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PGA of America Golf Professionals Support Patriot Golf Days Over Memorial Day Weekend

May 20, 2025Comments Off on PGA of America Golf Professionals Support Patriot Golf Days Over Memorial Day WeekendPPGA

FRISCO, Texas (May 20, 2025) – Once again, for the 18th year, PGA of America Golf Professionals, in support of Folds of Honor and the PGA of America REACH Foundation, will serve Veteran and First Responder Families over Memorial Day weekend (May 24-26) through Patriot Golf Days.

The initiative encourages golfers throughout the nation to support families of Veterans and First Responders by rounding up green fees, donations, golf tournaments or participating in Hero100 Golf Marathons.

Founded in 2007 by former F-16 fighter pilot and PGA of America Golf Professional Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, Patriot Golf Days is a grassroots fundraising initiative of Folds of Honor held annually in May and culminating Memorial Day weekend.

Over the last 18 years, Patriot Golf Days events have raised more than $106 million and funded about 21,240 academic scholarships. More than 200,000 rounds have been played in support of Patriot Golf Days.

“Golf is an engine for good,” said PGA of America President and Master Professional Don Rea Jr., Owner/Operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club (Arizona). “It’s an honor to support Veteran and First Responder Families alongside Folds of Honor through Patriot Golf Days and do all we can to provide for those who have served our country. Whether it be through Patriot Golf Days or PGA HOPE, our more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals strive to give back through this great game we all love.”

“As a PGA of America Golf Professional, I’m grateful to my fellow Members for their unwavering support of Patriot Golf Days,” said Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, founder and CEO of Folds of Honor. “Folds of Honor is blessed to be working with the leading golf organizations to make a life-changing difference for our recipients. I’m thankful too for the individuals who play golf during the month of May or make an online donation. These funds provide educational scholarships to the families who deserve and need our help and who have sacrificed so much.”

The PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, supports the promotional efforts for Patriot Golf Days to the more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals, their facilities and consumers. Folds of Honor leads the grassroots efforts for Patriot Golf Days activities through Memorial Day weekend.

“As a PGA of America Member, and someone who believes in the mission of Folds of Honor, I’m excited to again be participating in Patriot Golf Days,” said Chris Tuohey, PGA, General Manager at Covered Bridge and Champions Pointe Golf Clubs in Henryville, Indiana. “The individuals who Folds of Honor serves, and who have sacrificed so much for our country and communities, deserve our full support. We have a terrific membership who believe in the power of an education and support Patriot Golf Days. I encourage everyone to get involved in any way they can.”

Additionally, since 2023, the Folds of Honor Foundation has made a significant annual commitment to PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), the flagship military program of the PGA of America REACH Foundation. The program introduces golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military through a six-to eight-week golf instruction curriculum taught by PGA of America Golf Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency.

PGA HOPE, celebrating over a decade of impact in 2025, has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Veterans Affairs, which enables direct referrals to the program as a form of therapy. The program has served more than 50,000 Veterans since 2015 and is expected to host 17,000 across all 50 states in 2025.

About PGA of America REACH Foundation

The PGA of America REACH Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America. The mission of the Foundation is to positively impact the lives of youth, military and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA of America Golf Professionals, PGA Sections and the game of golf. For more information on the PGA of America REACH Foundation, visit PGAREACH.org, follow @PGAREACH on Instagram, X and find us on Facebook.

About Folds of Honor

Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school and post-graduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate, or professional program. Funds for a second bachelor’s degree or trade/technical program certification are also available. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 62,000 scholarships totaling about $290 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 45 percent are minorities. A total of 91 percent of expenses fund our mission of providing educational scholarships to the families of our nation’s heroes. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on Candid. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional. He is currently stationed at Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship visit foldsofhonor.org.

