Full 2018 Special Awards Press Release

Lower Gwynedd Township, PA., December 17, 2018 … The Philadelphia Section, PGA of America, today announced its 2018 Special Award Winners, highlighted by Golf Professional of the Year, Patrick Shine, the PGA Director of Golf at Commonwealth National Golf Club, in Horsham, Pennsylvania. In total, the Philadelphia PGA, through its Special Award Committee, chose 11 winners for 2018 out of 140 PGA Professionals who were nominated for awards this past season, including:

• Golf Professional of the Year
  • Patrick Shine – Commonwealth National Golf Club
• Teacher of the Year
  • John Bierkan – Aronimink Golf Club
• Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
  • Ashley Grier – Overbrook Golf Club
• Horton Smith Award
  • John Dunigan – White Manor Country Club
• Bill Strausbaugh Award
  • Dean Kandle – St. Davids Golf Club
• Player Development Award
  • Gerry Davis – Flourtown Country Club
• Youth Player Development Award
  • Andy Miller – LedgeRock Golf Club
• PGA Patriot Award
  • John Carpineta – Bensalem Township Golf Club
• Merchandiser of the Year – Resort
  • Sara Muldoon – Hershey Country Club
• Merchandiser of the Year – Public
  • Dustin McCormick – Glen Brook Golf Club
• Golf Salesperson of the Year
  • Kevin McClellan

Golf Professional of the Year

A 20-year PGA Member, and the Philadelphia PGA’s 2017 PGA Merchandiser of the Year – Private facilities, Patrick Shine has been named the 2018 Golf Professional of the Year, the highest recognition the Section bestows annually on a distinguished member.
For Shine, his entire life has centered on the golf business, starting as a caddie in the 8th grade, and studying the PGA Professionals he worked under for many years. From that time, he knew he wanted to follow in their footsteps.

During the past two decades, including the past 13 years as PGA Director of Golf at Commonwealth National, Shine has done just that, while standing out among his peers for exceptional leadership and customer service expertise. Leading by example is Shine’s trademark for work, life, family and community, and when it comes to relationships and respect, he has no equal. Each and every day for Shine is defined by treating employees, no matter the level, as well as every club member, with the ultimate respect, while creating relationships that transcend business.

Today, Shine is one of only 155 PGA Members, out of a membership of nearly 29,000 men and women, to hold three or more advanced certifications, including Instruction/Player Development, Retail Merchandising and Golf Operations.

“A hands-on approach works best for me; I have done the job of every subordinate, giving me perspective on their needs and wants,” said Shine. “I can literally place myself in their shoes and have a deep understanding of what I can do to make them more successful. There is not a job or chore that I won’t tackle. Each of our golf employees follows my lead and everyone pulls together to ensure the best golf experience for members and guests.”

Having a strong passion for teaching, and recognizing the impact of player development, Shine demands a strong emphasis on teaching and coaching from his entire staff. That is the cornerstone of his entire operation, as he believes that Player Development is the single most important role of any golf professional … driving players to play better and play more often is a recipe for a successful golf club. All of his golf professionals are also encouraged to cultivate a teaching book, and they are scheduled to accommodate a member’s needs for coaching at all times.

He also places a laser-like focus on his junior program, which is led by his CNGC assistant Professional, Dan Mrozinski, combining an intramural program every Sunday in season, with PGA Junior League and a “travel” team within the Colonial League. During his tenure at Commonwealth, Shine also designed and oversaw the construction of a 600 sq. ft. teaching studio equipped with Flight Scope, which has doubled club and lesson sales in the off-season, allowing his staff to teach 364 days per year.

In addition to his success at Commonwealth, Shine’s dedication to his profession, and his fellow PGA members, has been extensive during his years in the Philadelphia Section. In addition to his current role as Junior Golf Chairman, a position he has held since 2011, he served as District VI Director from 2011-2014, Director of Section Affairs from 2015-2016 and he is currently the Philadelphia Section PGA Secretary, a position he was elected to in 2017.

Patrick Shine’s unmatched commitment to being a successful PGA Professional started in the 8th grade, and it has never waned, guiding him all the way to becoming the 2018 PGA Professional of the Year.

“After being recognized by my peers for such an award you begin to reflect on all the people that you have crossed paths with along this journey,” Shine reflected. “From mentors, like Brian Cairns, who was an assistant professional at the club that I began caddying as kid in Michigan, it was seeing him interact with the membership that made me decide at that time that I wanted to become a club professional. To my first boss out of college, Gary Huebner, a professional that set the standard for how to conduct yourself and operate a golf operation.

You begin to recall the financial struggles as an assistant professional and the many miles traveled from club to club as you learn the business, as well as the many failures and successes during those times. I am blessed to have the love and support of my wife, Toni and my daughter Taryn, who often sacrifice with the time required of all PGA Professionals. I am grateful to have a wonderful place to work and being surrounded by a terrific group of members at Commonwealth National for the past 13 years.

We have a tremendously talented collection of over 800 PGA Professionals in the Philadelphia Section, in addition to the Professionals that have won this award and it is tremendously humbling to be singled out amongst such elite company. I want to use this award as a springboard as I move along as a member of the Section’s Board of Directors, to continue to highlight the value of PGA Professionals both on the golf course and in our communities. This recognition is a starting line not a finish line.”

Teacher of the Year

The Teacher of the Year Award is designed to recognize a PGA Professional who is an outstanding teacher of golf among the ranks of PGA membership. This award is based on a professional’s overall performance in teaching; unusual, innovative and special teaching programs initiated or implemented; articles published; as well as outstanding golfers the professional has instructed. The 2018 recipient of the Teacher of the Year Award is John Bierkan, PGA Director of Instruction at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, PA.

An accomplished, award-winning teacher, Bierkan was also the Philadelphia PGA Teacher of the Year in 2014 and has been recognized as one of the Golf Digest Best Young Teachers in America every year since 2010. He is also a talented player having qualified for the PGA Professional Championship from 2011-2016.

According to Bierkan, “Being a strong player is not a prerequisite to being a great teacher. However, if you can do both I believe it’s a winning combination and adds validity to who you are as a teacher. Having the ability to demonstrate and play well in tournaments is a great example to our students. The lessons we learn on the golf course and in competition can be passed along to our students.”

Passing on his expertise to students is something Bierkan does with great passion, as well as unmatched frequency. In fact, from April 11-October 21 of 2018, he gave an estimated 725 hours of private lessons, 65 hours of weekly junior clinics, 24 hours of ladies clinics and 20 hours of instruction at Aronimink’s summer junior program.

The wisdom and knowledge he imparts on students of all ages and playing levels is born off years of studying the teaching profession from the game’s best minds. As a student of his profession, Bierkan participated in over 40 schools, clinics, workshops and certification programs from 2014 through 2018.

Further validating his credentials as Teacher of the Year, Bierkan has become an in-demand teaching expert, having participated as a guest speaker at dozens of teaching seminars and summits through his career, while also serving as published author and frequent instruction contributor to Golf Digest and other publications.

“Being awarded the Teacher of the Year Award in the Philadelphia PGA Section is very humbling,” said Bierkan. “We have a Section filled with many first-class professionals and teachers and to be recognized among them in this way is a true honor. This wouldn’t be possible without the nomination from Chip Richter, PGA, the support of Jeff Kiddie, my boss and Head Professional at Aronimink Golf Club and the many members who have supported me over the years. Growing up in the golf business, being the son of a longtime PGA Professional in Connecticut, this award is extra special. I am very thankful for the countless PGA Members, Family and Friends that have supported me over the years.”

Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Award

The Assistant Golf Professional of the Year is designed to recognize an individual who has displayed the qualities and attributes for what it takes to become an outstanding PGA Professional. The 2018 recipient is Ashley Grier, PGA Assistant Golf Professional at Overbrook Golf Club in Villanova, PA.

An accomplished player, and former member of the LPGA Futures (now Symetra) Tour, Grier made history in 2017 when she became the first female PGA Professional in the Philadelphia PGA Sections’ 95-year history to win a points event. She also earned a spot in the 2018 the KMPG Women’s PGA Championship. In addition to those accomplishments, and prior to her arrival in the Philadelphia PGA, Grier was a four-time Middle Atlantic PGA Women’s Player of the Year.
She also has a PGA of America Winter’s Series win on her resume after she took home the top spot at the 2013 PGA Women’s Championship. Grier is also no stranger to National Championships as she competed in the 2007 U.S. Women’s Open.

In her role as an Assistant Golf Professional at Overbrook GC, Grier brings the same passion to her job as she does to her competitive game, balancing a full schedule of teaching, merchandising, tournament operations, playing, and member relations. She is also an active participant in both the Golf and Greens Committees, while helping run clinics, junior programs and being actively involved in numerous volunteer initiatives, such as Philadelphia PGA Reach Program, PGA Golf Day Marathon and the PGA Hope Veterans Program, among others. All of these experiences, along with being the daughter of a PGA Professional, has helped position Grier as one of the Section’s rising young PGA Members.

“I am honored to have received the Philadelphia PGA Assistant of the year award,” said Grier. “I’ve only been in the Philadelphia Section for three years and I often feel most people think of me as just a good player, but I am more proud to be known as a good person and a great golf professional. I hope that my enthusiasm and passion for my job and the game of golf can inspire others to work hard both on and off the course, knowing that you don’t have to sacrifice one for the other and you can be successful in both areas.”

“I also consider myself lucky to be at Overbrook Golf Club and working for head professional Eric Kennedy. Eric has been an incredible role model and has taught me so much in the three years I have been working for him. With such a great membership and amazing staff, I truly love working there. If you love the game of golf and love what you do it makes being a golf professional a very fulfilling job.”

Horton Smith Award

The PGA Horton Smith Award recognizes the PGA Professional who is the model educator of PGA Golf Professionals. This award is designed to give special recognition to a PGA Professional for outstanding and continuing contributions to professional education.

