Lower Gwynedd, Pa. (April 5, 2026) — The Philadelphia PGA Section has announced a series of leadership elevations and staff transitions designed to enhance the Section’s service to its PGA of America Golf Professionals and the local golf community. These strategic changes reflect the Section’s commitment to operational excellence and the continued growth of its charitable arm, the PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia, and the Delaware Valley’s premier youth golf tour, the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour.

Entering her 10th season with the Section, Courtney Curcio has been elevated to assistant executive director. In this expanded role, Curcio will take on broader administrative responsibilities for the Section while continuing her impactful work as the lead for PGA REACH Philadelphia.

Also joining the senior leadership team, Matt Frey, PGA, has been promoted to director of operations. Frey will oversee the Section’s day-to-day internal functions while maintaining his leadership of the Communications and Marketing Department. Alongside Frey, Cassie Vogel has been named operations manager; she will work directly under Frey and assist with communications, marketing, partnerships, and membership. Frey and Vogel will now serve as the primary points of contact for all PGA Membership-related inquiries and support.

To ensure the continued success of one of the country’s most active PGA Professional tournament schedules, several key promotions have been made within the Tournament Department: Zac Zerbo has been promoted to Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour director, while David Messina steps into the role of assistant Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour director. Ryan Conroy has also been elevated to tournament manager. Luke Montalbano continues his leadership as tournament director, supported by Assistant Tournament Director Joe Sponheimer.

The Section is also pleased to announce the permanent hiring of Emmett Noone, who transitions from his role as a PGA WORKS fellow to a full-time foundation coordinator. Noone will work alongside Erin Martin to expand the reach of the Section’s foundation programs.

Additionally, the Section welcomes Nardimar Koch as the new controller, where she will manage the Section’s financial operations and fiscal health.

“These appointments reflect the incredible talent and dedication within our existing team,” said Philadelphia PGA Section Executive Director Geoff Surrette, PGA. “By aligning our staff in these roles, we are better positioned to serve our nearly 900 PGA Professionals while growing the game of golf throughout our region.”

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, Director of Operations, mfrey@pgahq.com

Lower Gwynedd, Pa. (April 3, 2026) — The Philadelphia PGA Section announces the retirement of longtime Section Executive Director Barb Creveling, concluding a distinguished career spanning two and a half decades of service to the Section’s nearly 900 PGA of America Golf Professionals and the regional golf community.

Creveling, who joined the Section staff in 2000, has been a cornerstone of the organization’s financial operations. During her 25-year tenure, she played a vital role in the Section’s growth, overseeing essential functions including financial management and office operations. Her leadership was instrumental in navigating the Section through numerous transitions, including the implementation of new financial systems and the expansion of the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour and the PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia.

“Barb has been the backbone of our office for 25 years,” said Philadelphia PGA Executive Director Geoffrey Surrette, PGA. “Her dedication to our PGA Members and Associates is unmatched. Whether she was managing the day-to-day finances or ensuring our office ran flawlessly, Barb’s commitment to excellence and her steady hand have been vital to our success. We will deeply miss her expertise and, more importantly, her friendship.”

In addition to her operational roles, Creveling was known among Section members for her personalized approach to service. She worked closely with dozens of Section presidents and boards of directors, providing continuity and institutional knowledge that helped the Philadelphia PGA maintain its status as one of the premier Sections within the PGA of America.

The Section honored Creveling’s impending retirement during the 2025 Fall Membership Meeting at Indian Valley Country Club, where she received a standing ovation from her peers and colleagues.

To send Barb well wishes, 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

Lower Gwynedd, Pa. (April 2, 2026) — PGA REACH Philadelphia is pleased to introduce five new recipients of the REACH Impact Scholarship: Autumn Jue, Wayne, Pa.; Layton Ng, Huntingdon Valley, Pa.; Isaiah Scott, Philadelphia, Pa.; Elyse Turner, Philadelphia, Pa.; and Josiah Zimmerman, Camp Hill, Pa.

The REACH Impact Scholarship, formerly named the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour Diversity Scholarship, seeks to make the game of golf more inclusive by opening doors and fostering opportunities in the industry for junior golfers. Established in 2019, as part of the scholarship, all recipients receive a free membership to the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour, seven free entries into tournaments on the junior tour each year up until the age of 18, a PGA of America Golf Professional mentor to guide them on their golf journey, and new equipment.

This year’s class is supported by our partners Women Golfers Give Back and Valley Forge Tourism and Convention. The golf equipment is sponsored by the 1854 Foundation and purchased through Bill Lee, PGA at Cobra Puma Golf. We are also grateful to partner with both the First Tee Chapters of Greater Philadelphia and Delaware to cover the costs of two tournaments and a membership for all active members.

