Fleetwood, Pa. (July 7, 2026) —PGA of America Golf Professional Braden Shattuck of Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Pennsylvania, won the 2026 GALV Lehigh Valley / Reading Open with rounds of 65-63–128 at Berkleigh Golf Club and Moselem Springs Golf Club, respectively. Shattuck finished at 14-under-par to better fellow PGA Professional Riley Wheeldon of Aronimink Golf Club by three strokes.
Last 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.
Today’s victory is Shattuck’s third of the season (Radnor Golf Foundation Tournament Players Division Championship, Delaware Valley Open), and helps to extend his lead in the Rolex / Haverford Trust Company Philadelphia PGA Player of the Year race. He also competed in the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club as part of the Corebridge Financial Team.
Shattuck went bogey-free in the final round, and only made one bogey in the opening round, which helped make his total the lowest winning score in the Open’s history, breaking amateur Cole Miller’s mark of 131 in 2017.
“It feels great,” Shattuck said after learning of his new record. “I’ve been steadily trying to figure out my game over the course of my career, and playing against tour players has helped accelerate that process. It’s been nice to see my scoring trend go down. Breaking a scoring record isn’t necessarily my goal, but it’s proof in the pudding.”
Shattuck went on to thank Moselem Springs and Berkleigh and their PGA Professionals for hosting, all of the event’s partners, Rolling Green Golf Club and its membership, his sponsors, and his wife, who has helped him with his golf swing.
Fox Hill Country Club’s Ross Brown, PGA, finished in a tie for third place with Whitford Country Club’s Anthony Sebastianelli, PGA, six strokes behind Shattuck. Chesapeake Bay Golf Club’s Zach Barbin, PGA, finished in fifth place at 7-under-par.
PGA Associate Jason Wilson of Bethlehem Golf Club finished the event at 4-under-par to capture the Senior Division title, topping Brian Kelly, Titleist Fit Crew, by four strokes. Mark Sheftic, Sunnybrook Golf Club, and Dave McNabb, Applebrook Golf Club, tied for third place at 1-over-par, followed by Brendon Post, University of Delaware, and Rich Steinmetz, Spring Ford Country Club, who both tied for fifth place, seven strokes behind Wilson.
The Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Bill Sautter, PGA, was victorious in the Super Senior Division, finishing with rounds of 68-72–140, 2-under-par, to better PGA Life Member Brian Leib by an impressive six strokes. Lehigh Country Club’s Rick Flesher and Wayne Phillips both tied for third place at 6-over-par. Darryl Lock, Skippack Golf Club, finished in fifth place at 9-over-par.
Nineteen amateurs competed alongside the PGA Professional field, and Kyle Pritchard earned Low Amateur honors with his rounds of 71-74–145. Robert Linepensel finished in second place, three strokes behind Pritchard. Michael Ashcraft and Kyan DeLong tied for third place at 8-over-par.
The Philadelphia PGA Section’s Central Counties Chapter hosted an event concurrently with the GALV Lehigh Valley / Reading Open, and Jason Wilson emerged as the champion. Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort’s Brian Bergstol, PGA, tied for second place with Glen Brook Golf Clubs Alex Knoll, PGA, at 2-under. Brian Kelly and Moselem Springs’ own Jeff Fick, PGA, tied for fourth place at even-par.
View the full 2026 GALV Lehigh Valley / Reading Open leaderboard by clicking here.
The 2026 GALV Lehigh Valley / Reading Open is supported by the Golf Association of Lehigh Valley, Kevin DePaulis, Srixon, Ohana Farm LLC, the PGA Tour, and Moselem Springs Golf Club. 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.
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