The 2018 recipient is John Dunigan, PGA Golf Professional at White Manor Country Club in Malvern, PA. A PGA Master Teaching Professional and PGA Tour Coach, Dunigan’s reputation and award-winning accomplishments are unrivaled. He’s a book author, published writer on teaching and instruction, and an in-demand speaker at conferences and seminars nationwide. Among his many honors include: Philadelphia PGA Teacher of the Year in 2008, 2015 and 2017; Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher in 2017; Golf Magazine Top Teachers in 2016; Golf Range Magazine Top 50 in 2015 and 2016; and US Kids Golf Top 50 Jr. Golf Leader in 2012.

In his new book, Hole It! Dunigan provides a guide for golfers in to developing expert level skills and shooting lower scores by making more putts when it counts. Dunigan delivers his unique approach to coaching and learning through no-nonsense skill-building exercises, key concepts, technical improvement, and practical mental game coaching that have worked for golfers of all ability levels. Dunigan is also regarded for taking high level instructional information, such as in biomechanics, ground forces and motor learning, and simplifying it for professionals, as well as everyday golfers. He has also successfully collaborated with motor learning doctor, Will Wu, on a program for professionals called, The Coaching Connection, which they are turning into a certification course that will help professionals teach better, change their student’s lives, and make more money while doing so.

“One of my favorite aspects of my job is education,” said Dunigan. “I love to attend, host, and present at various programs in our section and outside of it. Serving as a mentor to several young professionals and sharing my experience as a long time PGA Member is an honor that I value very highly. The Horton Smith Award is a wonderful recognition of what I see as an essential part of my job: sharing back and forth with my fellow Professionals.”

Bill Strausbaugh Award

The Bill Strausbaugh Award recognizes a PGA Professional who mentors fellow PGA Professionals by improving their employment situations through service to the community. The 2018 Bill Strausbaugh Award recipient is Dean Kandle, PGA Head Golf Professional at St. Davids Golf Club in Wayne, PA.

Kandle epitomizes the term mentor and has dedicated his career to giving back to his fellow PGA Members. In his position as the Head Professional at St. Davids, he has been committed to furthering the careers of each of his fellow staff members, many who have gone on to earn leadership positions throughout the industry.

Among his mentorship techniques, and to help guide the current staff at St. Davids Golf Club, Kandle meets in private for 30 minutes each week during the season. After catching up on what’s happening at home and at the club, they spend the last 10 minutes talking about the Professional’s future, and setting goals to reach the next career level.

In order to create a wider impact on his fellow PGA Professionals, in April 2017 Kandle created a website known as Golf Professional Growth (www.golfprofessionalgrowth.com). With the tagline of “Work Smarter, Live Better,” the content is focused on generating awareness on how the modern PGA Professional can better manage their time, lead their people and improve themselves. The goal of the site is further the values of the Association and the golf profession as a whole through one singular focus … commitment: Commitment to the Game, Commitment to Leadership and Commitment to Growth. Through this unique online platform, Kandle can promote constant growth and education and guide fellow members to learn from his lifetime of experiences.

“Knowing the legacy of Bill Strausbaugh, being recognized with this honor makes it even more special,” said Kandle. “There have been so many PGA Professionals that I’ve looked up to for help during my career, that giving back to others can only begin to repay my gratitude for that assistance. One of the special aspects of our business is the commitment to helping each other succeed, and I appreciate all of the people that I’ve been able to work with and impact in a small way.”

Player Development Award

The Player Development Award is designed to recognize a PGA Professional for extraordinary, exemplary contributions and achievements in the area of player development. The 2018 recipient, for the 2nd consecutive year, is Gerry Davis, PGA Head Golf Professional at Flourtown Country Club in Flourtown, PA.

Highlighting the intangibles that earned Davis the repeat honor include his dedication to Section and community activities that focus on cultivating golfers on many levels, such as being a member of the Player Development and Education Committees; and volunteering at the Philadelphia Golf Show, ShopRite LPGA Tournament, Drive, Chip and Putt qualifiers, and PGA Hope Program for Veterans.

In his duties at Flourtown CC, Davis epitomizes the drive and desire needed to grow the game, and develop players. One of his unique best practice creations is “Golf at the Pool,” a program which brings golf to Flourtown’s more than 1,200 pool members, and has directly led to golf membership growth. In addition, Davis’ Golf 101 for Ladies is a big hit, as he conducts 3 levels of player development for women, including a ‘Golf and Wine Clinic,’ ‘Bring a Friend Clinic’ and ‘I want to win the Club Championship Clinic.’ Davis’ passion also resonates at the junior level, as he has been instrumental in growing Flourtown’s PGA Junior League Golf since 2014. In addition, he makes certain his spirited golf programming remains expansive and inclusive by working with the Special Olympics, hosting local High School golf teams and conducting clinics for adults and kids during his annual community “Growing the Game” initiative.

“I am once again extremely honored and humbled to have been awarded the Philadelphia Section Player Development Award for 2018,” said Davis. I am excited to be recognized as a leader in growing the game of golf and service to the PGA. I am passionate about changing lives and love what I do every day. Above all, it is an honor to be part of the Philadelphia Section PGA and their dedicated Professionals.”

Youth Player Development Award

The Youth Player Development Award is designed to recognize a PGA Professional who has displayed extraordinary, exemplary contribution and achievement in the area of player development. The 2018 Youth Player Development Award recipient is Andy Miller, PGA Director of Instruction at LedgeRock Golf Club in Mohnton, PA.

An accomplished, award-winning PGA Professional, Miller has received numerous honors and accolades throughout his career for his work with youth player development, including: Philadelphia PGA Junior Golf Leader Award in 2013; US Kids Golf Top 50 Instructor in 2013 and 2014; US Kids Golf Master Teacher in 2016; Golf Range Association Top 50 Growth of Game Instructor in 2016 and 2017; and Golf Digest Best Teacher in State 2017-2018. He is also a frequent guest speaker on the topic of building successful junior programs at conferences and seminars around the country, including the PGA Merchandise Show.

Miller has had the opportunity to serve on the Philadelphia Section’s Player Development Committee and currently serves as the Chairperson for the Philadelphia Section Instruction Committee. Further, he’s been part of the local Berks County Junior Golf Association Championship for the past 3 years and has helped to grow junior golf tremendously in the area.
Since moving to LedgeRock Golf Club in 2015, Miller has driven tremendous growth in the junior golf programming at the facility. He started a Junior Ladder Program with 6 levels that gives juniors a clear path to becoming an elite player. He also grew the PGA Junior League Program from 10-36 participants which enabled LedgeRock to host its own league. And, he started a Fall Junior Team Golf Program that had 24 participants in each of the first two seasons, 32 players by year three and then 36 in 2018.

“Receiving this award is extremely gratifying in the sense that it is selected by my peers,” said Miller. “It means that other PGA Golf Professionals think I’m doing a great job in developing young boys and girls not only as golfers, but as young men and women. I take great pride in what I do, and am blessed to have the opportunity to work with such amazing juniors.”

PGA Patriot Award

The PGA Patriot Award bestows special recognition on a PGA Golf Professional, who personifies patriotism through the game of golf and demonstrates unwavering commitment and dedication to the men and women who have valiantly served and protected the United States of America. The 2018 Patriot Award recipient, for the second consecutive year, is John Carpineta, PGA Golf Professional at Bensalem Township Golf Club, in Bensalem, PA. In addition to winning his second straight Patriot Award, Carpineta also won the 2015 Philadelphia PGA Player Development Award, as well as both the 2006 and 2011 President’s Council on Growing the Game, which is a national award.

Along with serving on the Section’s Player Development Committee, Carpineta co-chairs the PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program, along with the Wounded Warriors Project and Philly VA Amputee Swing endeavor. Having served in the military himself and having attended many seminars dealing with vets and military personnel, Carpineta has acquired a sense and feel for the needs of his students beyond the lesson tee. By combining his service experience with the requirements of military golf programs he feels prepared to help his students in ways unrelated to golf. He has now added some different items to his standard “teaching aids” that make students feel relaxed with him, both as teacher, comrade and confidant.

In concert with his desire to help Veterans, and as a basis for winning the Patriots Award two years running, Carpineta was largely responsible for securing Bensalem Township Golf Club as the new home location for the PGA HOPE program, after the previous site lost its lease. Now, moving forward, and under the direction of Carpineta, PGA HOPE can reach new heights in using golf to enhance the physical, mental, social and emotional well-being of Veterans with disabilities.

“Once again, I am proud to be chosen for the Patriot Award for my work with PGA HOPE,” said Carpineta. “This program is my passion and to be honored twice for work that I love is truly humbling.”

Merchandiser of the Year (RESORT)

The Merchandiser of the Year Award is designed to recognize a PGA Professional who has excelled as business person/merchandiser in the promotion of golf. The PGA honors PGA Professionals in three categories: Private, Public and Resort facilities. The 2018 Merchandiser of the Year (Resort) is Sara Muldoon, PGA Director of Golf at Hershey Country Club in Hershey, PA.

In winning her third award (2015-2016 Merchandiser of the Year – Resort) Muldoon remains in unique situation, whereby Hershey Entertainment and Resorts owns the golf merchandise concession at Hershey Country Club. As a result, all earnings from Hershey Country Club help to fund students at the Milton Hershey School, a private philanthropic boarding school in Hershey, PA., which was established for impoverished, healthy, male and female orphans of various backgrounds.

“It is truly an honor for Hershey Country Club to win this award. We continue to raise the bar in our golf shop in terms of products and service to our customers year after year,” said Muldoon.
Muldoon’s key to success to golf shop centers on a full understanding “who” Hershey’s customer is, thus ensuring that orders are tailored to the individual. Aside of seasonal weather-related issues that club deals with, Muldoon looks at all challenges as opportunities when it comes to merchandising, such as managing dead zones, like a window area, handicap computer area and a wall area outside the golf shop office. Her team’s focus on these areas has paid off with a sales increase of 9.54 % in just one year.

