Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (September 18, 2024) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is happy to have Penfold Golf sign as a new partner for the 2024 season. Penfold Golf is a British company specializing in golf balls, accessories and equipment.

They will be a sponsor for the A.B. Thorn Memorial Pro-Am on September 26, 2024 at Lancaster C.C. They also extend their support to the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour.

We are excited to have Penfold Golf sign with us this season” said Section Executive Director Geoff Surrette, PGA. “It’s really great to have a local company support the Section and our programs. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with Gavin and his team at Penfold!”

“We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with the Philadelphia PGA section. As an official licensee of the PGA of America, it’s crucial for us to connect closely with PGA Professionals and local sections,” said Gavin Perrett, CEO of Penfold Golf. “Philadelphia, where our US base is located—with myself residing in Havertown and our distribution center in East Falls—holds special significance. Known for its robust golf scene and passionate golfers, Philadelphia is an ideal starting point for Penfold as a genuine golf brand with an authentic heritage in the game.”

About Penfold Golf
Penfold Golf is a company founded in 1927 who specializing in golf balls, equipment and iconic accessories. They are dedicated to balancing the unique style and performance of their products, while keeping their rich history alive.

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 590 golf facilities in our region.

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

FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 17, 2024) – The PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable
foundation of the PGA of America, has announced the 2024 class for the PGA WORKS Fellowship.
The PGA WORKS Fellowship, established in 2017, provides the opportunity for a one-year paid
immersion in a PGA of America Section’s Foundation operations. PGA Sections oversee the 41 regions
of the PGA of America across the United States and help create the network of communication and
community for PGA of America Golf Professionals and amateur golfers nationwide.

The PGA WORKS Fellowship is one of the most valuable entry-level opportunities for individuals from
diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to gain experience in all facets of the golf industry. The
Fellowship gives recent college and university graduates a first-hand look at everything that a career
in the $102 billion golf industry can provide.

The primary responsibilities of this year’s 27 PGA WORKS Fellows will be to support and execute
philanthropic initiatives for the charitable foundations of their respective PGA Sections. This includes
assisting with marketing, communications and fundraising activities, as well as PGA HOPE
programming for Veterans and junior golf initiatives such as PGA Jr. League and Drive, Chip & Putt.

“Our PGA WORKS Fellowship program has become an incredible resource for recent college graduates
to get their foot in the door within the golf industry and make real contributions to their local
communities and PGA of America Sections,” said PGA of America President John Lindert, PGA
Director of Golf at the Country Club of Lansing (Michigan). “The Fellows experience how meaningful
a career in golf is and the majority continue down that path following their Fellowship. I’m looking
forward to seeing the future success of our 27 Fellows.”
As part of PGA WORKS’ mission, Fellows are encouraged to continue their careers in golf following
their fellowships with direct access to both PGA of America Career Consultants and mentors to help
them achieve their career goals. In the history of the PGA WORKS Fellowship, 82 percent of all
Fellows have acquired jobs within the golf industry, and 85 percent have acquired full-time positions
upon completing their fellowship. 56 percent of fellows have secured jobs at a PGA Section.

Past Fellows have gone on to work for Titleist, the First Tee, the Texas Golf Association and the PGA
Tour, among other golf companies and sporting organizations. Additionally, several Fellows work full-
time in PGA Section Offices across the country. Others have continued their education in graduate
school.
Currently, four PGA WORKS Fellows Alumni have landed jobs working for the Association at the Home
of the PGA of America in Frisco, Texas: Cameron Dinkins, PGA WORKS Leader; Iyannei Miranda, PGA
WORKS Program Coordinator; Caroline Riggs, PGA REACH Events Coordinator; and Cameron Jones,
Membership Representative.

2024 Class of PGA WORKS Fellows

Maddy Anderson; Waukesha, Wis.; Western Illinois University (UG) / University of Wisconsin-
Whitewater (Masters); Wisconsin PGA Section
Amber Bogle; Lincoln, Neb.; Bellevue University; Nebraska PGA Section
Hannah Corso; Winchester, Mass.; University of Massachusetts Amherst; New England PGA Section
Kika Dzoan; Tracy, Calif.; Metropolitan State University of Denver; Colorado PGA Section
Rachel Dupree; Shreveport, La.; Oral Roberts University; South Central PGA Section
Camryn Eddy; Cincinnati, Ohio; University of Kentucky; Gateway PGA Section

