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Twenty PGA of America Golf Professionals to Compete in 108th PGA Championship as Part of Corebridge Financial Team

May 12, 2026Comments Off on Twenty PGA of America Golf Professionals to Compete in 108th PGA Championship as Part of Corebridge Financial TeamPPGA
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (May 12, 2026) – Twenty PGA of America Golf Professionals will compete this week in the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club as members of the Corebridge Financial Team.
The 20 low scorers of the PGA Professional Championship at Bandon Dunes, held April 26-29, earned entry into the Championship and will compete in the strongest field in golf.
Jesse Droemer, PGA Teaching Professional at Riverbend Country Club in Sugar Land, Texas, leads the team as the 2026 PGA Professional Champion, making his third PGA Championship appearance (2023, 2025).
“Our 20 PGA of America Golf Professionals at Aronimink this week embody the commitment of our Association nationwide with their expertise and dedication to the game,” said PGA of America Vice President Nathan Charnes, PGA. “Their impact in our industry is immeasurable, shaping the future of golf at every level. They now hold a special part of PGA Championship history as we proudly return to Aronimink for the first time since 1962. We’re proud of the way they represent the PGA of America and look forward to watching them compete.”
Corebridge Financial has partnered with the PGA of America as the sponsor of the PGA of America Member teams in the Association’s three Major Championships: PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship and KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. The three groups are recognized collectively as the Corebridge Financial Team.
2026 PGA Championship Corebridge Financial Team
Derek Berg (Monroe, Wash.) – PNW Golf Academy, Pacific Northwest Section
Francisco Bide (Duluth, Ga.) – Capital City Club Brookhaven, Georgia Section
Michael Block (Mission Viejo, Calif.) – Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, Southern California Section
Tyler Collet (Vero Beach, Fla.) – John’s Island Club, South Florida Section
Jesse Droemer (Houston, Texas) – Riverbend Country Club, Southern Texas Section
Bryce Fisher (Oregon City, Ore.) – Arrowhead Golf Club, Pacific Northwest Section
Chris Gabriele (Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.) – Old Westbury Golf & Country Club, Metropolitan Section
Mark Geddes (Coronado, Calif.) – Coronado Golf Course, Southern California Section
Zach Haynes (Bowling Green, Ky.) – The Club at Olde Stone, Kentucky Section
Austin Hurt (Bainbridge Island, Wash.) – Wing Point Golf & Country Club, Pacific Northwest Section
Jared Jones (Dublin, Ohio) – Scioto Country Club, Southern Ohio Section
Michael Kartrude (Port St. Lucie, Fla.) – The Bear’s Club, South Florida Section
Ben Kern (Columbus, Ohio) – Hickory Hills Golf Club, Southern Ohio Section
Ryan Lenahan (New Hudson, Mich,) – Walnut Creek Country Club, Michigan Section
Paul McClure (Mobile, Ala.) – Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove, Alabama-NW Florida
Ben Polland (Wilson, Wyo.) – Shooting Star of Jackson Hole, Rocky Mountain Section
Garrett Sapp (Cypress, Calif.) – San Gabriel Country Club, Southern California Section
Braden Shattuck (Chadds Ford, Pa.) – Rolling Green Golf Club, Philadelphia Section
Ryan Vermeer (Elkhorn, Neb.) – Happy Hollow Club, Nebraska Section
Timothy Wiseman (New Albany, Ind.) – Different Strokes Golf Center, Indiana Section
Select storylines from the PGA of America Members getting ready to compete at Aronimink:
Braden Shattuck, PGA Director of Instruction at nearby Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, will proudly represent the Philadelphia PGA Section, the host Section of the PGA Championship. Shattuck will make his third PGA Championship appearance (2023, 2024). He made the cut in the 2024 PGA Championship and finished as the Low PGA of America Golf Professional, finishing 72nd overall, 1-under for the week. Shattuck rebuilt his swing from the ground up following a car accident in 2019 which resulted in multiple herniated disks in his lower back. 
Chris Gabriele, PGA Head Golf Professional at Old Westbury Golf and Country Club in New York, will make his first Major Championship appearance this week. At the PPC, he eagled the 72nd hole to secure his position on the Corebridge Financial Team. He traveled to Bandon, Ore., to compete in large part thanks to his wife Caitlin, who stayed in Old Westbury to look over the pro shop, which they own and operate together. Gabriele grew up playing in the same Metropolitan PGA Section junior golf tournaments as Cameron Young and even worked for his father, David Young, PGA, at Sleepy Hollow as the lead assistant professional from 2019-22.
Ryan Lenahan, PGA Director of Instruction at Walnut Creek Country Club in South Lyon, Mich., will make his second consecutive PGA Championship appearance. While at Bandon Dunes, for motivation, he continually replayed a video of his three sons wishing him luck and telling him they want to go back to the PGA Championship. This PGA Championship will also be an emotional one for Lenahan as his mentor, and long-time Michigan PGA Section stalwart, Dave Kendall, PGA, died from cancer in September. Kendall gave Lenahan his first teaching professional job from 2022-25 at the Kendall Academy of Golf before he became the Director of Instruction at Walnut Creek.
Francisco Bide, PGA Head Golf Professional at Capital City Club in Atlanta, Ga., will make his PGA Championship debut following a T10 finish at Bandon Dunes. Bide was born and raised in Argentina and played collegiate golf at Georgia College. Prior to his career as a PGA of America Member, Bide competed in 59 events on PGA TOUR Americas.
Michael Kartrude, PGA Lead Assistant Professional at The Bear’s Club in Jupiter, Fla., will make his second-consecutive appearance in the PGA Championship following his debut at Quail Hollow. Kartrude enjoyed a practice round in 2025 with Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, members of The Bear’s Club.
Bryce Fisher, PGA Owner and General Manager of Arrowhead Golf Club in Molalla, Ore., will make his PGA Championship debut at the age of 46, following his debut in the PPC. His brother Robert will caddie for him at Aronimink.
Michael Block, PGA Head Golf Professional at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in MIssion Viejo, Calif., holds the most PGA Championship appearances of the 20 at eight (2014, ‘16, 18, ‘22-’26). In his fifth-consecutive showing, Block is also the most senior at age 49. He is widely recognized for his hole-in-one and T15 finish in the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill.
Seven Members of the Corebridge Financial Team will be making their PGA Championship debut (Haynes, Sapp, Fisher, Bide, Gabriele, Berg and McClure).
For more information on the Corebridge Financial Team competing at the 2026 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
Jesse Dodson, PGA – PGA of America, jdodson@pgahq.com
Jared Minski – Mastro Communications, jared@mastrocomm.com

