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Philadelphia PGA Section and Parx Casino© Renew Partnership

Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (April 9, 2025) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Parx Casino©, solidifying a continued commitment to enhancing professional golf events and supporting charitable initiatives.

Parx Casino© will continue to be a prominent partner, significantly contributing to the success of the Section’s Pro-Am Series and a key charitable event. Key aspects of the partnership include:

  • Philadelphia PGA Southern Delaware Pro-Am Presenting Partnership
    April 16 at the Peninsula Golf & Country Club
  • Philadelphia PGA Pro-Lady Team Championships Presenting Partnership
    May 8 at Lehigh Country Club and August 26 at Sunnybrook Golf Club
  • Philadelphia PGA Team Stableford Championships Presenting Partnership
    June 26 at Schuylkill Country Club and July 22 at LedgeRock Golf Club
  • Bent Creek Team Stableford Pro-Am Presenting Partnership
    August 25 at Bent Creek Country Club
  • Philadelphia PGA Fall Finale Pro-Am Presenting Partnership
    October 22 at Bulle Rock Golf Course
  • PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia Pro-Am Championship
    October 6 at Stonewall

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Parx Casino©,” said Section Executive Director Geoff Surrette, PGA. “Their ongoing support of our pro-am series and foundation pro-am is invaluable. Parx Casino’s commitment to our Section and our community is greatly appreciated.”

This partnership will provide Parx Casino© with prominent brand visibility across the Section’s events and platforms, while also demonstrating their dedication to supporting the local golf community.

“Parx Casino© is proud to renew our partnership with the Philadelphia PGA Section,” said Marc Oppenheimer, Chief Marketing Officer of Parx Casino©. “We are dedicated to supporting the region’s golf community and contributing to the success of these premier events. We look forward to another successful year of collaboration and supporting the PGA REACH Foundation.”

The Philadelphia PGA Section and Parx Casino© are excited to continue their partnership, enhancing professional golf experiences and supporting charitable initiatives within the region.

About Parx Casino©
Parx Casino®, the #1 casino in Pennsylvania, is owned and operated by Greenwood Racing Inc. and offers state-of-the-art gaming, thoroughbred racing, live entertainment, thrilling promotions and exciting events! Both the 260,000 square foot Parx Casino® and the 280,000 square foot Parx East® (adjacent property – home to Parx Racing®) are conveniently located 20 minutes north of Center City Philadelphia. For more information, visit parxcasino.com.

About the Philadelphia PGA Section
The Philadelphia PGA Section, covering eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, is one of 41 geographical managing entities of the PGA of America. This Section manages nearly 900 PGA of America Members and Associates who are employed at over 300 golf facilities in our region.

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