Aron Gianchandani; Watchung, N.J.; Muhlenberg College; New Jersey PGA Section
Hayley Guilinger; Thomson, Ill.; Culver Stockton University (UG) / Western Illinois University
(Masters); Michigan PGA Section
Taylor Harvey; Phoenix, Ariz.; Prairie View A&M University (UG) / Delaware State University
(Masters); Sun Country PGA Section
Jordan Haynes; Lithia, Fla.; Florida State University; Georgia PGA Section
Emily Jones; Cleveland, Ohio; University of Dayton; Northern Ohio PGA Section
Abbie Kludt; Hettinger, N.D.; Dickinson State University (UG) / Syracuse (Masters); Western New
York PGA Section
Presley Ladner; Canton, Miss.; Louisiana State University; Gulf States PGA Section
Carli Lynch; Needham, Mass..; Methodist University; South Florida PGA Section
Kara Madden; Leesburg, Va.; University of Mississippi; Middle Atlantic PGA Section
Destiny McLeod; Philadelphia, Pa.; Penn State University; Kentucky PGA Section
Nic Mendez; Pembroke Pines, Fla.; University of Central Florida; North Florida PGA Section
Vuyo Mondi; Northcliff, South Africa; Arizona State University (UG) / Ohio State (Masters); Southern
Ohio PGA Section
Alexandra Mudie; Dundee, Scotland; William Carey University (UG) / University of Southern
Mississippi (Masters); Southern Texas PGA Section
Seely Murphy; Albany, Ga.; Georgia Southern University; Northern Texas PGA Section
Zoe Rogers; Shelton, Conn.; Saint Michael’s College; Metropolitan PGA Section
Amanda Schaare; Clinton, Mich.; University of Michigan (UG) / Wake Forest University (Masters);
Intersport
Nyah Singh; Nassau, The Bahamas; Lincoln University; Indiana PGA Section
Cami Terkildsen; Wheaton, Ill.; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Carolinas PGA Section
Cassandra Vogel; Bellefonte, Pa.; Millersville University; Philadelphia PGA Section
Casey Ware; Fulton, N.Y.; Syracuse University; Central NY PGA Section
Valentina Wilson; San Diego, Calif.; Penn State University; Southern California PGA Section

For more information on PGA REACH, visit PGAREACH.org.

About PGA WORKS
PGA WORKS is a strategic initiative designed to diversify the golf industry’s workforce. Funded as one
of the pillars of the PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the
PGA of America, PGA WORKS leverages fellowships, scholarships, career exploration events, and the
PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship to inspire and engage talent from all backgrounds to pursue key
employment positions across the golf industry. For more information, visit PGAREACH.org.

About PGA of America REACH Foundation
The PGA of America REACH Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of
America. The mission of the Foundation is to positively impact the lives of youth, military and
diverse populations by enabling access to PGA of America Golf Professionals, PGA Sections
and the game of golf. For more information on the PGA of America REACH Foundation, visit
PGAREACH.org, follow @PGAREACH on Instagram, X, formerly known as Twitter and find us on
Facebook.

Media Contacts:
Jesse Dodson, PGA of America, jdodson@pgahq.com, 801-995-0684
Jared Minski, Mastro Communications, jared@mastrocomm.com, 732-546-4325

Plymouth Meeting, Pa. (August 21, 2024) — Golf Professional J.T. Wambold led his team from Yardley Country Club to victory in the 2024 Philadelphia PGA Summer Pro-Lady Team Championship Presented by Parx Casino® at Sunnybrook Golf Club. Wambold and his female playing partners: Alyssa Ault, Sam Krier, Kim Severino had an outstanding score of 18-under par including four net eagles.

One stroke behind the leaders in the net division were from Laurel Creek Country Club. They consisted of PGA Member Bob Hennefer, Chrissy Duman, Donna McHugh, and Eileen Burke. Scoring an impressive team score of 15-under par was the team from Gulph Mills G.C. with Beatrice Smith, PGA, Becky Frazier, Eleanor Good and Ellen Miller. Two teams tied for fourth at 13-under par: Bidermann Golf Club’s John Lynch, PGA,  Mary Harding Cist, Joan Beard, Jeane Franzone; Chris Duckett, PGA, Shirley Frisch, Patti Rubel and Barb Green from Eagles Mere C.C.