Muldoon’s overall merchandising philosophy for Hershey Country Club begins by asking five key customer questions – Who? What? When? Where? And How? By knowing the answers to these questions, and continually evolving with trends in the marketplace, she truly believes that her operation will enjoy consistent and continued success.

Merchandiser of the Year (PUBLIC)

As with the Resort category, the Merchandiser of the Year Award for Public facilities is designed to recognize a PGA Professional who has excelled as business person/merchandiser in the promotion of golf. The 2018 Merchandiser of the Year (Public) is Dustin McCormick, PGA Head Golf Professional at Glen Brook Golf Club in Stroudsburg, PA.

McCormick, who has owned the golf shop at Glen Brook for the past 5 years, is solely focused on the customer experience and trains his staff to go out of their way to welcome and assist customers, without too much interference that will impede a sale.

“It is an absolute honor to receive the Philadelphia PGA MOY Public award for 2018,” said McCormick. “There is so much talent within our Section, this award could have gone to a number of great golf professionals. I hope I can represent the Philadelphia PGA in proper fashion and be there to lend assistance to any fellow professional in the future. I wish everyone the best of luck in the upcoming season.”

As part of his customer-centric approach, McCormick has created a truly welcoming environment in his shop, that features seating areas with TV’s and coffee all day long. He believes the longer he can keep customers in the golf shop the better chance of selling product. It also creates a great deal of loyalty with customers, where they are supporting Glen Brook instead of the big box stores.

Golf Salesperson of the Year

The Golf Salesperson of the Year Award recognizes a sales representative who contributes to the Section and is involved with sponsoring Section events. They are also respected among their fellow Section clubs and have implemented new ideas to assist growing the game of golf. The 2018 Golf Salesperson of the Year is Kevin McClellan, Sales Professional for Heritage Creations/Cutter & Buck in the Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern NJ and Delaware Regions.
McClellan, who also won the Salesperson of the Year Award back in 1999, operates based on the philosophy of “say what you do and do what you say.” Throughout this career working with Philadelphia PGA Section facilities, he has enjoyed great trust and confidence among the PGA Professionals he services. He has also served as a dedicated sponsor of the Doylestown Open, The Pro-President, Match Play Championship and The Pro-Assistant Pro. In addition, he has supported the PAO and Central Counties Chapter over the years.

“I was taken by surprise when I heard the news regarding the Salesman of the Year award,” said McClellan. “Being recognized by The Philadelphia Section PGA is very humbling. I care deeply about my customers’ success and to have those same people select me for this honor is extremely gratifying. I plan to use this milestone in my career as motivation to push to new levels professionally. Thank you for all for the continued support and warm wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season.”

Full 2018 Special Awards Press Release

Blue Bell, Pa. – On Monday, October 23, the Philadelphia PGA season came to an unofficial end as the Section held its annual Fall Meeting, which, this year, was hosted by Cedarbrook Country Club. The meeting brought together nearly 225 Section Professionals to discuss the Section’s business affairs from the past year. One of the most important issues on the meeting slate was the Section’s biennial elections.

With names brought forth from the Section’s nominating committee, the Section conducted elections for both the Executive Committee and six district directors. The Section is excited to announce that the following Professionals were elected by acclamation to serve the members of the Philadelphia PGA.

President – John Rogers, PGA – Victory Golf
Vice President – Jeff Kiddie, PGA – Aronimink GC
Secretary – Patrick Shine, PGA – Commonwealth National GC
Director of Section Affairs – Chip Richter, PGA – Carlisle CC
Director of Tournaments – Robert Hennefer, PGA – Indian Spring GC
District 1 Director – Kevin Duffy, PGA – Riverton CC
District 2 Director – Anthony Malizia, PGA – Bidermann GC
District 3 Director – Jason Gebhart, PGA – Outdoor CC
District 4 Director – Dustin McCormick, PGA – Glen Brook GC
District 5 Director – Brett Nelson, PGA – Moselem Springs GC
District 6 Director – Eric Schultz, PGA – Sunnybrook CC
District 6 Director – Eric Kennedy, PGA – Overbrook CC

The Executive Committee gained two new additions as both Robert Hennefer and Chip Richter moved from their District Director roles to join the team. With the exception of Eric Kennedy, the remaining elected District Directors will all be serving their first terms. Finally, after his two year run as President of the Philadelphia PGA, Ian Dalzell will now serve as the Section’s Honorary President while John Pillar will join the ranks of the Section’s Past Presidents.

The Section was also privileged to have PGA of America President Paul Levy in attendance to serve as the meeting’s keynote speaker. Levy addressed the meeting attendees touching on various important topics affecting all PGA Professionals before opening of the floor to questions.

In addition to the conducting the business of the Section, the meeting is also a chance for the Section to recognize all of the year-end award winners. Leading the way on the Omega Player of the Year Points List was first time winner and Section newcomer Brett Melton (Radley Run CC). Melton had multiple wins in 2017 including the Pro-Am for Wishes and the Shawnee Open. Melton was also awarded bonus points for finishing with the season’s lowest scoring average, 69.44, also giving him the DeBaufre Scoring Average crown. Melton finished 300 points ahead of second place finisher Stu Ingraham (M Golf Range) who in addition to multiple top ten finishes also claimed victory at the Jack Jolly / Golf Pride Championship. Rounding out the top three was Dave Quinn (Philmont CC) who earned a win at the 2017 Conestoga Classic.

Stu Ingraham (M Golf Range) continued his streak as the Robert “Skee’ Riegel Senior Player of the Year award bringing his consecutive title streak to eight in a row. Ingraham had multiple senior wins which in the end propelled him to a more than 1,000 point lead in the senior player of the year race. Finishing second to Ingraham was Dave Quinn (Philmont CC). Quinn also had multiple senior wins in 2017 however none was bigger than his first Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional Championship. Newly minted senior player, John Pillar (CC of Woodloch Spring) rounded out the top three in his first year of eligibility.

The Section’s Howard “Ike” Turner Most Improved Player went to Michael Caldwell (Biderman GC). Caldwell improved his position on the Omega Player of the Year points list by nearly 100 places to finish 2017 in the 40^th position. Caldwell also dropped his scoring average by three shots while increasing his tournament participation.

The Section’s Comeback Player of the Year went to Billy Stewart (The ACE Club). After finishing inside the top 10 on the 2015 Omega Player of the Year Leaderboard injuries plagued Stewart during the 2016 season. However the time away did not hurt Stewart this past season and even though he had not played competitive golf in over a year, he was nearly a top 10 player in 2017 finishing 12^th place on the final Omega Player of the Year standings.

After the meeting was adjourned almost 50 two person teams headed out to compete in the season’s final event, the Fall Meeting Foursomes. The foursome format was select drive-alternate shot and in the end the pair of Stu Ingraham (M Golf Range) and Jason Calhoun (Univ. of Pennsylvania) finished at 4-under (68) to earn a one shot victory over the field.

Fall Meeting Foursome Results

Earlier this month the Section’s Special Awards Committee was once again faced with the challenging task of deciding who amongst all deserving nominees would be awarded a Philadelphia PGA special award. When all was said and done the Committee was able to arrive at the 11 individuals who they thought best deserved to be recognized for their accomplishments.

The Philadelphia PGA’s top honor, Golf Professional of the Year, was awarded to first-time award winner Robert Kleckner of Linfield National Golf Club. Kleckner was elected to PGA membership in 1995 and since that time has spent countless hours serving the game of golf. After serving as both an Assistant PGA Professional and Head Professional Kleckner also added golf course owner to his resume when he purchased Linfield National Golf Club in Linfield, Pa.

In addition to fulfilling all of the traditional duties of a PGA Professional, Kleckner has also gone above and beyond to further the game of golf as well as his community at large. Kleckner has made Linfield National available to both high school and collegiate golf teams in addition to hosting an annual Philadelphia Junior Tour event helping to foster the game at the youth level. Kleckner has also facilitated multiple Patriot Golf Days in addition to several local charity events which shows his commitment to service. Finally, Kleckner has mentored many Assistant PGA Professionals showing his dedication to the profession.

“I am truly humbled and honored to accept this award, said Kleckner on his honor. It is humbling because the Philadelphia Section has so many outstanding professionals who inspire me daily and I am honored to be a part of such a distinguished group of professionals. There are many people along my journey who have helped me become the PGA Professional I am today. I love what I do and I believe that equates to success. Throughout all of these years as a PGA Professional, I remind myself of a quote that I once heard, ‘The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.’ – H. Jackson Brown, Jr. I would like to extend my gratitude to the Philadelphia Section for their commitment to ensuring the growth of the game.”

The Philadelphia PGA Teacher of the Year also went to another first time award winner in Rebecca Dengler from Ed Oliver Golf Club in Wilmington, Del. Throughout her career Dengler has continuously sought educational seminars which has allowed her to secure a wealth of knowledge. Dengler has also worked extensively with fellow PGA and LPGA Professionals and teachers allowing her to become well versed in a variety of teaching philosophies. As an instructor, Dengler’s teaching methods have been featured in various publications. Although this is Dengler’s first Philadelphia PGA award she has been awarded top teacher designations by the LPGA, Golf Digest and US Kids.

“I am truly grateful for being selected as the 2016 Philadelphia PGA Teacher of the Year, said Dengler. As a member of the Philadelphia PGA, I am honored to be surrounded by fellow section staff and members who are working diligently to promote the game of golf.  My greatest appreciation goes to all the players that have shared with me their joy, love, and struggles of the game. I believe these challenges make us all better at the game of life. ”

Bryan Kienke of Aronimink Golf Club was awarded the Philadelphia PGA Assistant Professional of the Year. Kienke has taken on leadership roles as an Assistant PGA Professional first as the Philadelphia Assistants’ Organization’s (PAO) tournament chairman and currently as its Co-Chair. During this time Kienke has helped to increase both participation and sponsorship dollars allowing the organization to flourish under his lead. Kienke has also been instrumental in the charity organization Gregg’s Wings Inc., which has raised nearly $340,000 for the Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop University. While at Aronimink, Kienke has also worked in merchandising and teaching to help round out his industry knowledge helping him to position himself as one of the top Assistant PGA Professionals in the Philadelphia Section.

