Section Saturday News | Tri-State PGA | August 26, 2023

AUGUST 2023

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY (28-30) - ROLEX MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP

Wheeling Country Club

SEPTEMBER 2023

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY (5-6) - TRI-STATE SECTION PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Pittsburgh Field Club

MONDAY (11) - PRO-PRO CHAMPIONSHIP

Totteridge Golf Course

THURSDAY (14) - PALMER CUP

Latrobe Country Club

MONDAY (18) - CONNOQUENESSING CHAMPIONSHIP

Connoquenessing Country Club

WEDNESDAY (20) - TSPGA BIRDIE BASH for UMPC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Wildwood Golf Club

MONDAY-TUESDAY (25-26) - TIMOTHY E. NETTLES MEMORIAL INVITATIONAL

St. Clair Country Club

OCTOBER 2023

MONDAY-TUESDAY (2-3) - DICK'S SPORTING GOODS TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Hannastown Golf Club

MONDAY (9) - LINKS BREWING COMPANY PRO-SCRATCH AM

Pittsburgh Field Club

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY (16-18) 30TH ANNUAL LAS VEGAS PRO-AM

Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort

Birthdays & Celebrations Birthdays & Celebrations

AUGUST 2023 AUGUST 2023

AUGUST 31, 2023

Happy Birthday wishes to Tri-State PGA Director of Tournament Operations Mac Wolfe.

Happy Birthday

MAC!

CONGRATULATIONS TO BILL ROBERTSON!

Thursday, August 24, 2023

At Pipestem State Park on Thursday, the state of West Virginia held a ceremony naming the clubhouse after Bill Robertson. Bill is a retired Life Member who worked at Pipestem from 1969 to 2007. It was a great day with past employees, state officials, & and local golf professionals in attendance & and speaking.

FUNDRAISING FORE CHARITY FUNDRAISING FORE CHARITY

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Wildwood Golf Club

Tri-State PGA "Birdie Bash"

This event will generate proceeds for our PGA REACH TRI-STATE Foundation and UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation.

2023 TRI-STATE PGA "BIRDIE BASH" 2023 TRI-STATE PGA "BIRDIE BASH"

PGA Professionals Dan Braun and Andrew Heffernan have teamed up, joining Mike Van Sickle/Jim Cichra and Michael Papson/Brett Carman as teams.

Will you join them in the funding fight for the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation of Pittsburgh?

We need your participation in this important event and involvement with our PGA REACH TRI-STATE Foundation.

Last year, we raised $65,000 with only 12 Pros! Just think of the money we can all raise for UPMC Children's.

Come out for a great day of golf and FUNdraising to support our foundation and UPMC Children's Foundation.

WATCH: BIRDIE BASHERS (Sound Up)

Birdie BirdieBasher's Basher's Committed Committed

2023 TRI-STATE PGA "BIRDIE BASH" 2023 TRI-STATE PGA "BIRDIE BASH"

The Tri-State PGA Birdie Bash is a one-day fundraising event on September 20th where Tri-State Section PGA Professionals will play (72) holes of golf in one day at Wildwood GC with the goal of making as many birdies as possible.

Through each professional’s network, solicited donors make a financial pledge per birdie to help raise funds to benefit the Tri-State Section PGA Reach Foundation and UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation. *(Eagles will be counted as 2 birdies)

* REGISTRATION IS OPEN, but Closes on SEPTEMBER 6TH!

If teams are interested in playing, please get in touch with TSPGA Tournament Director Andrew Wood with their info and playing partner a 724-774-2224 | awood@pgahq.com

TSPGAPROFESSIONALS REGISTERHERE

NOT GOLFING?

There are many ways to Participate in Birdie Bash!

Make a Flat Donation

Select Your Golfer or Facility

Donate Per Birdie

EDUCATION

PGA HOPE

PGA HOPE SUMMER SESSION: Shooters Golf, Wexford, PA | August 17, 2023

Thank you to our Certified PGA HOPE Tri-State Coordinator Dennis Munko and certified Hope instructors Jerry Coleman and Justin Barroner for their continued dedication and commitment to our veterans and golf.

The program introduces the game of golf through a developmental 68 week curriculum led by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military and cultural competency. All programs are funded by PGA REACH and supplemented by PGA Section Foundations, so the programming cost is accessible to all Veterans.

WATCH: PGA HOPE, SHOOTERS DRONE SIZZLE (Sound Up)

PGA HOPE

PGA HOPE TRI-STATE | Veterans Golf Program

AUGUST 17, 2023

SHOOTERS GOLF | WEXFORD

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TOURNAMENTS

JUSTIN MOOSE

Low

1ST PROFESSIONAL WIN

CONGRATULATIONS!

PGA Associate Justin Moose of Greensburg, PA, snagged his first professional win with a bogey-free round.

