Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (April 10, 2025) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Visit Delco, solidifying a continued commitment to showcasing the region’s premier golf experiences and supporting vital community initiatives.

Visit Delco will continue to play a pivotal role in supporting the Section’s flagship events and programs, reinforcing its dedication to the growth and promotion of golf within Delaware County. Key highlights of the renewed partnership include:

• 104th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship Presenting Partnership
  August 18-20 at Concord Country Club
• PGA HOPE Delco Chapter Title Partnership
  The PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program is a free five-week golf program for military veterans. The lifetime sport of golf has proven to be an excellent activity for competition and rehabilitation, while helping military veterans to reconnect with their community through the social opportunities that the game provides. The program includes five golf lessons/clinics with instruction from certified PGA of America Golf Professionals. The Delco Chapter is one of 18 PGA HOPE Chapters in our Section.
• PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia Pro-Am Championship
  October 6 at Stonewall
• Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour Supporting Partnership
  The Delaware Valley’s premier youth golf tour hosts over 90 events annually across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

“We are delighted to renew our partnership with Visit Delco,” said Section Executive Director Geoff Surrette, PGA. “Their ongoing support of our Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, PGA HOPE, foundation pro-am, and the junior tour is invaluable. Visit Delco’s commitment to our community and the game of golf is truly appreciated.”

“Visit Delco is proud to continue our partnership with the Philadelphia PGA Section” said Steve Byrne, executive director of Visit Delco. “We are committed to showcasing Delaware County as a premier golf destination and supporting the Section’s efforts to grow the game and serve the community. We look forward to another successful year of collaboration.”

The Philadelphia PGA Section and Visit Delco are excited to continue their partnership, driving golf excellence and positively impacting the community.

About Visit Delco
Delaware County, PA is home to endless art, entertainment, attractions, eclectic shopping, and some of the country’s most beloved historical sites. Centrally located between Philadelphia and the Brandywine Countryside, Delco — as the locals call us — is an extraordinary destination that satisfies every taste and style. For more information, go to visitdelco.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 300 golf facilities in our region.

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

Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (April 9, 2025) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Parx Casino©, solidifying a continued commitment to enhancing professional golf events and supporting charitable initiatives.

Parx Casino© will continue to be a prominent partner, significantly contributing to the success of the Section’s Pro-Am Series and a key charitable event. Key aspects of the partnership include:

• Philadelphia PGA Southern Delaware Pro-Am Presenting Partnership
  April 16 at the Peninsula Golf & Country Club
• Philadelphia PGA Pro-Lady Team Championships Presenting Partnership
  May 8 at Lehigh Country Club and August 26 at Sunnybrook Golf Club
• Philadelphia PGA Team Stableford Championships Presenting Partnership
  June 26 at Schuylkill Country Club and July 22 at LedgeRock Golf Club
• Bent Creek Team Stableford Pro-Am Presenting Partnership
  August 25 at Bent Creek Country Club
• Philadelphia PGA Fall Finale Pro-Am Presenting Partnership
  October 22 at Bulle Rock Golf Course
• PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia Pro-Am Championship
  October 6 at Stonewall

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Parx Casino©,” said Section Executive Director Geoff Surrette, PGA. “Their ongoing support of our pro-am series and foundation pro-am is invaluable. Parx Casino’s commitment to our Section and our community is greatly appreciated.”

This partnership will provide Parx Casino© with prominent brand visibility across the Section’s events and platforms, while also demonstrating their dedication to supporting the local golf community.

“Parx Casino© is proud to renew our partnership with the Philadelphia PGA Section,” said Marc Oppenheimer, Chief Marketing Officer of Parx Casino©. “We are dedicated to supporting the region’s golf community and contributing to the success of these premier events. We look forward to another successful year of collaboration and supporting the PGA REACH Foundation.”

The Philadelphia PGA Section and Parx Casino© are excited to continue their partnership, enhancing professional golf experiences and supporting charitable initiatives within the region.

About Parx Casino©
Parx Casino®, the #1 casino in Pennsylvania, is owned and operated by Greenwood Racing Inc. and offers state-of-the-art gaming, thoroughbred racing, live entertainment, thrilling promotions and exciting events! Both the 260,000 square foot Parx Casino® and the 280,000 square foot Parx East® (adjacent property – home to Parx Racing®) are conveniently located 20 minutes north of Center City Philadelphia. For more information, visit parxcasino.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 300 golf facilities in our region.

