Author: Matt Frey

PGA of America Golf Professionals Fick, Rohrbach Lead Parris, Devaney, and Schillinger to Victory in the 39th Burlington Classic Pro-Am Presented by WSFS Bank

June 1, 2025Comments Off on PGA of America Golf Professionals Fick, Rohrbach Lead Parris, Devaney, and Schillinger to Victory in the 39th Burlington Classic Pro-Am Presented by WSFS BankFeatured, PPGA

Westampton, N.J. (June 1, 2025) — PGA of America Golf Professionals Jeff Fick of Moselem Springs Golf Club in Fleetwood, Pa., and Rob Rohrbach led their team of amateurs, Ryan Parris, Conner Devaney, and Jake Schillinger, to victory in the 39th Burlington Classic Pro-Am Presented by WSFS Bank at Burlington Country Club on a unseasonably cool day.

The winning team finished with a team score of 25-under-par in the Two Best of Five format, one stroke ahead of host PGA Member Mike Mack, Burlington Country Club, Retired PGA Member Mike Thompson, Tim Irons Sr., Dave Reilley, and Gary Smith; and Medford Village Country Club’s Nicholas Lemieux, LuLu Country Club’s Mike Dynda, Pat Little, Pat Haas, and Tom Gee. Two teams tied for third place at 23-under-par: John Spina, Philadelphia Cricket Club, and Rich Steinmetz, Spring Ford Country Club, Anthony Maffia, Anthony Bianco, and Glen Ikeda; and Dave McNabb, Applebrook Golf Club, and Michael Ferguson, Riverton Country Club, P.J. Elstone, Paul Elstone, and Richard Curl.

The individual PGA Professional event will conclude on Monday, June 2, Mark Sheftic, Sunnybrook Golf Club, leads the field following his 5-under-par round of 65. Radnor Golf Foundation’s Hugo Mazzalupi, Chesapeake Bay Golf Club’s Austin Barbin, and Bidermann Golf Club’s Zac Oakley find themselves in a tie for second place at 4-under-par. Two PGA Professionals are tied for fifth place, two strokes behind Sheftic: Anthony Sebastianelli, Rolling Green Golf Club, and Ross Brown, Fox Hill Country Club.

Sheftic is also leading the Senior Division, one clear of Mazzalupi, three over McNabb, and four clear of Dom DiJulia, DiJulia School of Golf, and Jason Wilson, Bidermann Golf Club.

There is a tie for the lead at 2-over-par in the Super Senior Division following the first round: Greg Farrow, Deerwood Country Club; and Rob Shuey, P.O.Y. Golf. Wayne Phillips, Lehigh Country Club, is in third place, three strokes behind the leaders, followed by Bill Sautter, Philadelphia Cricket Club, at 6-over-par.

Five amateurs from the first round advanced to the final round to compete for low amateur honors and the Marotto Medal on Monday, alongside the PGA Professional field: Tom Byrne, 1-under-par; Pete D’Angelo, 2-over-par; Corey Katzen, 4-over-par; Kyle Raudenbush, 4-over-par; and Carl Sornson, 4-over-par.

View the full 39th Burlington Classic Pro-Am leaderboard by clicking here.

The 39th Burlington Classic Pro-Am is presented and hosted by Burlington Country Club and is supported by WSFS Bank. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank its membership, management, staff, host PGA of America Golf Professional Mike Mack, Tournament Chair John M. Hanuscin, and the entire 2025 Burlington Classic Pro-Am Committee, as the event would not have been possible without their support.

About the Burlington Classic Pro-Am
The Burlington Classic Pro-Am was founded in 1986 by Mike Mack, PGA, Joe Fattorini, Leroy Peacock, Rex McWilliams, Chip Miller, George Hilt, and Donald “Butch” Eckman. The event quickly became one of the most popular events on the Philadelphia PGA Section’s tournament calendar, and is now a Philadelphia PGA Rolex / The Haverford Trust Company Player of the Year Points Event.

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 Trevor Bensel Wins 27th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic and $100,000 Prize

May 27, 2025Comments Off on PGA of America Golf Professional Trevor Bensel Wins 27th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic and $100,000 PrizeFeatured, PPGA

Plymouth Meeting, Pa. (May 27, 2025) — PGA of America Golf Professional Trevor Bensel of LuLu Country Club in Glenside, Pa., won the 27th Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic at Sunnybrook Golf Club with a 5-under-par 67 in front of hundreds of fans. Bensel’s $100,000 winner’s check is the largest first-place prize available from any event across the PGA of America’s 41 nationwide Sections.

Bensel bettered Rolling Green Golf Club’s Braden Shattuck, PGA, by one stroke. He made seven birdies and two bogeys, and made a terrific up-and-down for par on No. 18 to secure his victory.