We battled some late rain but had a wonderful day at Valley Brook Country Club, the Hyatt Place welcome party, and the post-party in the Barstool Sportsbook in the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows.

PGA Associate

WATCH: EVENT SIZZLE REEL (SOUND UP)

Team CHAMPIONS

BEST BALLS OF 5

CONGRATULATIONS!

Geruschat of Cool Springs Golf Center and his winning team of Kelli Cito, Trevor Tice, Kevin Wang, and

PGA Professional Christopher

Mark Davis.

Kelli Cito, Trevor Tice, Chris Geruschat (Pro), Kevin Wang, Mark Davis

HOLLYWOO

5 MILLI

Valley Brook Country Club

ThankYou

Hollywood Casino at The Meadows

- Steve Hartman

Share the Energy/Washington County, PA

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

- Jeff Kotula

Hyatt Place At The Hollywood Casino / Pittsburgh - South

- Fred Branovan

FootJoy

- Bryan Saylor

Valley Brook Country Club

- Michael Papson, Brett Carman, Mike Frisina, Matt Luther

EASTON RENWICK &

COURSE RECORD

MAX WELLNER

Caddie, First Tee-Pittsburgh

CONGRATULATIONS!

PGA Associate Easton Renwick of Sewickley, PA, and Renwick Golf Academy at Pine Creek Golf Center.

Easton set the course record last year, and this year, he tied his course record by carding a 9-under 58. Great job by Easton and his First TeePittsburgh Caddie Max Wellner, who was on the bag again this year for another record-setting day. GO MAX!

PGA Associate

ThankYou

Eric Amato, President & CEO of First Tee-Pittsburgh, and to all of the First Tee-Pittsburgh caddies.

Eric Kulinna, Director of Golf at Bob O'Connor Golf Course and First Tee Coach.

Tam O'Shanter Open

RICK STIMMEL (A)

Pittsburgh, PA

CONGRATULATIONS!

Overall CHAMPION

4TH TSPGA VICTORY IN 2023

Amateur Rick Stimmel notched his 4th section victory of the season. Rick is having a heck of a year and is stacking the hardware.

THANK YOU! Tam O'Shanter Golf Course Director of Golf/Owner John Kerins, PGA, Host PGA Professional Ari Papadopoulos, and CGSAA Superintendent/Owner Richard Kerins.

Low Professional CHAMPIONS

CONGRATULATIONS!

Jim Cichra, Shawn McCall, and Easton Renwick finished T1 and shared the Lo Professional Championship.

PGA Professional Jim Cichra also walk away with the Low Senior Champions

Pictured (L) - Jim Kelly -Presenting Partner

Pictured (R) - Johan Smit - Sponsor Partner

3-WAY (T1)

PGA Professional

JIM CICHRA SHAWN MCCALL EASTON RENWICK

PGA Professional

CONGRATULATIONS!

PGA Professional Carmen Costa of Bethel Par PA, and Frosty Valley Golf Links is the winner our Cleveland Golf/Srixon Division.

Thank you to Johan Smit for his continued partnership with the section.

THANK YOU!

It was great to see Jim Kelly at the Open representing his numerous brands, and we thank Jim for his partnership and friendship all these years.

United Way PRO-AM

UNITED WAY

August 23, Avalon Golf & Country

Our TSPGA Professionals and teams of holes when heavy rain, thunder, and ligh of play and a delay, the remainder of participant and staff safety is essential.

ThankYou

Thank you to the incredible folks at the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and the team at Avalon Country Club at Buhl Park for their cooperation and work under challenging conditions.

About: United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Giving to United Way’s Impact Fund is your most efficient and effective way to impact people's lives throughout our community positively. The Impact Fund allows us to take a holistic approach and create innovative solutions to problems that have existed for generations.

ROSTER:

COACH:TROYWILLIAMS THEHOTSHOTS

Aaron Didjunas, Carson Higginbotham, Ethan Dai, Jonah Schollaert, Alex Eckstein, Angelo Rinaldi

ROSTER:

Josie Jeglinski, Autumn Merck, AJ Weidman, Hunter

Haines, Braden Merck, Greyson Szokoly, Austin, Giowacki, Brayden Ulewicz

ROSTER:

Jose Balza, Colin Holt, Matt Behrik, Justin Gross, Luke

Patton, and Caden Witt

ROSTER:

Parker Benjamin, Eric Dai, Max Wellner, Eli Snyder, Eli Pollak, Garrett Pollock, Zach Newman, Owen Kampner

THANK

YOU TO KIM SHAFER | CONGRATULATIONS COACH WILLIAMS |

Thank you to our Player Engagement Consultant Kim Shafer, PGA, LPGA, for her guidance and leadership. She is the best at all she does and is committed to growing the game and the grind full of long hours and longdistance drives between the sections.

Troy secured his 6th PGA Jr. League Section Championship this year, and he is taking two strong teams to the regionals; we wish them all the best.

