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Join Us for a PGA of America Associate Fitness and Networking Event at Cobbs Creek Golf Campus

The Philadelphia PGA Section has organized a complimentary networking event for PGA of America Associates on Wednesday, June 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Financial Center (golf range) on the Cobbs Creek Golf Campus. In addition to networking with peers, FitGolf Performance Specialist Jason Rivkin will lead a discussion on golf fitness. PGA Career Consultant Joe Doughty, PGA, and PGA Recruiting & Member Engagement Specialist Leila Mackie, PGA, will also be in attendance to answer questions about the Association, employment, compensation, along with updates from the Section and PAO (Philadelphia Assistants Organization). To register, click on the below button.Register

Philadelphia PGA Associate Networking Event
Wednesday, June 10
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.Cobbs Creek Golf Campus
Lincoln Financial Center Golf Range
7400 Lansdowne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19151

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

PGA Championship Ticket Policy for PGA of America Golf Professionals

The PGA Championship is returning to the Philadelphia PGA Section at Aronimink Golf Club, May 11-17, and PGA of America Golf Professionals are encouraged to attend.

PGA of America Members, Associates and PGM University Students, their accompanying spouse/partner OR guest (limit 1), immediate children under 21 years of age, parents and parents-in-law will receive complimentary access to the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania.

2026 PGA Championship tickets will provide access to the grounds of Aronimink Golf Club and the PGA Member Club presented by Corebridge Financial venue along 1 Fairway. Additionally, these daily tickets will include complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages at all on-course concession venues.

Save the Date: PGA Member Welcome Reception presented by Corebridge Financial is on Friday, May 15th at 4:30 p.m. at the PGA Member Club.

Pre-Registration: Pre-registration will be available until April 27, 2026 11:59 p.m. ET. By pre-registering, you will expedite your entry to the 2026 PGA Championship and will receive exclusive email communications highlighting key event details and your benefits onsite. If you miss the deadline to pre-register, you will need to visit the ticket office at the Main Box Office located at the Main Spectator Entrance onsite to obtain your tickets.

Pre-Register

Digital Tickets via SeatGeek: Create a SeatGeek account with the same email you used for pre-registration.

You will receive up to TWO (2) non-transferrable digital tickets. Tickets will be delivered no later than 72 hours prior to the event date. This accounts for yourself + one other guest.

Digital tickets will only be sent to the PGA of America Member / Associate / Student who pre-registered.

If you pre-registered for yourself and more than ONE (1) additional guest, you will receive TWO (2) non-transferrable digital tickets. Tickets will be delivered no later than 72 hour prior to the event date. To receive additional tickets for eligible guests you will need to visit the Main Box Office located at the Main Spectator Entrance.

Please have your PGA Card (Member, Associate, Student) and Photo ID ready when collecting additional tickets.

No tickets may be collected for a future day of attendance.

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Spouse Card:  A spouse planning to use their spouse card for entry independent of the Member must visit the Main Box Office located at the Main Spectator Entrance and present their spouse card and photo ID. Tickets will not be distributed digitally to the spouse.

  • A spouse with a spouse card cannot bring a guest external to the immediate family (defined as children, parents, parents-in-law).
  • Spouses, with a card, are allowed to bring the immediate family members covered in the policy as the Member may be conducting business or range operations on course when the family arrives.

Junior Policy: This policy applies to Juniors who are NOT immediate children under 21 years of age.

As part of the Championship’s mission to grow interest and participation in the game of golf, juniors 15 years of age and younger will be admitted into the Championship grounds for free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

  • Each ticketed adult may bring up to two (2) juniors per day at no additional cost
  • Junior admission tickets can only be obtained on-site on the day of attendance at the Ticket Office, located at the Main Spectator Entrance. Junior tickets are available even if the PGA Championship is sold out
  • No registration is required
  • All individuals, regardless of age, must have a hospitality ticket to enter any hospitality venue/area. Complimentary junior grounds tickets do not include hospitality access

Children under the age of 2 do not require a ticket to enter the PGA Championship.

PGA of America reserves the right to request proof of age (e.g., valid student ID) at the point of Junior Ticket redemption and to deny entry to the PGA Championship to anyone who violates or attempts to violate the Junior Admission Policy.

Need assistance? Contact PGA of America Ticketing: (469) 840-5263

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

ShopRite LPGA Classic Seeking PGA Professional Volunteers

The 2026 ShopRite LPGA Classic is seeking PGA of America Golf Professional volunteers to work caddie services at Seaview, Monday, May 25 – Sunday, May 31.

Philadelphia PGA Members and Associates will be stationed in the caddie services headquarters on hole Nos. 9 and 18. This is a great opportunity to build your resume and interact with some of the world’s most elite players. PDR credits will also be provided to those who volunteer.

If you are interested in becoming a scoring volunteer for this year’s ShopRite LPGA Classic, please click on the button below and complete the form. A tournament representative or Section staffer will contact selected volunteers as the event nears.

Volunteer

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

Shop the Philadelphia PGA’s Online Shop

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