2026 PGA Championship Features Comprehensive Digital and Broadcast Coverage through PGAChampionship.com, App, Social Media, ESPN & CBS

May 12, 2026Comments Off on 2026 PGA Championship Features Comprehensive Digital and Broadcast Coverage through PGAChampionship.com, App, Social Media, ESPN & CBSPPGA
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (May 12, 2026) – The 2026 PGA Championship, taking place May 11-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, will feature new and extensive, in-depth coverage across the PGA of America’s digital suite and broadcast partners CBS Sports and ESPN.
New LIVE Dedicated Range Show
The PGA Championship Range Show Powered by T-Mobile is an expanded live show broadcasting from the range at Aronimink Golf Club that will offer a comprehensive look into preparation for a Major Championship. Hosts Smylie Kauffman, Charlie Hulme and Alexandra O’Laughlin will be accompanied by a roster of PGA of America Golf Professionals: Nick Biondi, Ryan Hager, Nick Iacono, Cathy Kim, Erika Larkin, and Tessa Teachman who will serve as analysts.
Hosted on-site LIVE at Aronimink’s practice range, talent will roam and speak with PGA Coaches, players, caddies and more. The entire show will be delivered wirelessly with 5G technology, back to the PGA’s production studio in Frisco, Texas, and streamed directly on the official PGA Championships App and YouTube.
“The PGA Championship Range Show powered by T-Mobile is the vehicle we envisioned when trying to combine the story of PGA Coaches with the inside look at preparing for a Major Championship that fans want,” 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 at-home golfers. Teaching and coaching is a vital part of countless PGA of America Golf Professionals’ stories and T-Mobile 5G helps us seamlessly tell it with ultra-fast and low-latency connectivity.”
PGA Championships App and Comprehensive Digital Coverage
The official PGA Championship App and web experience returns with an extensive lineup of features.
Users both in attendance or following remotely will be able to view 3D shot trails, advanced analytics, and play-by-play scoring that brings every shot to life. The platform will deliver videos of virtually every televised and streamed shot directly into player scorecards, ensuring no birdie or memorable moment goes unseen.
For spectators onsite at Aronimink, the PGA Championships App serves as a high-tech concierge at your fingertips. Features for the attending fan include:
  • NEW FOR 2026– Plan Your Day (Powered by CapTech): An interactive feature that curates customized, real-time itineraries based on each fan’s preferences.
  • NEW FOR 2026– Seat Finder (Powered by T-Mobile): Fans can instantly see which grandstands have the most available seating while receiving updates in near real time.
  • NEW FOR 2026– PGA Course Companion (Powered by T-Mobile): A virtual assistant that offers instant voice or text responses for fans traversing the grounds of Aronimink.
  • Interactive Map: Fans can locate their favorite players in real time and navigate around Aronimink with ease via the wayfinding feature.
For those following the Championship away from Aronimink, the app delivers a front-row seat to the action. The new Quick Catch Up feature provides a chronological snapshot of the Championship’s biggest moments, updating throughout the day. Fans can personalize their experience by favoriting players to receive video push alerts of their top shots and round recaps. Additionally, T-Mobile Roar Moments will bring the most consequential shots of the Championship directly to mobile devices throughout the week.
In addition to comprehensive video highlights, fans will also be able to follow the action as it happens on the official app and web experience, with live coverage from SiriusXM’s PGA Championship Radio, no sign in or subscription needed. Live betting odds provided by theScore Bet will be woven directly into the digital experience, offering real-time markets directly in player scorecards and on user lockscreens.
Finally, beyond the live action, a brand-new history experience invites fans to explore the deep lore of the PGA Championship, while a robust social media strategy will deliver over 1,000 pieces of unique content across X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
“We are ready to bring the strongest field in golf to millions of fans around the globe from the stunning grounds of Aronimink,” said Rob Smith, General Manager, PGA Digital. “We’ve made massive investments in content and product innovation to ensure this is the most seamless, high-octane digital experience in the history of the PGA Championship. Whether you’re standing at the 18th green or watching from halfway across the world, we are putting you at the center of the action.”