In the gross division, the team who took home the top prize was from Commonwealth National G.C., consisting of PGA of America Golf Professional, Dan Mrozinski., Karen Siegel, Abby Lynn, and Sarah Cohen. They topped the team out of Honeybrook G.C. consisting of Brian Buskirk, Jane Riley, Barbora Millichip and Molly Gorman, by three strokes. Robert Fenton, PGA and his female amateurs from Sunnybrook G.C., Leslie Lane, Marybeth Casey and Gabi Courtney, came in solo third place at 6-under par. PGA Member from Northampton C.C., Brent Wallace, and his team of Noreen Mohler, Kat Wolfe, and Mary Manzo shot 5-under par. Three teams tied for fifth place.

To view the full 2024 Philadelphia PGA Summer Pro-Lady Team Championship leaderboard by clicking here.

The 2024 Philadelphia PGA Summer Pro-Lady Team Championship is presented by Parx Casino®, and is supported by Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners and Sunnybrook Golf Club, its membership, management, and staff, as the event would not have been possible without their support.

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

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

York, Pa. (July 22, 2024) — Two teams, Peter Clarke, PGA, of Manufacturers’ G. & C.C. and his partner Rodney Anders; Stephen Swartz, PGA, of Carlisle C.C. and Jeff Frazier tied to win the 2024 Pro-Scratch Championship presented by Parx Casino® at the Country Club of York. Despite a significant weather delay and soggy afternoon, both teams finished with scores of 9-under-par 63.

In today’s format, each team consisted of one PGA of America Golf Professional and one amateur with a scratch handicap playing in a better ball of partners.

The competition was very close as several teams were only a few strokes back. Kyle Quagliero and Jack Ross, Galloway National G.C. tied for third place, one stroke behind the winners. Three teams tied for fifth place two strokes back: George Frake and Kevin Kramarski, Moorestown Field Club; Rob Singer and Buddy Hansen, Union League Liberty Hill; and Jim Haus and Zak Drescher, Bent Creek C.C.

To view the full 2024 Pro-Scratch Championship presented by Parx Casino®, click here.

The 2024 Pro-Scratch Championship is presented by Parx Casino® and supported by L2 Brands and Ohana Farm LLC. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA Professionals thank our host, the Country Club of York, its members, management, host PGA Professionals, and staff, as well as our partners, as the event would not have been possible without their support.

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

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

Lower Gwynedd Twp., Pa. (June 26, 2024) — The PGA of America recently announced that Braden Shattuck of Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Pa., is on the roster of 10 PGA of America Golf Professionals who will compete on the United States Team against Great Britain & Ireland in the 31st PGA Cup. The biennial competition will take place Sept. 10-15, 2024, at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon.

The PGA Cup is an event similar to the Ryder Cup, started in 1973, where the top PGA of America Golf Professionals from the United States compete against the PGA Professionals from Great Britain and Ireland. Each team consists of ten golfers. In 2022 the team from the United States won the cup and they hope to retain it this year.

The Philadelphia extends its congratulations and best wishes of luck to the Braden and the rest of the 2024 Team! To read more about the team, click here.

2024 U.S. PGA Cup Team

• Braden Shattuck (Aston, Pa.) – Rolling Green Golf Club, Philadelphia Section
• Michael Block (Mission Viejo, Calif.) – Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, Southern California Section
• John Somers (Trinity, Fla.) – Southern Hills Plantation Club, North Florida Section

• Ben Polland (Jackson Hole, Wyo.) – Shooting Star of Jackson Hole, Rocky Mountain Section
• Jared Jones (Houston, Texas) – River Oaks Country Club, Southern Texas Section
• Andy Svoboda (Oak Brook, Ill.) – Butler National Golf Club, Illinois Section
• Jeremy Wells (Estero, Fla.) – Cypress Lake Golf Club, South Florida Section
• Matt Cahill (West Palm Beach, Fla.) – Seminole Golf Club, South Florida Section
• Jesse Mueller (Phoenix, Ariz.) – Grand Canyon University Golf Course, Southwest Section
• Tyler Collet (Vero Beach, Fla.) – John’s Island Club, South Florida Section

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 590 golf facilities in our region.

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

Cape May Courthouse, Nj. (June 24, 2024) — PGA of America Golf Professionals Jeff Kiddie and Patrick Allgeier from Aronimink G.C. won first place in the PGA Pro-Pro division of the 2024 Professional-Assistant-Professional Championship at the Shore Club. They shot a round of five-under par, 67. Mike Meisenzahl and Matt Cocco from Tavistock Country Club claimed victory in the Non-PGA Pro-Pro division with a score of 66, six-under par.