Media Contacts:
Jesse Dodson, PGA of America, jdodson@pgahq.com
Glenn Greenspan, Folds of Honor, GGreenspan@foldsofhonor.org

PGA of America Golf Professionals Broadcast 107th PGA Championship

May 16, 2025Comments Off on PGA of America Golf Professionals Broadcast 107th PGA ChampionshipPPGA

By Jim McCabe

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (May 16, 2025) – Raised in various parts of the country, afforded different entry points into the game, and inspired by wide ranges of teaching philosophies, they are galvanized not only by their passion for golf, but for the desire to introduce others to its magic. But for this week, Nathalie Sheehan, Joanna Coe and Joe Hallett will unite their talents and join other PGA of America Golf Professionals to enhance the experience for millions of golf fans. These PGA Members will be involved in extensive coverage of the 107 th PGA Championship, which will broadcast for 250 hours of coverage across multiple platforms on CBS, ESPN, and ESPN+ and Paramount+, with 500 million households across 186 countries watching. Additionally, SiriusXM and Westwood One radio will provide extensive coverage each round.

The opportunity is not lost on them.

“This is a very unique experience and it’s made me a better PGA Professional in so many ways,” said Sheehan, the Director of Women’s Golf at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla.

Sheehan and Joe Hallett, a PGA Master Professional who is the Director of Instruction at Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin, Tenn., will work remotely from the Home of the PGA of America in Frisco, Texas, offering extensive analysis and observations during coverage of featured groups Thursday and Friday on ESPN+.

Ask Hallett his assignment and he puts it this way: “Do not interfere, but you want to get a fun nugget that the viewer can relate to,” he said. “(For instance), showing that Justin Rose is trying to get a downward angle of approach between 1.4 and 2.25 degrees with his driver is not interesting or relatable to the average viewer. “However, saying that Justin is hitting some drivers off the deck on the practice range to help his contact on his tee shots is (interesting and relatable).”

Having relationships with fellow golf instructors will enable Hallett and Sheehan to contribute facts and tips to viewers. “I did it last year (from Valhalla in Louisville, Ky.) and it was very fun,” said Sheehan, who laughs when asked if it’s organized chaos. “Kind of, yes. It is live TV. But you talk to your producer and explain your ideas and you’re doing it on the fly, but that’s why you have your thoughts organized.”

Like Sheehan and Hallet, Coe has experience with these PGA Championship broadcasts. The Director of Instruction at Merion Golf Club in Philadelphia, Coe has previously worked PGAs at Kiawah Island (2021), Southern Hills (2022) and Oak Hill (2023) but her assignment for Quail Hollow in Charlotte, N.C., this year is being an on-course reporter for the featured groups.

“I speak to a lot of my students in a group setting, so I’m more comfortable in front of the camera,” said Coe, who missed last year’s PGA Championship at Valhalla because she was pregnant with her first child, daughter Jennie. “But I totally relate to the viewers; I just know we have to do it very quickly.”

Reporting on the world’s greatest golfers from Quail Hollow where the strongest field in golf will be assembled is not such a daunting task, they all agree. That’s likely because they share such a love of the game, albeit with different histories.

Hallett grew up in Coral Gables, Fla., where he honed his game at a famed Donald Ross layout called Biltmore GC. After failing at PGA Tour Q School for a third time, Hallett was fortunate enough to be under the tutelage of Joe Lopez Sr. who had experience as a tour professional.

“He told me, ‘You should teach this game. You have been to some of the best instructors (Bob Toski, Jimmy Ballard, David Leadbetter) plus you have tournament experience.’”

At first, Hallett balked. Then one day he circled back to Lopez and asked if the offer still stood. “He cleared a spot on the tee for me next to him and I learned and taught and taught and learned,” said Hallett.

Similarly, Sheehan and Coe said teaching was never on their radar.
“I didn’t have any interest,” said the former Nathalie Filler, a junior standout from Hartford, Conn., who took lessons from PGA of America Past President Suzy Whaley, PGA Master Professional, but was singularly focused on her game at the University of Delaware. “But when I started teaching summers and worked with junior golfers I saw it as a way to stay in a game that I loved.”

