Doylestown, Pa. (July 25, 2025) — PGA of America Golf Professional Braden Shattuck of Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Pa., battled through the oppressive heat and severe weather to claim victory in the 2025 Doylestown Open at Doylestown Country Club, his first Section victory of the year. Shattuck previously won this event in 2022.
His round 5-under-par round of 67 tied Brian Bergstol of Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, but Bergstol, who teed off in the event’s second pairing, was not present to compete in a sudden-death playoff. In accordance with the Philadelphia PGA Section’s Rules and Regulations, Section 8.09 – Playoffs, PGA Professionals who do not onsite for a playoff lose the right to compete for first place.
With the heat index reaching nearly 115 degrees Fahrenheit, and an hour-and-fifteen-minute severe weather delay, Shattuck had more to contend with other than the field. He made six birdies and a lone bogey to get to 5-under-par.
“[The heat] was tough,” Shattuck said following his round. “I probably need to spend more time in a sauna to get used to the heat, to be honest.”
Shattuck joked that one of his playing competitors, Jeff Fick, deserved most of the credit, as he helped keep him calm throughout the round. He went on to thank his wife, Veoletta, for being so supportive, all the members and staff at Rolling Green for everything they do for him, Doylestown for hosting, and the Section staff for running the event.
Chesapeake Bay Golf Club’s Austin Barbin finished in a tie for third place at 3-under-par with Aronimink Golf Club’s Riley Wheeldon. Seven PGA Professionals tied for fifth place at 2-under-par.
In the Senior Division, John Pillar, Country Club at Woodloch Springs, earned the victory, finishing at 1-under-par, four strokes ahead of Eric Kennedy, Overbrook Golf Club. Three PGA Professionals tied for third place at 4-over-par. Deerwood Country Club’s Greg Farrow took the top prize in the Super Senior Division, bettering three PGA Professionals by two strokes.
The Philadelphia Assistants’ Organization (PAO) held an event concurrently with the Doylestown Open, with Brian Bergstol taking the top prize. Austin Barbin finished in second place three behind the victor. Green Valley Country Club’s Andrew Cornish, Chesapeake Bay Golf Club’s Zach Barbin, and Bidermann Golf Club’s Zac Oakley tied for third place at 2-under-par.
Matthew Hutcheson turned in a 2-over-par 74 to earn Low Amateur honors; he finished two strokes ahead of Ryan Rigby, and four in front of Neil Gordon.
View the full 2025 Doylestown Open leaderboard by clicking here.
The 2025 Doylestown Open is presented by Doylestown Country Club and supported by KM Golf Sales / Kevin McClellan, and the PGA Tour. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners, host Doylestown Country Club, their owners, 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 Pro-Am for Wishes at Penn Oaks Country Club in West Chester, Pa., on Sunday, August 3 – Monday, August 4.
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