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Trevor Bensel, PGA, Captures 2022 National Car Rental Philadelphia Assistant PGA Professional Championship

September 12, 2022Comments Off on Trevor Bensel, PGA, Captures 2022 National Car Rental Philadelphia Assistant PGA Professional ChampionshipChampionships, PPGA
Bernville, Pa. (September 12, 2022) — Trevor Bensel, PGA, of Sandy Run Golf Club in Oreland, Pennsylvania, winner of the 2022 National Car Rental Philadelphia Assistant PGA Professional Championship at Heidelberg Country Club, will lead five fellow Section PGA Professionals to compete in the 2022 National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship, November 17-20, at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. This is Bensel’s second victory at this championship, having previously won at Chester Valley G.C. in 2019.

Bensel led recently-crowned Philadelphia PGA Professional Champion and 2017 Section Assistant Champion Brian Bergstol, Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, Pa.; and Zac Oakley, Bidermann G.C. in Wilmington, Del.; by two strokes after his 3-under-par opening round of 67.

Play was suspended at 4:32 p.m. ET due to severe weather, and the Section’s Tournament Committee ultimately cancelled the final round and shortened the championship to 18 holes, as storms threatened as darkness approached.

Our 2022 champion started with a double bogey on his first hole of the day, followed by a bogey on No. 5, but finished strongly with birdies on Nos. 8 and 9, and four more in the last five holes, including three in a row on Nos. 14-16.

“My first tee shot went [out of bounds], which was not the best way to start,” Bensel said of his round. “I figured I had plenty of holes left to get it done. I tried to keep the ball in front of me and made a few good putts coming down the stretch.

“It was fun to play with Brian and Zac,” he continued. “They are good friends of mine, and we feed off each other when we’re all playing well.”

Bensel went on to thank the Sandy Run membership for their constant support, Titleist, FootJoy, Holderness & Bourne, and Makefield Putters.

In addition to having his name engraved on the perpetual George Izett Memorial Trophy, and the winner’s check, Bensel will be joined at the 2022 National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship in Florida, by Bergstol, Oakley, Alex Knoll, Glen Brook G.C. in Strousburg, Pa.; Andrew Turner, Berkshire C.C. in Reading, Pa.; and Jeff Fick, Moselem Springs G.C. in Fleetwood, Pa.; Turner and Fick earned their spots via a sudden death playoff after the severe weather moved through the area. Bergstol had previously secured his spot at PGA G.C. via his second place finish in the 2021 National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship.

Steve Sanderson, Pine Valley (N.J.) G.C.; and Jacob Woodman, Aronimink G.C. in Newtown Square, Pa.; will be the first and second alternates, followed by Rocco Sgrillo, John F. Byrne G.C. in Philadelphia.

The National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship brings together a field of 132 contestants representing the PGA of America’s 41 nationwide Sections. All rounds will be played on the Wanamaker Course. A cut after 36 holes of play to the low 70 scorers and ties will be made.

Begun in 1977, the National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship is modeled after the PGA Professional Championship, with a field of PGA Professionals and PGA Associates who advanced through 41 Section Championships conducted from May through October this year.

If eligibility is met and maintained, the champion earns a berth in the the 2023 PGA Professional Championship, April 30 – May 3, at Twin Warriors and Santa Ana Pueblo Golf Clubs in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.

The 2022 Philadelphia Assistant PGA Professional Championship is hosted by Dick Smith Sr., PGA, presented by National Car Rental, and supported by Srixon, Cleveland Golf, XXIO, Asics, the PGA Tour, and Ohana Farm LLC. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, Heidelberg Country 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.

To view the full 2022 Philadelphia Assistant PGA Professional Championship leaderboard, 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, mfrey@pgahq.com

Philadelphia PGA Section Announces Partnership with Five Iron Golf

September 7, 2022Comments Off on Philadelphia PGA Section Announces Partnership with Five Iron GolfPPGA

Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (July 21, 2022) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is happy to announce that it has partnered with Five Iron Golf, the nation’s premier indoor golf and entertainment experience hosting custom-built golf simulators, TrackMan lesson studios, access to PGA Professionals, practice time, leagues, club storage, in-house club fitting services with The Fitting Lab, and more, at 13 locations around the country — including two in Philadelphia: Fishtown and Rittenhouse.

As part of the partnership, Five Iron Golf becomes a presenting partner of both PGA HOPE Philadelphia, PGA REACH Philadelphia’s premier program for U.S. military veterans, and the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour, the Delaware Valley’s premier youth golf tour, and will sponsor the 2022 Philadelphia PGA Summer Pro-Lady Team Championship at Sunnybrook G.C. on Wednesday, August 24.