The 2016 Horton Smith Award was presented to Jeff Kiddie from Aronimink Golf Club. Kiddie has served both the organization and his fellow Professionals in a variety of leadership roles throughout his career. Currently, Kiddie is a member of the Section’s Executive Committee serving as Secretary. Kiddie is also the co-chair of the Philadelphia PGA Education Committee and a member of the Rules Committee. As co-chair of the Education Committee, Kiddie worked to organize a two-day education summit covering a variety of topics held in November of 2016. In addition to being a member of the Philadelphia PGA Rules Committee, Kiddie is also a member of the PGA of America Rules Committee. As a member of this Committee, Kiddie has served as coordinator for several PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshops. Previously, Kiddie has been awarded the Philadelphia PGA Merchandiser of the Year – Private (2007, 2010) and Golf Professional of the Year (2012) as well as the National Merchandiser of the Year – Private (2011).

The Bill Strausbaugh Award for 2016 was presented to Joe Hughes. Hughes serves as the PGA General Manager and Head Professional of the Penn State University Golf Clubs. Since becoming a PGA Professional Hughes has dedicated time in service to both the Philadelphia PGA and Penn State University. Hughes was a member of the Penn State University PGM Alumni Board serving as the organization’s President in 2010-2011. While in that role, Hughes created the Penn State PGA/PGM Mentoring Program which is still flourishing today. Hughes also served the Philadelphia PGA’s Central Counties Chapter from 2007-2011 and currently serves the Section as a whole as District IV Director. Hughes serves the University and future PGA Professionals as an instructor in the PGM Program. Previously Hughes was honored as Philadelphia PGA Merchandiser of the Year – Public (2010).

The Philadelphia PGA Player Development Award was given to another first-time award winner, Steve Wager of Penn State University Golf Club. Wager has worked on a variety of programming aimed at developing golfers of all skill levels. Wager brings to the game to non-traditional events such as community, health and science fairs. These events help to expose the game to individuals who may have not otherwise experienced the game. At the facility itself, Wager has created multiple levels of the Get Golf Ready program allowing individuals to progress nicely from one level to the next. Wager has also worked to create exciting junior programs including the PGA Sports Academy and US Kids Learning Programs. Wager has also worked to foster the growth of PGA Junior League Golf in Centre County culminating in a Regional Championship appearance this past season.

The Philadelphia PGA Youth Player Development Award was presented to Steve Sieracki, Director of Instruction at Indian Spring Golf Course. Despite only receiving his PGA membership in 2015, Sieracki has quickly established himself as one of the top junior instructors. At his facility, Sieracki has implemented a variety of programs that has helped transition junior golfers from beginner to elite level through a dedicated coaching program, Operation 36. This program has resulted in tremendous success for the junior golfers graduating the program. Sieracki also works with new junior golfers by conducting several junior camps and serving as captain for PGA Junior League Golf teams. This dedication has helped Sieracki be recognized as one of the top 40 instructors under 40. This is Sieracki’s first Philadelphia PGA award.

“I am honored to be recognized and acknowledged for something I am so passionate about and love doing, said Sieracki. Promoting the dedication and player development of junior golf is something I will always strive to achieve.”

Rounding out the list of professional award winners Bob Doria, Sara Muldoon, and Tom Gilbert were award the Merchandiser of the Year awards in the Public, Resort, and Private categories respectively. Doria and Muldoon are no strangers to this award. Doria of Makefield Highlands Golf Club was previously honored as the Merchandiser of the Year – Public in both 2007 and 2013 while Muldoon of Hershey Country Club was presented with her first Merchandiser of the Year – Resort in 2015. The award is a first for Gilbert who has worked to create a variety of member events including a Christmas shopping experience each December. During the 2016 season, Gilbert worked to recognize the club’s Centennial Celebration while maintaining the same consistent level of merchandising his members had been accustomed.

The final Philadelphia PGA special award was presented to our Salesperson of the Year, Mark Krahe of TaylorMade. In his brief time in the Philadelphia PGA Krahe has proven his dedication to the Professionals of the Section by conducting TaylorMade specific education events on both a large and small scale. These events help to foster a strong connection between Krahe, the PGA Professional and the TaylorMade brand.

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. – After a week away, the Philadelphia PGA resumed tournament action with the annual William Hyndman, III Memorial Classic played at its traditional home, Huntingdon Valley Country Club. This year’s event brought together more than 100 Philadelphia PGA’s Professionals to play in the season’s seventh Omega Player of the Year, presented by Haverford Trust Co., points event. The tournament, named in honor of the legendary amateur golfer of the same name, also served as a stroke play event for the Philadelphia Assistants’ Organization (PAO).

Playing in the tournament’s morning wave, Rich Steinmetz (Spring Ford Country Club) set the tournament’s early pace. After starting on the 10^th hole, Steinmetz made the turn at 1-over-par. However Steinmetz was able to right the ship with a birdie on hole #1 before adding another birdie on hole #9, his final hole of the day, to finish his round at 1-under-par (69).

No other player was able to match Steinmetz at the top of the leaderboard after the morning wave so, as the tournament turned to the afternoon wave, Steinmetz would have to leaderboard watch to see if his number would hold up.

As group after group finished in the afternoon it looked as though Steinmetz would hold on for the win. However, with only two groups left to play, Stu Ingraham (M Golf Range) was able to post a near perfect round of golf to earn his first win of the 2016 season. After an early bogey, Ingraham carded four birdies to post a total score of 3-under-par (67) giving him a 2-shot victory.

Ingraham had some close calls earlier this season coming up just short in a playoff at the Connelly Cup – Head Professional Championship as well as a second place finish at the Jack Jolly / Golf Pride Championship. This year’s William Hyndman, III Memorial Classic win was Ingraham’s third of his career having previously won in 2007 and 2011.

“This has been a very unique year for me on the golf course,” commented tournament champion Stu Ingraham. “There have been tournaments when I have been on top of my game and tournaments when I have struggled. Luckily for me, today was a good day. The changes they have made to this golf course over the years have really helped it become one of my favorite courses in our section.”

Ingraham also finished in the top spot in the tournament’s senior division having edged out second place finisher Dave Quinn (Links Golf Club) by 2-shots.

Although coming up a few shots short in the main event both Mike Meisenzhal (Shore Gate Golf Club) and Zac Oakley (Heritage Shores Golf Club) were able to claim a share of the top spot in the Philadelphia Assistants’ Organization event. Meisenzhal and Oakley both shot even par (70) which was good enough for a 1-shot victory over Andrew Turner (Whitford Country Club) and Ashley Grier (Overbrook Golf Club). The win was a first for both players in the 2016 PAO .

The Section would like to thank our tournament sponsors The Hyndman Family, Jack Jolly & Son, Golf Pride. There will be no break on the Philadelphia PGA tournament calendar as the next event, the Pro-Scratch Championship, will be played on Tuesday, July 12 at Applebrook Golf Club.

About William Hyndman, III

William Hyndman, III was one of the most accomplished amateur golfers in the history of the sport. Hyndman’s golfing accolades started at a young age winning the 1935 Philadelphia Amateur at the age of 19. However, that was only the start of Hyndman’s presence on the Philadelphia golf scene. Hyndman accumulated three Philadelphia Amateur titles, ten Patterson Cup crowns, and six Silver Crosses. Hyndman also had nine Masters Appearances and to this day is one of only three people to record a hole-in-one on the legendary par-3 12^th at Augusta National. By the time Hyndman ended his golfing career he had competed in 50 USGA Championships, including being a member of five Walker Cup teams as well as two US Senior Amateur titles. Hyndman maintain his golfing prowess even at the age of 76 when he carded a 4-under-par (66) at Huntingdon Valley CC.

