Fleetwood, Pa. (September 9, 2024) — PGA of America Golf Professional Braden Shattuck of Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Pa. took first place at the 2024 Jack Jolly & Son Championship, hosted by Moselem Springs Golf Club. Shattuck, a now three-time section champion this season, shot an impressive 6-under par round of 64 to claim his victory.

Shattuck’s round included an astounding six birdies and an eagle enroute to his first place prize. He thanked the leaders and membership at Rolling Green for their continued support and to Moselem Springs and Jack Jolly and Sons Inc. for hosting a great event.

Two strokes behind in second place was Anthony Sebastianelli of Rolling Green G.C. Shooting a three-under par round of 67 was Andrew Turner of Whitford C.C. The PGA Professionals tied for fourth place at two-under par were Michael Little of Clubhouse 54 and Peter Clarke of Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club.

In the Senior Division, Terry Hertzog claimed first prize, shooting an even-par round of 70. Five PGA professionals tied for second two strokes behind Hertzog. They were Dave McNabb, Applebrook G.C.; Mark Sheftic, Sunnybrook G.C.; PGA Life Member, George Forster; Dom DiJulia, Dijulia School of Golf; and Terry Hatch, Royal Oaks G.C.

Bill Sautter of the Philadelphia Cricket Club took home first in the Super Senior Division with a score of 70, topping Rob Shuey of Elmhurst C.C., by one stroke. Wayne Phillips of Lehigh C.C. shot a three-over, 73, for solo third. Fourth place went to Frank Palumbo, Rolling Green G.C. and fifth place went to PGA Life Member, Michael Versuk. They shot an eight-over, 78, and eleven over, 81, respectively.

The Philadelphia Assistants’ Organization (PAO) held an event concurrently with the Jack Jolly where Anthony Sebastianelli came in first, scoring a four-under par round of 66. One stroke behind him was Andrew Turner of Whitford C.C.  Andrew Cornish from Cedarbrook G.C. and Jeff Fick of Moselem Springs G.C. came in a tie for third, carding even-par rounds. Patrick Allgeier, Aronimink G.C. and Brian Buskirk of Honeybrook G.C., finished in a tie for fifth place, at one-over par.

A Central Counties Chapter event was also held simultaneously during today’s event with Terry Hertzog of Bent Creek G.C., Parks Price, Hanover G.C., and Jeff Fick of Moselem Springs G.C. all finishing at even par. After a playoff, Parks Price was named victorious. Fourth place was a tie between Glen Brook’s Dustin McCormick, and Honeybrook Golf Club’s Brian Buskirk. They all shot a one-over par round of 71.

To view the full 2024 Jack Jolly & Son Championship leaderboard, click here.

The 2024 Jack Jolly & Son Championship’s title partner is Jack Jolly & Son Inc., and is supported by Jani-King, KM Golf Sales, Ohana Farm LLC, and the PGA Tour. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, Moselem Springs 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

Plymouth Meeting, Pa. (August 21, 2024) — Golf Professional J.T. Wambold led his team from Yardley Country Club to victory in the 2024 Philadelphia PGA Summer Pro-Lady Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino® at Sunnybrook Golf Club. Wambold and his female playing partners: Alyssa Ault, Sam Krier, Kim Severino had an outstanding score of 18-under par including four net eagles.

One stroke behind the leaders in the net division were from Laurel Creek Country Club. They consisted of PGA Member Bob Hennefer, Chrissy Duman, Donna McHugh, and Eileen Burke. Scoring an impressive team score of 15-under par was the team from Gulph Mills G.C. with Beatrice Smith, PGA, Becky Frazier, Eleanor Good and Ellen Miller. Two teams tied for fourth at 13-under par: Bidermann Golf Club’s John Lynch, PGA,  Mary Harding Cist, Joan Beard, Jeane Franzone; Chris Duckett, PGA, Shirley Frisch, Patti Rubel and Barb Green from Eagles Mere C.C.