Also new for the 2026 season is the addition of support from Watson Links to further grow and develop our mentorship program as a whole. They provide framework for mentor meet-ups as well as an online app to streamline the scheduling and communication process.

“It’s so rewarding to see how much this program has expanded,” said Foundation Director Courtney Curcio. “The generosity of our supporters is what makes these scholarships possible, giving local kids a real chance to change their lives through golf. We aren’t just teaching a game; we’re showing them what’s possible for their future.”

The 2026 REACH Impact Scholarship recipients include:

	Autumn Jue is fifteen years old and lives in Wayne, Pa. She has been golfing for two years and is grateful for the community it has given her. She loves the sport for the way it challenges her, both in patience, perseverance and in critical thinking.
	Layton Ng is nine years old and resides in Huntingdon Valley, Pa. He loves golf because every swing is a new chance to hit a great shot and see improvement every time he plays. He also enjoys the way golf allows him to spend time outside and have fun on the course.
	Isaiah Scott is a fifteen-year-old from Philadelphia, Pa. and is newer to the game of golf. In his short time playing the sport, he has developed a deep passion and enthusiasm for playing and even joined his high school team at Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia Charter School.
	Elyse Turner is seventeen and resides in Philadelphia, Pa.. She has been golfing for three years competitively and loves the constant challenge the game brings to her. Recently she was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer for her work with We Golf Now, a nonprofit program.
	Josiah Zimmerman, who is thirteen years of age and from Camp Hill, Pa., has been interested in golf since he was fifteen months old. He is eager to keep learning about the sport so he can teach his friends and family and share his love for the game.

To view the full list of past scholarship recipients, click here.

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.

Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (March 27, 2026) — The Philadelphia PGA Section and its 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia, are proud to announce an expanded partnership with the Wilson Smith Golf League (WSGL) to specifically serve U.S. military veterans and active duty personnel who participate in the PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program. Building upon their established alliance, the organizations will now integrate WSGL’s sober golf community and programming as a vital resource for graduates and participants of PGA HOPE Philadelphia.

PGA HOPE is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, introducing golf to veterans and active duty service members to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. By bridging PGA HOPE with the Wilson Smith Golf League, the partnership creates a specialized pathway for veterans in recovery from Alcohol and/or Substance Use Disorder (AUD/SUD), offering a safe, alcohol-free environment to help them continue their journey through the game.

“Our mission with PGA HOPE Philadelphia has always been to provide a supportive community for our nation’s heroes,” said Philadelphia PGA Assistant Executive Director and Foundation Director Courtney Curcio. “By officially aligning with the Wilson Smith Golf League, we are ensuring that veterans who are focused on their sobriety have a structured, competitive, and sober outlet to enjoy the game of golf long after their initial PGA HOPE instruction concludes.”

The Wilson Smith Golf League, founded in the Philadelphia suburbs in 2001, has grown into a national network of sober golf leagues. The league emphasizes fellowship and the principles of recovery, providing a community that mirrors the camaraderie many veterans find in the military.

“Wilson Smith Golf League offers any recovering alcoholic or drug addict, and their families, a safe community to enjoy the game of golf” said Peter H., founder of the league. “Alcohol is often integrated into the game of golf making it difficult for new or existing sober golfers to participate in the game.  Our network of sober golf leagues creates another avenue for sober people to participate in the game, and we are excited to now integrate PGA HOPE into our community.”

As part of this expanded initiative, PGA REACH Philadelphia will offer WSGL opportunities directly to its PGA HOPE graduates across eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, Delaware, and northeastern Maryland. Additionally, PGA of America Golf Professionals within the Section will serve as key conduits, identifying veterans who could benefit from a sober league environment and connecting them with WSGL chapters.

The expansion of this partnership underscores a shared commitment to the “Military” pillar of PGA REACH Philadelphia, focusing on the long-term health and wellness of those who have served.

For more information on the Wilson Smith Golf League, visit wilsonsmithgolf.org. To learn more about PGA HOPE Philadelphia, visit pgareachphiladelphia.com/military.

About the Wilson-Smith Golf League
The Wilson-Smith Golf League promotes alcohol and addiction recovery through community and fellowship by coordinating services, communication, education, and information into a network of sober golf leagues.   The goal of The Wilson-Smith Golf League is to create other WSGL chapters across the country to assist persons afflicted with Alcohol/Substance Use Disorder and their families. Visit wilsonsmithgolf.org to learn more.

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.

