Fort Washington, Pennsylvania (August 31, 2026) — PGA of America Golf Professional Zach Barbin of Chesapeake Bay Golf Club in Rising Sun, Maryland, won the 2026 Jack Jolly & Son Championship today at Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club in a sudden-death playoff against four fellow PGA Professionals: Andy Hewitt, Cripple Creek Golf and Country Club; Trevor Bensel, LuLu Country Club; Austin Barbin, Chesapeake Bay Golf Club; and Anthony Sebastianelli, Whitford Country Club. Barbin took the championship with a birdie two on the fifth playoff hole, No. 8.

Today’s event was shortened to 17 holes due to Sandy Run creek’s overflow, a result of rain overnight. Additionally, the 17th hole was taken out of play due to irrigation work; players finished their rounds on the club’s par-3 “19th hole.” The round will not count in the race for the F. Edward DeBaufre Trophy for Scoring Average.

“It was really special to have my family out here,” Barbin said following the playoff. “I never get to play with my brothers in competition, so it was a pretty different experience.” 

In addition to Zach and Austin, their father Andy Barbin, PGA, and brothers Andrew Barbin, PGA, and Evan Barbin, competed in today’s event. 

Barbin went on to thank his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his mother, father, brothers, Manufacturers’ for hosting, the Section staff, his wife and newborn baby at home.

Applebrook Golf Club’s Dave McNabb tied Laurel Creek Country Club’s Dave Quinn at 2-under-par to share the Senior Division title. PGA Life Member Brian Kelly, Royal Oaks Golf Club’s Terry Hatch, and Sunnybrook Golf Club’s Mark Sheftic tied for third place, one stroke behind the winners.

In the Super Senior Division, PGA Life Member Wayne Phillips finished atop the leaderboard at 4-under-par, bettering Philmont Country Club’s Mike Dynda by three strokes. PGA Life Members Rob Shuey and Darryl Lock tied for third place at 2-over-par, followed by PGA Life Member Bill Sautter at 4-over.

The Philadelphia Assistants’ Organization (PAO) held an event concurrently with today’s tournament, also won by Zach Barbin in a playoff. The following PGA Professionals tied for second place: Trevor Bensel, Zach Barbin, Austin Barbin, and Anthony Sebastianelli. Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort’s Brian Bergstol finished in fifth place at 4-under-par.

A highlight from the day’s action was the participation of five PGA Professionals from the Barbin family: Andy, Andrew, Zach, Austin, and Evan. All five Barbins operate the Chesapeake Bay Golf Club in Maryland.

To view the 2026 Jack Jolly & Son Championship leaderboard, click here.

The 2025 Jack Jolly & Son Championship’s title partner is Jack Jolly & Son Inc., and is supported by KM Golf Sales / Kevin McClellan and Ohana Farm LLC. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club their members, management, host PGA Professionals, and staff, as well as our partners, as the event would not have been 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 590 golf facilities in our region.

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

Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania (Augsut 25, 2026) — PGA of America Golf Professional Jeff Fick of Moselem Springs Golf Club in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, led his team of amateurs, Jessica Wolgemuth, Delia Keys, and Jill Kramer to a Net victory in the 2026 Philadelphia PGA Summer Pro-Lady Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino® and Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board.

The champions finished with a 17-under-par. One stroke back in second place was Kennett Square Golf and Country Club’s PGA Professional Lamar Saxon and his team of amateurs, Kathy McNeil, Kristine McNicholas, and Lauren Magee. In third place, at 15-under-par was Laurel Creek Country Club’s Brett Fernandes, Jennifer Halfpenny, Chrissy Duman, and Chrsitine Blessing. Four teams tied for fourth place at 13-under-par. 

Fick’s Moselem Springs team also took home the first place victory in the Gross Division at 7-under-par. In second place one stroke behind the winners was Sunnybrook Golf Club’s Brad Sanders, Debbie Maine, Leslie Lane, and Betsy Porth. With scores of a 5-under-par there was a two way tie for third place between Northampton Country Club’s Brent Wallace, Katrin Wolfe, Noreen Mohler, and Jackie Beck, and Llanerch Country Club’s Nick Hayden, Brideen Gallagher, Sarah Harvey, and Meghan Farally. Four teams tied for fifth place at 4-under-par. 

To view the full 2026 Spring Pro-Lady leaderboard, click here.