Winners of the Wanamaker
Following its successful debut in April, the premiere season of the Winners of the Wanamaker podcast and YouTube series is offering fans an unprecedented look into the DNA of golf’s elite. Hosted by 2002 PGA Champion Rich Beem — with past champions Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Lee Trevino — the series serves as a living history of the PGA Championship, centering on the grit, strategy, and late-Sunday heroics required to hoist the iconic Wanamaker Trophy. Season 1 brings together three men who defined the “Golden Era” of professional men’s golf, collectively representing some of the greatest achievements in the history of the sport. Click here to watch the full series.
PGA Championship Fantasy with Elevated Prizing
The PGA Championship has teamed up with Splash Sports, a peer-to-peer social contest platform, to host the free-to-play 2026 PGA Championship Fantasy contest. The game includes elevated prizing, headlined by a Grand Prize of a trip to the 2027 PGA Championship at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco, including airfare, lodging, tickets to weekend rounds and the opportunity to play Fields Ranch East the day after the 2027 Championship concludes. Fans can build their fantasy rosters by picking one player each from eight different tiers. The six highest-finishing players on each roster will count toward the total fantasy score.
“Golf has become an integral part of Splash Sports and the types of contests that our players and communities seek,” said TJ Ross, CEO and Co-Founder of Splash Sports. “This PGA Championship opportunity not only presents a unique way to play through the PGA of America’s specially curated tiers, but it offers fans the opportunity to win some once-in-a-lifetime prizes all while removing entry barriers, ensuring all golf enthusiasts can play.”
The 2026 Fantasy Game can be found under the “Fantasy” tab on PGAChampionship.com and in the PGA Championships App. Rosters can be submitted until the first ball of the Championship is hit on Thursday morning.
Broadcast and Streaming Coverage 
CBS Sports, ESPN and ESPN+ are set to produce wire-to-wire 72-hole coverage of the 108th PGA Championship.
CBS Sports is set to broadcast the PGA Championship for the 36th consecutive year and 43rd time overall. Live multiplatform coverage will be led by the third and final rounds airing Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. ET on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.
CBS Sports’ digital platforms and CBS Sports Network will collectively provide extensive complementary programming surrounding the PGA Championship. Following its initial debut last month, CBS Sports’ new live post-round “Scorecard” show will be on-site and air immediately following all four rounds across CBS Sports HQ, Paramount+ and the GOLF ON CBS YouTube channel. CBS Sports HQ will feature nearly 50 hours of PGA Championship content Wednesday-Sunday.
For additional details on CBS Sports, CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ coverage of the 2026 PGA Championship, click here.
ESPN
ESPN will provide fans with more than 235 hours of live coverage of the PGA Championship, including live telecasts during all four days of competition on ESPN and six live streams on the ESPN App.
ESPN’s coverage of the PGA Championship will begin on the ESPN App with two three-hour preview shows from noon to 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Wednesday. Live coverage of the First and Second Rounds of the PGA Championship will start on the ESPN App on Thursday morning at 6:45 a.m., with a Main Feed of traditional golf coverage, four Featured Group streams and a Featured Holes feed showcasing Aronimink’s Nos. 15, 16 and 17.
Live telecasts of championship play on ESPN hosted by Scott Van Pelt will begin Thursday from noon to 7 p.m., with another hour of coverage on ESPN2 from 7 to 8 p.m. On Friday, all eight hours of live coverage will be on ESPN starting at noon. Third and Final Round coverage of the PGA Championship on Saturday and Sunday will begin at 8 a.m., with two hours of traditional golf coverage on the ESPN App, followed by three hours of coverage on ESPN starting at 10 a.m. Also, four streams of Featured Groups on the ESPN App begin at 8 a.m., with a Featured Holes stream of Nos. 13, 16 and 17 at 10:45 a.m.
For details on ESPN’s coverage of the 2026 PGA Championship, click here.

