Radnor, Pa. (May 7, 2025) — With the largest first-place prize available from any event across the PGA of America’s 41 nationwide Sections, the 27th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic returns to Sunnybrook Golf Club in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., on May 27.

One-hundred-thirty-two PGA of America Golf Professionals will compete for the $100,000 first-place prize money, won last by John Pillar, PGA of America Golf Professional at the Country Club at Woodloch Springs. The professionals will be joined by 16 amateurs.

“As we gear up for the tournament’s 27th year, we look forward to welcoming 132 PGA of America Golf Professionals and 16 amateurs from across our region for another day of thrilling competition at Sunnybrook,” said Joe McLaughlin, Chairman & CEO of Haverford Trust. “All of us at Haverford Trust are proud to once again sponsor this exciting invitational and honor the tremendous impact PGA Members have on the game of golf throughout Greater Philadelphia.”

“The Philadelphia PGA Section thanks Mr. George Connell and the entire team at Haverford Trust for consistently sponsoring this tournament and for providing our PGA Professionals with the opportunity to compete,” said Geoff Surrette, PGA, Philadelphia PGA Section Executive Director. “We feel honored by their ongoing support and commitment to the game and business of golf here in Philadelphia.”

The tournament was last won in 2024 by John Pillar, PGA Professional from the Country Club at Woodloch Springs in Hawley, Pa., following three sudden-death playoff holes. Pillar turned in a 2-under-par 70 in regulation, tying fellow PGA Members Braden Shattuck of Rolling Green G.C. and Kyle Early of Waynesborough C.C. Shattuck was eliminated following a bogey five on the first playoff hole, while Pillar and Early each parred. Both went on to birdie the second playoff hole, including a dramatic 25-footer from Pillar. Pillar took the title and top prize with another birdie on the third playoff hole, finishing 2 under par with an overall score of 70 in a pool made up of 148 players (132 PGA of America Golf Professionals and 16 Amateurs).

For more information on the 27th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic, visit golfgenius.com/pages/5148811.

Haverford Trust Company President, Keith Aleardi (left); Vice Chair, Binney Wietlisbach (second from left); Founder & Director, George Connell (center); Chairman & CEO, Joe McLaughlin (right); present the 26th Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic winner’s trophy and $100,000 first-place check to John Pillar, PGA Professional from the Country Club at Woodloch Springs in Hawley, Pa.

Tournament Facts
Tournament Name – The Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic
Sponsor – The Haverford Trust Company
Venue – Sunnybrook Golf Club – Plymouth Meeting, Pa.
Yardage – 6,893
Par –72
Host Professional – Brad Sanders, PGA
Total Purse – $167,600 / 1st Place Prize – $100,000
2024 Champion – John Pillar, PGA, The Country Club at Woodloch Springs, Score – 2 under par (70), won in playoff
2024 Runners Up – Kyle Early, PGA, Waynesborough Country Club; Braden Shattuck, Rolling Green Golf Club; Score – 2 under par (70), lost in playoff
Field – 148 (132 PGA of America Golf Professionals, 16 amateurs)

Past Champions Eligible to Play
Dave Quinn, PGA – 2001, 2005
Dave Roberts, PGA – 2002
George Forster, PGA – 2008
Hugh Reilly, PGA – 2011
Scott Reilly, PGA – 2012
Billy Stewart – 2013
Rusty Harbold, PGA – 2014
Dave McNabb, PGA – 2016
Andrew Turner, PGA – 2017
Mark Parson, PGA – 2018
George Forster, PGA – 2019
Parks Price, PGA – 2021
Brian Bergstol, PGA – 2023
John Pillar, PGA – 2024

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About Haverford
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 450 years in a finance industry dominated by giants through our passion and adaptability. With 140+ employees and $14.6 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 3/31/2025

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