Fleetwood, Pa. (July 8, 2025) — PGA of America Golf Professional Andrew Cornish of Green Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, Pa., claimed victory in the 2025 GALV Lehigh Valley / Reading Open by one stroke over Braden Shattuck of Rolling Green Golf Club, after today’s second round was cancelled due to severe thunderstorms.

Cornish’s impressive record breaking round of nine-under-par, 63 from yesterday at Berkleigh Golf Club will stand.

“Today really started out hot, holing out from 100 yards and then making two birdies. I wish we could have played more golf today, but it was still a good day,” said Cornish. He went on to thank the staff at Moselem Springs and Berkleigh Golf Club for making this event possible, as well as Green Valley, Titleist and his parents for all of the support.

LuLu Country Club’s Trevor Bensel finished in third place at 7-under-par, followed by Laurel Creek Country Club’s Dave Quinn at 6-under-par, and Merion Golf Club’s Joanna Coe at 5-under.

Earlier this year, Moselem Springs Golf Club, in collaboration with Berkleigh Golf Club, announced the return of the Reading Open, an iconic professional tournament that was a regular PGA Tour stop in the 1940s and 1950s, previously held at storied venues such as Berkshire Country Club and Reading Country Club. With past champions including legends like Sam Snead and Ben Hogan, the tournament is being reimagined for a new generation of PGA of America Golf Professionals, while honoring its prestigious roots.

Quinn also was the victor in the Senior Division, defeating Applebrook Golf Club’s, Dave McNabb, by three strokes. John Pillar, Country Club at Woodloch Springs, finished in third place at 2-under-par. PGA Life Member, Rob Rohrbach, finished in fourth with an even-par 72. Four PGA Professionals tied for fourth.

There is a tie atop the Super Senior Division, with Wayne Phillips, Lehigh Country Club, and PGA Life Member Rob Shuey finishing at 2-under-par, two strokes better than Jack Brennan of Mountain View Country Club. Bill Sautter of The Philadelphia Cricket Club and Life Member Brian Leib tied for fourth place at one-over par, 73.

The Philadelphia PGA Section’s Central Counties Chapter hosted an event concurrently with the Lehigh Valley / Reading Open, and Glen Brook Golf Club’s Alex Knoll claimed first at 4-under-par. Brian Buskirk, Honeybrook Golf Club, finished in second place, two behind Knoll, followed by Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort’s Brian Bergstol at 1-under-par. Three players tied for fifth.

Twenty-three amateurs competed alongside the PGA Professional field, with John Keba and Robert Linepensel finishing in a tie for first place at three-under par. James Boburka finished with a score of one-over-par, 73 to claim third place. The fourth place score of two-over-par was shot by both Brady Gallagher and Will Eberz.

View the full 2025 GALV Lehigh Valley / Reading Open leaderboard by clicking here.

The 2025 GALV Lehigh Valley / Reading Open presented by the Golf Association of Lehigh Valley, and supported by L2 Brands / Frank Wittenberg. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners, hosts Berkleigh Golf Club and Moselem Springs Golf Club, their owners, membership, management, and staff, as the event would not have been possible without their support.

To learn more or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chris Walton atcwalton@moselemgolf.com. For more on the historic legacy of the Reading Open, please visit: wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Open.

The next Rolex / Haverford Trust Company Philadelphia PGA Player of the Year points event is the Doylestown Open at Doylestown (Pa.) Country Club on Friday, July 25.

About the Golf Association of Lehigh Valley
The Golf Association of the Lehigh Valley Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to promoting and growing the game of golf in the greater Lehigh Valley region for youth and adult golfers, and to preserving the unique history of the game in the region. Learn more at golfgalv.com.

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.

About Moselem Springs Golf Club
Moselem Springs Golf Club in Fleetwood, Pa., has been recognized as one of America’s greatest golf courses. Set in the lush, rolling hills of Berks County, it is truly a spectacular “golfing enclave of great natural beauty and a course of unusual charm and excellence”, to quote its founder, Hawley Quier. For 60 years, this pristine, George Fazio designed course has lured the finest golfers in the State and beyond, as well as been a venue for teaching and nurturing those new to the game. It is also the perfect locale for building and networking corporate relationships. As a golf-only club, with a highly acclaimed restaurant, the focus is always on a sublime experience. moselemgolf.com

About Berkleigh Golf Club
Berkleigh Golf Club is set among the majestic rolling hills of Kutztown, Pa., and was a private golf club for over 90 years until opening to the public in 2007. Berkleigh has a rich history in Berks County and was host to the LPGA Betsy King Classic for many years. The club, founded by residents of Berks and Lehigh counties, is easily accessible from both counties; and is a staple of the surrounding communities. berkleighgolf.com

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

Get ready for the ultimate team golf experience! We’re thrilled to announce a special online auction for highly sought-after Ryder Cup tickets at Bethpage Black on Long Island. This is your opportunity to witness golf history live!