SEI Sponsors PGA Professional Braden Shattuck at PGA Championship

May 12, 2026Comments Off on SEI Sponsors PGA Professional Braden Shattuck at PGA ChampionshipPPGA

OAKS, Pa., May 12, 2026 – SEI® (NASDAQ: SEIC) today announced it will sponsor Greater Philadelphia-based professional golfer Braden Shattuck at the PGA Championship, taking place May 14–17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The sponsorship will include SEI branding on Shattuck’s tournament apparel.

Shattuck embodies the strength and potential of the local community, having earned his place through years of hard work, dedication, and resilience. By supporting Shattuck, SEI is celebrating a hometown success story and reinforcing its belief that long-term success is built on disciplined execution and the determination to turn challenges into opportunities.

Sean Denham, SEI’s Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer, said:

“Braden represents what’s possible when talent is matched with commitment and the support of a strong community. We’re proud to stand behind a hometown professional as he competes on one of golf’s biggest stages. His dedication is an inspiration, and we’re rooting for his success.”

Shattuck added: 

“Competing at the PGA Championship is an incredible opportunity, and having SEI’s support means a great deal to me. Competing close to home, where so many people have supported me along the way, makes it even more special. I’m proud to represent our region and grateful for everyone who has helped me get here.”

Shattuck is a professional golfer based in the greater Philadelphia area. He is the director of instruction at Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield and a four-time Philadelphia PGA Player of the Year. Known for his disciplined approach to the game and steady rise through competitive ranks, Shattuck has earned opportunities to compete on some of golf’s most prominent stages.

About SEI®

SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) is a leading global provider of financial technology, operations, and asset management services within the financial services industry. SEI tailors its solutions and services to help clients more effectively deploy their capital—whether that’s money, time, or talent—so they can better serve their clients and achieve their growth objectives. As of March 31, 2026, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.

Twenty-Eighth Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic Returns to Sunnybrook Golf Club on May 26 With Nation’s Largest First Place Prize for Any PGA Section Member Tournament

May 12, 2026Comments Off on Twenty-Eighth Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic Returns to Sunnybrook Golf Club on May 26 With Nation’s Largest First Place Prize for Any PGA Section Member TournamentFeatured, PPGA

Radnor, Pa. (May 12, 2026) — With the largest first-place prize available from any event across the PGA of America’s 41 nationwide Sections, the 28th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic returns to Sunnybrook Golf Club in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., on May 26.

One-hundred-thirty-two PGA of America Golf Professionals will compete for the $100,000 first-place prize money, won in 2025 by Trevor Bensel, PGA of America Golf Professional at LuLu Country Club. The professionals will be joined by 16 amateurs.

“Year after year, the Haverford PGA Classic brings together exceptional talent from across our region for an experience that not only benefits our players but also the golf community,” said Joe McLaughlin, Chairman & CEO of Haverford Trust. “As we gear up for the tournament’s 28th year, we look forward to welcoming 132 PGA of America Golf Professionals and 16 amateurs for another exciting day of competition.”

“We’re incredibly grateful to Mr. George Connell and the entire Haverford Trust team for 28 years of unmatched support and continued investment in our PGA Professionals,” said Geoff Surrette, PGA, Philadelphia PGA Section Executive Director. “This tournament not only elevates the game but also strengthens the golf community throughout the Philadelphia region.”