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, Director of Operations, mfrey@pgahq.com

As the eyes of the global golf community turn to Aronimink Golf Club for the 2026 PGA Championship this May, let’s come together to show the world the gold standard of the Philadelphia PGA Section. This is our moment to lead on the national stage, demonstrating the expertise, hospitality, and deep-rooted passion for the game that define our Section’s PGA of America Golf Professionals.

PGA of America Golf Professionals and their families can receive complimentary access to the 2026 PGA Championship, May 11-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. If you plan to attend, please pre-register here by the April 27 deadline.

The PGA of America provides complimentary access to major championships and events as a benefit to you as a PGA Professional. To learn more about complimentary access, 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

Lower Gwynedd, Pa. (February 3, 2026) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is proud to announce its new role as the presenting partner of “Inside Golf,” the region’s long-running and premier golf television program airing on NBC Sports Philadelphia.

The Section created the show in 1997 in an effort to highlight its PGA of America Golf Professionals and promote the game of golf. Birdwood Productions purchased the program from CCI Communications in 2024 to continue the show’s storytelling traditions.

Twenty-twenty-six is landmark year that will see the PGA Championship return to Aronimink Golf Club, May 11-17, where the eyes of the world will be fixed on the Philadelphia PGA Section and the Delaware Valley. The partnership solidifies the Section’s commitment to growing the game and elevating the more than 900 PGA of America Golf Professionals who serve as the “gold standard” of the industry.

Through this partnership, viewers can expect enhanced content including:

• Expert golf instruction: Weekly segments featuring Philadelphia PGA Professionals sharing tips to improve every aspect of the game
• PGA Professional profiles: In-depth looks at local PGA Professionals serving in various roles within the golf industry, including club professionals and managers, golf coaches, Rules of Golf experts, merchandisers, and more
• Behind the scenes access: Exclusive looks at the Section’s professional tournaments and events, and the local impact of the PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia and the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour
• Road to the PGA Championship: Specialized coverage leading up to the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, highlighting the local PGA Professionals and Section staff involved in the year’s most anticipated major

“’Inside Golf’ has been the heartbeat of the local golf community for nearly three decades,” said Philadelphia PGA Executive Director Geoffrey Surrette, PGA. “By expanding our existing partnership with the show and the Birdwood team, we are providing an impressive and influential platform for our PGA Professionals to share their expertise, from world-class golf instruction to merchandising, community service, and facility management. This is about connecting the golfer at home with the PGA Professional experts who bring the game to life every day.”

“This partnership feels like a full-circle moment for Inside Golf,” said Birdwood Productions Owner Jack Flanagan. “The Philadelphia PGA Section created this show nearly 30 year ago to spotlight its PGA Professionals, and our goal since acquiring the program has been to honor that legacy while expanding its reach. With the Section as presenting sponsor, we’re doubling down on storytelling that educates, inspires, and gives golfers a deeper connection to the PGA Professionals who grow the game every day.”

“Inside Golf” airs weekly on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia, with additional re-airings throughout the week and availability on YouTube.

About “Inside Golf”
Inside Golf is a weekly television program dedicated to telling the stories of golf in the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond. Founded in 1997, the show highlights PGA of America Golf Professionals, local golf courses, tournaments, instruction, and the people and places that shape the game.

Now produced by Birdwood Productions, Inside Golf airs year round on NBC Sports Philadelphia and reaches golfers through multiple weekly broadcasts and digital platforms, including YouTube. For nearly three decades, the program has served as the region’s most trusted and consistent source of local golf storytelling.

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, Pa. (January 27, 2026) — The Philadelphia PGA Section announces the retirement of longtime Section Membership Director Sue Unger, effective January 13. After decades of dedicated service, Unger leaves behind a legacy of operational excellence and an indelible impact on the nearly 900 PGA of America Golf Professionals she served across eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, Delaware, and northeastern Maryland.

Since joining the Section staff in 2003, Unger had become the “heart and soul” of member services. Known for her tireless work ethic and deep institutional knowledge, she managed a wide array of critical responsibilities, including membership classification, event support, and serving as the primary liaison for the Central Counties Chapter.

“Sue has been an invaluable coworker and friend of the Philadelphia PGA for many years,” said Philadelphia PGA Executive Director Geoff Surrette, PGA. “Her dedication to our PGA Members and Associates, and her ability to navigate the complexities of the PGA of America’s governance and membership systems with grace and efficiency have been instrumental to our Section’s success. She didn’t just manage memberships, she built relationships. We wish her the very best as she begins this well-deserved next chapter.”

In her retirement, Unger plans to continue to travel with her husband Don.

To send Sue well wishes, click here.

PGA Professionals in need of membership support should contact Matt Frey, PGA, or Courtney Curcio in the Section office.

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