West Chester, Pa. (August 19, 2025) — The road to the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is well underway with PGA of America Golf Professional Braden Shattuck of Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Pa., capturing the 104th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship at Concord Country Club.

He finished with rounds of 66-67-69–202, 11-under-par, to better Riley Wheeldon of Aronimink Golf Club by two strokes. This is Shattuck’s first Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship victory, having finished in second place each of the last three years.

“It feels great to finally win this championship,” Shattuck said following the conclusion of play. “This was the first time I actually got out ahead after two rounds, which helped a lot.”

Shattuck said that the course has a very familiar feel to him, having worked at Concord in 2019; he said being comfortable on the course helped during the competition.

Shattuck was not only battling the field, but rain for the early portion of the final round, wind, and unseasonably cool temperatures throughout the championship. At one point during the final round, Shattuck led by six strokes, but kept a level head and stuck to his game plan. He made five birdies and three bogeys in his last round.

While this championship proved to be elusive for Shattuck until this year, he is no stranger to the winner’s circle. In addition to earning the Section’s Rolex / Haverford Trust Company Philadelphia PGA Player of the Year title each of the last three years (and is currently leading this year’s race), he won the PGA Professional Championship in 2023, and earned Low Club Professional honors at the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, as part of the Corebridge Financial Team of PGA Members.

One-hundred-forty-two of the Philadelphia PGA Section’s best players are competing for the William B. Packer Trophy and a berth into the 2026 PGA Professional Championship, ​April 23-25, at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon. From there, PGA Members from the 41 PGA Sections will compete to join the Corebridge Financial Team and earn a berth into the 2026 PGA Championship on May 11-17, at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. It is the first PGA Championship held in the Philadelphia PGA Section since 1962, where Aronimink also played host.

Shattuck (already exempt from his 2023 victory) will lead 12 fellow Philadelphia PGA Members to the 2026 PGA Professional Championship at Bandon Dunes Resort in Oregon, April 23-25: Riley Wheeldon, Aronimink Golf Club (2); Zac Oakley, Bidermann Golf Club (3); Will Scarborough, the Peninsula & and Country Club (T4); Zach Barbin, Chesapeake Bay Golf Club (T4); Tony Perla, Huntingdon Valley Country Club (T6); Brett Walker, Chester Valley Golf Club (T6); Chris Krueger, Kings Creek Country Club (T6); Trevor Bensel, LuLu Country Club (T9); Sam Ambrose, Chester Valley Golf Club (T9); Frank Bensel, Galloway National Golf Club (T11); Joanna Coe, Merion Golf Club (T11); and Brian Bergstol (exempt from his T3 finish in this year’s championship). Alternates are as follows: Dave Quinn, Laurel Creek Country Club; Danny Lewis, Trout National; Dave Pagett, Whitemarsh Valley Country Club; Tom Michaels, Berkshire County Club; and Michael Little, Clubhouse 54.

View the full 104th PGA Professional Championship leaderboard by clicking here.

The 104th PGA Professional Championship is presented by Club Car, Corebridge Financial, and Rolex, and is supported by Gallagher, Golf Channel, the PGA Tour, Titleist / FootJoy, Callaway, Nike, Ship Sticks, TaylorMade, Visit Delco, and StrackaLine. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners, host Concord Country Club, its membership, management, and staff, 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 Laurel Creek Country Club in Mt. Laurel Township, New Jersey, on Monday, September 8.

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

West Chester, Pa. (August 19, 2025) — The road to the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club began yesterday with the 104th Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship at Concord Country Club, and PGA of America Golf Professional Braden Shattuck of Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Pennsylvania, leads the championship by three strokes over and Riley Wheeldon of Aronimink Golf Club entering tomorrow’s final round.

One-hundred-forty-two of the Philadelphia PGA Section’s best players are competing for the William B. Packer Trophy and a berth into the 2026 PGA Professional Championship, ​April 23-25, at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon. From there, PGA Members from the 41 PGA Sections will compete to join the Corebridge Financial Team and earn a berth into the 2026 PGA Championship on May 11-17, at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. It is the first PGA Championship held in the Philadelphia PGA Section since 1962, where Aronimink also played host. Philadelphia PGA Professionals are vying for 11 spots to compete in next year’s PGA Professional Championship. Shattuck and Brian Bergstol, Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, have already secured spots thanks to winning the 2023 PGA Professional Championship and third place finish in the 2025 edition, respectively.