YTJimmy Brahm and John Brough at Treesdale Golf & Country Club (Gibsonia, PA); the staff and facility are excellent and provide a premier golf experience for our junior golfers and

PGA Winter Championships

presented by GOLFPASS and On Location

PGA Golf Club, Port St Lucie, Florida

Quarter Century Championship

January 11-12

Courses: Wanamaker/Ryder

Senior Stroke Play Championship

January 15-17

Courses: Wanamaker/Ryder

Senior-Junior Team Championship

January 30-February 2

Courses: Wanamaker/Ryder/Dye

Four-Ball Stableford Team Championship

February 5 – 7

Courses: Ryder/Dye

Men’s Stroke Play Championship

February 12 – 14

Courses: Wanamaker/Ryder

Women’s Stroke Play Championship

February 19 – 21

Courses: Wanamaker/Ryder

70th PGA Show

January 24-27

Orlando, Florida

2022 PGA National Club Championship

Feb 4-6 (Women’s)

Sea Island Resort - St Simons Island, Georgia

Feb 15-17 (Men’s)

Kiawah Island - Kiawah Island, South Carolina

NCCGA Spring National Championship

April 22-23

Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex

West Lafayette, IN

55th PGA Professional Championship

presented by Cadillac, Club Car, Rolex

April 30-May 3

Twin Warriors Golf Club & Santa Ana Golf Club

Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico

2023 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship

May 8-10

Shoal Creek Club & Bent Brook Golf Course

Birmingham, Alabama

105th PGA Championship

May 15-21

Oak Hill Country Club

Rochester, New York

83rd KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship

May 24-28

Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco (East Course)

Frisco, Texas

69th KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

June 21-25

Baltusrol Country Club

Springfield, New Jersey

High School Golf National Invitational

July 10-12 (Boys)

July 17-19 (Girls)

Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco (East /West Courses)

Frisco, Texas

47th Junior PGA Championship

August 1 - August 4

Hot Springs Country Club

Hot Springs, Arkansas

2023 PGA Team Golf Championship

September 1-2

Pine Needles & Mid Pines

Southern Pines, NC

2023 Junior Ryder Cup

Sept 26-Sept 28

Golf Nazionale/Marco Simone Golf & Country Club

Rome, Italy

2023 Ryder Cup

Sept 25-Oct 1

Marco Simone Golf & Country Club

Rome, Italy

2023 National Car Rental

PGA Jr League Championship

October 6-8 Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco (East/West Courses)

Frisco, Texas

35th Senior PGA Professional Championship

presented by Cadillac

October 24-29

PGA Golf Club

Port St Lucie, Florida

107th PGA Annual Meeting

November 6-10

Omni PGA Frisco Resort Frisco, Texas

NCCGA Fall National Championship

November 11-12

Dancing Rabbit Golf Club

Philadelphia, MS

2023 PGA University Championship

November 13-15

Dancing Rabbit Golf Club

Philadelphia, MS

47th National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship

November 14-19

PGA Golf Club

Port St. Lucie, Florida

PGA Tournament Series

presented by Golf Advisor

November and December

PGA Golf Club

Port St Lucie, Florida

2023 PGA National Club Championship

Dec 12-14 (Women’s)

Dec 17-19 (Men’s)

Troon North & The Westin Kierland Golf Club

Scottsdale, Arizona

FUTURE SITES

PGA Championship

2024 PGA Championship

Valhalla Golf Club

Louisville, Kentucky

2025 PGA Championship

Quail Hollow Club

Charlotte, North Carolina

2026 PGA Championship

Aronimink Golf Club

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

2027 PGA Championship

Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco (East Course) Frisco, Texas

2028 PGA Championship

The Olympic Club (Lake Course) San Francisco, California

2029 PGA Championship

Baltusrol Golf Club (Lower Course)

Springfield, New Jersey

2031 PGA Championship

Congressional Country Club (Blue Course) Bethesda, Maryland

2034 PGA Championship

Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco (East Course) Frisco, Texas

KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship

2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship Harbor Shores Benton Harbor, Michigan

2025 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship

Congressional Country Club (Blue Course) Bethesda, Maryland

2029 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco (East Course) Frisco, Texas

2033 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship

Congressional Country Club (Blue Course) Bethesda, Maryland

KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco (East Course) Frisco, Texas

2027 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

Congressional Country Club (Blue Course) Bethesda, Maryland

2031 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco (East Course) Frisco, Texas

Ryder Cup

2025 Ryder Cup

Bethpage State Park (Black Course) Farmingdale, New York

2027 Ryder Cup

Adare Manor County Limerick, Ireland

2029 Ryder Cup

Hazeltine National Golf Club Chaska, Minnesota

2033 Ryder Cup

The Olympic Club (Lake Course) San Francisco, California

2037 Ryder Cup

Congressional Country Club (Blue Course) Bethesda, Maryland