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PGA Professional Andrew Cornish Claims Victory in First-Ever Hutch Invitational

July 13, 2023Comments Off on PGA Professional Andrew Cornish Claims Victory in First-Ever Hutch InvitationalPPGA

Reading, Pa. (July 13, 2023) — PGA Professional Andrew Cornish claimed his first individual Philadelphia PGA Section victory, finishing with an impressive 3-under-par 68, at the inaugural Hutch Invitational at Berkshire Country Club.

Scott & Karen Hutchinson have been longtime supporters of the Philadelphia PGA Section and PGA REACH Philadelphia, the Section’s 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, and also support the Philadelphia Players Championship at Lookaway Golf Club. The Hutch was established by the Hutchinsons to provide an additional playing opportunity to PGA Professionals who prioritize competitive golf while also successfully balancing their careers and partner relationships. The Hutch is a limited field event with the Hutchinsons extending invitations to 24 PGA Professionals. We at the Philadelphia PGA Section thank Scott and Karen Hutchinson for their amazing generosity and continued support. Today’s event was also supported by Holderness & Bourne.

Although Cornish made a bogey on his final hole of the day, No. 5, his six birdies ultimately led him to his first-ever win, topping runner-up: PGA Member John Cooper, Green Valley C.C., by three strokes. Ron Pine, Cedarbrook C.C.; and Eric Kennedy, Overbrook G.C.; tied for third place at 1-over-par. Four PGA Professionals tied for fifth.

Cornish is on a heater, coming off a memorable individual win in the Philadelphia Assistants’ Organization (PAO) event at Bulle Rock G.C. in Maryland just over a week ago.

“It feels like it was a long time coming,” Cornish said following his win. “I’ve put in a lot of hard work and it’s a great feeling to finally see some results.

“I had a double [bogey] out there, but I went on to birdie the next two holes. Those birdies meant more to me than winning anything today. I was really proud of myself for doing that.”

He went on to thank the Hutchinsons and Berkshire C.C. for hosting, the members and staff at Cedarbrook C.C., Philadelphia PGA Section staff, Titleist, and most importantly, his family for always supporting him.

Participating PGA Professionals teamed with one amateur golfer of their choice in a Better Ball format for the team competition.

Cornish and his amateur partner Al DeColli finished atop the Team Divison too, with a 6-under-par 66, bettering PGA Member Andrew Turner, Berkshire C.C., and his partner John Gobright. Following in third place were the teams representing Green Valley C.C., John Cooper, PGA, and Mike Tyrell; and Berkshire C.C.’s Ben Bewley, PGA, and Jaques Jacobsen.

To view the full 2023 Hutch leaderboard, click here.

The Hutch is supported by Scott and Karen Hutchinson, as well as Holderness & Bourne. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, Berkshire Country Club, their members, management, host PGA Professionals, and staff, as well as our partners, as the event would not have been possible without their support. –Kayla Gutierrez

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, mfrey@pgahq.com
Kayla Gutierrez, Communications Intern, kgutierrez@pgahq.com

Inside Golf to Air 25th Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic Special on NBC Sports Philadelphia

July 11, 2023Comments Off on Inside Golf to Air 25th Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic Special on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaPPGA
Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (July 11, 2023) — As the golf season continues this summer, Inside Golf, a Philadelphia PGA Section partner, will air a television special highlighting the 25th Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic, won by PGA Member Brian Bergstol, premiering on NBC Sports Philadelphia on Sunday, July 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The show will be rebroadcast throughout the month on NBC Sports Philadelphia and NBC Sports Philadelphia+.

The special will feature all of the major highlights from September’s electrifying golf tournament at Sunnybrook Golf Club, where Bergstol walked away with a record winner’s check of $150,000, the largest first-place prize available from any event across the PGA of America’s 41 nationwide Sections, following a sudden death playoff with Jeff Herb, PGA.

Inside Golf’s 25th Haverford Philadelphia
PGA Classic TV Special Broadcast Times

Sunday, July 16 at 8:00 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Thursday, July 20 at 10:00 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia+
Saturday, July 22 at 3:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Tuesday, July 24 at 5:00 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia+

The special will also be viewable on Inside Golf’s official YouTube channel, which may be accessed by clicking here. The 25th Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic’s title partner is The Haverford Trust Company.
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 more than 40 years in a finance industry dominated by giants through our passion and adaptability. With 120+ employees and $13.0 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 3/31/23.

About Inside Golf
Inside Golf is a weekly magazine-style show hosted by longtime KYW News Radio anchor Harry Donahue. The program spotlights various public and private golf clubs, PGA Professionals, golf tournaments, and more.