Wm Hyndman III Memorial Classic
Individual Pro Media Results

 
 1    Stu Ingraham       M Golf Range               34-33--67 -3  
 T2   Rich Steinmetz     Spring Ford CC             33-36--69 -1  
 T2   Dave Quinn         Links GC                   34-35--69 -1  
 T4   Don DeAngelis      Squires GC                 36-34--70 E   
 T4   Mike Meisenzahl    Shore Gate CC              36-34--70 E   
 T4   Zac Oakley         Heritage Shores GC         36-34--70 E   
 T4   Curtis Kirkpatrick Indian Springs GC          36-34--70 E   
 T8   John Bierkan       Aronimink GC               34-37--71 +1  
 T8   Andrew Turner      Whitford CC                36-35--71 +1  
 T8   Eric McNamee       Golf Galaxy - Montgomery   34-37--71 +1  
 T8   George Forster     Radnor Valley CC           33-38--71 +1  
 T8   Eric Kennedy       Overbrook GC               35-36--71 +1  
 T8   Jaime Gylan        Royal Manchester GL        35-36--71 +1  
 T8   Ashley Grier       Overbrook GC               36-35--71 +1  
 T8   Bob Hennefer       Indian Springs GC          36-35--71 +1  
 T16  Bryan Kienke       Aronimink GC               37-35--72 +2  
 T16  John Allen         Huntingdon Valley CC       38-34--72 +2  
 T16  Kevin Kraft        Bumble Bee Hollow          38-34--72 +2  
 T16  Anthony Schweppe   Royal Manchester GL        35-37--72 +2  
 T16  Mark Parson        Twisted Dune               35-37--72 +2  
 T16  Mike Furey         Mahoning Valley CC         36-36--72 +2  
 T22  Mark Sheftic       Merion GC                  36-37--73 +3  
 T22  Brian Kelly        Bucknell GC                35-38--73 +3  
 T22  Mike Paukovits     St. Davids GC              36-37--73 +3  
 T22  Dave Fields        Brookside CC               37-36--73 +3  
 T22  Jack Connelly      North Hills CC             38-35--73 +3  
 T22  Corey McAlarney    Sunnybrook GC              38-35--73 +3  
 T22  Terry Hertzog      CC of York                 36-37--73 +3  
 T22  Brendon Post       University of Delaware     39-34--73 +3  
 T30  Matthew Brennan    Applebrook GC              36-38--74 +4  
 T30  Michael Little     Lookaway GC                37-37--74 +4  
 T30  Jordan Gibbs       Gulph Mills GC             35-39--74 +4  
 T30  Hugo Mazzalupi     Patriots Glen National GC  33-41--74 +4  
 T30  Rick LeBeau        Gulph Mills GC             38-36--74 +4  
 T30  Tony Perla         Philadelphia Cricket Club  36-38--74 +4  
 T30  Robby Bruns        Merion GC                  37-37--74 +4  
 T30  Bill Sautter       Philadelphia Cricket Club  35-39--74 +4  
 T30  Eric Schultz       Sunnybrook GC              37-37--74 +4  
 T30  John Lynch         Cripple Creek              37-37--74 +4  
 T30  Kevin Edwards      Woodstone CC               38-36--74 +4  
 T30  John Pillar         CC at Woodloch Springs    35-39--74 +4  
 T30  Alex Knoll         Bethlehem GC- Monacacy     36-38--74 +4  
 T30  Gregg Gipp         Phoenixville CC            38-36--74 +4  
 T30  Ryan Lagergren     Stonewall                  37-37--74 +4  
 T45  David Clark        Pine Valley GC             36-39--75 +5  
 T45  Michael Rushin     Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club  38-37--75 +5  
 T45  Bill Walker        Riverton CC                36-39--75 +5  
 T45  David Morano       Hidden Creek GC            40-35--75 +5  
 T45  Michael Ferguson   Philadelphia Cricket Club  37-38--75 +5  
 T45  Matt Episcopo      Pine Valley GC             35-40--75 +5  
 T45  Gary Hardin        Northampton CC             37-38--75 +5  
 T45  Dave Pagett        Whitemarsh Valley CC       36-39--75 +5  
 T45  Don Allan          Burlington CC              35-40--75 +5  
 T45  Pat Butkus         Philadelphia CC            39-36--75 +5  
 T55  John Spina         Philadelphia Cricket Club  37-39--76 +6  
 T55  Matthew Hillier    Pine Valley GC             35-41--76 +6  
 T55  Dean Halterman     Galloway National GC       38-38--76 +6  
 T55  Trevor Bensel      Huntingdon Valley CC       40-36--76 +6  
 T55  Barry Dear         Twisted Dune               41-35--76 +6  
 T55  Mark Anderson      Philadelphia Cricket Club  38-38--76 +6  
 T55  Jeff Kiddie        Aronimink GC               37-39--76 +6  
 T55  Dustin McCormick   Glen Brook GC              39-37--76 +6  
 T55  Kevin Nicholson    LuLu CC                    41-35--76 +6  
 T55  Andy Watters       Talamore Country Club      38-38--76 +6  
 T55  Mike Wood          Saucon Valley CC           37-39--76 +6  
 T66  Eddie Perrino      Eagle Rock Resort          39-38--77 +7  
 T66  Dave McNabb        Applebrook GC              38-39--77 +7  
 T66  Matthew Romond     Overbrook GC               39-38--77 +7  
 T66  Mickey Sokalski    Philmont CC                41-36--77 +7  
 T66  Ron Pine           Whitemarsh Valley CC       36-41--77 +7  
 T66  Sean Ketchum       Walnut Lane GC             38-39--77 +7  
 T66  Joe Kogelman       GolfTEC Moorestown         41-36--77 +7  
 T73  Hugh Reilly        Twining Valley GC          39-39--78 +8  
 T73  Peter Clarke       Manufacturers GCC          39-39--78 +8  
 T73  John Rudolph       Fieldstone GC              40-38--78 +8  
 T73  David Sandberg     Pine Valley GC             37-41--78 +8  
 T73  Adam Brigham       Waynesborough CC           36-42--78 +8  
 T73  Dan Marz           Huntingdon Valley CC       39-39--78 +8  
 T73  Bob Lennon         Wilmington CC              38-40--78 +8  
 T80  Jim Smith          Philadelphia Cricket Club  40-39--79 +9  
 T80  Tom Michaels       Berkshire CC               38-41--79 +9  
 T80  Wes Hollis         Patriots Glen National GC  39-40--79 +9  
 T80  Nick Gorman        GolfTEC Moorestown         38-41--79 +9  
 T84  Scott Reilly       Philadelphia CC            39-41--80 +10 
 T84  Eric Figueroa      McCall Golf & CC           37-43--80 +10 
 T84  Mike Moses         Concord CC                 39-41--80 +10 
 T84  Ryan Nuechterlein  Kennett Square G & CC      39-41--80 +10 
 T84  Carson Solien      Aronimink GC               38-42--80 +10 
 T84  Frank Palumbo      Rolling Green GC           39-41--80 +10 
 T84  Jeff Van Etten     Hanover CC                 39-41--80 +10 
 T84  Greyson Rossi      Bayside Resort             40-40--80 +10 
 T84  Jeb Boyle          Centre Hills CC            41-39--80 +10 
 T84  Steve Swartz       CC of Harrisburg           43-37--80 +10 
 T84  Bill Smith         Mahoning Valley CC         38-42--80 +10 
 T95  Ian Dalzell        Huntingdon Valley CC       39-42--81 +11 
 T95  Kevin Rossi        Lookaway GC                37-44--81 +11 
 T95  Shawn Matthews     Huntingdon Valley CC       38-43--81 +11 
 T95  Brian Dionisio     Aronimink GC               38-43--81 +11 
 T95  Jeff Herb          Waynesborough CC           40-41--81 +11 
 T95  Paul Oglesby       Philadelphia CC            40-41--81 +11 
 T95  Ryan Shaughnessy   Wedgewood Golf Course      37-44--81 +11 
 T102 Mike Reilly        North Hills CC             38-44--82 +12 
 T102 Michael Caldwell   Philly PGA                 40-42--82 +12 
 T102 Jeff Breiner       CC of Harrisburg           38-44--82 +12 
 T105 Rick Flesher       Applebrook GC              41-42--83 +13 
 T105 Steve Frederick    Lehigh CC                  40-43--83 +13 
 T105 Frank Bianco       Crossgates                 41-42--83 +13 
 108  Dan Hoban          Middletown CC              41-43--84 +14 
 109  Patrick Keefe      Inniscrone GC              44-41--85 +15 
 T110 Tony Shields       ACE Club                   41-46--87 +17 
 T110 Paul Galczyk       Westover CC                40-47--87 +17

Westampton, N.J. – On Monday, June 6, the second round of the 31st Burlington Classic was held at Burlington Country Club. This annual event brings together the Section’s top PGA Professionals as well as amateur players from Burlington Country Club. The first day of the tournament is a Pro-Am pairing three members of Burlington CC with two PGA Professionals. This years Pro-Am field was the biggest ever, with forty-five teams and 225 players. The Professionals, along with the top two or three amateurs, then return on day two to complete the 36-hole Individual event.

“The Burlington Classic is a great celebration of the club, its membership and the PGA Professionals of the Philadelphia Section”, said John Hanuscin, Burlington Classic Tournament Chairman.

After an opening round 6-under-par (64), Chris Krueger (Kings Creek CC) held a slim one shot lead over the rest of the field. However, with a number of competitors within striking distance the tournament would not be decided until the final putt was sunk. Adding even more drama to the tournament came as the pro-am had an hour storm delay with seven teams yet to finish their round.  As luck would have it play was finished before dark and the second round stage was set.

Krueger couldn’t seem to get anything going on the front nine and only managed to shoot even par with one birdie and one bogey while Mark Sheftic (Merion GC), who started the day two shots behind, managed 3 birdies with no bogies to take the lead by a shot.

As the leaders made their way around the back nine, Sheftic clung to the one shot lead as fewer and fewer holes were left to play.  Stu Ingraham (M Golf Range) tried to join the party getting it to 5-under but doubled the last hole to finish out of contention.

When the final shot was holed, Sheftic had not only held onto the lead but widened it to three shots when Krueger stumbled on the 17^th hole posting his second bogey on the back nine.  Krueger ended up tied for second place with Barry Dear (Twisted Dune) when Barry holed a birdie putt on the last hole.

Sheftic credited his good putting for the win, adding his thanks to Superintendent Brian Minemier stating that the course was in perfect condition. With the National PPC coming up his thought process was to get into contention in this Bonus Points event to test his nerves for the big event to come at the end of June.

Congratulations to amateur T J Brennan who was awarded the Marotto Medal as the tournament’s low amateur. With a 36-hole total of 17-over-par (157), Brennan tied Travis Mazurek but managed a par on the second play-off hole to win the coveted amateur title.

The Section would like to thank the membership and staff of Burlington Country Club as well as tournament sponsors Taylormade and Adidas golf. The next event on the Philadelphia PGA tournament calendar is the National Car Rental AC Team Stableford Championship at Hidden Creek on Thursday, June 9.