Whaley is also contributing to the ESPN broadcast team at Quail Hollow as an On-course reporter. Married to Justin Sheehan, PGA, the COO and Director of Golf at Pelican GC, she embraces her days “teaching golfers from 4 to 85, men and women” and sharing a love of this great game.

Like Hallet, Coe was first and foremost focused on trying to be a tour professional. But four years on what is now called the Epson Tour opened Coe’s eyes “to how tough life can be on the road.” When she started teaching golf at Baltimore Country Club, Coe’s instincts for competition remained alive; she just transferred it to help make youngsters as good as they can become.

To be a huge Philadelphia sports fan and having the chance to work at the iconic Merion GC is a thrill that still makes Coe pinch herself. Married to Ryan Hartsfield – “he loves golf and is about a 15 handicap” – she loves that golf “challenges both sides of your brain” and that her TV duties this week will continue to bring the game to a wider audience.

“I’m very excited,” said Coe, who agrees with Hallett and Sheehan that this week also gives them a chance to be ambassadors not only for their different clubs but the game in general. “It’s why I fell in love with golf; it gives you a chance to be competitive with every single shot.”

Additional PGA of America Members Rounding out the ESPN team are Steve Scott, PGA, on-course reporter, and Gary Christian, PGA.

PGA of America Members on the CBS Sports and Paramount+ teams include Michael Breed, PGA and Brian Crowell, PGA, who will recap each round through the PGA Championship Clubhouse Report, hosted by Kelly Tilghman.

The PGA Championship will conclude May 18 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C. You can stream, watch or listen on the networks of CBS, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, ESPN, ESPN+ and SiriusXM Radio. You can also follow the action on pgachampionship.com.
About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations,
composed of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the
game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to
drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA of America
owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major
championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s
foremost sporting events. For more information, visit PGA.com and follow us on
X, Instagram and Facebook.

Media Contact:
Jesse Dodson, PGA of America, jdodson@pgahq.com

2025 PGA Championship Features Comprehensive Digital and Broadcast Coverage through PGAChampionship.com, App, Social Media, ESPN & CBS

May 14, 2025Comments Off on 2025 PGA Championship Features Comprehensive Digital and Broadcast Coverage through PGAChampionship.com, App, Social Media, ESPN & CBSPPGA

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 14, 2025) – The 2025 PGA Championship, taking place May 15-18 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, will feature extensive, in-depth coverage across the PGA of America’s digital suite and broadcast partners CBS Sports and ESPN.

PGA Digital Championship Coverage

The PGA Championship’s official website and app will provide comprehensive coverage, featuring an interactive user experience, 3D shot tracking, live leaderboard, scorecards and full coverage editorial. Within each player’s scorecard, users will have access to shot trails, 3D shot trails, scoring data, along with video clips of virtually every televised and streamed shot from a player’s round. A new video stories feature will update users on the latest each day.

“The 2025 PGA Championship has arrived and we are incredibly proud of our teams who will provide unparalleled digital and broadcast coverage throughout the week at Quail Hollow Club,” said PGA of America President Don Rea Jr., PGA Master Professional and Owner/Operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club (Arizona). “We’re excited to witness the strongest field in golf compete for the iconic Wanamaker Trophy, while delivering fans around the world extensive coverage of all the action taking place on and off the golf course—all while celebrating the essential role PGA of America Golf Professionals play in growing this amazing game throughout the nation.”

The 156-player field at the PGA Championship includes the Corebridge Financial Team (#CorebridgexPGA) of PGA of America Golf Professionals. Fans can explore stories about each of the 20 PGA Golf Professionals, highlighting their work, coaching and management in their home facilities. A special “Meet My Coach” leaderboard feature will use geo-location to connect users with a PGA Golf Professional nearby. This helps the PGA of America’s mission to expand the game across the country, leveraging the expertise of over 30,000 PGA Golf Professionals to bring the game to everyone.

All digital platforms will feature live updates throughout the week, embedded video highlights, daily recaps, previews and breaking news. Fans will see relevant statistics through an expanded stats section, focusing on the numbers critical for success at Quail Hollow Club. The mobile app will contain live scoring, highlights and video recaps, along with special features for attendees.