About the Philadelphia PGA Section
The Philadelphia PGA Section, covering eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, is one of 41 geographical managing entities of the PGA of America. This Section manages nearly 900 PGA Members and Associates who are employed at over 590 golf facilities in our region.

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

Severe Weather Forces 2023 GALV Lehigh Valley Open Postponement

July 10, 2023Comments Off on Severe Weather Forces 2023 GALV Lehigh Valley Open PostponementPPGA

Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (July 10, 2023) — The recent severe weather and heavy rain in the Kutztown, Pa., area has forced the postponement of the 2023 GALV Lehigh Valley Open at Berkleigh Golf Club, originally scheduled to take place on July 10-11. All players who were registered for the event this week will receive a full refund of their tournament entry fees in the coming days.

The Philadelphia PGA Section, Golf Association of Lehigh Valley (GALV), Berkleigh Golf Club, and our event partners, have worked together to reschedule this year’s edition of the tournament for Monday, October 2 – Tuesday, October 3. The Section thanks GALV Executive Director Karl Gilbert and Berkleigh Golf Club PGA General Manager Bill Smith for their support.

To register for the new dates, 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

PGA Member David Cartwright Leads Team to Victory in Weather-Shortened 2023 Philadelphia PGA Stableford Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino®

July 5, 2023Comments Off on PGA Member David Cartwright Leads Team to Victory in Weather-Shortened 2023 Philadelphia PGA Stableford Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino®PPGA

Pine Hill, N.J. (July 5, 2023) — PGA Member David Cartwright led his team of amateurs, Mike Torrissi Jr., Frank Kohute, and Ryan D’Imperioto, victory in the 2023 Philadelphia PGA Stableford Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino® at their home course, Trump National Golf Club Philadelphia. The event is also supported by the AGS Tour, Precision Pro Golf, and the PGA Tour. Due to severe weather, the afternoon wave of tee times were ultimately cancelled.

Each team consisted of one PGA Professional and three amateurs, while the event’s Stableford format was two Better Balls of four. The Stableford points were awarded as follows: Bogey or higher, 1 point; Par, 2 points; Birdie, 3 points; Eagle, 4 points; and Double Eagle, 5 points.

The host team made fourteen birdies and three eagles to finish the event with 91 net Stableford points, topping Yardley Country Club’s Rick Hughart, PGA, Greg Buliga, Paul Rogowicz, and Doug Baron; by one point. Cartwright’s PGA assistant professional, Jakob Gerney, and his team, Keith Evans, Andre Amoroso, and Chris Norton, finished in third place with 83 points, followed by Indian Spring Country Club’s Curtis Kirkpatrick, PGA, Sam Spuhler, and DJ DeStefano, with 82 points, and four teams in fifth place with 80 points.

Hughart’s Yardley C.C. team tied for first place with Cartwright’s team in the Gross Division, with both teams finishing with 78 points. Jim Smith, PGA, of the Philadelphia Cricket Club, and his team, Scott Storck, Kevin Kelly, and Pat Dougherty, finished in third place five points behind the winners, followed by Green Pond G.C.’s John Kulhamer, PGA, Phil Ries,  John Mace, and Charles Leon at 72 points. The Indian Spring team finished in fifth place, tied with Gerney’s group, at 70 points.

A highlight from the event came in the form of a hole-in-one from amateur Travis Good of Honeybrook Golf Club; it was his second-ever ace, holing it with a 9-iron from 127 yards on No. 13. Well done, Travis!

To view the full 2023 Philadelphia PGA Stableford Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino® leaderboard, click here.

The 2023 Philadelphia PGA Stableford Team Championship is presented by Parx Casino®, and is supported by the AGS Tour, and Precision Pro Golf. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, Trump National Golf Club Philadelphia, their members, management, host PGA Professionals, and staff, as well as our partners, 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 Members and Associates who are employed at over 590 golf facilities in our region.

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

McCormick, Knoll Claim Victory in 2023 Philadelphia PGA Professional-Assistant Professional Championship

June 26, 2023Comments Off on McCormick, Knoll Claim Victory in 2023 Philadelphia PGA Professional-Assistant Professional ChampionshipPPGA

Cape May Court House, N.J. (June 26, 2023) — At the Shore Club, PGA Members Dustin McCormick and Alex Knoll of Glenn Brook G.C. in Stroudsburg, Pa., and Michael Ladden, PGA, and Liam McAnally of Whitford C.C. in Exton, Pa., teamed to win the 2023 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Assistant Pro Championship PGA and Non-PGA Divisions, respectively. The event, part of the Section’s tournament series, is supported by GolfForever, StickX, 1764, and the PGA Tour.