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 1   Mark Sheftic       Merion GC                  66-67 -7  
 T2  Chris Krueger      Kings Creek CC             64-72 -4  
 T2  Barry Dear         Twisted Dune               65-71 -4  
 4   Hugo Mazzalupi     Patriots Glen National GC  69-68 -3  
 T5  Steve Swartz       CC of Harrisburg           71-68 -1  
 T5  Stu Ingraham       M Golf Range               67-72 -1  
 T5  Curtis Kirkpatrick Indian Springs GC          65-74 -1  
 T8  John Pillar         CC at Woodloch Springs    72-68 E   
 T8  Mike Moses         Concord CC                 71-69 E   
 T10 Jeff Bonicky       Sea Oaks GC                71-70 +1  
 T10 Rich Steinmetz     Spring Ford CC             68-73 +1  
 T10 Joe Kogelman       GolfTEC Moorestown         68-73 +1  
 T13 Greg Matthias      Tavistock CC               75-67 +2  
 T13 George Forster     Radnor Valley CC           72-70 +2  
 T13 Steve Sieracki     Indian Springs GC          72-70 +2  
 T13 Brendon Post       Chesapeake Bay GC          71-71 +2  
 T13 Don Allan          Burlington CC              68-74 +2  
 T13 Dave McNabb        Applebrook GC              68-74 +2  
 T13 Greg Farrow        Deerwood CC                67-75 +2  
 T13 Kevin Nicholson    LuLu CC                    66-76 +2  
 T21 Michael Rushin     Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club  73-70 +3  
 T21 Don DeAngelis      Squires GC                 68-75 +3  
 T21 Trevor Bensel      Huntingdon Valley CC       67-76 +3  
 T24 Mike Meisenzahl    Shore Gate CC              74-70 +4  
 T24 Mark Parson        Twisted Dune               73-71 +4  
 T24 Hugh Reilly        Twining Valley GC          73-71 +4  
 T24 Eddie Perrino      Eagle Rock Resort          69-75 +4  
 T24 Rob Coyne          Applecross CC              69-75 +4  
 T24 Kevin Kraft        Bumble Bee Hollow          69-75 +4  
 T24 Chris Gray         Wild Quail G & CC          66-78 +4  
 T31 Jeff Herb          Waynesborough CC           73-72 +5  
 T31 Dustin McCormick   Glen Brook GC              72-73 +5  
 T31 John Appleget      Wildwood Golf & CC         72-73 +5  
 T31 Alex Knoll         Bethlehem GC- Monacacy     72-73 +5  
 T31 Eric McNamee       Golf Galaxy - Montgomery   70-75 +5  
 T31 Andy Watters       Talamore Country Club      69-76 +5  
 T31 Jason Panter       Golf & Social              69-76 +5  
 T38 Bob Lennon         Wilmington CC              74-72 +6  
 T38 Terry Hatch        Hidden Valley GC           72-74 +6  
 T38 John DiMarco       Laurel Creek CC            72-74 +6  
 T38 John Allen         Huntingdon Valley CC       70-76 +6  
 T38 Jeff Fick          Chapel Hill                69-77 +6  
 T38 John Rutecki       White Manor CC             68-78 +6  
 T44 Nick Gorman        GolfTEC Moorestown         74-73 +7  
 T44 Mike Heidler       GolfTEC Mainline           74-73 +7  
 T44 Mike Paukovits     St. Davids GC              70-77 +7  
 T44 Carson Solien      Aronimink GC               69-78 +7  
 T44 Sean Ketchum       Walnut Lane GC             69-78 +7  
 T44 Mike Bennett       Stack & Tilt Golf Academy  67-80 +7  
 T50 Jaime Gylan        Royal Manchester GL        74-74 +8  
 T50 Mark Anderson      Philadelphia Cricket Club  72-76 +8  
 T50 Bill Sautter       Philadelphia Cricket Club  70-78 +8  
 T50 John Cooper        Green Valley CC            70-78 +8  
 T54 Ashley Grier       Overbrook GC               75-74 +9  
 T54 Vince Ramagli      Essex Golf Driving Range   71-78 +9  
 T56 Eric Kennedy       Overbrook GC               74-76 +10 
 T56 Dave Fields        Brookside CC               73-77 +10 
 T56 John Lynch         Cripple Creek              72-78 +10 
 T56 Eric Figueroa      McCall Golf & CC           72-78 +10 
 T56 Bill Walker        Riverton CC                69-81 +10 
 T61 Dan Marz           Huntingdon Valley CC       74-77 +11 
 T61 Matt Goudie        Lancaster CC               75-76 +11 
 63  Sam Ambrose        Aronimink GC               77-75 +12 
 T64 George Frake       Little Mill                80-75 +15 
 T64 Anthony Napoletano GolfTEC-KoP                74-81 +15 
 T66 Vincent Piazza     Makefield Highlands GC     77-79 +16 
 T66 Jason Calhoun      LaSalle University         77-79 +16 
 T66 John Spina         Philadelphia Cricket Club  75-81 +16 
 T69 Jeff Kiddie        Aronimink GC               76-81 +17 
 T69 Mike Furey         Mahoning Valley CC         77-80 +17 
 T69 Matthew Haddon     Laurel Creek CC            75-82 +17 
 T69 Rob Rohrbach       Foxchase GC                74-83 +17 
 T73 Tony Shields       ACE Club                   78-81 +19 
 T73 Paul Galczyk       Westover CC                76-83 +19 
 75  Brad Sanders       Tavistock CC               81-82 +23 
 T76 Jim Shukdinas      Golf & Social              85-82 +27 
 T76 Jonathan Trauner   GolfTEC Moorestown         78-89 +27

Flourtown, Pa. – One day removed from Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer, 138 Philadelphia PGA Professionals and 12 amateurs descended on Sunnybrook Golf Club for the 20^th Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic. This annual event is always a Philadelphia PGA favorite as it boasts the largest first place prize in the Section…$100,000.

In the morning wave a pair of players looked to be in prime position to capture this year’s event. This first to do so was Andrew Turner a PGA Assistant Professional from Whitford Country Club. Turner made his way around the par72 6800 yards long golf course at 3-under-par (69). Turner played his first nine holes bogey-free while adding two birdies. As Turner made his way to the back nine he eagled the par5 10^th hole to quickly reach 4-under-par. However from that point forward Turner finished with two bogeys and only one birdie ultimately dropping him to his 3-under-par number.

Playing not far behind Turner, defending Philadelphia PGA Professional Champion Dave McNabb of Applebrook Golf Club was able to play a near perfect round of golf and finish two shots ahead of Turner. After an early bogey on the second hole, his only blemish of the day, McNabb went on to birdie six holes and finish with a score of 5-under-par (67). McNabb had back-to-back birdies on holes 3 & 4 as well as hole 9 & 10. After missing a few opportunities on some of the inward holes, McNabb was able to add birdies on the par3 15^th before finishing with a birdie on the closing hole in front of the tournament’s gallery gathered on the veranda of Sunnybrook Golf Club’s clubhouse.

“I had been playing really well leading into today’s event and was very comfortable with where my game was headed,” commented McNabb on his round at the Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic. “I was able to overcome an early bogey on the second hole and from that point forward had it going pretty good. This is definitely one of my biggest accomplishments and I’m looking forward to continuing this momentum into the upcoming events.”

As the tournament turned to the afternoon a few players threatened to make a run at McNabb and the top of the leaderboard but ultimately fell short. In the end the closest anyone in the afternoon wave was able to get to McNabb was the score of 1-under-par (71) posted by Jakob Gerney of Trump National – Philadelphia.

The win was McNabb’s first of the 2016 season and also his first as a newly minted Philadelphia Senior PGA Professional.

In the amateur division, a pair of players posted impressive scores of 1-over-par (73). Both Gary Shoeman and Francis Vaughn carded the number and will share the top amateur prize.

On a special note, Jason Calhoun from LaSalle University carded what is believed to be the tournament’s first hole-in-one on the par3 5^th hole.

As always the members of the Philadelphia PGA would like to thank Mr. George Connell and the Haverford Trust Company as well as the membership of Sunnybrook Golf Club for their tremendous support of this event.