“Definitely without a doubt,” Bensel said after being asked if his par on 18 was the best of his career. “I hit a perfect shot, it ended up three feet below the hole, and made the putt.”

Bensel went on to thank The Haverford Trust Company and Haverford Founder and Director Mr. George Connell for giving him the opportunity to win a life-changing amount of money, and Sunnybrook Golf Club for hosting.

During the trophy ceremony, Bensel joked that he has been living with a friend, and that he will be able to afford his own place now.

Bensel is no stranger to the Section’s winner’s circle, having several individual titles to his name, including the 2022 Philadelphia Assistant PGA Professional Championship.

Four PGA Professionals tied for third place at 3-under-par: Zach Barbin, Chesapeake Bay Golf Club; Parks Price, Hanover Country Club; Alex Knoll, Glen Brook Golf Club; and Billy Stewart, Union League Liberty Hill.

To view the full 27th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic leaderboard, click here.

The 27th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic’s title partner is The Haverford Trust Company, and was supported by Tasc. The event is also a Rolex Philadelphia PGA Player of the Year bonus points event. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank the Haverford Trust Company, Sunnybrook Golf Club, its membership, management, and staff, as well as our partners, as the event would not have been possible without their support.

About Haverford
The Haverford Trust Company was founded in 1979 on Philadelphia’s landmark Rittenhouse Square. Since our founding, one thing has remained unchanged…our commitment to quality. Haverford has prospered for more than 45 years in a finance industry dominated by giants through our passion and adaptability. With 140+ employees and $14.6 billion* in assets, our size is our advantage. We focus on the essentials: the Quality Investing philosophy whose goal is to provide our clients with the right mix of stability and growth across the market cycle. For more information, visit haverfordquality.com.

*Including assets under management or consultation for The Haverford Trust Company and Haverford Financial Services as of 3/31/2025

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

Playing Through: Megan Leineweber, PGA (S2E4)

May 27, 2025Comments Off on Playing Through: Megan Leineweber, PGA (S2E4)Featured, PPGA

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 Megan Leineweber, the PGA head golf professional at Stonewall in Elverson, Pa.

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

2025 PGA Championship Features Comprehensive Digital and Broadcast Coverage through PGAChampionship.com, App, Social Media, ESPN & CBS

May 14, 2025Comments Off on 2025 PGA Championship Features Comprehensive Digital and Broadcast Coverage through PGAChampionship.com, App, Social Media, ESPN & CBSPPGA

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 14, 2025) – The 2025 PGA Championship, taking place May 15-18 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, will feature extensive, in-depth coverage across the PGA of America’s digital suite and broadcast partners CBS Sports and ESPN.

PGA Digital Championship Coverage

The PGA Championship’s official website and app will provide comprehensive coverage, featuring an interactive user experience, 3D shot tracking, live leaderboard, scorecards and full coverage editorial. Within each player’s scorecard, users will have access to shot trails, 3D shot trails, scoring data, along with video clips of virtually every televised and streamed shot from a player’s round. A new video stories feature will update users on the latest each day.

“The 2025 PGA Championship has arrived and we are incredibly proud of our teams who will provide unparalleled digital and broadcast coverage throughout the week at Quail Hollow Club,” said PGA of America President Don Rea Jr., PGA Master Professional and Owner/Operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club (Arizona). “We’re excited to witness the strongest field in golf compete for the iconic Wanamaker Trophy, while delivering fans around the world extensive coverage of all the action taking place on and off the golf course—all while celebrating the essential role PGA of America Golf Professionals play in growing this amazing game throughout the nation.”

The 156-player field at the PGA Championship includes the Corebridge Financial Team (#CorebridgexPGA) of PGA of America Golf Professionals. Fans can explore stories about each of the 20 PGA Golf Professionals, highlighting their work, coaching and management in their home facilities. A special “Meet My Coach” leaderboard feature will use geo-location to connect users with a PGA Golf Professional nearby. This helps the PGA of America’s mission to expand the game across the country, leveraging the expertise of over 30,000 PGA Golf Professionals to bring the game to everyone.

All digital platforms will feature live updates throughout the week, embedded video highlights, daily recaps, previews and breaking news. Fans will see relevant statistics through an expanded stats section, focusing on the numbers critical for success at Quail Hollow Club. The mobile app will contain live scoring, highlights and video recaps, along with special features for attendees.

Live betting odds provided by ESPN BET Sportsbook will be integrated into multiple areas of the PGA Championship’s digital product suite, including within player scorecards, offering a real-time look at players’ odds of winning, and other markets, providing instant updates throughout the Championship.

Social media coverage will feature highlights, video and live competition updates across X, Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok. The PGA of America’s depth of content continues to grow, providing graphical and video highlights, while an expanded, longer-form video strategy will provide recaps and fun storytelling on YouTube. Over 1,000 pieces of digital content will be delivered the week of the PGA Championship.