Each team consisted of PGA Professionals and assistant professionals from their facilities. The teams participated in a Better Ball of partners format between the lead PGA Professionals and their assistants. The event consisted of a morning and afternoon wave, with a brief weather delay halfway through the afternoon. The teams were able to complete their rounds, while enjoying a beautiful evening sunset.

McCormick and Knoll claimed victory in the PGA Division with their team score of 8-under-par, 64. The team made eight birdies in all, with each making birdie when they needed to. Teams representing Laurel Creek C.C., Bob Hennefer and Dave Quinn; Aronimink G.C., Jeff Kiddie and Christian Hoecker; and Manufacturers’ G. & C.C., Peter Clarke and Rob Wolfers finished tied for second place at 5-under-par.

In the Non-PGA Division, Michael Ladden, PGA, and Assistant Liam McAnally of Whitford C.C. claimed victory at 5-under-par, 67. Aronimink’s Kiddie and Assistant Patrick Allgeier finished second at 4-under-par. The C.C. of Harrisburg’s Jeff Breiner, PGA, and Assistant Tyler Shank, finished closely behind in third place at 3-under.

To view the full 2023 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Assistant Pro Championship leaderboard, click here.

The 2023 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Assistant Championship is supported by GolfForever, StickX, 1764, and the PGA Tour. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, the Shore Club, their members, management, host PGA Professionals, and staff, as well as our partners, as the event would not have been possible without their support. –Kayla Gutierrez

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, mfrey@pgahq.com
Kayla Gutierrez, Communications Intern, kgutierrez@pgahq.com

PGA Member Bob Lennon Earns First Section Victory at 2023 Conestoga Classic

June 19, 2023Comments Off on PGA Member Bob Lennon Earns First Section Victory at 2023 Conestoga ClassicPPGA

Lancaster, Pa. (June 19, 2023) —PGA Member Bob Lennon of Wilmington (Del.) Country Club, turned in a 5-under-par 65 at Conestoga Country Club to secure his first Philadelphia PGA Section victory, at age 63, at the 2023 Conestoga Classic by one stroke stroke over seven of his fellow PGA Professionals.

Though Lennon made two bogies, including on his final hole of the day, No. 9, his seven birdies gave him enough clearance over the runners-up: David Hicks, Philadelphia C.C.; Andrew Turner, Berkshire C.C.; Michael Little, Clubhouse 54; Anthony Schweppe, Sittler Golf Center; Dave Quinn, Laurel Creek C.C.; John Lynch, Bidermann G.C.; and Braden Shattuck, Rolling Green G.C.

“It’s about time,” Lennon said in discussing the emotions surrounding winning his first-ever Section event. “My putter isn’t usually too hot, but today I putted great. I started off with four straight birdies, which really got the adrenaline going from the beginning.”

He went on to thank Conestoga Country Club members and staff for letting him compete in the event, as well as the Philadelphia PGA Section staff for organizing the event.

The event is a Philadelphia PGA Rolex / The Haverford Trust Company Player of the Year tournament and the third Silvercrest Cup qualifier of the year. Returning for the second year, the Silvercrest Cup series will include four qualifying events for Philadelphia PGA Professionals, and will culminate in a $30,000 Silvercrest Cup final, hosted at Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern, Pa. For more information on the season-long race to the Silvercrest Cup, click here. In addition to receiving the winner’s share of the purse, Lennon also took home an additional $2,500 from the Silvercrest Cup qualifier bonus pool.

PGA Life Member Brian Kelly finished atop the Senior Division, bettering John Pillar, C.C. at Woodloch Springs, by one stroke. Rich Steinmetz, Spring Ford C.C.; Eric Kennedy, Overbrook G.C.; and Bill Smith, Berkleigh G.C.; tied for third place at even par. PGA Life Member Michael Versuk took top honors in the Super Senior Division with 3-over-par 73 to better Bill Sautter, Philadelphia Cricket Club, by one stroke. Joe Ambrose, Saucon Valley C.C., and Wayne Phillips, Lehigh C.C., tied for third place at 7-over-par, followed by Darryl Lock, Skippack G.C., at 8-over-par in fifth place.

The Philadelphia Assistants’ Organization (PAO) held an event concurrently with the Conestoga Classic, with Andrew Turner taking the title in a playoff with David Hicks. Brian Bergstol, Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort; Matt Finger, DuPont C.C.; and Andrew Cornish, Cedarbrook C.C. tied for third place at 2-under-par. Turner also won the Central Counties Chapter event, which was also held concurrently with today’s main event. Dustin Wallis, C.C. at Woodloch Springs, and Terry Hertzog tied for second place one stroke behind Turner, followed by Brian Kelly, Richie Krebs, Briarwood G.C.; and Brian Bergstol, two back.