Live betting odds provided by ESPN BET Sportsbook will be integrated into multiple areas of the PGA Championship’s digital product suite, including within player scorecards, offering a real-time look at players’ odds of winning, and other markets, providing instant updates throughout the Championship.

Social media coverage will feature highlights, video and live competition updates across X, Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok. The PGA of America’s depth of content continues to grow, providing graphical and video highlights, while an expanded, longer-form video strategy will provide recaps and fun storytelling on YouTube. Over 1,000 pieces of digital content will be delivered the week of the PGA Championship.

“Our digital team is excited to be back, in such a gorgeous city and venue. We’re fired up to deliver this amazing event and the strongest field in golf to millions around the globe,” said Rob Smith, General Manager, PGA Digital. “Important enhancements have been made across our platforms, with investments in both content and digital products. Attendees will be delighted with new features in the mobile application to make their experience easy, and at-home fans can follow along on all the major platforms for the latest updates. Content focusing on the PGA of America Golf Professional will continue to be front and center, and we encourage everyone to find a local PGA Golf Professional near them at PGA.com/Coach.”

PGA Championship Fantasy with Elevated Prizing

Fans will again have the opportunity to participate in PGA Championship Fantasy, with some very exciting updates for 2025. For the first time, daily prizes will be awarded each round of the Championship, in addition to the prizes awarded for the overall, week-long competition. The overall winner will earn a golf trip up to $10,000, provided by Premier Golf, and a gift card to the PGA Shop, while the winner of each individual round will win a year’s supply of golf balls from Titleist.

“I am thrilled with the success of the PGA of America’s partnership with RSports, which delivers a new and fun gaming experience to golf fans each year,” said Chris Nicholas, COO of RSports Interactive. “Our shared success is a testament to the hard work and dedication from both teams, and I look forward to continued innovation with the PGA.”

The 2025 Fantasy Game can be found under the “Fantasy” tab on PGAChampionship.com and in the PGA Championships App.

PGA Championships App

A redesigned PGA Championships app will launch this week, delivering coverage beginning with the PGA Championship and extending through the PGA’s entire Championship season. An enhanced at-home experience, coupled with an immersive attendee experience, will delight users worldwide in its coverage of the strongest field in golf.

In partnership with T-Mobile, the PGA Championship on-site map will provide attendees an enhanced wayfinding experience. Spectators will be able to see their current location and utilize real-time navigation and the new Near Me feature to create a tailored plan for their day. Real-time player location will also be available within the map during all practice and Championship rounds, and fans will be able to tap directly to any group’s current location in the map directly from the starting times screen.

For the first time, PGA Championship live scoring will be available directly on phone lock screens with iOS live activities. Fans can add the Championship leaderboard to their lock screen and add live scoring of individual players with live odds updates from ESPN BET Sportsbook.

Also new in the PGA Championships App is the introduction of push-notification delivered video. Highlights of the user’s favorite players are delivered via push notification and are viewable on the lock screen without having to open the app. Utilizing this new feature, fans will experience the biggest moments of the championship via T-Mobile Roar Moments.

Champ Connections Powered by T-Mobile

The Champ Connections powered by T-Mobile content series is a new collaborative effort between T-Mobile, PGA’s Digital platforms, and its broadcast partners. Highlighted by a live show on the T5G Range Wednesday evening, and recurring throughout the Championship on the broadcast and PGA Championship social media, fans will have a regular pulse of tips and insights from PGA of America Coaches that teach and educate the best in the game everyday. Wednesday evening’s Live from the T5G Range show, hosted by Hally Leadbetter and the Barstool Sports crew, will kick off the series before play is underway. T-Mobile’s 5G Advanced network connects all the technology behind Champ Connections.

“Champ Connections powered by T-Mobile is the vehicle we envisioned when trying to tell the story of PGA Coaches in the field every day,” said Kevin Hyland, PGA of America Director of Digital Content. “We’re delivering this content with new technology on new platforms and providing a real, relatable perspective for the at-home golfers. Teaching and coaching is an important part of PGA of America Golf Professionals’ story and T-Mobile 5G helps us seamlessly tell it with ultra-fast and low-latency connectivity.”