The tournament was last won in 2025 by Trevor Bensel. Bensel bettered Rolling Green Golf Club’s Braden Shattuck, PGA, by one stroke. He made seven birdies and two bogeys, and made a terrific up-and-down for par on No. 18 to secure his victory. In front of hundreds of fans, Bensel finished 5 under par with an overall score of 67 in a pool made up of 148 players (132 PGA of America Golf Professionals and 16 Amateurs).

For more information on the 28th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic, visit golfgenius.com/pages/5750030.

Haverford Trust Company Founder & Director, George Connell (left); Vice Chair, Binney Wietlisbach (second from left); Chairman & CEO, Joe McLaughlin (second from right); President, Keith Aleardi (right); present the 27th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic winner’s trophy and $100,000 first-place check to Trevor Bensel, PGA Professional from LuLu Country Club in Glenside, 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
2025 Champion – Trevor Bensel, PGA, LuLu Country Club  – Score – 5-under-par 67
2025 Runner Up – Braden Shattuck, PGA, Rolling Green Golf Club  – Score – 4-under-par 68
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
Trevor Bensel, PGA – 2025

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 45 years in a finance industry dominated by giants through our passion and adaptability. With this solid framework and more than $16.4 billion in assets under management or consultation*, we have the flexibility to address the issues facing investors today while fostering close relationships across multiple generations. We have traditional and alternative asset portfolio offerings, OCIO solutions for institutional and ultra-high net worth clients, and experienced client support teams to ensure a robust client experience. For more information, visit haverfordquality.com.
*For The Haverford Trust Company and Haverford Financial Services as of 12/31/2025 

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, Director of Operations, mfrey@pgahq.com

Playing Through: Jeff Kiddie, PGA (S3E3)

May 12, 2026Comments Off on Playing Through: Jeff Kiddie, PGA (S3E3)Featured, PPGA

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 and 2023 PGA Golf Professional of the Year Jeff Kiddie, the PGA head golf professional at Aronimink Golf Club, which will host the 2026 PGA Championship.


If you are interested in appearing in a future episode, please complete this form by clicking here. To watch past episodes, 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 of America Members and Associates who are employed at over 300 golf facilities in our region.

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

A Masterpiece for a Cause: Bid on Cassy Tully’s Original Aronimink Painting

May 12, 2026Comments Off on A Masterpiece for a Cause: Bid on Cassy Tully’s Original Aronimink PaintingFeatured, PPGA

We are excited to offer an exclusive opportunity to own a piece of golf history! Renowned golf artist and philanthropist Cassy Tully has created an original oil painting of Aronimink Golf Club’s iconic 11th hole, commissioned by the Philadelphia PGA Section specifically for the 2026 PGA Championship. The piece was created in her signature relief style with sculpted texture and sand from the course.

This stunning masterstroke is currently available for bidding. All proceeds from this auction will directly benefit PGA REACH Philadelphia, supporting our mission to impact lives through the game of golf. To bid, click on the below button.

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Print Presale: The foundation is also offering an exclusive presale of 12″ x 24″, 12″ x 16″, and 8″ x 12″ prints of the artwork. Proceeds from the print will go back to support PGA REACH Philadelphia’s mission. Cassy will also be at the Member Center at the PGA Championship on Friday, May 15th to sign copies of the print. To reserve your copy, click on the below button.

Reserve Your Print

Our Online Auction:

This original piece by Cassy Tully is just the beginning. Our online auction will feature a curated collection of world-class golf experiences and memorabilia you won’t find anywhere else. The auction will open May 1st, 2026.

  • Auction highlights:
  • Inside-the-ropes access at the 2026 PGA Championship
  • A playing spot in the “Play Like the Pros” event at Aronimink Golf Club
  • Exclusive 2026 PGA Championship+ tickets
  • Tee times at premier clubs, including Bidermann and Galloway National

Don’t miss your chance to secure these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Click the button below for a sneak peak at the auction.

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Pennsylvania Governor Recognizes May 11 as Day of HOPE

May 10, 2026Comments Off on Pennsylvania Governor Recognizes May 11 as Day of HOPEFeatured, PPGA

We are proud to share that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has officially recognized May 11, 2026, as the Day of HOPE in Pennsylvania. This proclamation celebrates the incredible impact of PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) and its mission to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our veterans through the game of golf.