The 2026 Philadelphia PGA Summer Pro-Lady Team Championship is presented by Parx Casino® and Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. The Philadelphia Section extends its gratitude to our gracious host, Sunnybrook Golf Club, and its staff, members  and management as this event would not be possible without its 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, Director of Operations, mfrey@pgahq.com

Cinnaminson, N.J. (August 24, 2026) — After battling to the finish, the team representing the Country Club of Harrisburg in Harrisburg, Pa., captured the championship at the fourth annual PGA HOPE Philadelphia Cup Presented by MedEast Post-Op  at Riverton Country Club. The team, led by PGA of America Golf Associate Tyler Shank, included U.S. military veterans Scott Wullbrandt, Marc Guerrisi, Chris Pfahl, and John Friedman, and will represent PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia‘s 20 PGA HOPE chapters in the 2027 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup at PGA Frisco during PGA Championship week in Frisco, Texas. 

The PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup celebrates the PGA HOPE program by providing a unique and memorable experience for our military veterans and the PGA Professionals who work tirelessly to positively impact veterans’ lives. This annual event in conjunction with the week of PGA Championship, began in 2016 and is named after the Secretary of Veteran Affairs in recognition of the Memorandum of Understanding between PGA REACH and the Department of Veteran Affairs. Each team is made up of four veterans from a PGA HOPE program and one PGA or LPGA Professional. 

Country Club of Harrisburg posted a net team score of 59, 12-under-par, to claim the championship. Teams consisted of one PGA of America Golf Professional and four PGA HOPE veterans. A scorecard playoff broke a two-way tie for second place between Indian Spring Country Club and the Country Club at Woodloch Springs. Ultimately, Indian Spring Country Club, led by Andrew Pierson, PGA, secured second place with a team score of 60. Pierson was joined by veterans Brian Stettler, Jerome Chaney, Eric Newsome, and Dru Kumar. The Country Club at Woodloch Springs, led by Justin Alumni, PGA, finished in third place after also posting a team score of 60. Alumni was joined by veterans Darrell Williams, Brian McCracken, Joe Castaldi, and Joe Magnotta.

View the full 2026 PGA HOPE Philadelphia Cup leaderboard by clicking here.

Veterans and active duty service members can learn more and register for upcoming PGA HOPE clinics by clicking here.

The 2026 PGA HOPE Philadelphia Cup is presented by MedEast Post-Op & Surgical Inc., is supported by KM Golf Sales / Kevin McClellan / Ahead, and Greyson Clothiers. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners, host Riverton Country Club, its membership, management, and staff, as the event would not have been 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 590 golf facilities in our region.

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

Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania (August 19, 2026) — PGA of America Golf Professional Braden Shattuck of Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Pennsylvania, successfully defended his title at the 105th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, having held at least a share of the lead following each round at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club and Sandy Run Country Club. Shattuck ended the championship with rounds of 64-66-68–198, 18-under-par, to better charging Chesapeake Bay Golf Club’s Zach Barbin, PGA, by six strokes. It is the first time a PGA Member has successfully defended at the Section Championship since Alex Knoll in 2020. 

One-hundred-fifty of the Philadelphia PGA Section’s best players competed for the William B. Packer Trophy and a berth into the 2027 PGA Professional Championship, ​​April 25-28, at Streamsong Golf Resort in Bowling Green, Florida. From there, PGA Members from the 41 PGA Sections will compete to join the Corebridge Financial Team and earn a berth into the 2027 PGA Championship, May 17-23, on the Fields Ranch East Course at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas. Philadelphia PGA Professionals vyed for 10 spots to compete in next year’s PGA Professional Championship. Braden Shattuck and Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort’s Brian Bergstol have already secured spots thanks to winning the 2023 PGA Professional Championship and competing on this year’s U.S. PGA Cup Team, respectively. 

Shattuck’s final round featured seven birdies and two bogeys. While he maintained his lead throughout the day, Barbin made a valiant effort to catch him, breaking Whitemarsh Valley’s course record, set by Gary Player (1963), Raymond Floyd (1975), and Tom Kite, (1978). Joe Kogelman, GOLFTEC Moorestown, shot a 64 in the first round of the 105th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship. Barbin finished with 10-under-par 62.

“It feels pretty awesome,” Shattuck said after being asked how it feels to win back-to-back Philadelphia PGA Professional Championships. “Before [last year], I finished runner-up three times in a row, so it’s a good feeling to catch a little string of first-place finishes.” 

Shattuck said that he was pleased with how he played in the final round. 

“With three rounds, mathematically speaking, I have a better chance than in a one-round shootout. Being able to play consistently and steadily grow the lead is a little easier for me than going out and trying for a career round.”