“The Philadelphia PGA is very excited to partner with Five Iron Golf,” said Section Executive Director Geoff Surrette, PGA. “Our new relationship will bring new member benefits to our PGA HOPE veterans and Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour players, as well as provide our Section with additional event host sites.”

As part of their presenting partnerships, Five Iron Golf will extend exclusive 5i perks by the ways of use of simulators and membership to all PGA HOPE Philadelphia veterans and Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour members. Veterans and juniors looking to take advantage of this special offer should contact the Fishtown and / or Rittenhouse locations in Philadelphia. Additionally, members may receive 25 percent off their first visit by using promo code PHLPGA25.

“Philadelphia golfers have been an integral part to the growth and heart of Five Iron Golf since 2020. Five Iron Golf is a home away from home for golfers to play, practice and enjoy one-of-a-kind golf experiences in the city,” says Five Iron Golf Director of Sales & Partnerships David Nadler. “With our focus on prioritizing the golfer while simultaneously growing the game, the relationship with PGA HOPE and the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour is mission-critical to fill our simulators, league nights, memberships and events with veterans, juniors and everyone in between.”

About Five Iron Golf

Five Iron Golf is an urban indoor golf experience that combines a unique mixture of golf and entertainment with a community-focused vision of making the game more inclusive and accessible.  Founded in 2017, Five Iron Golf has since expanded from New York to 12 total locations across eight cities from coast to coast, bringing a reputation for turning traditional golf on its head, celebrating the unconventional, and energizing communities through accessible and enjoyable golf experiences.

About The Fitting Lab
The Fitting Lab, brought to you by Five Iron Golf, is a custom club-fitting company with locations in eight cities nationwide. The Fitting Lab’s mission is to help players of all skill levels understand how their equipment choices affect their game and how new equipment can impact their performance. Services include custom fittings, repair services, and personalization. More information on The Fitting Lab is available on The Fitting Lab’s website.

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.

Contacts: 

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

Danielle Kindelmann, Director of Marketing & PR, Five Iron Golf, (631) 252-1208, danielle.kindelmann@fiveirongolf.com

Philadelphia PGA Section and The Haverford Trust Company Postpones 25th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic

September 5, 2022Comments Off on Philadelphia PGA Section and The Haverford Trust Company Postpones 25th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA ClassicPPGA
Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (September 5, 2022) — In an effort to ensure a responsible, fair, and competitive golf tournament, while upholding the traditions of the event, the Philadelphia PGA Section and The Haverford Trust Company have postponed the 25th playing of the Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic, due to forecasted weather. The tournament will be rescheduled in 2023 on a date to be announced, at its traditional host site, Sunnybrook G.C. in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., where PGA Professionals will compete for the largest PGA Section first prize in the nation, $100,000.

The Philadelphia PGA Section looks forward to next year’s event and continuing the legendary invitational with its partner, The Haverford Trust Company.

More information regarding next year’s event will be released closer to the date.

About The Haverford Trust Company
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 40 years in a finance industry dominated by giants through our passion and adaptability. With 120+ employees and $11.8 billion* in assets, our size is our advantage. We focus on the essentials: the Quality Investing philosophy that provides 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 6/30/2022.

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. For more information about the Philadelphia Section PGA, visit www.philadelphia.pga.com.
Contacts:

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

Veronica McKee
Vice President of Marketing, The Haverford Trust Company
vmckee@haverfordquality.com

Brian Bergstol, PGA, Captures 101st Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship; Earns Berth in 2023 PGA Professional Championship

August 31, 2022Comments Off on Brian Bergstol, PGA, Captures 101st Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship; Earns Berth in 2023 PGA Professional ChampionshipPPGA

Wilmington, Del. (August 31, 2022) — Brian Bergstol, PGA, of Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee on the Delaware, Pennsylvania, winner of the 101st Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship at DuPont Country Club and Concord Country Club, will lead 14 Section PGA Professionals to compete in the 2023 PGA Professional Championship, April 30 – May 3, at Twin Warriors and Santa Ana Pueblo Golf Clubs in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. The championship is presented by Cadillac, Club Car and Rolex.

Bergstol made five birdies and three bogies in his final round at DuPont Country Club on Wednesday, finishing with rounds of 66-69-69–204, topping the leaderboard at 9-under-par for a two-stroke victory over Braden Shattuck, PGA, of Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Pennsylvania.