To mark this occasion, veterans and PGA of America Golf Professionals will gather at Chester Valley Golf Club in Malvern, Pennsylvania, during PGA Championship Week to compete in the 2026 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup. This event highlights the resilience of our military community and the power of adaptive golf.

 

Read the Proclamation

PGA HOPE is PGA REACH Philadelphia’s flagship military program that provides six weeks of golf lessons from PGA of America Golf Professionals, to both former and active duty military personnel, completely free of charge. The program is designed to build confidence and forge communities and recognized as an official form of therapy from the VA Hospital. We run more than 20 chapters in eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, impacting more than 2,000 veterans since the program’s inception in 2015. Nationwide, PGA HOPE boasts a growing community of over 15,000 veterans.

The PGA HOPE Philadelphia Tour launched in 2025 with the goal of keeping PGA HOPE Philadelphia program graduates engaged with their fellow veterans, and expose them to competitive golf. The inaugural season featured over 120 veterans across eight tournaments, including an invitational at Merion Golf Club. The tour concluded its season with the Tour Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. Thanks to support from PGA Tour Superstore, the tour experienced great success and is expanding in 2026.

PGA HOPE Philadelphia By the Numbers:

Over 2,000 veterans / Active Duty served
160 PGA HOPE-Trained PGA Professionals
20 PGA HOPE Chapter locations
18 PGA HOPE Philadelphia Tour events

Help us continue this mission: PGA HOPE has provided years of dedicated service to those who have sacrificed so much. Your support ensures that these life-changing programs remain available to our local heroes.

 

Support PGA HOPE

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.

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: Courtney Curcio, Director, ccurcio@pgahq.com

PGA of America Golf Professional Tom Koenig and Team Crowned Champions of the 2026 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Lady Team Championship

May 6, 2026Comments Off on PGA of America Golf Professional Tom Koenig and Team Crowned Champions of the 2026 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Lady Team ChampionshipPPGA

Allentown, Pa. (May 6, 2026) — PGA of America Golf Professional Tom Koenig and his team of lady amateur golfers Tina Landis, Dawn Capriotti, and Donna Dalusio from Penn Oaks Golf Club were crowed champions of the 2026 Philadelphia PGA Spring Pro-Lady Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino® and Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. Despite the cooler and drizzly weather, the team managed to finish with an impressive net score of 13-under-par to claim first place.

One stroke back in second place were three teams: Laurel Creek Country Club’s Matt DiEleuterio, Chrissy Duman, Christine Blessing and Linda Toogood, Glen Brook Golf Club’s Dustin McCormick, Allison Stettler, Patty Wiesmeth and Deb Bettini and Bidermann Golf Club’s Zac Oakley, Anne Warner, Mary Harding Cist and Margaret Smith. Five teams tied for third place at 11-under-par.

Winning first prize in the Gross Division was Overbrook Golf Club’s Eric Kennedy, Emily Endres, Kiersten Bodge and Katelyn Bodge, who shot 6-under-par. Second place, one stroke back at 5-under-par was Bidermann Golf Club’s Zac Oakley, Anne Warner, Mary Harding Cist and Margaret Smith. Moselem Spring Golf Club’s Jeff Fick, Jess Wolgemuth, Delia Keys and Jill Kramer, tied with Matt DiEleuterio, Chrissy Duman, Christine Blessing and Linda Toogood out of Laurel Creek C.C. and  Joanna Coe, Jill Unruh, Alison Shoemaker, Kim Garno from Merion Golf Club for third place.

To view the full 2026 Spring Pro-Lady leaderboard, click here.

The 2026 Philadelphia PGA Spring Pro-Lady Team Championship is presented by Parx Casino® and Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board and supported by Bethany Travel. The Philadelphia Section extends its gratitude to our gracious host, Lehigh Country Club, and its staff, members  and management as this event would not be possible without its support.

The Philadelphia PGA will be taking a brief intermission during PGA Championship week and will return on Monday, May 18 for the Delaware Valley Open at Scotland Run 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 of America Members and Associates who are employed at over 300 golf facilities in our region.

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

Playing Through: Rick Flagler, PGA (S3E2)

May 6, 2026Comments Off on Playing Through: Rick Flagler, PGA (S3E2)Featured, PPGA

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 Rick Flagler, a PGA golf instructor at Five Ponds Golf Club in Warminster, Pennsylvania, and the PGA Coach for the Philadelphia PGA Section’s 2026 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup team.

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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 of America Members and Associates who are employed at over 300 golf facilities in our region.

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