Shattuck went on to thank his wife, Veoletta, for being his rock, the Rolling Green Golf Club membership and staff, the teams at Whitemarsh Valley and Sandy Run and their memberships, and Pete Lovenguth for letting him borrow his range finder for the week.

Shattuck will lead 11 fellow Philadelphia PGA Members to the 2027 PGA Professional Championship: Zach Barbin, Chesapeake Bay Golf Club (2); Riley Wheeldon, Aronimink Golf Club (T3); Tony Perla, Huntingdon Valley Country Club (T3); Brett Walker, Chester Valley Golf Club (5); Zac Oakley, Bidermann Golf Club; Anthony Sebastianelli, Whitford Country Club (T6); Parks Price, Bent Creek Country Club (T8); Brian Bergstol, Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort (T8); Rich Steinmetz, Spring Ford Country Club (T10); Joanna Coe, Merion Golf Club (T10); and Joe Kogelman, GOLFTEC Moorestown (T10). Trevor Bensel, LuLu Country Club (T14), is first alternate, followed by Michael Little, Clubhouse 54 (T14); Alex Knoll, Glen Brook Golf Club (T14); Dave Quinn, Laurel Creek Country Club (T16); and Austin Barbin, Chesapeake Bay Golf Club (T16). 

Editor’s Note: Barbin’s 62 was one off the lowest rounds recorded in a Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, set by Al Besselink (61) in 1960 at Bala Golf Club in 1960. Alex Knoll also shot a 62 at Union League Golf Club at Torresdale in 2019.

View the full 105th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship leaderboard by clicking here.

The 105th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship is presented by supported by Club Car, Corebridge Financial, and Rolex, and is supported by Gallagher, Golf Channel, the PGA Tour, ShipSticks, Titleist / FootJoy, Callaway, Nike, TaylorMade, Sun Cruiser Vodka Iced Tea, Mid-Atlantic Golf Cars, StrackaLine, and SCNS Sports Foods. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners, hosts Whitemarsh Valley Country Club and Sandy Run Country Club, their memberships, management, staff, and host PGA of America Golf Professionals, 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 Jack Jolly & Son Championship at Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, on August 31.

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

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 Scott Reilly, the PGA Head Golf Professional at Philadelphia Country Club in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. The club is hosting next week’s U.S. Amateur Championship alongside Merion Golf Club.

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

Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (July 24, 2026) — Inside Golf, a Philadelphia PGA Section partner, will air a television special highlighting the 28th Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic, won by PGA of America Golf Professional Billy Stewart, premiering on NBC Sports Philadelphia+ on Tuesday, July 28 at 10:00 p.m. ET. The special will be rebroadcast throughout August on NBC Sports Philadelphia and NBC Sports Philadelphia+.

The special will feature all of the major highlights from May’s electrifying golf tournament at Sunnybrook Golf Club, where Stewart walked away with a winner’s check of $100,000, the largest first-place prize available from any event across the PGA of America’s 41 nationwide Sections.

Inside Golf’s 28th Haverford Philadelphia
PGA Classic TV Special Broadcast Times

Tuesday, July 28: 10:00 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia+
Sunday, August 2: 7:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Thursday, August 6: 9:00 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia+
Wednesday, August 12: 10:00 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia
The special will also be viewable on Inside Golf’s official YouTube channel, which may be accessed by clicking here.

The 28th Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic’s title partner is The Haverford Trust Company. The Inside Golf special features PGA of America Golf Professional Matt Frey in the booth alongside Inside Golf’s Jack Flanagan. 

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 40 years in a finance industry dominated by giants through our passion and adaptability. With this solid framework and more than $16.8 billion in assets under management or consultation*, we have the flexibility to address the issues facing investors today while fostering close relationships across multiple generations. We have traditional and alternative asset portfolio offerings, OCIO solutions for institutional and ultra-high net worth clients, and experienced client support teams to ensure a robust client experience.  For more information, visit haverfordquality.com.

*Including assets under management or consultation for The Haverford Trust Company and Haverford Financial Services as of 6/30/2026.

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

Welcome to the Fairway Feed, the Philadelphia PGA Section’s video bulletin designed to keep you connected, informed, and engaged with everything happening within our PGA of America Golf Professional community.

Think of the Fairway Feed as your regular dose of essential Section news, delivered directly to your inbox. We’ll be sharing updates on tournaments, events, educational opportunities, member news, and important announcements you won’t want to miss.

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

Nominations for the Philadelphia PGA Section’s 2026 awards class are now being accepted by the Section’s Awards Committee. To nominate a PGA of America Golf Professional for one of the awards listed below, please complete the form by clicking the below button. The nomination deadline is August 21.