To view the full 2023 Conestoga Classic leaderboard, click here.

The 2023 Conestoga Classic is supported by supported by Jani-King, KM Golf Sales, Ohana Farm LLC, Silvercrest Asset Management Group, and the PGA Tour. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, Conestoga Country Club, their members, management, host PGA Professionals, and staff, as well as our partners, as the event would not have been possible without their support.

The next Philadelphia PGA Rolex / The Haverford Trust Company Player of the Year tournament on the schedule is the 2023 GALV Lehigh Valley Open at Berkleigh Golf Club in Kutztown, Pa., on Monday, July 10 – Tuesday, July 11. The fourth and final Silvercrest Cup qualifier is the 2023 Doylestown Open at Doylestown (Pa.) Country Club, scheduled for Friday, July 28.

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 Member Joanna Coe Competes in KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

June 16, 2023Comments Off on Philadelphia PGA Member Joanna Coe Competes in KPMG Women’s PGA ChampionshipPPGA

Please join us in congratulating PGA Member Joanna Coe of Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa., for qualifying for the 2023 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, June 22-25, at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J.! She earned her spot in the major championship via her second place finish in the 2022 LPGA Professionals National Championship at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Va.

Next week’s championship will mark Coe’s sixth start in a major (five KPMG Women’s PGA Championships and the 2011 U.S. Women’s Open). She also earned recognitions as the inaugural (2020) Women’s PGA Professional Player of the Year, and 2022 Philadelphia PGA Women’s Player of the Year, and currently has a commanding lead in this year’s Section Women’s Player of the Year points race.

Good luck, Joanna…play well! We know you will make our Section proud! To send Joanna well wishes, click here.

To learn more about the 2023 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, ticket information, and television times, 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

Sheftic and Komancheck Teams Claim Victory in 2023 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Parent Child Team Championship

June 15, 2023Comments Off on Sheftic and Komancheck Teams Claim Victory in 2023 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Parent Child Team ChampionshipChampionships

Elverson, Pa. (June 15, 2023) — PGA Member Mark Sheftic of Sunnybrook Golf Club in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., and his son Ty, claimed victory in the 2023 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Parent / Child Team Championship Net Division at French Creek Golf Club, topping fellow PGA Member Rusty Harbold, Philadelphia Cricket Club, and his father Randy, in a match of cards. Both teams tied at 14-under-par, 57.

Each team consisted of one PGA Professional and family member, who competed in the team shamble event. The team shamble format consisted of each team member hitting a drive, selecting the best drive, and playing their own ball into the hole.

The father / son duo representing Carlisle Country Club, PGA Member Steve Swartz and his son Kobie Swartz, finished in third place, one stroke behind.

In the Gross Division, PGA Member Jamie Komancheck of RiverCrest Golf Club and Preserve in Phoenixville, Pa., and his son Colby, took top honors, finishing at 10-under-par, bettering Birdermann Golf Club’s Anthony Malizia, PGA, and his father Tony; and PGA Associate Matt Finger, DuPont C.C., and his daughter Meredith, by four strokes.

To view the full 2023 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Parent/Child leaderboard, click here.

The 2023 Philadelphia PGA Pro-Parent / Child Team Championship is sponsored by Kevin DePaulis Golf Sales and the PGA Tour. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, French Creek Golf Club, their members, management, host PGA Professionals, and staff, as well as our partners, as the event would not have been possible without their support. –Kayla Gutierrez

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, mfrey@pgahq.com
Kayla Gutierrez, Communications Intern, kgutierrez@pgahq.com

Rich Steinmetz Successfully Defends Title in Weather-Shortened 2023 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship Presented by Cadillac

June 14, 2023Comments Off on Rich Steinmetz Successfully Defends Title in Weather-Shortened 2023 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship Presented by CadillacPPGA

Mohnton, Pa. (June 14, 2023) — Rich Steinmetz of Spring Ford Country Club in Royersford, Pa., successfully defended his title in the weather-shortened 2023 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac at LedgeRock Golf Club on Wednesday. He finished the championship with rounds of 70-36–106, 2-under-par.

The 2023 Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac is also supported by Golf Channel and the PGA Tour.