PGA Championship CHAMPCast

New for the 2025 PGA Championship, CHAMPCast will showcase every shot from every player in a 3D environment. The experience will include shot tracking, dynamic shot trails, in-depth shot data, and video highlights, so fans can follow everything live or catch up on their favorite players after the round.

Broadcast and Streaming Coverage

CBS Sports, ESPN and ESPN+ will deliver wire-to-wire 72-hole coverage of the 107th PGA Championship. The sixth year of the 11-year agreement between CBS Sports, ESPN and the PGA of America will feature 250 hours of live coverage across their broadcast, cable and digital channels.

CBS Sports will broadcast the PGA Championship for the 35th consecutive year and 42nd time overall. Live multiplatform coverage will be led by the third and final rounds airing from 1-7 p.m. ET each day on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.

Coverage will include the introduction of T5G on 14,a dynamic augmented reality enhancement on the par-4 14th hole that will deliver real-time analytics and immersive visuals using 5G technology in partnership with T-Mobile.

CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports’ Digital platforms will provide extensive shoulder programming surrounding the 2025 PGA Championship, including PGA Championship Clubhouse Report, which will recap each round (Thursday-Sunday, 8-9 PM, ET), with highlights, analysis and player interviews. Starting Monday, May 12, CBS Sports HQ will show nearly 50 hours of coverage.

For additional details on CBS Sports, CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ coverage of the 2025 PGA Championship, click here.

ESPN: Golf fans will have extensive viewing opportunities on ESPN and ESPN+ throughout the week. ESPN platforms will present more than 225 combined hours of live play during all four days of the Championship, including traditional coverage as well as exclusive Featured Groups and Featured Holes presentations.

Returning this year with expanded hours will be an alternate betting telecast featuring ESPN BET, the official sportsbook of ESPN and the “Official Sports Betting Sponsor” of the PGA Championship. The alternate telecast, ESPN BET at the PGA Championship, will run for three hours each day during the first, third and final rounds of the championship and for two hours during the second round.

In addition to the coverage of live play, ESPN’s signature news and information program SportsCenter will have reports and analysis from Quail Hollow for the entire week of the event and ESPN.com will provide extensive digital coverage. ESPN+ will stream three-hour practice round coverage programs at noon on both Tuesday and Wednesday of Championship week.

For details on ESPN and ESPN+ coverage of the 2025 PGA Championship, click here.

About the PGA of America

The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events. For more information, visit PGA.com and follow us on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Media Contacts

Greg Dillard, PGA of America, gdillard@pgahq.com
Jeff Szklinksi, CBS Sports, jeff.szklinski@paramount.com
Andy Hall, ESPN, andy.hall@ESPN.com

Philadelphia PGA Section Launches Online Golf Shop

May 12, 2025Comments Off on Philadelphia PGA Section Launches Online Golf ShopFeatured, PPGA

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

Moselem Springs, Berkleigh Revive GALV Reading Open

May 11, 2025Comments Off on Moselem Springs, Berkleigh Revive GALV Reading OpenFeatured, PPGA

Fleetwood, Pa. (May 15, 2025) — Moselem Springs Golf Club, in collaboration with Berkleigh Golf Club, is proud to announce the return of the GALV 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.

The 2025 GALV Reading Open is scheduled on July 7-8, with rounds played at both Berkleigh Golf Club and Moselem Springs Golf Club. The final round will be hosted at Moselem Springs, showcasing top PGA Professionals from golf facilities across the region, and delivering elite-level competition to the heart of Berks County. The tournament is a Rolex / Haverford Trust Company Philadelphia PGA Player of the Year event.

“We are thrilled to bring back an important piece of Pennsylvania golf history,” said Moselem Springs Golf Club General Manager Chris Walton. “Our partnership with Berkleigh, the Philadelphia PGA Section, and the Golf Association of Lehigh Valley, sets the stage to envision and create a new future for the Reading Open.”