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 1    Dave McNabb        Applebrook GC              34-33--67 -5  
 2    Andrew Turner      Whitford CC                34-35--69 -3  
 3    Bill Sautter       Philadelphia Cricket Club  34-36--70 -2  
 T4   Bill Walker        Riverton CC                34-37--71 -1  
 T4   Jakob Gerney       Trump National GC- Philly  34-37--71 -1  
 T6   John Appleget      Wildwood Golf & CC         36-36--72 E   
 T6   Eric Kennedy       Overbrook GC               36-36--72 E   
 T6   Corey McAlarney    Sunnybrook GC              35-37--72 E   
 T6   Michael Little     Lookaway GC                35-37--72 E   
 T6   Steve Swartz       CC of Harrisburg           38-34--72 E   
 T11  Wes Hollis         Patriots Glen National GC  36-37--73 +1  
 T11  Ryan Lagergren     Stonewall                  34-39--73 +1  
 T11  Dave Quinn         Links GC                   36-37--73 +1  
 T11  Jason Calhoun      LaSalle University         35-38--73 +1  
 T11  Dean Halterman     Galloway National GC       34-39--73 +1  
 T11  Carson Solien      Aronimink GC               38-35--73 +1  
 T11  Jeff Bonicky       Sea Oaks GC                36-37--73 +1  
 T18  Eddie Perrino      Eagle Rock Resort          37-37--74 +2  
 T18  John Cooper        Green Valley CC            37-37--74 +2  
 T18  John Allen         Huntingdon Valley CC       37-37--74 +2  
 T18  Rich Steinmetz     Spring Ford CC             39-35--74 +2  
 T18  Robby Bruns        Merion GC                  36-38--74 +2  
 T18  Hugo Mazzalupi     Patriots Glen National GC  38-36--74 +2  
 T18  Mike Moses         Concord CC                 36-38--74 +2  
 T18  Bob Hennefer       Indian Springs GC          37-37--74 +2  
 T18  Shawn Matthews     Huntingdon Valley CC       37-37--74 +2  
 T18  Andy Fisher        Philly PGA                 35-39--74 +2  
 T18  Mike Heidler       GolfTEC Mainline           39-35--74 +2  
 T18  Curtis Kirkpatrick Indian Springs GC          38-36--74 +2  
 T18  Trevor Bensel      Huntingdon Valley CC       37-37--74 +2  
 T18  Greg Matthias      Tavistock CC               36-38--74 +2  
 T18  Dave Fields        Brookside CC               37-37--74 +2  
 T33  Gregg Meyer        Woodstone CC               37-38--75 +3  
 T33  Jordan Gibbs       Gulph Mills GC             37-38--75 +3  
 T33  John Pillar         CC at Woodloch Springs    38-37--75 +3  
 T33  Scott Reilly       Philadelphia CC            39-36--75 +3  
 T33  Rick LeBeau        Gulph Mills GC             37-38--75 +3  
 T33  Mark Sheftic       Merion GC                  35-40--75 +3  
 T33  Brendon Post       Chesapeake Bay GC          33-42--75 +3  
 T33  Rob Rohrbach       Foxchase GC                35-40--75 +3  
 T41  Lee White          Sunnybrook GC              39-37--76 +4  
 T41  Wayne Phillips     Lehigh CC                  38-38--76 +4  
 T41  Hugh Reilly        Twining Valley GC          38-38--76 +4  
 T41  George Forster     Radnor Valley CC           38-38--76 +4  
 T41  Chris Cerven       Philadelphia Cricket Club  41-35--76 +4  
 T41  Jeff Herb          Waynesborough CC           38-38--76 +4  
 T41  Eric Figueroa      McCall Golf & CC           40-36--76 +4  
 T41  Hugh Matthis       Tavistock CC               37-39--76 +4  
 T41  Chris Wilkinson    Llanerch CC                37-39--76 +4  
 T41  Bob Lennon         Wilmington CC              37-39--76 +4  
 T41  Dan Marz           Huntingdon Valley CC       39-37--76 +4  
 T41  Mark Miller        Philadelphia Cricket Club  38-38--76 +4  
 T41  Sam Ambrose        Aronimink GC               38-38--76 +4  
 T41  Alex Knoll         Bethlehem GC- Monacacy     37-39--76 +4  
 T55  Barry Dear         Twisted Dune               40-37--77 +5  
 T55  Matt Goudie        Lancaster CC               41-36--77 +5  
 T55  Joe Kogelman       GolfTEC Moorestown         38-39--77 +5  
 T55  Tom Michaels       Berkshire CC               36-41--77 +5  
 T55  Eric McNamee       Golf Galaxy - Montgomery   37-40--77 +5  
 T55  Pat Butkus         Philadelphia CC            40-37--77 +5  
 T55  John DiMarco       Laurel Creek CC            36-41--77 +5  
 T55  Chris Krueger      Kings Creek CC             37-40--77 +5  
 T55  Dave Pagett        Whitemarsh Valley CC       39-38--77 +5  
 T55  Jaime Gylan        Royal Manchester GL        36-41--77 +5  
 T55  Chip Richter       Carlisle CC                37-40--77 +5  
 T55  Greg Farrow        Deerwood CC                37-40--77 +5  
 T55  Gregg Gipp         The Springhaven Club       40-37--77 +5  
 T55  Rob Shuey          Colonial GC                37-40--77 +5  
 T55  Cleve Coldwater    Glenmaura National GC      38-39--77 +5  
 T55  Dustin McCormick   Glen Brook GC              40-37--77 +5  
 T55  Bill Smith         Mahoning Valley CC         34-43--77 +5  
 T72  Rick Flesher       Applebrook GC              37-41--78 +6  
 T72  Don Allan          Burlington CC              37-41--78 +6  
 T72  Terry Hatch        Hidden Valley GC           38-40--78 +6  
 T72  Eric Schultz       Sunnybrook GC              38-40--78 +6  
 T72  Mike Grabosky      Heidelberg CC              40-38--78 +6  
 T72  Don DeAngelis      Squires GC                 40-38--78 +6  
 T72  Mark Anderson      Philadelphia Cricket Club  40-38--78 +6  
 T72  Tony Perla         Philadelphia Cricket Club  39-39--78 +6  
 T72  Kevin Nicholson    LuLu CC                    38-40--78 +6  
 T81  Mark Parson        Twisted Dune               39-40--79 +7  
 T81  John Spina         Philadelphia Cricket Club  42-37--79 +7  
 T81  Anthony Malizia    Bidermann GC               42-37--79 +7  
 T81  Stu Ingraham       M Golf Range               39-40--79 +7  
 T81  Andy Watters       Talamore Country Club      37-42--79 +7  
 T81  Jason Lamp         Galloway National GC       38-41--79 +7  
 T81  Ron Pine           Whitemarsh Valley CC       38-41--79 +7  
 T81  Steve Frederick    Lehigh CC                  39-40--79 +7  
 T81  Rick Gibney        Colonial GC                37-42--79 +7  
 T81  Jason Panter       Sand Barrens GC            40-39--79 +7  
 T91  Rusty Harbold      BlueGolf                   41-39--80 +8  
 T91  Bryan Kienke       Aronimink GC               39-41--80 +8  
 T91  Brad Nelson        Saucon Valley CC           37-43--80 +8  
 T91  Frank Bianco       Crossgates                 40-40--80 +8  
 T91  Jeff Fick          Chapel Hill                39-41--80 +8  
 T91  Nick Gorman        GolfTEC Moorestown         44-36--80 +8  
 T91  John Lynch         Cripple Creek              40-40--80 +8  
 T91  Adam Brigham       Waynesborough CC           41-39--80 +8  
 T91  Anthony Napoletano GolfTEC-KoP                41-39--80 +8  
 T91  Michael Wheeler    Berkshire CC               39-41--80 +8  
 T91  Mike Meisenzahl    Shore Gate CC              39-41--80 +8  
 T102 John Bierkan       Aronimink GC               40-41--81 +9  
 T102 Matthew Romond     Overbrook GC               38-43--81 +9  
 T102 Jimmy Maack        Kimberton GC               44-37--81 +9  
 T102 Mike Ladden        Whitford CC                42-39--81 +9  
 T102 Mike Paukovits     St. Davids GC              41-40--81 +9  
 T102 David Morano       Hidden Creek GC            41-40--81 +9  
 T102 Tom Gilbert        Gulph Mills GC             38-43--81 +9  
 T102 Jacob Hoffer       The Union League GC        40-41--81 +9  
 T102 Justin Riegel      French Creek GC            39-42--81 +9  
 T102 Terry Hertzog      CC of York                 44-37--81 +9  
 T112 Jamie Komancheck   RiverCrest GC & Preserve   37-45--82 +10 
 T112 Graham Dendler     Trenton CC                 42-40--82 +10 
 T112 Jarod Mills        LedgeRock GC               41-41--82 +10 
 T112 Dave Roberts       Cedarbrook CC              42-40--82 +10 
 T112 Mike Furey         Mahoning Valley CC         38-44--82 +10 
 T112 Gary Hardin        Northampton CC             38-44--82 +10 
 T112 Frank Palumbo      Rolling Green GC           43-39--82 +10 
 T112 Linda Nevatt       ACE Club                   42-40--82 +10 
 T120 Brian Farrell      Sunnybrook GC              40-43--83 +11 
 T120 Steven Niland      Sunnybrook GC              41-42--83 +11 
 T120 Neil Maurer        Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club  38-45--83 +11 
 T123 Dan Bolstein       Riverton CC                43-41--84 +12 
 T123 Jeff Kiddie        Aronimink GC               42-42--84 +12 
 T123 Sean Palmer        The Union League GC        43-41--84 +12 
 T123 Mitchell Steelman  Sunnybrook GC              38-46--84 +12 
 T127 George Frake       Little Mill                43-42--85 +13 
 T127 Craig Susalka      Philly PGA                 42-43--85 +13 
 T129 Jim Larkin         Fieldstone GC              44-42--86 +14 
 T129 John Diamond       The Bucks Club             42-44--86 +14 
 T129 Mike Mack          Burlington CC              42-44--86 +14 
 T129 David Nevatt       Philly PGA                 43-43--86 +14 
 T133 Rick Gibson        Lancaster CC               44-43--87 +15 
 T133 Ed Gibson          Makefield Highlands GC     43-44--87 +15 
 135  Bryant Shuford     Llanerch CC                42-46--88 +16 
 136  Jim Smith          Philadelphia Cricket Club  43-46--89 +17 
 137  Paul Galczyk       Westover CC                45-45--90 +18 

DID NOT FINISH

 DQ   John Rudolph       Fieldstone GC              E             

Concordville, Pa. – On Monday May 9, the Philadelphia PGA returned to Concord Country Club for the 2016 edition of the Delaware Valley Open (DVO). The DVO featured nearly 120 Philadelphia PGA Professionals and served as a dual event with the Philadelphia PGA’s Assistant’s Organization (PAO).

Despite the forecast of sunny skies and 70 degree temperatures, players competing in today’s tournament were faced with cool blustery conditions as the morning turned to afternoon. However, one player managed to get his round complete before the winds picked up and posted a score that lasted from start to finish. Mike Little (Lookaway Golf Club) who played in the tournament’s first group, carded an impressive 4-under-par (67).  Little played a near perfect round of golf posting five birdies against only one bogey to finish two shots clear of his closest competitor Mike Meisenzhal (Shore Gate Golf Club) who finished at 2-under-par (69). Meisenzhal managed to overcome the windy conditions that plagued the field throughout the afternoon. Rounding out the top three were George Forster (Radnor Valley Country Club) and Stu Ingraham (M Golf Range) who each carded a 1-under-par (70).

“I think playing early was definitely an advantage as I was able to get ahead of the windy conditions that came through in the afternoon”, said DVO champion Mike Little. “I putted great and was able to take advantage of the opportunities that I had throughout the day. I want to thank the staff and members of Concord CC for hosting us today as well as Dennis McGugan and his team at Jack Jolly and Son for supporting this tournament. I would be remiss if I didn’t thank my family, especially my wife Star and everyone at Lookaway Golf Club for the support they have given me.”