“It was stressful out there today,” Bergstol said of his final round. “I’m glad it’s over, but I’m very happy to be walking away with the [William B. Packer} Trophy.”

Bergstol’s assessment of the final round was accurate, as there were many lead changes, particularly on the final nine holes. At one point, the 36-hole leader, Zac Oakley, PGA, of Bidermann Golf Club in Wilmington, Delaware, reached 10-under-par, and was five strokes clear of Bergstol. However, the eventual champion remained patient, made two quick birdies on hole Nos. 8 and 9, and holed out for a par four on No. 10, after having to take a stroke-and-distance penalty from the tee following his first drive.

“That’s when things started to change,” Bergstol continued.

Although he made one last bogey on No. 11 to fall one behind Oakley, he quickly followed with birdies on Nos. 13, 15, and 18, the last one to clinch his victory.

Bergstol went on to thank his wife Megan, and children Brendan and Beau, in addition to Shawnee, TaylorMade Golf, TravisMathew, and his fellow PGA Members.

“I really want to thank the other PGA Professionals out here,” he said. “They helped me get across the finish line to earn my PGA Membership, which allowed me to be eligible for this championship.”

Bergstol was elected to PGA Membership on August 1 of this year.

Shattuck, who was also making his first appearance in a Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, made sure to make things interesting by firing a 5-under-par 66, which tied the low round of the championship.

In addition to having his name engraved on the William B. Packer Trophy, Bergstol earned $9,000 for his win, coming from the $72,000 purse.

Bergstol (1), Shattuck (2), and Oakley (3) will be joined at the 2023 PGA Professional Championship in New Mexico by Trevor Bensel of Sandy Run Golf Club in Oreland, Pa. (T4); Michael Little of Makefield Putters in Bensalem, Pa. (T6); Terry Hatch of Royal Oaks Golf Course in Lebanon, Pa. (T6); Hugo Mazzalupi of Linfield (Pa.) National Golf Club (T6); Matthew Zehner of Wilmington (Del.) Country Club; Billy Stewart of Union League Liberty Hill in Lafayette Hill, Pa. (T9); Rich Steinmetz of Spring Ford Country Club in Royersford, Pa. (T11); John Pillar of the Country Club at Woodloch Springs in Hawley, Pa. (T11); and Terry Hertzog, PGA, who advanced in a playoff following the final round. Additionally, Dave McNabb of Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern, Pa. (T4); and Joanna Coe of Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. (T11); will also compete in New Mexico, having already secured their spots via play in previous events. Brian Kelly of Bucknell Golf Club in Lewisberg, Pa., also finised tied for 11th place, but is not eligible to advance due to his PGA Life Member classification.

Not pictured in photo: Dave McNabb, PGA; Michael Little, PGA; Terry Hatch, PGA; Rich Steinmetz, PGA; Terry Hertzog, PGA; 

Steve Sanderson of of Pine Valley (N.J.) Golf Club is the first alternate, followed by Grant Gardiner of Merion Golf Club; Mark Sheftic of Lookaway Golf Club in Buckingham, Pa.; Sam Ambrose of Chester Valley Golf Club in Malvern, Pa.; and Eric Kennedy of Overbrook Golf Club in Villanova, Pa.

If eligibility is met and maintained, the low 20 scorers in 2022 will earn berths into the 105th PGA Championship, May 15-21, 2023, at Oak Hill Country Club, Rochester, N.Y. In addition to the Walter Hagen Cup, the PGA Professional Championship winner also receives an exemption into future PGA Professional Championships and exemptions into PGA TOUR events. Established in 1968, the PGA Professional Championship roster of Champions includes the following premier TOUR professionals: Sam Snead, Bob Rosburg, Don Massengale, Ed Dougherty, Larry Gilbert, and Bruce Fleisher.

The 101st Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship is presented by Cadillac, Club Car and Rolex, and supported by Titleist, FootJoy, Nike, Callaway, TaylorMade Golf, Golf Channel, the PGA Tour, Precise Yardage Books, SCNS Sports Foods, Ship Sticks, and Visit Delco, Pa. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our hosts, DuPont Country Club and Concord Country 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.

To view the full 101st Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship leaderboard, click here.

The next Philadelphia PGA Rolex / The Haverford Trust Company Player of the Year tournament on the schedule is the 25th annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic on Tuesday, September 6, at Sunnybrook Golf Club.

