Philadelphia PGA Section
1009 Penllyn Pike
Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. 19002 (215) 886-7742 | PhillyPGA.com
Board of Directors
President
Vice President Secretary
Director of Section Affairs
Director of Tournaments
Honorary President
Distrct I Director
District II Director
District III Director
District IV Director
Distict V Director
District VI Director
District VI Director
Chapter President
Philadelphia Assistants’ Organization Chair
Independent Director
Chip Richter, PGA
Bob Hennefer, PGA
Eric Kennedy, PGA
Anthony Malizia, PGA
Dustin McCormick, PGA
Patrick Shine, PGA
Curtis Kirkpatrick, PGA
Michael Caldwell, PGA
Jeffrey Breiner, PGA
Mike Molino, PGA
Tom Michaels, PGA
Scott Chisholm, PGA
Tom Gilbert, PGA
Andy Signor, PGA
Brad Sanders, PGA
Eleanor Good Staff
Executive Director
Assistant Executive Director
Tournament Director
Communications Director
PGA of America REACH
Foundaton Philadelphia Director
Membership Director
Senior Tournament Coordinator
Tournament Coordinators
Foundation Coordinator
PGA WORKS Fellows
Geoffrey Surrette, PGA
Barbara Creveling
Brian Schulte, PGA
Matt Frey, PGA
Courtney Curcio
Sue Unger
Joe Sponheimer
Annie Borah, David Messina, Zach Zerbo
Erin Martin
Lydia Victor, Cassie Vogel
Dear Philadelphia PGA of America Golf Professionals,
Welcome to the 2024 Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship! This year we are back in the Delaware Valley. Our main course, Rolling Green Golf Club, is ranked in the top 10 best courses in Pennsylvania. Our second facility hosting along with Rolling Green for the first two rounds is Chester Valley Golf Club, which played host to a PGA Tour Champions event for over 10 years, and stands out as one of the best facilities in the area. This all-star pairing sets up for a wonderful test of golf for our 103rd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship!
We would like to thank our host PGA of America Golf Professionals Scott Chisholm, Rolling Green G.C., and Sam Ambrose, Chester Valley G.C. We would also like to thank the grounds staff and membership of both facilities for hosting this year’s championship. As always, our championship would not be possible without the support of our partners. This year’s presenting partners of all 41 Section championships include Club Car, Corebridge Financial, and Rolex. The supporting partners include Gallagher, Golf Channel, and the PGA Tour, Titleist / FootJoy, Callaway, Nike, TaylorMade, SCNS Sports Foods, Visit Delco, and StrackaLine. Please be sure to take a moment to thank our partners as they are instrumental in making our entire tournament program a success!
I wanted to pass along my thanks and best wishes to everyone for a successful championship. I look forward to seeing everyone in Springfield!
Sincerely,
Geoffrey Surrette, PGA Executive Director
Philadelphia PGA Section gsurrette@pgahq.com
Dear Philadelphia PGA of America Golf Professionals,
We are thrilled to host the 103rd PGA Professional Championship at Rolling Green Golf Club. Our William Flynn-designed course has recently gone through a restoration project with Hanse Golf Design, and we know it will play as a formidable test for our biggest event of the year. I would like to thank our membership and Board of Governors for graciously supporting us hosting this championship.
For the next three days, you are guests of Rolling Green – we hope you make yourself feel at home. If there is anything we can do to make your championship more enjoyable, please do not hesitate to reach out. Good luck, have fun, and play well!
Sincerely,
Scott Chisholm, PGA
PGA
Director
of Golf / Chief Operating Officer
Rolling Green Golf Club
scott.chisholm@rggc.org
Dear Philadelphia PGA of America Golf Professionals,
On behalf of our Board of Directors, membership, PGA Professionals, and staff, welcome to Chester Valley Golf Club for the 103rd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship! Our course has a unique championship history, having hosted the PGA Tour Champions for a dozen years. We believe our course will provide you plenty of challenge, but we hope you have a great time.
We hope you enjoy your time here at Chester Valley; if you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to approach one of our PGA Professionals or staff members for assistance. Best of luck, and play well!
Sincerely,
Sam Ambrose, PGA PGA Head Golf Professional Chester Valley Golf Club sambrose@cvgc.org
Monday, August 26, First Round
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Starting times, Rolling Green G.C. and Chester Valley G.C.
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lunch, Rolling Green G.C. and Chester Valley G.C.
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Player Reception, Rolling Green G.C. and Chester Valley G.C.
Tuesday, August 27, Second Round
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Starting times, Rolling Green G.C. and Chester Valley G.C.
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lunch, Rolling Green G.C. and Chester Valley G.C.
Wednesday, August 28, Final Round
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Starting times, Rolling Green G.C.
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lunch, Rolling Green G.C.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Champion’s Reception, Rolling Green G.C.
Championship Week Schedule
Registration
There is no formal registration for competitors. Please report to your starting tee 10 minutes prior to your starting time so the starter can go through any Local Rules and notes for play that day.
Course
The First and Second Rounds will be played at either Rolling Green Golf Club or Chester Valley Golf Club with the player alternating courses after the First Round. The Final Round will be played at Rolling Green Golf Club.
Parking
Parking will be available for competitors, caddies, and spectators. Please note that Past Champions have an assigned parking sp ace, designated with a corresponding sign. Please respect these as designated.
Groups and Starting Times
Groups and starting times for the First and Second Rounds are emailed to all competitors and are also posted on the Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship tournament portal and on the pairings page of this e-publication.