“Our digital team is excited to be back, in such a gorgeous city and venue. We’re fired up to deliver this amazing event and the strongest field in golf to millions around the globe,” said Rob Smith, General Manager, PGA Digital. “Important enhancements have been made across our platforms, with investments in both content and digital products. Attendees will be delighted with new features in the mobile application to make their experience easy, and at-home fans can follow along on all the major platforms for the latest updates. Content focusing on the PGA of America Golf Professional will continue to be front and center, and we encourage everyone to find a local PGA Golf Professional near them at PGA.com/Coach.”

PGA Championship Fantasy with Elevated Prizing

Fans will again have the opportunity to participate in PGA Championship Fantasy, with some very exciting updates for 2025. For the first time, daily prizes will be awarded each round of the Championship, in addition to the prizes awarded for the overall, week-long competition. The overall winner will earn a golf trip up to $10,000, provided by Premier Golf, and a gift card to the PGA Shop, while the winner of each individual round will win a year’s supply of golf balls from Titleist.

“I am thrilled with the success of the PGA of America’s partnership with RSports, which delivers a new and fun gaming experience to golf fans each year,” said Chris Nicholas, COO of RSports Interactive. “Our shared success is a testament to the hard work and dedication from both teams, and I look forward to continued innovation with the PGA.”

The 2025 Fantasy Game can be found under the “Fantasy” tab on PGAChampionship.com and in the PGA Championships App.

PGA Championships App

A redesigned PGA Championships app will launch this week, delivering coverage beginning with the PGA Championship and extending through the PGA’s entire Championship season. An enhanced at-home experience, coupled with an immersive attendee experience, will delight users worldwide in its coverage of the strongest field in golf.

In partnership with T-Mobile, the PGA Championship on-site map will provide attendees an enhanced wayfinding experience. Spectators will be able to see their current location and utilize real-time navigation and the new Near Me feature to create a tailored plan for their day. Real-time player location will also be available within the map during all practice and Championship rounds, and fans will be able to tap directly to any group’s current location in the map directly from the starting times screen.

For the first time, PGA Championship live scoring will be available directly on phone lock screens with iOS live activities. Fans can add the Championship leaderboard to their lock screen and add live scoring of individual players with live odds updates from ESPN BET Sportsbook.

Also new in the PGA Championships App is the introduction of push-notification delivered video. Highlights of the user’s favorite players are delivered via push notification and are viewable on the lock screen without having to open the app. Utilizing this new feature, fans will experience the biggest moments of the championship via T-Mobile Roar Moments.

Champ Connections Powered by T-Mobile

The Champ Connections powered by T-Mobile content series is a new collaborative effort between T-Mobile, PGA’s Digital platforms, and its broadcast partners. Highlighted by a live show on the T5G Range Wednesday evening, and recurring throughout the Championship on the broadcast and PGA Championship social media, fans will have a regular pulse of tips and insights from PGA of America Coaches that teach and educate the best in the game everyday. Wednesday evening’s Live from the T5G Range show, hosted by Hally Leadbetter and the Barstool Sports crew, will kick off the series before play is underway. T-Mobile’s 5G Advanced network connects all the technology behind Champ Connections.

“Champ Connections powered by T-Mobile is the vehicle we envisioned when trying to tell the story of PGA Coaches in the field every day,” said Kevin Hyland, PGA of America Director of Digital Content. “We’re delivering this content with new technology on new platforms and providing a real, relatable perspective for the at-home golfers. Teaching and coaching is an important part of PGA of America Golf Professionals’ story and T-Mobile 5G helps us seamlessly tell it with ultra-fast and low-latency connectivity.”

PGA Championship CHAMPCast

New for the 2025 PGA Championship, CHAMPCast will showcase every shot from every player in a 3D environment. The experience will include shot tracking, dynamic shot trails, in-depth shot data, and video highlights, so fans can follow everything live or catch up on their favorite players after the round.

Broadcast and Streaming Coverage

CBS Sports, ESPN and ESPN+ will deliver wire-to-wire 72-hole coverage of the 107th PGA Championship. The sixth year of the 11-year agreement between CBS Sports, ESPN and the PGA of America will feature 250 hours of live coverage across their broadcast, cable and digital channels.

CBS Sports will broadcast the PGA Championship for the 35th consecutive year and 42nd time overall. Live multiplatform coverage will be led by the third and final rounds airing from 1-7 p.m. ET each day on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.

Coverage will include the introduction of T5G on 14,a dynamic augmented reality enhancement on the par-4 14th hole that will deliver real-time analytics and immersive visuals using 5G technology in partnership with T-Mobile.

CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports’ Digital platforms will provide extensive shoulder programming surrounding the 2025 PGA Championship, including PGA Championship Clubhouse Report, which will recap each round (Thursday-Sunday, 8-9 PM, ET), with highlights, analysis and player interviews. Starting Monday, May 12, CBS Sports HQ will show nearly 50 hours of coverage.

For additional details on CBS Sports, CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ coverage of the 2025 PGA Championship, click here.

ESPN: Golf fans will have extensive viewing opportunities on ESPN and ESPN+ throughout the week. ESPN platforms will present more than 225 combined hours of live play during all four days of the Championship, including traditional coverage as well as exclusive Featured Groups and Featured Holes presentations.

Returning this year with expanded hours will be an alternate betting telecast featuring ESPN BET, the official sportsbook of ESPN and the “Official Sports Betting Sponsor” of the PGA Championship. The alternate telecast, ESPN BET at the PGA Championship, will run for three hours each day during the first, third and final rounds of the championship and for two hours during the second round.

In addition to the coverage of live play, ESPN’s signature news and information program SportsCenter will have reports and analysis from Quail Hollow for the entire week of the event and ESPN.com will provide extensive digital coverage. ESPN+ will stream three-hour practice round coverage programs at noon on both Tuesday and Wednesday of Championship week.

For details on ESPN and ESPN+ coverage of the 2025 PGA Championship, click here.

About the PGA of America

The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events. For more information, visit PGA.com and follow us on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Media Contacts

Greg Dillard, PGA of America, gdillard@pgahq.com
Jeff Szklinksi, CBS Sports, jeff.szklinski@paramount.com
Andy Hall, ESPN, andy.hall@ESPN.com

Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort’s Brian Bergstol, PGA, to Compete in 2025 PGA Championship

May 14, 2025Comments Off on Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort’s Brian Bergstol, PGA, to Compete in 2025 PGA ChampionshipUncategorized

Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (April 30, 2025) — PGA of America Golf Professional Brian Bergstol of Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, Pa., has secured his place on the Corebridge Financial PGA Team, and will compete in the 2025 PGA Championship, May 12-18, at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C.; it will be his second major championship appearance (2008 U.S. Open).

Bergstol qualified as a result of his impressive play this year’s PGA Professional Championship at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla. He carded rounds of 69-69-73-72–283, 4-under-par. To view the full leaderboard, click here.

Corebridge Financial broadened its partnership with the PGA of America to include the title sponsorship of the Corebridge Financial PGA Team at the PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship and KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. For the PGA Championship, the team consists of talented PGA Professionals from across the country.

How To Watch: 2025 PGA Championship

Thursday, May 15
ESPN+: 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
ESPN: 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Bergstol: 12:47 p.m.  off No. 10

Friday, May 16
ESPN+: 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
ESPN: 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Bergstol: 7:22 p.m.  off No. 1

Saturday, May 17
ESPN+: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
ESPN: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
CBS: 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 18
ESPN+: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
ESPN: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
CBS: 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Bergstol was part of a 15-player-strong contingent representing the Philadelphia PGA Section in the 2025 PGA Professional Championship. The group also included: Trevor Bensel, Sandy Run C.C.; Joanna Coe, Merion G.C.; Rusty Harbold, Philadelphia Cricket Club; Jeff Herb, Waynesborough C.C.; Terry Hertzog, Bent Creek C.C.; Michael Meisenzahl, Tavistock C.C.; Zac Oakley, Bidermann G.C.; Dave Pagett, Whitemarsh C.C.; Tony Perla, Huntingdon Valley C.C.; Dave Quinn, Laurel Creek C.C. Braden Shattuck, Rolling Green G.C.; Billy Stewart, Union League Liberty Hill; Andrew Turner, C.C. of York, and Brett Walker, Chester Valley G.C.

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

Philadelphia PGA Section Launches Online Golf Shop

May 12, 2025Comments Off on Philadelphia PGA Section Launches Online Golf ShopFeatured, PPGA

With the 2025 golf season in full swing and the PGA Championship upon us, we wanted to share something we’ve been working on in the Philadelphia PGA Section: we have launched an online golf shop, which will be available year-round! The new shop allows us to offer apparel and accessories embroidered with the Philadelphia PGA Section logo, and ship it directly to you. The shop also offers PGA Championship and Ryder Cup logoed items. Net proceeds will be donated to our charitable foundation, PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia.

PGA of America Members and Associates from our Section are eligible for a 15 percent discount on all items; PGA Professionals may redeem the discount by entering “PHILA15”

This endeavor has been many months in the making and we are delighted to introduce it to you. More brands will continue to be added in the weeks ahead, and we will announce them as they become available. We look forward to hearing your feedback, and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us, or call the shop’s dedicated customer service line at (833) 366-4653.

To visit the online shop, click on the below button.

Shop

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