Like 2015 champion Colin Corrigan, as the tournament’s overall champion, Little also claimed the top spot in DVO PAO tournament giving him two victories on the day.

Although they finished just short to overall champion Little, Forster and Ingraham were able to share the top spot in tournament’s Senior Division. The pair finished two-shots ahead of third place finisher Greg Farrow (Deerfield Country Club) who finished the day at 1-over-par (72).

Special congratulations to John Spina (Philadelphia Cricket Club) on his first career tournament hole-in-one. Spina used a 3-hybrid on the difficult par3 4^th (235yds) to accomplish the feat.

The Section would like to thank our tournament sponsors Jack Jolly & Son, Golf Pride Grips, and the PGA Tour. The Philadelphia PGA will return to tournament action on Monday, May 16 at Hartefeld National Golf Club for the Spring Pro-Pro Championship.

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 1    Michael Little     Lookaway GC                33-34--67 -4  
 2    Mike Meisenzahl    Shore Gate CC              34-35--69 -2  
 T3   John Spina         Phil. Cricket-Wissahickon  33-37--70 -1  
 T3   George Forster     Radnor Valley CC           31-39--70 -1  
 T3   Stu Ingraham       M Golf Range               33-37--70 -1  
 T6   Bertus Wessels     Green Valley CC            34-37--71 E   
 T6   Kevin Kraft        Bumble Bee Hollow          37-34--71 E   
 T6   Chris Krueger      Kings Creek CC             35-36--71 E   
 T9   Dave Pagett        Whitemarsh Valley CC       36-36--72 +1  
 T9   Mark Sheftic       Merion - West Course       37-35--72 +1  
 T9   Greg Farrow        Deerwood CC                34-38--72 +1  
 T9   Bob Hennefer       Indian Springs GC          33-39--72 +1  
 T9   Curtis Kirkpatrick Indian Springs GC          36-36--72 +1  
 T14  John Allen         Huntingdon Valley CC-F/T   36-37--73 +2  
 T14  Rich Steinmetz     Spring Ford CC             34-39--73 +2  
 T14  Dave McNabb        Applebrook GC              36-37--73 +2  
 T14  Jordan Gibbs       Gulph Mills GC             36-37--73 +2  
 T14  John Bierkan       Aronimink GC               37-36--73 +2  
 T14  Bob Heintz         U of Penn                  36-37--73 +2  
 T20  Dave Quinn         Links GC                   37-37--74 +3  
 T20  Sam Ambrose        Aronimink GC               34-40--74 +3  
 T20  Sean Ketchum       Walnut Lane GC             34-40--74 +3 
 T20  Mike Ladden        Whitford CC                36-38--74 +3  
 T24  Brian Hollins      Trenton CC                 37-38--75 +4  
 T24  Robby Bruns        Merion - West Course       39-36--75 +4  
 T24  Rob Coyne          Applecross CC              37-38--75 +4  
 T24  Jaime Gylan        Royal Manchester GL        36-39--75 +4  
 T24  Mark Anderson      Phil. Cricket-Wissahickon  39-36--75 +4  
 T24  Tom Moore          Applecross CC              35-40--75 +4  
 T24  Corey McAlarney    Sunnybrook GC              36-39--75 +4 
 T24  Dave Fields        Brookside CC               38-37--75 +4 
 T24  Mike Furey         Mahoning Valley CC         38-37--75 +4  
 T33  Steve Frederick    Lehigh CC                  35-41--76 +5  
 T33  John Cooper        Green Valley CC            36-40--76 +5  
 T33  Eric Kennedy       Overbrook GC               38-38--76 +5  
 T33  Mike Paukovits     St. Davids GC              38-38--76 +5  
 T33  Eric McNamee       Golf Galaxy - Montgomery   39-37--76 +5  
 T33  Jeff Kiddie        Aronimink GC               35-41--76 +5  
 T33  David Morano       Hidden Creek GC            39-37--76 +5  
 T33  Gregg Gipp         The Springhaven Club       38-38--76 +5  
 T41  Jim Smith          Phil. Cricket-Wissahickon  38-39--77 +6  
 T41  Rick McCall        Wild Quail G & CC          36-41--77 +6  
 T41  Matt Goudie        Lancaster CC - Old         36-41--77 +6  
 T41  Mike Mack          Burlington CC              41-36--77 +6  
 T41  Rusty Harbold      BlueGolf                   36-41--77 +6  
 T41  Bob Lennon         Wilmington CC - South      37-40--77 +6  
 T41  Mike Moses         Concord CC                 37-40--77 +6  
 T41  Anthony Napoletano GolfTEC-KoP                38-39--77 +6  
 T41  John Pillar         CC at Woodloch Springs    37-40--77 +6  
 T41  Greg Matthias      Tavistock CC               37-40--77 +6  
 T41  Jason Lamp         Galloway National GC       36-41--77 +6  
 T41  Matthew Deckert    Pennsauken Country Club    38-39--77 +6  
 T41  Bill Smith         Mahoning Valley CC         37-40--77 +6  
 T41  Dustin McCormick   Glen Brook GC              35-42--77 +6  
 T55  Jim Larkin         Fieldstone GC              40-38--78 +7  
 T55  Ron Pine           Whitemarsh Valley CC       39-39--78 +7  
 T55  Rick Flesher       Applebrook GC              38-40--78 +7  
 T55  Jeff Herb          Waynesborough CC           39-39--78 +7  
 T55  Don DeAngelis      Squires GC                 39-39--78 +7  
 T55  Nick Gorman        GolfTEC Moorestown         39-39--78 +7  
 T55  Jim Bromley        Play-a-Round Golf          39-39--78 +7  
 T55  Anthony Malizia    Bidermann GC               38-40--78 +7  
 T55  Michael Caldwell   Merion - West Course       37-41--78 +7  
 T55  Dave Roberts       Cedarbrook CC              39-39--78 +7  
 T55  Cavan Birmingham   Fox Meadow GC              40-38--78 +7  
 T55  Terry Hertzog      CC of York                 40-38--78 +7  
 T55  Trevor Bensel      Huntingdon Valley CC-F/T   40-38--78 +7  
 T68  Ryan Shaughnessy   Wedgewood GC - P/M         38-41--79 +8  
 T68  Dean Halterman     Galloway National GC       38-41--79 +8  
 T68  Frank Bianco       Crossgates                 38-41--79 +8  
 T68  Eric Schultz       Sunnybrook GC              39-40--79 +8  
 T68  Reed Lansinger     Phil. Cricket-Wissahickon  39-40--79 +8  
 T68  Jason Calhoun      Philly PGA                 36-43--79 +8  
 T68  Paul Galczyk       Westover CC                41-38--79 +8  
 T68  Mike Heidler       GolfTEC Mainline           40-39--79 +8  
 T68  John Appleget      Wildwood Golf & CC         38-41--79 +8  
 T68  Dan Marz           Huntingdon Valley CC-F/T   38-41--79 +8  
 T68  Vincent Kabaso     Berkshire CC               42-37--79 +8  
 T68  Carson Solien      Aronimink GC               41-38--79 +8  
 T80  Gary Hardin        Northampton CC             37-43--80 +9  
 T80  Stephen Sieracki   Indian Springs GC          41-39--80 +9  
 T80  Tony Perla         Phil. Cricket-Wissahickon  42-38--80 +9  
 T80  Adam Brigham       Waynesborough CC           38-42--80 +9  
 T80  Hugo Mazzalupi     Patriots Glen National GC  37-43--80 +9  
 T85  Joe Kogelman       GolfTEC Moorestown         38-43--81 +10 
 T85  Eric Figueroa      McCall Golf & CC           42-39--81 +10 
 T85  Matt Episcopo      Pine Valley GC             41-40--81 +10 
 T85  Ken Dixon          Chester Valley GC          38-43--81 +10 
 T85  David Sandberg     Pine Valley GC             42-39--81 +10 
 T90  Eddie Perrino      Eagle Rock Resort          40-42--82 +11 
 T90  Andy Watters       Talamore Country Club      42-40--82 +11 
 T90  Don Allan          Burlington CC              39-43--82 +11 
 T90  Bryan Kienke       Aronimink GC               41-41--82 +11 
 T90  Rick LeBeau        Gulph Mills GC             39-43--82 +11 
 T90  Matthew Romond     Overbrook GC               41-41--82 +11 
 T90  Brad Nelson        Saucon Valley CC- Grace    39-43--82 +11 
 T90  Bill Sautter       Phil. Cricket-Wissahickon  40-42--82 +11 
 T90  Barry Dear         Twisted Dune               40-42--82 +11 
 T99  Daniel McCracken   Phil. Cricket-Wissahickon  38-45--83 +12 
 T99  Matthew Hillier    Pine Valley GC             41-42--83 +12 
 T99  John Tyrell        Running Deer GC            41-42--83 +12 
 T99  Geoff Surrette     Philly PGA                 43-40--83 +12 
 T99  Wes Hollis         Patriots Glen National GC  42-41--83 +12 
 T104 Bill Walker        Riverton CC                40-44--84 +13 
 T104 Jared Cottell      Elkview CC                 40-44--84 +13 
 T104 George Frake       Little Mill CC- LM/SM      41-43--84 +13 
 T104 Ben Debski         The Springhaven Club       43-41--84 +13 
 T104 Michael Rushin     Bear Trap Dunes GC - G/K   38-46--84 +13 
 T104 Frank Palumbo      Rolling Green GC           38-46--84 +13 
 T110 Brian Dionisio     Aronimink GC               45-42--87 +16 
 T110 Kevin Rossi        Lookaway GC                42-45--87 +16 
 112  Tony Shields       ACE Club                   41-49--90 +19