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

Welcome to the latest episode of the Philadelphia PGA Section’s web series, “Playing Through,” where PGA of America Golf Professionals, Section staff, Section partners, and other industry professionals are asked 18 questions about their lives and careers.

This episode features PGA of America Member Sam Ambrose, the PGA head golf professional at Chester Valley Golf Club in Malvern, Pa., and our Section’s 2023 Merchandiser of the Year in the Private Category.

To watch the episode, click on the below video.

If you are interested in appearing in a future episode, please complete this form by clicking here. To watch past episodes, click here.

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 300 golf facilities in our region.

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

The Philadelphia PGA Section has organized a complimentary networking event for PGA of America Associates on Thursday, April 24 at 5:30 p.m. in Aronimink Golf Club’s new coaching and club fitting facility. In addition to networking with peers, Titleist’s Jerry McGoey will lead a discussion on club fitting. PGA Career Consultant Joe Doughty, PGA, will also be in attendance to answer questions about the Association, employment, compensation, along with updates from the Section and PAO (Philadelphia Assistants Organization). To register, click on the below button.

Wilmington, Del. (March 31, 2025) — The Philadelphia PGA Section officially kicked off its PGA Professional tournament season following the conclusion of its 2025 Spring Membership Meeting at DuPont Country Club.

Over 200 PGA of America Golf Professionals gathered in Delaware to conduct the Section’s official business. Section President Chip Richter of the Country Club of Harrisburg, led the meeting with the help of Section Vice President Bob Hennefer of Laurel Creek Country Club, who honored the Section’s 2024 awards class, headlined by PGA Golf Professional of the Year Scott Chisholm. To learn more about the Section’s award recipients, click here. Later, Section Past President Tom Carpus, PGA Tour Champions, honored longtime PGA Member Clark Luis for his 20 years of service on the PGA of America’s Rules of Golf Committee, while Richter presented Luis with an honorary plaque.

Following the conclusion of the meeting, a field of 166 PGA of America Golf Professionals teed it up in a two-person scramble on DuPont’s Championship and Nemours Courses, with Anthony Sebastianelli, Rolling Green G.C., and Brian Bergstol, Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, taking the top prize on the club’s Championship Course, and DuPont C.C. PGA Head Golf Professional Mike Caldwell and Rolling Green G.C.’s Braden Shattuck winning on the Nemours Course. Sebastianelli and Bergstol finished 11-under-par to win by one stroke over Merion G.C.’s Joanna Coe and Nick Iacono and Chambersburg C.C.’s Lee Gardenhour and Olivia Gardenhour. Caldwell and Shattuck had a seven-stroke margin of victory over four teams tied for second place.

To view the full 2025 Spring Meeting Golf Event leaderboard, click here. To view photos from the event, click here.

The 2025 Philadelphia PGA Spring Membership Meeting is supported by Motocaddy, Precision Pro Golf, SCNS Sports Foods, Signature Golf, StickX, and Stitch. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our partners, DuPont Country Club, its membership, management, and host PGA of America Golf Professionals, and staff, as the event would not be 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 300 golf facilities in our region.

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

The PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia is leveraging golf recent success to positively impact the lives of youth, veteran, and diverse golfers. As the Philadelphia PGA Section’s 501(c)(3) foundation, we know that the game of golf is more important than ever, particularly for the communities we serve, including youth golfers, military veterans, and diverse communities.

To learn more about PGA REACH Philadelphia’s work in 2024, and our plans for the future, click the below button or the on various stories below. To donate to PGA REACH Philadelphia, click here.

From the Director’s Desk
A message from Foundation Director Courtney Curcio…Read

Youth: Golf in Schools…Read

Youth: PGA Jr. League…Read

Military: PGA HOPE
(Helping Our Patriots Everywhere)…Read

Military: Meet Aaron Ojard
PGA HOPE Philadelphia Ambassador…Read

Diversity: Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour Diversity Scholarships…Read

Diversity: PGA of America Golf Professional Mentors…Read

Diversity: PGA WORKS Fellowship…Read

Drive, Chip & Putt: Aronimink Hosts Regional Qualifier…Read

Community Impact…Read

Foundation Partners…Read

Foundation Supporters…Read

About PGA REACH Philadelphia 
PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2018 as the charitable arm of the Philadelphia PGA Section, one of the 41 Sections within the PGA of America. PGA REACH Philadelphia is committed to serving our communities and growing the game of golf through our three pillars: Youth, Military, and Diversity.

For more information on PGA REACH Philadelphia and its mission to positively impact lives through golf, visit pgareachphiladelphia.com To donate to PGA REACH Philadelphia, please click here.