In the gross division, the team who took home the top prize was from Commonwealth National G.C., consisting of PGA of America Golf Professional, Dan Mrozinski., Karen Siegel, Abby Lynn, and Sarah Cohen. They topped the team out of Honeybrook G.C. consisting of Brian Buskirk, Jane Riley, Barbora Millichip and Molly Gorman, by three strokes. Robert Fenton, PGA and his female amateurs from Sunnybrook G.C., Leslie Lane, Marybeth Casey and Gabi Courtney, came in solo third place at 6-under par. PGA Member from Northampton C.C., Brent Wallace, and his team of Noreen Mohler, Kat Wolfe, and Mary Manzo shot 5-under par. Three teams tied for fifth place.

To view the full 2024 Philadelphia PGA Summer Pro-Lady Team Championship leaderboard by clicking here.

The 2024 Philadelphia PGA Summer Pro-Lady Team Championship is presented by Parx Casino®, and is supported by Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners and Sunnybrook Golf Club, its membership, management, and staff, 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

York, Pa. (July 22, 2024) — Two teams, Peter Clarke, PGA, of Manufacturers’ G. & C.C. and his partner Rodney Anders; Stephen Swartz, PGA, of Carlisle C.C. and Jeff Frazier tied to win the 2024 Pro-Scratch Championship presented by Parx Casino® at the Country Club of York. Despite a significant weather delay and soggy afternoon, both teams finished with scores of 9-under-par 63.

In today’s format, each team consisted of one PGA of America Golf Professional and one amateur with a scratch handicap playing in a better ball of partners.

The competition was very close as several teams were only a few strokes back. Kyle Quagliero and Jack Ross, Galloway National G.C. tied for third place, one stroke behind the winners. Three teams tied for fifth place two strokes back: George Frake and Kevin Kramarski, Moorestown Field Club; Rob Singer and Buddy Hansen, Union League Liberty Hill; and Jim Haus and Zak Drescher, Bent Creek C.C.

To view the full 2024 Pro-Scratch Championship presented by Parx Casino®, click here.

The 2024 Pro-Scratch Championship is presented by Parx Casino® and supported by L2 Brands and Ohana Farm LLC. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, the Country Club of York, 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

Lower Gwynedd Twp., Pa. (June 26, 2024) — The PGA of America recently announced that Braden Shattuck of Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Pa., is on the roster of 10 PGA of America Golf Professionals who will compete on the United States Team against Great Britain & Ireland in the 31st PGA Cup. The biennial competition will take place Sept. 10-15, 2024, at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon.

The PGA Cup is an event similar to the Ryder Cup, started in 1973, where the top PGA of America Golf Professionals from the United States compete against the PGA Professionals from Great Britain and Ireland. Each team consists of ten golfers. In 2022 the team from the United States won the cup and they hope to retain it this year.

The Philadelphia extends its congratulations and best wishes of luck to the Braden and the rest of the 2024 Team! To read more about the team, click here.

2024 U.S. PGA Cup Team

• Braden Shattuck (Aston, Pa.) – Rolling Green Golf Club, Philadelphia Section
• Michael Block (Mission Viejo, Calif.) – Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, Southern California Section
• John Somers (Trinity, Fla.) – Southern Hills Plantation Club, North Florida Section

• Ben Polland (Jackson Hole, Wyo.) – Shooting Star of Jackson Hole, Rocky Mountain Section
• Jared Jones (Houston, Texas) – River Oaks Country Club, Southern Texas Section
• Andy Svoboda (Oak Brook, Ill.) – Butler National Golf Club, Illinois Section
• Jeremy Wells (Estero, Fla.) – Cypress Lake Golf Club, South Florida Section
• Matt Cahill (West Palm Beach, Fla.) – Seminole Golf Club, South Florida Section
• Jesse Mueller (Phoenix, Ariz.) – Grand Canyon University Golf Course, Southwest Section
• Tyler Collet (Vero Beach, Fla.) – John’s Island Club, South Florida Section

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

Cape May Courthouse, Nj. (June 24, 2024) — PGA of America Golf Professionals Jeff Kiddie and Patrick Allgeier from Aronimink G.C. won first place in the PGA Pro-Pro division of the 2024 Professional-Assistant-Professional Championship at the Shore Club. They shot a round of five-under par, 67. Mike Meisenzahl and Matt Cocco from Tavistock Country Club claimed victory in the Non-PGA Pro-Pro division with a score of 66, six-under par.