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, mfrey@pgahq.com

PGA Member Zac Oakley Leads 101st Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship Entering Final Round

August 30, 2022Comments Off on PGA Member Zac Oakley Leads 101st Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship Entering Final RoundPPGA

Wilmington, Del. (August 30, 2022) — Zac Oakley, PGA, turned in a second round 5-under-par 66 at DuPont Country Club to storm to top of the leaderboard in the 101st Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, placing him at 8-under-par, following his first round 68 at Concord Country Club. The championship is presented by Cadillac, Club Car and Rolex.

The PGA Member representing nearby Bidermann Golf Club in Wilmington, Delaware, leads first round leader Brian Bergtsol of Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania, by one stroke, after Bergstol shot a 2-under-par 69 on Tuesday.

“I hit it really solid today, again,” Oakley said of his second round. “I hit a lot of greens and a lot of fairways, and today I made some putts, which is good. No bogies, so that was big.”

Oakley’s penultimate round started a bit slow, with only one birdie on the front nine, but he quickly followed with four more on hole Nos. 10, 11, 13 and 16. He went on to say that his game plan for tomorrow’s final round at DuPont will be similar to today’s: “fairways, greens; I know I’m hitting it

. Read my lines, get the speed right, and see what happens!”

Oakley finished in second place in last year’s Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship behind Brett Walker; the final round was cancelled due to severe weather stemming from remnants of Hurricane Ida.

[View Full Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship Leaderboard]

Twenty-fifteen Philadelphia PGA Professional Champion Dave McNabb, Applebrook G.C., finds himself only three stokes behind the leader in third place, going 70-67–137 at DuPont and Concord, respectively. Five PGA Members are tied for fourth place, six strokes behind Oakley: 2003 Champion Terry Hatch, Royal Oaks G.C.; Braden Shattuck, Rolling Green G.C.; Hugo Mazzalupi, Linfield National G.C.; 2009 Champion John Pillar, C.C. at Woodloch Springs; and Trevor Bensel, Sandy Run C.C.

The Philadelphia PGA Section hosted 13 past champions for its inaugural Philadelphia PGA Professional Champions Dinner on Sunday evening at DuPont C.C., and six past champions find themselves in the top 10, including McNabb; Hatch; Pillar; three-time Champion Rich Steinmetz, Spring Ford C.C.; 2018 Champion Billy Stewart, Union League Liberty Hill; and three-time Champion Terry Hertzog. It is anyone’s guess who will be crowned the Section’s next champion, but those who have been there before plan to play to keep the trophy in the “champions club.”

The top 60 players and ties on the leaderboard made the cut following the second round. One-hundred-fifty-seven of the Philadelphia PGA Section’s best players teed it up to compete for the William B. Packer Trophy and a berth into the 2023 PGA Professional Championship, ​April 30 – May 3, at Twin Warriors and Santa Ana Pueblo Golf Clubs in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. From there, PGA Members from the 41 PGA Sections will compete to join the Team of 20 and earn a berth into the 2023 PGA Championship on May 15-21, at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York.

The final round is scheduled for tomorrow, August 31 at 8:00 a.m. at both DuPont C.C. and Concord C.C. Follow the action via our live scoring by visiting golfgenius.com/pages/3409682 and our social media channels: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. 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.

The 101st Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship is presented by Cadillac, Club Car and Rolex, and supported by Titleist, FootJoy, Nike, Callaway, TaylorMade Golf, Golf Channel, the PGA Tour, Precise Yardage Books, SCNS Sports Foods, Ship Sticks, and Visit Delco, Pa. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our hosts, DuPont Country Club and Concord Country 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.

To view the full 101st Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship leaderboard, click here.

The next Philadelphia PGA Rolex / The Haverford Trust Company Player of the Year tournament on the schedule is the 25th annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic on Tuesday, September 6, at Sunnybrook Golf Club.

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, mfrey@pgahq.com

PGA Member Brian Bergstol Leads 101st Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship by Two Strokes Following Opening Round 66

August 29, 2022Comments Off on PGA Member Brian Bergstol Leads 101st Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship by Two Strokes Following Opening Round 66PPGA

Wilmington, Del. (August 29, 2022) — As DuPont Country Club and Concord Country Club host the 101st Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, PGA Member Brian Bergtsol of Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania, vaulted to the top of the leaderboard to lead by two stokes over fellow PGA Member Zac Oakley of Bidermann Golf Club in Wilmington, Delaware, following his 5-under-par opening round of 66. The championship is presented by Cadillac, Club Car and Rolex.