Tickets up for grabs:

• Four tickets for Saturday’s Ryder Cup action on September 27
• Four tickets for Sunday’s thrilling Ryder Cup finale on September 28

Every bid makes a difference! All proceeds from this auction will directly benefit PGA REACH Philadelphia and our incredible Youth, Military Veteran, and Diversity programs, which help to grow the game of golf and positively impact lives in our community.

Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to secure your spot at the Ryder Cup while supporting a great cause. The auction is live now, but bidding will close at midnight on August 1!

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.

Contact: Courtney Curcio, Director, ccurcio@pgahq.com

Kutztown, Pa. (July 7, 2025) — PGA of America Golf Professional Andrew Cornish of Green Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, Pa., leads the 2025 GALV Lehigh Valley / Reading Open after breaking the Berkleigh Golf Club men’s course record in the opening round. Cornish’s 9-under-par 63 gives him a one-stroke lead over Rolling Green Golf Club’s Braden Shattuck, PGA. The Rolex / Haverford Trust Company Philadelphia PGA Player of the Year points event’s final round is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 8 at Moselem Springs Golf Club.

Cornish carded an eagle, eight birdies, and one bogey en route to his first-ever course record.

“I had only played Berkleigh once before, when this event was held here a couple of years ago,” Cornish said after signing his scorecard. “This is my first course record. It’s pretty special.”

Berkleigh’s women’s course record is also a 63, set by Se Ri Park in 2002, during the LPGA Tour’s annual tournament hosted by Reading’s own Betsy King.

LuLu Country Club’s Trevor Bensel is in third place at 7-under-par, followed by Laurel Creek Country Club’s Dave Quinn at 6-under-par, and Merion Golf Club’s Joanna Coe at 5-under.

Earlier this year, Moselem Springs Golf Club, in collaboration with Berkleigh Golf Club, announced the return of the Reading Open, an iconic professional tournament that was a regular PGA Tour stop in the 1940s and 1950s, previously held at storied venues such as Berkshire Country Club and Reading Country Club. With past champions including legends like Sam Snead and Ben Hogan, the tournament is being reimagined for a new generation of PGA of America Golf Professionals, while honoring its prestigious roots.

Dave Quinn leads the Senior Division by three strokes over Dave McNabb, Applebrook Golf Club. John Pillar, Country Club at Woodloch Springs, is in third place at 2-under-par. There is a tie atop the Super Senior Division, with Wayne Phillips, Lehigh Country Club, and PGA Life Member Rob Shuey both at 2-under-par.

Twenty-three amateurs are competing alongside the PGA Professional field, with John Keba and Robert Linepensel leading the race for Low Amateur at 3-under-par. James Boburka is in third place at 1-over par. Brady Gallagher and Will Eberz are tied for fourth at two-over.

The Philadelphia PGA Section’s Central Counties Chapter is hosting an event concurrently with the Lehigh Valley Open, and Glen Brook Golf Club’s Alex Knoll leads the way at 4-under-par. Brian Buskirk, Honeybrook Golf Club, is in second place, two behind Knoll, followed by Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort’s Brian Bergstol at 1-under-par.

View the full 2025 GALV Lehigh Valley / Reading Open leaderboard by clicking here.

The 2025 GALV Lehigh Valley / Reading Open is supported by the Golf Association of Lehigh Valley, and L2 Brands / Frank Wittenberg. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners, hosts Berkleigh Golf Club and Moselem Springs Golf Club, their owners, membership, management, and staff, as the event would not have been possible without their support.

The event is designed with the community in mind: spectator admission is free, and photography is permitted. Organizers are inviting local businesses and individuals to get involved as partners to help support the event’s revival and future growth.

To learn more or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chris Walton atcwalton@moselemgolf.com. For more on the historic legacy of the Reading Open, please visit: wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Open.