Each team consisted of PGA Professionals and assistant professionals from their facilities. The teams participated in a Better Ball of partners format between the lead PGA Professionals and their assistants.

One stroke behind in second place for the PGA Pro division was the team of Jeff Kiddie and Christian Hoecker from Aronimink G.C. at four-under par. In a tie for third were  Peter Clarke and Rob Wolfers from Manufacturers’ G & C.C. and Scott Reilly and Harrison Graham from Philadelphia C.C. with a three-under par score of 69. Ten teams tied for fifth at two-under.

In the Non PGA Pro Division, the second place team went to Joey Pohle and Albert Aldana from Blue Bell C.C. with a score of four-under par, 68. A tie for third at even par, 72 were the teams of Will Scarborough and Josh Mohun from Penninsula G. and C.C., Liam McAnally and Patrick Butkus from Whitford C.C. and Executive Director, Geoff Surrette and Brian Schulte, Tournament Director.

To view the full leaderboard, click here.

The 2024 Professional-Assistant Professional Championship is  supported by Kevin Depaulis, Wilson, Earth Networks, StickX Golf and the PGA Tour. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners, The Shore 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

Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (May 13, 2024) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is happy to announce its partnership with Stitch, a luxury golf bag, apparel and equipment company.

As part of the partnership, Stitch will be in attendance at the Spring Membership Meeting on March 25 at Rivercrest Golf Club and Preserve.

“The Philadelphia PGA is excited to partner with Stitch,” said Section Executive Director Geoff Surrette, PGA. “It’s great to have another premium brand like Stitch come on to support our professionals. We want to thank Laurie and the entire team at Stitch for their commitment to the Section.”

“Stitch Golf knows the importance of the Philadelphia Section and influence that clubs in this section have over avid golfers around the world,” said Laurie Stewart from Stitch. “We are grateful for the partnership and look forward to growing our relationship with one of the preeminent sections in the U.S. and a remarkable list of great clubs and members.”

About Stitch
Stitch is a luxury golf bag, apparel and accessory retailer founded in 2012. Started as a headcover company, Stitch has since diversified its product line to allow consumers to use it in all aspects of their life, both on and off the course. The unique logo is a play on a vintage Gulf Racing Car.
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

Lower Gwynedd Twp., Pa. (April 28, 2024) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Radnor Golf Foundation. Founded by PGA of America Member, Hugo Mazzalupi, the foundation was formed as a way to give back to the sport that has given so much to him.

The Radnor Golf Foundation recently supported the Tournament Players Division Championship at Laurel Creek C.C. on April 22, 2024. Hugo would like to thank all of the PGA Members for playing as section events are the best way to network.

Geoffrey Surrette, PGA, the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Section said, “We are very happy to partner with the Radnor Golf Foundation this season. We have known Hugo and his family for many years and are looking forward to seeing the good his foundation will do.”

Hugo Mazzalupi expressed, “The Radnor Golf Foundation could not be happier to start giving back in our small way at the TPD Championship. What a great day, thank you to the Philly Section and Laurel Creek CC for hosting and providing us all with these opportunities.”

“I am pleased to support the Radnor Golf Foundation and help ‘pay it forward’ by supporting Section Professionals via its unique and worthwhile mission,” said Jim Smith Jr., PGA. “My 30+ years of Section membership and the relationships I’ve built with fellow professionals are two of the reasons I know how lucky I am to be the Director of Golf at The Philadelphia Cricket Club.  Even a small contribution will make the lives of the pros who follow us better!”

To learn about and to support the Radnor Golf Foundation, please click here to visit their website. You can also email them at  radnorgolffoundation@gmail.com

About the Radnor Golf Foundation
The Radnor Golf Foundation was founded by PGA Member, Hugo Mazzalupi. Their mission is to promote golf by giving back to the sport that gives so much to everyone. All donations go to a restricted fund and the growth from that fund will be used by the foundation to sponsor and support golf and future golfers. Aside from financial support, the Radnor Golf Foundation values the importance of meeting new golfers through networking.