Championship week began a little earlier this year, as the Philadelphia PGA Section hosted 13 past champions for its inaugural Philadelphia PGA Professional Champions Dinner on Sunday evening at DuPont. John Pillar, the PGA of America’s current District 2 Director and a past Section champion himself, approached the Section about hosting a dinner to celebrate champions from the past 100 years.

In his opening round, Bergstol paired an impressive seven birdies with two bogies at Concord, and will venture to DuPont for tomorrow’s second round in the 54-hole championship.

“I played really solid,” Bergstol said of his first round. “Overall it was a really good round, although I still missed three putts within eight feet. I hit it super

and hit a lot of greens and a lot of fairways, and took care of business on the par-5s.”

Bergstol went on to say he plans to attack the event like three separate one-day tournaments.

Following Bergstol at 5-under-par, and Oakley at 3-under, five PGA Professionals are tied for third at 2-under-par entering the second round: 2003 Philadelphia PGA Professional Champion Terry Hatch, Royal Oaks G.C.; Braden Shattuck, Rolling Green G.C.; 2018 Champion Billy Stewart, Union League Liberty Hill; Michael Rushin, Bear Trap Dunes; John Cooper, Green Valley G.C.; and Nick Iacono, Chester Valley G.C.

One-hundred-fifty-seven of the Philadelphia PGA Section’s best players are competing for the William B. Packer Trophy and a berth into the 56th PGA Professional Championship, ​April 30 – May 3, at Twin Warriors and Santa Ana Pueblo Golf Clubs in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. From there, PGA Members from the 41 PGA Sections will compete to join the Team of 20 and earn a berth into the 2023 PGA Championship on May 15-21, at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York.

The second round continues tomorrow, August 30 at 8:00 a.m. at both DuPont C.C. and Concord C.C. Follow the action via our live scoring by visiting golfgenius.com/pages/3409682 and our social media channels: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. 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.

The 101st Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship is presented by Cadillac, Club Car and Rolex, and supported by Titleist, FootJoy, Nike, Callaway, TaylorMade Golf, Golf Channel, the PGA Tour, Precise Yardage Books, SCNS Sports Foods, Ship Sticks, and Visit Delco, Pa. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our hosts, DuPont Country Club and Concord Country 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.

To view the full 101st Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship leaderboard, click here.

The next Philadelphia PGA Rolex / The Haverford Trust Company Player of the Year tournament on the schedule is the 25th annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic on Tuesday, September 6, at Sunnybrook Golf Club.

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, mfrey@pgahq.com

PGA Member Andrew Turner Goes Low to Lead Berkshire C.C. to Victory in 2022 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Lady Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino®

August 24, 2022Comments Off on PGA Member Andrew Turner Goes Low to Lead Berkshire C.C. to Victory in 2022 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Lady Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino®PPGA

Plymouth Meeting, Pa. (August 24, 2022) — PGA Member Andrew Turner of Berkshire Country Club in Reading, Pennsylvania, led his amateur team, Brenda McHale, Sue Gerhart, and Beth Caputo, to a victory in the 2022 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Lady Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino® on warm, but pleasant day at Sunnybrook Golf Club.

The Berkshire team topped two other teams, all which finished with net 14-under-par 58s, but won the Net Division in a scorecard playoff. The second place teams were Golf Galaxy Langhorne’s Tom Borsavage, PGA, Raysa Santos, Eileen McLaughlin, and Samantha Krier; and Woodstone C.C. & Lodge’s Ray Silnik, PGA, Joy Wallace, Cookie Felchock, and Lisa Somers.

Chester Valley G.C.’s Sam Ambrose, PGA, Lori Grimes, Beth McGarrigle, and Donna Zacker tied for fourth place with Sunnybrook’s Brad Sanders, PGA, Pam Piotrowicz, Meg Piotrowicz, and Patricia Graver, each scoring 13-under-par.

Turner scored a gross 9-under-par 63 on his own ball, making seven birdies and one eagle, including six birdies on the back nine alone. Turner’s 63 is one stroke lower than the official course record, set by Dave Roberts, PGA, in 2002 on a course that measured 6,906 yards; today’s course measured 6,520 yards.

In the Gross Division, PGA Member Kevin Duffy, Riverton C.C., and his partners Louise Yi, Virgil Maderich, and Doreen Lacatena, finished atop the leaderboard with a 6-under-par 66, winning by one stroke over C.C. of York’s Parks Price, PGA, Karen Campbell, Karen Ebner, and Karen Traynham. Bidermann G.C.’s Brenden Mitchell, PGA, Anna Kittelson, Dawn Schieffer, and Mary Harding Cist tied for fourth place with Merion G.C.’s Joanna Coe, Loraine Jones, Margery Cooper, and Ann Roberts, following their rounds of 4-under-par 68.