Each team consisted of PGA Professionals and assistant professionals from their facilities. The teams participated in a Better Ball of partners format between the lead PGA Professionals and their assistants.

One stroke behind in second place for the PGA Pro division was the team of Jeff Kiddie and Christian Hoecker from Aronimink G.C. at four-under par. In a tie for third were  Peter Clarke and Rob Wolfers from Manufacturers’ G & C.C. and Scott Reilly and Harrison Graham from Philadelphia C.C. with a three-under par score of 69. Ten teams tied for fifth at two-under.

In the Non PGA Pro Division, the second place team went to Joey Pohle and Albert Aldana from Blue Bell C.C. with a score of four-under par, 68. A tie for third at even par, 72 were the teams of Will Scarborough and Josh Mohun from Penninsula G. and C.C., Liam McAnally and Patrick Butkus from Whitford C.C. and Executive Director, Geoff Surrette and Brian Schulte, Tournament Director.

To view the full leaderboard, click here.

The 2024 Professional-Assistant Professional Championship is  supported by Kevin Depaulis, Wilson, Earth Networks, StickX Golf and the PGA Tour. The Philadelphia PGA Section and its PGA of America Golf Professionals thank our partners, The Shore Club, its membership, management, staff, and host PGA of America Golf Professionals, as the event would not have been possible without their support.

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

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

Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. (May 13, 2024) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is happy to announce its partnership with Stitch, a luxury golf bag, apparel and equipment company.

As part of the partnership, Stitch will be in attendance at the Spring Membership Meeting on March 25 at Rivercrest Golf Club and Preserve.

“The Philadelphia PGA is excited to partner with Stitch,” said Section Executive Director Geoff Surrette, PGA. “It’s great to have another premium brand like Stitch come on to support our professionals. We want to thank Laurie and the entire team at Stitch for their commitment to the Section.”

“Stitch Golf knows the importance of the Philadelphia Section and influence that clubs in this section have over avid golfers around the world,” said Laurie Stewart from Stitch. “We are grateful for the partnership and look forward to growing our relationship with one of the preeminent sections in the U.S. and a remarkable list of great clubs and members.”

About Stitch
Stitch is a luxury golf bag, apparel and accessory retailer founded in 2012. Started as a headcover company, Stitch has since diversified its product line to allow consumers to use it in all aspects of their life, both on and off the course. The unique logo is a play on a vintage Gulf Racing Car.
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 590 golf facilities in our region.

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

Lower Gwynedd Twp., Pa. (April 28, 2024) — The Philadelphia PGA Section is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Radnor Golf Foundation. Founded by PGA of America Member, Hugo Mazzalupi, the foundation was formed as a way to give back to the sport that has given so much to him.

The Radnor Golf Foundation recently supported the Tournament Players Division Championship at Laurel Creek C.C. on April 22, 2024. Hugo would like to thank all of the PGA Members for playing as section events are the best way to network.

Geoffrey Surrette, PGA, the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Section said, “We are very happy to partner with the Radnor Golf Foundation this season. We have known Hugo and his family for many years and are looking forward to seeing the good his foundation will do.”

Hugo Mazzalupi expressed, “The Radnor Golf Foundation could not be happier to start giving back in our small way at the TPD Championship. What a great day, thank you to the Philly Section and Laurel Creek CC for hosting and providing us all with these opportunities.”

“I am pleased to support the Radnor Golf Foundation and help ‘pay it forward’ by supporting Section Professionals via its unique and worthwhile mission,” said Jim Smith Jr., PGA. “My 30+ years of Section membership and the relationships I’ve built with fellow professionals are two of the reasons I know how lucky I am to be the Director of Golf at The Philadelphia Cricket Club.  Even a small contribution will make the lives of the pros who follow us better!”

To learn about and to support the Radnor Golf Foundation, please click here to visit their website. You can also email them at  radnorgolffoundation@gmail.com

About the Radnor Golf Foundation
The Radnor Golf Foundation was founded by PGA Member, Hugo Mazzalupi. Their mission is to promote golf by giving back to the sport that gives so much to everyone. All donations go to a restricted fund and the growth from that fund will be used by the foundation to sponsor and support golf and future golfers. Aside from financial support, the Radnor Golf Foundation values the importance of meeting new golfers through networking.

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 590 golf facilities in our region.

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