The final round was suspended at 1:30 p.m., as severe weather rolled into the area, bringing heavy rain, hail, wind, and lightning. After evaluating the course, and weather forecast, the rest of the final round and shortened the event to 27 holes. Steinmetz topped two fellow PGA Members by one stroke: Rob Shuey, Colonial Golf and Tennis Club in Harrisburg, Pa.; and Hugo Mazzalupi, Linfield (Pa.) National Golf Club.

“Winning any event two times in a row is really special,” Steinmetz said of his defense. “There is a little more added pressure on you, as defending champion, and you feel like all the eyes are on you. It’s nice to be able to perform and get the job done.”

In addition to his play in Philadelphia PGA Section events, Steinmetz also competed in last month’s KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at PGA Frisco in Texas.

He went on to thank the Spring Ford Country Club members and staff for letting him compete in the championship, as well as his family, who are currently traveling overseas.

Steinmetz will lead six other Philadelphia PGA Members to compete in the 2023 Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac, October 24-25, at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla., including: Rob Shuey; Hugo Mazzalupi; John Allen of Squires Golf Club in Ambler, Pa.; Dave McNabb in Malvern, Pa.; Stu Ingraham of MGolf Range & Learning Center in Newtown Square, Pa.; and Terry Hertzog of Bent Creek Country Club in Lititz, Pa. Championship alternates are: John Cooper of Green Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, Pa.; PGA Life Member George Forster in Blue Bell, Pa.; Terry Hatch of Royal Oaks Golf Course in Lebanon, Pa.; Chris Krueger of Kings Creek Country Club in Rehoboth Beach, Del.; and Eric Kennedy of Overbrook Golf Club in Villanova, Pa. While McNabb tied for fifth place, he was already exempt for the championship, thanks to his made cut in the 2023 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship.

The top 35 finishers in the 2023 Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac will earn a spot in the 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Professional Championship, scheduled to be played May 2024, at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Mich.

Lehigh Country Club’s Wayne Phillips, PGA, dominated the Super Senior Division, topping PGA Life Member Michael Versuk by seven strokes.

To view the full 2023 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship leaderboard, click here.

The 2023 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship is presented by Cadillac, and is supported by the Golf Channel and the PGA Tour. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our partners, LedgeRock Golf Club, its membership, management, staff, host PGA Professionals, and staff, as well as our partners, as the event would not have been possible without their support.

The next Philadelphia PGA Rolex / The Haverford Trust Company Player of the Year tournament is the Conestoga Classic, which is also the third Silvercrest Cup qualifier of the season, on Monday, June 19, at Conestoga Country Club in Lancaster, Pa.

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

Steinmetz, Shuey Lead 2023 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship Presented by Cadillac Entering Final Round

June 13, 2023Comments Off on Steinmetz, Shuey Lead 2023 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship Presented by Cadillac Entering Final RoundPPGA

Mohnton, Pa. (June 13, 2023) — Defending champion Rich Steinmetz of Spring Ford Country Club in Royersford, Pa., and fellow PGA Member Rob Shuey of Colonial Golf and Tennis Club in Harrisburg, Pa., are tied for the lead at 2-under-par in the 2023 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac at LedgeRock Golf Club. The championship is also supported by Golf Channel and the PGA Tour.

The top six finishers following tomorrow’s final round will advance to the 2023 Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla., on October 24-25. Dave McNabb of Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern, Pa., is already exempt for the championship, thanks to his made cut in last month’s KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at PGA Frisco in Texas.

Steinmetz, who also competed in this year’s KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, made four birdies and two bogeys en route to his opening round 70. Shuey made five birdies, including on four of his last five holes, to tie the lead. Hugo Mazzalupi, Linfield National G.C., is in third place, one stroke behind the leaders, followed by four PGA Members tied for fourth place at even par: Brendon Post, University of Delaware; Chris Krueger, Kings Creek C.C.; Terry Hatch, Royal Oaks G.C.; and John Allen, Squires G.C.

The final round is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, June 14 at LedgeRock G.C. To view the full 2023 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship leaderboard, click here.

The top 35 finishers in the 2023 Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac will earn a spot in the 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Professional Championship, scheduled to be played May 2024, at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Mich.

The 2023 Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship is presented by Cadillac, and is supported by the Golf Channel and the PGA Tour. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our partners, LedgeRock Golf Club, its membership, management, staff, host PGA Professionals, and staff, as well as our partners, as the event would not have been possible without their support.

The next Philadelphia PGA Rolex / The Haverford Trust Company Player of the Year tournament is the Conestoga Classic, which is also the third Silvercrest Cup qualifier of the season, on Monday, June 19, at Conestoga Country Club in Lancaster, Pa.

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