• Golf Professional of the Year
• Teacher & Coach of the Year
• Professional Development Award
• Bill Strausbaugh Award
• Player Development Award
• Youth Player Development Award
• Merchandiser of the Year – Private Category
• Merchandiser of the Year – Public Category
• Merchandiser of the Year – Resort Category
• Justin Riegel Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
• Patriot Award
• Deacon Palmer Award
• Golf Salesperson of the Year

Descriptions for each award are listed below. Any questions about the awards nomination process should be directed to Philadelphia PGA Director of Operations Matt Frey, PGA, at mfrey@pgahq.com.

Award Descriptions

SUBMIT NOMINATIONS

Golf Professional of the Year:  The Golf Professional of the Year award bestows special recognition on a PGA of America Member who has performed outstanding services as an overall PGA Professional. As one of the highest honors the Philadelphia PGA Section can bestow, candidates must possess outstanding qualities of leadership, strong moral character, and a substantial record of service to the Association and the game of golf. Individuals honored with the Golf Professional of the Year award will be held as a model PGA of America Golf Professional.  Minimum criteria:

• Candidate must have been a Class A PGA Member in good standing for a minimum total of 10 years;
• Candidate has developed the image , reputation, and ability to inspire fellow PGA Members as a PGA Professional;
• Candidate must have maintained a substantial record of service to the Association and game of golf, as well as  helping to further educate and train their fellow PGA Professionals;
• Candidate must have maintained a substantial record of service and promotion toward the growth of the game of golf.

Teacher & Coach of the Year: The Teacher & Coach of the Year award bestows special recognition on a PGA of America Member who has performed outstanding services as a golf teacher and coach. Minimum criteria:

• Candidate must have been a Class A PGA Member in good standing for a minimum total of 10 years;
• Candidate has developed the image, reputation, and ability to inspire fellow PGA Members with an emphasis on teaching and coaching;
• Candidate must have maintained a substantial record of service to the game of golf, as well as helping to further educate their fellow PGA professionals with an emphasis on teaching and coaching;
• Candidate must have maintained a substantial record of service and promotion toward the growth of the game;
• Candidate must have attended or conducted a minimum combined total of 10 national teaching workshops, teaching / coaching summits or Section teaching workshops or teaching / coaching summits within the last 15 years.

Professional Development Award: The Professional Development Award bestows special recognition on a PGA of America Golf Professional who personally displays a strong desire for lifelong education to include outstanding and continuing contributions to professional education. Minimum criteria:

• Candidate must have been a Class A PGA Member in good standing for a minimum total of 10 years;
• Candidate has developed the image, reputation, and ability to inspire fellow PGA Members with an emphasis in the area of education and training PGA Professionals;
• Candidate must have maintained a substantial record of service to the PGA of America and the game of golf to further educate and train fellow PGA Members, Associates, and industry stakeholders;
• Candidate must have maintained a substantial record of service and promotion toward the growth of the game;
• Candidate must be one of the following: Master Professional, Certified Professional, served as an Associate Subject Matter Expert (SME), adjunct PGA faculty member, or have conducted and/or taught at a minimum combined total of 10 national education programs / workshops (to include PGA PGM) or Section education programs / workshops within the last 10 years.

Bill Strausbaugh Award: The Bill Strausbaugh Award bestows special recognition on a PGA of America Golf Professional who personally displays outstanding integrity, character, and leadership through a commitment to mentoring and making significant impacts on the careers of PGA Professionals. In the spirit of the award, “mentoring” shall be defined as: “Mentoring is supporting professionals to manage their own development so they can maximize their PGA career potential. The PGA mentor empowers, enables, advises, challenges, and encourages professionals to enhance their professional skills, strengthen their level of service, improve
their work performance, and become the PGA Member that they aspire to be.” Minimum criteria:

• Candidate must have been a Class A PGA Member in good standing for a minimum total of 10 years;
• Candidate must have maintained a substantial record of service to the PGA of America in the effort to further the careers of fellow PGA Professionals as a mentor, counselor, teacher and advisor;
• Candidate has developed the image, reputation, and ability to inspire fellow PGA Members with an emphasis in the area of leadership and service to the Association, individual PGA Professionals, and the community at-large;
• Candidate must have maintained a continual record of service and promotion of the game of golf and golf industry within the specific area of employment and club relations.