The next Rolex / Haverford Trust Company Philadelphia PGA Player of the Year points event is the Doylestown Open at Doylestown (Pa.) Country Club on Friday, July 25.

About the Golf Association of Lehigh Valley
The Golf Association of the Lehigh Valley Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to promoting and growing the game of golf in the greater Lehigh Valley region for youth and adult golfers, and to preserving the unique history of the game in the region. Learn more at golfgalv.com.

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.

About Moselem Springs Golf Club
Moselem Springs Golf Club in Fleetwood, Pa., has been recognized as one of America’s greatest golf courses. Set in the lush, rolling hills of Berks County, it is truly a spectacular “golfing enclave of great natural beauty and a course of unusual charm and excellence”, to quote its founder, Hawley Quier. For 60 years, this pristine, George Fazio designed course has lured the finest golfers in the State and beyond, as well as been a venue for teaching and nurturing those new to the game. It is also the perfect locale for building and networking corporate relationships. As a golf-only club, with a highly acclaimed restaurant, the focus is always on a sublime experience. moselemgolf.com

About Berkleigh Golf Club
Berkleigh Golf Club is set among the majestic rolling hills of Kutztown, Pa., and was a private golf club for over 90 years until opening to the public in 2007. Berkleigh has a rich history in Berks County and was host to the LPGA Betsy King Classic for many years. The club, founded by residents of Berks and Lehigh counties, is easily accessible from both counties; and is a staple of the surrounding communities. berkleighgolf.com

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

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 Jim “Cheech” Shukdinas, a PGA assistant golf professional at Tavistock (N.J.) Country Club.

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

Royersford, Pa. (June 25, 2025) — PGA of America Golf Professional John Pillar of the Country Club at Woodloch Springs in Hawley, Pa., battled the record-breaking heat to successfully defended his title and capture the 2025 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship at Spring Ford Country Club. Pillar previously won this championship in 2019, 2020, and 2024.

The championship is supported by Golf Channel, Ohana Farm, and the PGA Tour.

Pillar entered the final round with a two-stroke lead, and completed his title defense with rounds of 68-70–138 to finish at 6-under-par, four strokes ahead of Brian Kelly of Titleist Fit Crew.

Heat index of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, Pillar battled back on his final nine with five birdies, including three straight to finish, and a lone bogey, after starting his final round 2-over through seven holes.

“I’m proud of the fact that I finished strong,” Pillar said after being presented the trophy. “It’s very emotional to win this championship again; it’s my fourth victory in six years. I don’t take it lightly, because the [Philadelphia PGA] Section has a lot of great players.”

When asked about how he stayed focused in the extreme heat, Pillar said that players have to find shade.

“I learned that a long time ago from a caddie at Aronimink Golf Club…he said to get in the shade whenever you can, because it’s 15 degrees cooler than in the sun. I drank a ton of water, Gatorade, and a Pedialyte, but in the end, you have to take your time and not rush. The heat will identify your mental mistakes more so than the physical mistakes.”

Pillar went on to thank Spring Ford Country Club for hosting, the Country Club at Woodloch Springs for giving him the opportunity to compete, his wife Eileen, his kids, TaylorMade, Nike, and the Philadelphia PGA Section staff.

Pillar will lead six other Philadelphia PGA Members to compete in the 2025 Senior PGA Professional Championship at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla., on October 23-26, including: Brian Kelly; Stephan Swartz, Carlisle Country Club; Dave McNabb, Applebrook Golf Club; Frank Bensel, Galloway National Golf Club; Rich Steinmetz, Spring Ford Country Club; and Terry Hertzog, Bent Creek Country Club. The top 35 finishers in the 2025 Senior PGA Professional Championship will earn a spot in the 2026 Senior PGA Professional Championship, scheduled to be played on April 16-19, at the Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Fla. Alternates include: Mark Sehtic, Sunnybrook Golf Club; John Cooper, Green Valley Country Club; Hugo Mazzalupi, Radnor Golf Foundation; Brendon Post, University of Delaware; and Kevin Edwards, Olde Homestead Golf Club.

The Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Bill Sautter, PGA, took the top prize in the Super Senior Division, finishing at 4-over-par and one stroke ahead of Harvey Williams, Glen Oak Country Club.

To view the full 2025 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship leaderboard, click here.

The 2025 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship is supported by Golf Channel, Ohana Farm LLC, and the PGA Tour. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners, Spring Ford Country Club, its membership, management, staff, and host PGA of America Golf Professionals, 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