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.

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

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 300 golf facilities in our region.

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

Maui Jim to Support the Philadelphia PGA

May 10, 2025Comments Off on Maui Jim to Support the Philadelphia PGAPPGA

Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (May 10, 2025) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Maui Jim, a market leader in the sunglass industry.

The section is glad to have Maui Jim’s support at the Fall Pro-Pro Championship at Union League National G.C. on October 13, as well as the PGA REACH Philadelphia Pro-Am on October 6 at the Stonewall Links.

“We couldn’t be happier to partner with Maui Jim,” said Geoff Surrette, the Executive Director of the Philadelphia PGA. “We are excited to continue working with a high-quality sunglasses company.”

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Philadelphia PGA Section. We value the opportunity to support their professionals and enhance the visual experience and performance of golfers within the section” said Jen Hong, the Director of Golf/ Tennis Sales of Maui Jim.

About Maui Jim
Maui Jim sunglasses, born on the beaches of Maui, were designed to protect the eyes from the harsh rays of the island sun. Today, Maui Jim is the world’s fastest-growing Premium Polarized Sunglasses Brand and is sold in more than 100 countries. Maui Jim is recognized for its unparalleled “Aloha Spirit”, Customer Service, and advanced PolarizedPlus2 Lens Technology. In 2022, Maui Jim became part of Kering Eyewear, which belongs to the global Luxury group Kering.
Click here to learn more about Maui Jim Golf Events

Contact: John Higinbotham jhiginbotham@comcast.net

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

PGA of America Golf Professional Kyle Miller Leads Team to Victory in 2025 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Lady Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino© and Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board

May 8, 2025Comments Off on PGA of America Golf Professional Kyle Miller Leads Team to Victory in 2025 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Lady Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino© and Valley Forge Tourism & Convention BoardPPGA

Allentown, Pa. (May 8, 2025) — PGA of America Golf Professional Kyle Miller of Bellewood Country Club in Pottstown, Pa., led his team of amateurs, Val Wad, Michelle Gunzelmann, and Megan Harvey, to a Net victory in the 2025 Philadelphia PGA Spring Pro-Lady Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino© and Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board at Lehigh Country Club.

The winning team finished their round with a net team score of 18-under-par 50 in the Four-Ball / one best ball of four format. They bettered Moselem Springs G.C.’s Jeff Fick, Delia Keys, Jessica Wolgemuth, and Jill Kramer, by one stroke. Concord C.C.’s Mike Moses, Michele Lynch, Barbara Lyons Barbara, Nancy Denig; Lehigh C.C.’s Kevin Ryan, Linda Poluch, Colleen Baker, and Terry Khoury; Old York Road C.C.’s Eric Speidel, Casey Kane, Donna Bradley, Hilary Brown; and Glen Brook G.C.’s Dustin McCormick, Allison Stettler, Patty Wiesmeth, and Deb Bettini; tied for third place at 15-under-par.

Fick’s Moselem Springs team finished atop the Gross Division at 6-under-par, bettering Lehigh C.C.’s Kevin Ryan, Linda Poluch, Colleen Baker, and Terry Khoury; and Cedarbrook C.C.’s Ron Pine, Denise Marcinek, Lori DiFerdinando, and Marilyn Phillips; by two strokes. Four teams tied for fourth place.

To view the full 2025 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Lady Team Championship leaderboard, click here.

The 2025 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Lady Team Championship is presented by Parx Casino© and Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners, Lehigh 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, Communications Director, mfrey@pgahq.com

Twenty-Seventh Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic Returns to Sunnybrook Golf Club on May 27 With Nation’s Largest First Place Prize for Any PGA Section Member Tournament

May 8, 2025Comments Off on Twenty-Seventh Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic Returns to Sunnybrook Golf Club on May 27 With Nation’s Largest First Place Prize for Any PGA Section Member TournamentFeatured, PPGA

Radnor, Pa. (May 7, 2025) — With the largest first-place prize available from any event across the PGA of America’s 41 nationwide Sections, the 27th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic returns to Sunnybrook Golf Club in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., on May 27.