Shattuck, a three-time Philadelphia PGA Player of the Year, sits atop the leaderboard at 9-under-par (rounds of 66-67), and is seeking his first Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship title. His second round started slow, making two bogeys in five holes, but he quickly rebounded, scoring 5-under-par on his second nine of the day.

“Rough start, but I really found something on the next nine,” Shattuck said following his round. “I’ve been playing well, and I know I’ve been hitting it well, so I just have to keep attacking pins, and keep trying to make putts.”

Shattuck said he has the same game plan for tomorrow’s final round.

Wheeldon is also seeking his first Section Championship, and is followed by past champion Zac Oakley, Bidermann Golf Club (2023), and Will Scarborough, the Peninsula Golf & Country Club, who are both tied for third place, four strokes behind the leader. Chesapeake Bay Golf Club’s Zach Barbin is in fifth place at 4-under-par.

Danny Lewis, Trout National; Trevor Bensel, Lulu Country Club; and Chris Krueger, Kings Creek Country Club; are all in a tie for sixth at 2-under-par.

The final round is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 20 at 7:30 a.m. at Concord Country Club. The low 60 players and ties will advance to the final round on Wednesday, August 20 at Concord. Follow the action via our live scoring by visiting golfgenius.com/pages/5253411. For more information on the championship, including the week’s schedule, pairings, and more, visit the championship’s official e-publication. Members of the media are welcome onsite to cover the championship.

View the full 104th PGA Professional Championship leaderboard by clicking here.

The 104th PGA Professional Championship is presented by Club Car, Corebridge Financial, and Rolex, and is supported by Gallagher, Golf Channel, the PGA Tour, Titleist / FootJoy, Callaway, Nike, Ship Sticks, TaylorMade, Visit Delco, and StrackaLine. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners, host Concord Country Club, their owners, membership, management, and staff, 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 Laurel Creek Country Club in Mt. Laurel Township, New Jersey, on Monday, September 8.

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 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 Brent Wallace, the PGA director of golf at Northampton Country Club in Easton. Pa.

To watch the episode, click on the embedded video below.

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

Plymouth Meeting, Pa. (August 12, 2025) — PGA of America Golf Professional Dave Quinn from Laurel Creek lead his team of amateurs, Jack Irons, Mark Walker and Mike Okeefe, to victory in the 2025 Don DeAngelis Pro-Am presented by Moyer, shooting an impressive net score of 20-under-par.

This event was created by the DeAngelis family and the Philadelphia PGA Section to pay tribute to Don DeAngelis, an accomplished PGA Member and player, who passed in January 2022. DeAngelis was elected to PGA Membership in 1978, and played the game with immense talent, winning the 1985 Pennsylvania Open and playing in the 1978 U.S. Open at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colo., and winning a Section tournament in six straight decades. His most recent win was in September 2021, when he won the 2021 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship’s Super Senior Division, and also shot his age, a 69. See below to view DeAngelis’ playing career highlights. To read a tribute to DeAngelis, click here.

Second place in the net division was the team from Saucon Valley Country Club who finished at 15-under-par, consisting of PGA  Professional Tucker Noel, Robert Dewey, Alex Bradberry, and Tanner Morrow. Three teams tied for third at 11-under-par: Green Valley’s John Cooper, PGA, Sean Cooper, John P. Cooper, and Marc Grabuski; Michael Loeper, PGA, Tim Brennan, John Carroll, and Rusty Philomeno from The 1912 Club; and PGA Professional Drew Quirk, Jeff Grimes, Chris Pegg, and Ted Rothchild, from St. Davids Golf Club.