Player Development Award: The Player Development Award bestows special recognition on a PGA of America Golf Professional, who has displayed extraordinary and exemplary contribution and achievement in the area of player development. The award considers the PGA Professionals growth of the game leadership, commitment at the Section and national levels in the player development arena, and the meaningful impact made at the facility. Minimum criteria:

• Candidate must currently be a Class A PGA Member in good standing and involved in player development as either a PGA Member or Associate for a minimum total of 10 years;
• Candidate must have maintained a substantial record of service to the PGA of America, Section, facility, and golf industry in the area of player development;
• Candidate has developed the image, reputation, and ability to inspire fellow PGA Members with an emphasis in the area of player development;
• Candidate must have maintained a continual record of service and promotion of the game of golf and golf industry in the effort to grow meaningful participation in the game.

Youth Player Development Award: The Youth Player Development Award bestows special recognition on a PGA of America Golf Professional, who had displayed extraordinary and exemplary contribution and achievement in the area of youth player development. The award considers the PGA Professionals focus on youth through their growth of the game leadership, commitment at the Section and national levels in the youth player development arena, and the meaningful impact made upon youth through the introduction and participation in the game. Minimum criteria:

• Candidate must currently be a Class A PGA Member in good standing and involved in youth player development efforts as either a PGA Member or Associate for a minimum of 10 years;
• Candidate must have maintained a substantial record of service to the PGA of America, Section, facility, and golf industry in the area of youth player development;
• Candidate has developed the image, reputation, and ability to inspire fellow PGA Members with an emphasis in the area of youth player development; Candidate must have maintained a continual record of service, promotion of the game of golf, as well as a proven interest and ability to provide opportunities and experiences for youth to learn, play and participate in the game.

Merchandiser of the Year (Private, Public and Resort Categories): The Merchandiser of the Year award is designed to recognize those PGA of America Golf Professionals who have excelled as business persons / merchandisers in the promotion of golf. The PGA honors PGA Professionals in three categories: Private, Public, and Resort facilities. Minimum criteria: Demonstration of skills in planning of sales by presenting products to their market on a timely basis, and through the use of specialized merchandising techniques that include display and advertising.

Justin Riegel Assistant Golf Professional of the Year: The Assistant Golf Professional of the Year award recognizes an PGA of America Assistant Golf Professional who displays extraordinary service and commitment at their facility and within the industry. The award considers a professionals focus on facility operations, section and/or community service and growth of the game. Minimum criteria:

• Candidate must be a PGA of America Member in good standing;
• Candidate must be well regarded as a model PGA Member;
• Demonstration and acknowledgement as an individual of outstanding leadership and strong moral character.

Patriot Award: The Patriot Award bestows special recognition on a PGA of America Golf Professional who personifies patriotism through the game of golf and demonstrates unwavering commitment and dedication to the men and women who have valiantly served and protected the United States of America. Minimum criteria:

• Candidate must currently by a Class A Member in good standing and involved in military programming efforts as either a PGA Member or Associate for a minimum total of 10 years;
• Candidate must have maintained a substantial record of contribution and support to the United States Armed Forces and Active Duty and Reserved personnel and veterans;
• Candidate must have displayed proven interest, concern, and ability to provide opportunities and experience for active duty, reservists, and veterans to learn and play golf;
• Candidate must have shown an ability to inspire fellow PGA Members with an emphasis in the area of service to the military;
• Candidate must have maintained a continual record of service, promotion of the game of golf, and proven interest and ability to provide opportunities and experiences for military personnel to learn, play and participate in the game.

Deacon Palmer Award: The Deacon Palmer Award bestows special recognition on a PGA Professional who personally displays outstanding integrity, character and leadership, in the effort to overcome a major obstacle in their life. This individual is an unsung hero / heroine at their facility and in their community, who serves to inspire, empower and assist other, both inside and outside of the game. Minimum criteria: 

• Candidate must have been a Class A PGA Member in good standing and/or Associate for a minimum total of 10 years combined;
• Candidate must be well regarded as a model PGA Member, demonstrating outstanding leadership traits, and strong moral character;
• Candidate has developed the image, reputation, and ability to inspire, empower, and encourage success and achievement in individuals regardless of obstacles, disabilities, and personal challenges or otherwise;
• Candidate must have maintained a substantial record of service to be PGA of America, fellow PGA Professionals, their facility, and the community in the effort to enhance and improve the quality of life for all individuals;
• Candidate must have maintained a continual record of service and promotion of the game of golf and golf industry.

Golf Salesperson of the Year: The Golf Salesperson of the Year award recognizes a sales representative who shows a first class level of service to the industry and the PGA Professionals they serve within the Section. Consideration should be given to support in any way of the Section, charity or community.
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, Director of Operations, mfrey@pgahq.com

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.

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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