionals and consumers can trust.
Stay up-to-date with NextEvo at https://nextevo.com/ as well as on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) DISCLOSURE: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

LEGAL DISCLOSURE: NextEvo Naturals does not sell or distribute any products that are in violation of the United States Controlled Substances Act.

Contact: Robert Stirling, rstirl729@gmail.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 Andrew Cornish Wins 2025 GALV Lehigh Valley / Reading Open

Fleetwood, Pa. (July 8, 2025) — PGA of America Golf Professional Andrew Cornish of Green Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, Pa., claimed victory in the 2025 GALV Lehigh Valley / Reading Open by one stroke over Braden Shattuck of Rolling Green Golf Club, after today’s second round was cancelled due to severe thunderstorms.

Cornish’s impressive record breaking round of nine-under-par, 63 from yesterday at Berkleigh Golf Club will stand.

“Today really started out hot, holing out from 100 yards and then making two birdies. I wish we could have played more golf today, but it was still a good day,” said Cornish. He went on to thank the staff at Moselem Springs and Berkleigh Golf Club for making this event possible, as well as Green Valley, Titleist and his parents for all of the support.

LuLu Country Club’s Trevor Bensel finished in third place at 7-under-par, followed by Laurel Creek Country Club’s Dave Quinn at 6-under-par, and Merion Golf Club’s Joanna Coe at 5-under.

Earlier this year, Moselem Springs Golf Club, in collaboration with Berkleigh Golf Club, announced the return of the Reading Open, an iconic professional tournament that was a regular PGA Tour stop in the 1940s and 1950s, previously held at storied venues such as Berkshire Country Club and Reading Country Club. With past champions including legends like Sam Snead and Ben Hogan, the tournament is being reimagined for a new generation of PGA of America Golf Professionals, while honoring its prestigious roots.

Quinn also was the victor in the Senior Division, defeating Applebrook Golf Club’s, Dave McNabb, by three strokes. John Pillar, Country Club at Woodloch Springs, finished in third place at 2-under-par. PGA Life Member, Rob Rohrbach, finished in fourth with an even-par 72. Four PGA Professionals tied for fourth.

There is a tie atop the Super Senior Division, with Wayne Phillips, Lehigh Country Club, and PGA Life Member Rob Shuey finishing at 2-under-par, two strokes better than Jack Brennan of Mountain View Country Club. Bill Sautter of The Philadelphia Cricket Club and Life Member Brian Leib tied for fourth place at one-over par, 73.

The Philadelphia PGA Section’s Central Counties Chapter hosted an event concurrently with the Lehigh Valley / Reading Open, and Glen Brook Golf Club’s Alex Knoll claimed first at 4-under-par. Brian Buskirk, Honeybrook Golf Club, finished in second place, two behind Knoll, followed by Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort’s Brian Bergstol at 1-under-par. Three players tied for fifth.

Twenty-three amateurs competed alongside the PGA Professional field, with John Keba and Robert Linepensel finishing in a tie for first place at three-under par. James Boburka finished with a score of one-over-par, 73 to claim third place. The fourth place score of two-over-par was shot by both Brady Gallagher and Will Eberz.

View the full 2025 GALV Lehigh Valley / Reading Open leaderboard by clicking here.

The 2025 GALV Lehigh Valley / Reading Open presented by the Golf Association of Lehigh Valley, and supported by L2 Brands / Frank Wittenberg. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners, hosts Berkleigh Golf Club and Moselem Springs Golf Club, their owners, membership, management, and staff, as the event would not have been possible without their support.

To learn more or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chris Walton atcwalton@moselemgolf.com. For more on the historic legacy of the Reading Open, please visit: wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Open.

The next Rolex / Haverford Trust Company Philadelphia PGA Player of the Year points event is the Doylestown Open at Doylestown (Pa.) Country Club on Friday, July 25.

About the Golf Association of Lehigh Valley
The Golf Association of the Lehigh Valley Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to promoting and growing the game of golf in the greater Lehigh Valley region for youth and adult golfers, and to preserving the unique history of the game in the region. Learn more at golfgalv.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.

About Moselem Springs Golf Club
Moselem Springs Golf Club in Fleetwood, Pa., has been recognized as one of America’s greatest golf courses. Set in the lush, rolling hills of Berks County, it is truly a spectacular “golfing enclave of great natural beauty and a course of unusual charm and excellence”, to quote its founder, Hawley Quier. For 60 years, this pristine, George Fazio designed course has lured the finest golfers in the State and beyond, as well as been a venue for teaching and nurturing those new to the game. It is also the perfect locale for building and networking corporate relationships. As a golf-only club, with a highly acclaimed restaurant, the focus is always on a sublime experience. moselemgolf.com

About Berkleigh Golf Club
Berkleigh Golf Club is set among the majestic rolling hills of Kutztown, Pa., and was a private golf club for over 90 years until opening to the public in 2007. Berkleigh has a rich history in Berks County and was host to the LPGA Betsy King Classic for many years. The club, founded by residents of Berks and Lehigh counties, is easily accessible from both counties; and is a staple of the surrounding communities. berkleighgolf.com

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

PGA of America Golf Professional John Pillar Leads 2025 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship Entering Final Round

Royersford, Pa. (June 24, 2025) — Reigning champion John Pillar, PGA, of the Country Club at Woodloch Springs, Pa., leads the 2025 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship entering the final round at Spring Ford Country Club. The championship is supported by Golf Channel, Ohana Farm, and the PGA Tour.

The top seven finishers following tomorrow’s final round will advance to the 2025 Senior PGA Professional Championship at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla., on October 23-26. The top finishers in the 2026 Senior PGA Professional Championship will earn a spot in the 2026 Senior PGA Professional Championship, scheduled to be played April 2026, at The Concession Golf Club.

Pillar’s four-under-par round of 68 had five birdies, including one on hole 18 to close out his round. Terry Hertzog of Bent Creek Country Club is in second place after shooting a 2-under-par round of 70. Four PGA Professionals tied for third at one-under-par: Dave McNabb, Applebrook Golf Club; Bill Kindoll, LedgeRock Golf Club, Chris Krueger, Kings Creek Country Club; and Mike Molino, Elmhurst Country Club.

The Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Bill Sautter and Glen Oak Country Club’s Harvey Williams lead the Super Senior Division at 2-over-par. Currently in third place is Dan Baker at four-over-par. Wayne Phillips of Lehigh C.C. shot a five-over-par round of 77 and sits in fourth place. Rounding out the top five is Kevin Shaw from Frog Hollow G.C. who shot a 78.

The final round is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, June 25 at Spring Ford C.C. To view the full 2025 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship leaderboard, click here. 

The 2025 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship is supported by Golf ChannelOhana Farm LLC, and the PGA Tour. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners, Spring Ford Country Club, its membership, management, staff, and host PGA of America Golf Professionals, 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