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

Lower Gwynedd Twp., Pa. (April 30, 2024) — Wilson has come back once more as a partner of the Philadelphia PGA. The company normally specializing in sports apparel, also offers a line for golf not limited to clubs, balls and accessories.

This year, Wilson will support the Connelly Head Professional Championship on Tuesday, May 7 at North Hills C.C. and the Pro-Assistant Pro Championship on Monday, June 24 at The Shore Club.

Geoffrey Surrette, PGA, the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Section said, “It has been such a pleasure working with Patrick and Wilson. We really appreciate the ongoing support Wilson has shown the Section and our membership. We look forward to another great season!”

Patrick Reilly, our territory representative for Wilson expressed, “The Philadelphia PGA Section is an important partner of Wilson Golf. Each tournament has been great exposure for our brand as we look forward to winning our next Major on tour. Geoffrey and the team have been excellent to work with and have made these great events, as well as our partnership, possible!”

About Wilson
Wilson was founded in Chicago, IL in 1914 and specializes in sports apparel, equipment and accessories. As chronic innovators, Wilson is determined to continually keep up with industry trends to bring customers top of the line offerings at all times. In their golf line, they manufacture clubs, balls, clothing and accessories. They currently have won more major championships than any other golf brand, at 62.

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

Lower Gwynedd Twp., Pa. (April 28, 2024) — Evolve Golf has returned as a partner of the Philadelphia PGA. They manufacture bulk essentials like tees, ball markers, and divot tools, as well as hand crafted tournament gifts with their woodworks, foundry works, and leatherworks maker spaces.

This year, they will be supporting the section at the Spring Pro-Pro Championship at Atlantic City C.C. on April 29 and the Fall Meeting at Medford Village C.C. on October 28.

Geoffrey Surrette, PGA, the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Section said, “We love working with Evolve Golf because their products elevate every player’s game. From tee to green, they know innovation and quality. Thanks to Max and the team for their continued support.”

Sales Team Manager, Max Lerner said “Evolve Golf is thrilled to continue the partnership with the Philadelphia PGA Section for the 2024 season. The level of engagement that we see year in and year out when we travel up for the Spring Pro-Pro and Fall Meeting, is as good as you will see from any section in the country. We love playing a small part in the section and hope to continue the partnership for many years to come.”

About Evolve Golf
Founded in 2003, Evolve Golf is committed to making products that are better for the player, better for the course, and better for the planet. From tees to tournament gifts, Evolve Golf takes care of all of your bulk essential and tournament gifting needs.

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

Lower Gwynedd Twp., Pa. (May 8, 2024) — The Philadelphia Section welcomes Bushnell Golf back as a partner for the 2024 season. The sporting goods company is best known for being a market leader for laser range finders.

This year, they supported the section at the Connelly Cup Head Golf Professional Championship at North Hills C.C. on May 7. They were able to display several of their products on the first tee for players to utilize before they teed off.

“We are happy to have Bushnell Golf as a returning partner,” said Geoffrey Surrette, PGA, the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Section. “They are a benchmark brand that has shown their support for many years. Jim Ravina has been a wonderful partner of the section for decades and we can’t thank him and Kevin enough for their ongoing support

“As a sales Rep for the past 36 years in the Philadelphia PGA Section,  it is my honor to have one of the brands that I represent be a sponsor of the Connelly Cup Head Golf Professional Championship since its inception,” said Jim Ravina. “Bushnell, my partner Kevin Quinn and I thank all of the Golf Professionals for their continued support making Bushnell the #1 laser rangefinder.”

About Bushnell Golf
Bushnell Golf is an industry leader for sports optics and their goal is to provide high performing, quality products without compromising on an affordable price. Their rangefinders are able to seek out pin, calculate slope and even windspeed, leading them to be some of the most advance products on the market.

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