It is the player’s responsibility to verify their starting time and to be in place and ready to play at their assigned time on the teeing ground.
Size of Field
The total field size will be 147 players, cut to the low 60 and ties for the Final Round.
Host Facility Information
Rolling Green Golf Club and Chester Valley Golf Club are the gracious hosts of the 103rd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship. Please extend your appreciation for their hospitality and professionalism in hosting this championship.
Scott Chisholm, PGA Director of Golf / Chief Operating Officer scott.chisholm@rggc.org
Steve Bigelow, Golf Course Superintendent steven.bigelow@rggc.org
Sam Ambrose, PGA Head Golf Professional sambrose@cvgc.org
Derek Mohler, Golf Course and Grounds Superintendent dmohler@cvgc.org
Disclaimer: Pairings are subject to change. Visit PhillyPGA.com or golfgenius.com/pages/4835445 to confirm your starting times.
Disclaimer: Pairings are subject to change. Visit PhillyPGA.com or golfgenius.com/pages/4835445 to confirm your starting times.
1922 Charles Hoffner
1923 Rob Barnett
1924 Clarence W. Hackney
1925 Bob Barnett
1926 Jack Campbell
1927 Joe Coble
1928 Clarence W. Hackney (2)
1929 George Smith
1930 George Smith (2)
1931 George Griffin, Sr.
1932 George Smith (3)
1933 Charles Schneider
1934 Gene Kunes
1935 Buzz Campbell
1936 Ted Turner
1937 Charles Schneider (2)
1938 Joe Zarhardt
1939 Charles Scheidner (3)
1940 Matt Kowall
1941 George Fazio
1942 Gene Kunes (2)
1943 Bud Lewis
1944 Clarence Ehresman
1945 Charles Sheppard
1946 Sam Davis
1947 Charles Scheidner (4)
1948 Bud Lewis (2)
1949 Henry Williams, Jr.
1950 Clarence Ehresman
1951 Rod Munday
1952 John Serafin
1953 Henry Williams, Jr. (2)
1954 John Serfin
1955 Stan Dudas
1956 Art Wall, Jr.
1957 Dick Sleichter
1958 Henry Williams, Jr. (3)
1959 Stan Dudas (2)
1960 Al Besselink
1961 Bernie Haas
1962 Art Wall, Jr. (2)
1963 Art Wall, Jr. (3)
1964 Bob Schoener, Jr.
1965 Art Wall, Jr. (4)
1966 Bob Shave
1967 Bob Ross
1968 Stan Dudas (3)
1969 Al Besselink (2)
1970 Marty Furgol
1971 Art Wall, Jr. (5)
1972 Dick Hendrickson
1973 Joe Data
1974 Dick Smith, Sr.
1975 Ed Dougherty
1976 Andy Thompson
1977 Dick Smith, Sr. (2)
1978 Mike Nilon
1979 Ted McKenzie
1980 Ed Dougherty (2)
1981 Dick Smith, Sr. (3)
1982 Dick Smith, Sr. (4)
1983 Dick Smith, Sr. (5)
1984 Jim Masserio
1985 Rick Osberg
1986 Ed Dougherty (3)
1987 Gary Hardin
1988 Miguel Biamon
1989 Rick Osberg (2)
1990 Jim Booros
1991 Miguel Biamon (2)
1992 Rick Osberg (3)
1993 Jim Masserio (2)
1994 Frank Dobbs
1995 Brian Kelly
1996 Gene Fieger
1997 Gene Fieger (2)
1998 Jason Lamp
1999 George Forster
2000 Brian Kelly (2)
2001 Terry Hertzog
2002 Dave Roberts
2003 Terry Hatch
2004 Terry Hertzog (2)
2005 Brian Kelly (3)
2006 David Quinn
2007 Rich Steinmetz
2008 Stu Ingraham
2009 John Pillar
2010 Rich Steinmetz (2)
2011 Rich Steinmetz (3)
2012 Stu Ingraham (2)
2013 Dave Quinn (2)
2014 George Forster (2)
2015 Dave McNabb
2016 Jordan Gibbs
2017 Terry Hertzog (3)
2018 Billy Stewart
2019 Alex Knoll
2020 Alex Knoll (2)
2021 Brett Walker
2022 Brian Bergstol
2023 Zac Oakley
Presenting Partners
Club Car
Jon Schneider, jon.schneider@gcigolf.com clubcar.com
Corebridge Financial corebridgefinancial.com
Rolex rolex.com
Supporting Partners
Gallagher ajg.com
Golf Channel nbcsports.com/golf
PGA Tour pgatour.com
Titleist / FootJoy
Bobby Acciardo, bobby_acciardo@acushnetgolf.com
Dave Lewis, dave_lewis@acushnetgolf.com
Brock Neighbors, brock_neighbors@acushnetgolf.com
Jerry McGoey, jerry_mcgoey@acushnetgolf.com
Jay Hoyt, jay_hoyt@acushnetgolf.com
Brendan Mahoney, brendan_mahoney@acushnetgolf.com
Callaway
Kevin Martin, kevin.martin@callawaygolf.com
Laura Manchester, lauram@callawaygolf.com
Nike
Rick Rosetti, rickrosetti@clevelandgolf.com
TaylorMade
Michael Zupi, michael.zupi@taylormadegolf.com
SCNS Sports Foods
Sheila Barnard, sheila@golfenergybar.com
Visit Delco
Steve Byrne, sbyrne@visitdelcopa.com
StrackaLine
Ian Crick, PGA, ian@stracka.com