The 2022 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Lady Team Championship is presented by Parx Casino®, and is supported by Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, Workhorse Brewing Company / Workhorse Tour, and Ohana Farm LLC. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, Sunnybrook Golf 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.

To view the full 2022 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Lady Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino® leaderboard, 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, mfrey@pgahq.com

25th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic Returns to Sunnybrook Golf Club on September 6 with Nation’s Largest First Place Prize for Any PGA Section Member Tournament

August 19, 2022Comments Off on 25th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic Returns to Sunnybrook Golf Club on September 6 with Nation’s Largest First Place Prize for Any PGA Section Member TournamentPPGA

Radnor, Pa. (August 19, 2022) — With the largest first-place prize available from any event across the PGA of America’s 41 nationwide Sections, the 25th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic returns to Sunnybrook Golf Club in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., on Sept. 6. One-hundred-twenty PGA Professionals will vie for the $100,000 first-place prize money, last won in 2021 by Parks Price, PGA Member from the Country Club of York in York, Pa.

“We recognize the vital role PGA Professionals play in growing and managing the game and business of golf, and this tournament is our way to say thank you,” said George Connell, founder and director of Haverford Trust and the initiator of the Haverford Classic.

“The Philadelphia PGA Section thanks Mr. Connell and Haverford Trust for the opportunity to bring back an incredibly unique opportunity for our PGA Professionals to compete,” said Geoff Surrette, Philadelphia PGA Section Executive Director. “With a $100,00 first place prize, our participants are getting a tour-level experience and that’s incredible.”

“It is an honor to continue sponsoring such a unique and enjoyable event that both tributes and recognizes the positive impact PGA members have on the game of golf throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region,” said Joe McLaughlin, Chairman & CEO of Haverford Trust.

Twenty-twenty-one’s tournament saw first-time Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic competitor and PGA Member Parks Price win a three-person playoff in dramatic fashion by draining a long birdie putt on the first sudden death playoff hole, besting Zac Oakley of Bidermann Golf Club and Brett Walker of Sunnybrook Golf Club. Price’s 25-foot birdie putt on No. 18 topped Oakley’s 20-foot birdie that came up short and Walker’s 12-footer that slid left. Price, Oakley and Bidermann all finished regulation at 4-under-par with an overall score of 68 in a pool made up of 132 players (120 PGA Professionals and 12 amateurs).

For more information on the 25th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic, click here.

Haverford Trust Company Chairman & CEO Joe McLaughlin (left); President Binney Wietlisbach (second from left); and Founder & Director George Connell (right) present the 24th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic winner’s trophy and $100,000 first-place check to PGA Member Parks Price (second from right) of the Country Club of York in York, Pa.

Tournament Facts
Tournament Name: The Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic
Sponsor: The Haverford Trust Company
Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Venue: Sunnybrook Golf Club, 398 Stenton Ave., Plymouth Meeting, Pa., 19462
Course Yardage: 6,893
Course Par: 72
Host PGA Professional: Mr. Gregory W. Wingate, PGA
Tee Times: 7:30 – 9:10 a.m., morning wave; 12:00 – 1:40 p.m. afternoon wave
Catered Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., open to event staff, players and their families, media, club members, and spectators
Total Purse: $117,600
First Place Prize: $100,000
Defending Champion: Parks Price, PGA, Country Club of York; 4-under-par 68, won in playoff, No. 18, birdie 3
2021 Runners Up: Zac Oakley, PGA, Bidermann Golf Club; Brett Walker, PGA, Sunnybrook Golf Club; 4-under-par 68, lost in playoff, No. 18, par 4
Field: 132 (120 PGA Professionals, 12 amateurs)

Past Champions Eligible to Play
Dave Quinn, PGA – 2001, 2005
Dave Roberts, PGA – 2002
George Forster, PGA – 2008, 2019
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
Parks Price, PGA – 2021

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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 Members and Associates who are employed at over 590 golf facilities in our region. For more information about the Philadelphia Section PGA, visit www.philadelphia.pga.com.

About The Haverford Trust Company
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 40 years in a finance industry dominated by giants through our passion and adaptability. With 120+ employees and $11.8 billion* in assets, our size is our advantage. We focus on the essentials: the Quality Investing philosophy that provides 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 6/30/2022.