One-hundred-thirty-two PGA of America Golf Professionals will compete for the $100,000 first-place prize money, won last by John Pillar, PGA of America Golf Professional at the Country Club at Woodloch Springs. The professionals will be joined by 16 amateurs.

“As we gear up for the tournament’s 27th year, we look forward to welcoming 132 PGA of America Golf Professionals and 16 amateurs from across our region for another day of thrilling competition at Sunnybrook,” said Joe McLaughlin, Chairman & CEO of Haverford Trust. “All of us at Haverford Trust are proud to once again sponsor this exciting invitational and honor the tremendous impact PGA Members have on the game of golf throughout Greater Philadelphia.”

“The Philadelphia PGA Section thanks Mr. George Connell and the entire team at Haverford Trust for consistently sponsoring this tournament and for providing our PGA Professionals with the opportunity to compete,” said Geoff Surrette, PGA, Philadelphia PGA Section Executive Director. “We feel honored by their ongoing support and commitment to the game and business of golf here in Philadelphia.”

The tournament was last won in 2024 by John Pillar, PGA Professional from the Country Club at Woodloch Springs in Hawley, Pa., following three sudden-death playoff holes. Pillar turned in a 2-under-par 70 in regulation, tying fellow PGA Members Braden Shattuck of Rolling Green G.C. and Kyle Early of Waynesborough C.C. Shattuck was eliminated following a bogey five on the first playoff hole, while Pillar and Early each parred. Both went on to birdie the second playoff hole, including a dramatic 25-footer from Pillar. Pillar took the title and top prize with another birdie on the third playoff hole, finishing 2 under par with an overall score of 70 in a pool made up of 148 players (132 PGA of America Golf Professionals and 16 Amateurs).

For more information on the 27th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic, visit golfgenius.com/pages/5148811.

Haverford Trust Company President, Keith Aleardi (left); Vice Chair, Binney Wietlisbach (second from left); Founder & Director, George Connell (center); Chairman & CEO, Joe McLaughlin (right); present the 26th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic winner’s trophy and $100,000 first-place check to John Pillar, PGA Professional from the Country Club at Woodloch Springs in Hawley, Pa.

Tournament Facts
Tournament Name – The Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic
Sponsor – The Haverford Trust Company
Venue – Sunnybrook Golf Club – Plymouth Meeting, Pa.
Yardage – 6,893
Par –72
Host Professional – Brad Sanders, PGA
Total Purse – $167,600 / 1st Place Prize – $100,000
2024 Champion – John Pillar, PGA, The Country Club at Woodloch Springs, Score – 2 under par (70), won in playoff
2024 Runners Up – Kyle Early, PGA, Waynesborough Country Club; Braden Shattuck, Rolling Green Golf Club; Score – 2 under par (70), lost in playoff
Field – 148 (132 PGA of America Golf Professionals, 16 amateurs)

Past Champions Eligible to Play
Dave Quinn, PGA – 2001, 2005
Dave Roberts, PGA – 2002
George Forster, PGA – 2008
Hugh Reilly, PGA – 2011
Scott Reilly, PGA – 2012
Billy Stewart – 2013
Rusty Harbold, PGA – 2014
Dave McNabb, PGA – 2016
Andrew Turner, PGA – 2017
Mark Parson, PGA – 2018
George Forster, PGA – 2019
Parks Price, PGA – 2021
Brian Bergstol, PGA – 2023
John Pillar, PGA – 2024

Social Media: #haverfordclassic

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 450 years in a finance industry dominated by giants through our passion and adaptability. With 140+ employees and $14.6 billion* in assets, our size is our advantage. We focus on the essentials: the Quality Investing philosophy whose goal is to provide our clients with the right mix of stability and growth across the market cycle. For more information, visit haverfordquality.com.

*Including assets under management or consultation for The Haverford Trust Company and Haverford Financial Services as of 3/31/2025

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