In the Gross Division, the team out of Green Valley Country Club consisting of professional, John Cooper, and amateurs Sean Cooper, John P. Cooper, and Marc Grabuski, took first with a score of 6-under-par. Three teams tied for second place at one-over-par: Saucon Valley’s Tucker Noel, Robert Dewey, Alex Bradberry, and Tanner Morrow; PGA Professional Lucas LaCava, Trevor Keaton, Aidan Kilcoyne, and Jack Dare from Skippack Golf Club; and Green Pond Golf Course’s John Kulhamer,PGA, and his amateurs Charles Leon, John Mace, and Ryan Orcutt. Two teams tied for fifth at three-over-par. They were PGA Professional Drew Quirk, Jeff Grimes, Chris Pegg, and Ted Rothchild, from St. Davids Golf Club and Megan Leineweber, PGA, Tom Valyo, Paul Deangelis, and Mike Ceribelli, from Stonewall Links.

Dave Quinn took the low professional honors today shooting a three-under-par round to top John Cooper and Bob Lennon by three strokes. George Forster, and Peter Clarke tied for fourth at one-over-par.

To view the full 2025 DeAngelis Pro-Am Leaderboard, click here.

The 2025 Don DeAngelis Pro-Am is presented by the DeAngelis family and Moyer, and supported by Echo. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, the 1912 Club, its 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, Communications Director, mfrey@pgahq.com

Springfield, Pa. (August 11, 2025) — PGA of America Golf Professional Ryan Rucinski of Wilmington (Del.) Country Club and his amateur partner Avery McCrery finished with a team score of 12-under-par 59 to win the 2025 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Scratch Championship at Rolling Green Golf Club by two strokes over Moselem Springs Golf Club’s Jeff Fick, PGA, and Dave Palumbo.

The event’s format was Gross Four-Ball Stroke Play / Better Ball of Partners for 18 holes.

Rucinski and McCrery combined for 12 birdies and an eagle. The eagle, was Rucinski’s hole-in-one on the par-3 16th hole; he used a pitching wedge from 140 yards. McCrery, coming off her appearance in last week’s U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon, set a new women’s course record at Rolling Green: an 8-under-par 63.

Merion Golf Club’s Joanna Coe, PGA, and Nelson Hargrove finished in third place at 9-under-par. Two teams tied for fourth place at 8-under-par: DuPont Country Club’s Mike Caldwell, PGA, and Jason Henzes; and Woodstone Country Club’s Gregg Meyer, PGA, and Nick Lukow. Two more tied for fifth place at 6-under-par: St. Davids Golf Club’s Wesley Calderone and Steve Dressel; and Laurel Creek Country Club’s Dave Quinn and Jack Irons.

View the full 2025 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Scratch Championship leaderboard by clicking here.

The 2025 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Scratch Championship is supported by Turtleson and Ohana Farm LLC. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners, host Rolling Green Golf Club, their owners, 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, Communications Director, mfrey@pgahq.com

Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (July 7, 2025) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is excited to officially launch the application process for the 2025 Bud Jennings PGA Golf Management Scholarships. The scholarships were developed by the Jennings family to honor Bud Jennings, a lifelong golfer and longtime Chester Valley Golf Club member. Given Bud’s love for the game of golf, and his willingness to give back and help others, the Jennings family says that this award is the perfect way to remember his legacy.

The scholarship (up to $3,000 per recipient) will be awarded annually to both one male and one female Philadelphia PGA Associate aspiring to be elected to PGA of America Membership. Scholarship recipients will possess the skills, drive, and character it takes to become a first-class PGA of America Member.

Philadelphia PGA Associates who have already completed PGA PGM Level 1 may apply for the Bud Jennings PGA Golf Management Scholarship. The application deadline is September 1, 2025.

Application guidelines: applicant must show demonstration of outstanding qualities of leadership; demonstration of strong moral character; ability to maintain a substantial record of service to the Philadelphia PGA Section, PGA of America, and the game of golf; well-regarded as a model PGA Associate.

Ineligible classifications: Class F, Inactive, Philadelphia PGA Section staff.

To apply, 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 Members and Associates who are employed at over 590 golf facilities in our region.

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

Nominations for the Philadelphia PGA Section’s 2025 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 24.

• 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 Section Membership Director Sue Unger at sunger@pgahq.com or (215) 886-7742.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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: Sue Unger, Membership Director, sunger@pgahq.com