Medford, N.J. (June 9, 2025) — PGA of America Golf Professional Michael Strain of Concord Country Club in West Chester, Pa., outmatched Mike Meisenzahl of Tavistock (N.J.) Country Club, in a sudden-death playoff that went four holes to win the 2025 Philadelphia PGA Connelly Cup Head Golf Professional Championship at Medford Village Country Club. It is Strain’s first Philadelphia PGA Section victory.

The Connelly Cup is named in honor of Jack Connelly, a past president of both the PGA of America (2001-02) and Philadelphia PGA Section (1983-84). Connelly was also inducted into the Section’s Hall of Fame in 2000, and PGA of America Hall of Fame in 2005.

Strain battled the cool and damp conditions to finish his round with a 2-under-par 70, good enough to tie Meisenzahl and force a playoff. He kept his round in regulation steady, making three birdies and a lone bogey.

“I hit it really well today,” Strain said after being presented the trophy. “Having [my wife and PGA Member] Tori [Newbury] on the bag today helped a lot.”

Strain said his best shot of the day came on the first playoff hole, having hit a low hook among the left trees and ending about six feet from the hole. Meisenzahl drained his 30-plus-foot birdie to continue the playoff.

Ultimatley, Strain walked away victorious after going 3-4-4-4 in the playoff.

Strain went on to thank his wife Tori, his family, all of the members at Concord Country Club, Medford Village Country Club for hosting, and the Section staff.

There was a four-way tie for third place, two strokes behind the leaders: Andy Hewitt, Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club; Michael Little, Clubhouse 54; Bob Hennefer, Laurel Creek Country Club; and Anthony Hoffman, John F. Byrne Golf Course.

Green Valley Country Club’s John Cooper, PGA, took the top prize in the Senior Division with his 2-over-par 74. He bettered George Frake, Moorestown Field Club; and Dave McNabb, Applebrook Golf Club; by two strokes. George Forster, Radnor Valley Country Club, finished in fourth place at 5-over-par. Darryl Lock, Skippack Golf Club, and John Allen, Squires Golf Club tied for fifth place at 7-over.

View the full 2025 Philadelphia PGA Connelly Cup Head Golf Professional Championship leaderboard by clicking here.

The 2025 Philadelphia PGA Connelly Cup Head Golf Professional Championship is supported by Bushnell Golf, Wilson, Earth Networks, and the PGA Tour. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners, Medford Village Country Club, its membership, management, and staff, as the event would not have been possible without their support.

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