Lower Gwynedd, Pa. (April 3, 2026) — The Philadelphia PGA Section announces the retirement of longtime Section Executive Director Barb Creveling, concluding a distinguished career spanning two and a half decades of service to the Section’s nearly 900 PGA of America Golf Professionals and the regional golf community.

Creveling, who joined the Section staff in 2000, has been a cornerstone of the organization’s financial operations. During her 25-year tenure, she played a vital role in the Section’s growth, overseeing essential functions including financial management and office operations. Her leadership was instrumental in navigating the Section through numerous transitions, including the implementation of new financial systems and the expansion of the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour and the PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia.

“Barb has been the backbone of our office for 25 years,” said Philadelphia PGA Executive Director Geoffrey Surrette, PGA. “Her dedication to our PGA Members and Associates is unmatched. Whether she was managing the day-to-day finances or ensuring our office ran flawlessly, Barb’s commitment to excellence and her steady hand have been vital to our success. We will deeply miss her expertise and, more importantly, her friendship.”

In addition to her operational roles, Creveling was known among Section members for her personalized approach to service. She worked closely with dozens of Section presidents and boards of directors, providing continuity and institutional knowledge that helped the Philadelphia PGA maintain its status as one of the premier Sections within the PGA of America.

The Section honored Creveling’s impending retirement during the 2025 Fall Membership Meeting at Indian Valley Country Club, where she received a standing ovation from her peers and colleagues.

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

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