102nd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship Official e-Publication

Philadelphia PGA Section 1009 Penllyn Pike

Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. 19002

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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 / Chapter Secretary

District IV Director

Distict V Director

District VI Director

District VI Director Chapter President

Philadelphia Assistants’ Organization Co-Chair Independent Director

Patrick Shine, PGA

Chip Richter, PGA

Bob Hennefer, PGA

Dustin McCormick, PGA

Eric Kennedy, PGA

Jeff Kiddie, PGA

Curtis Kirkpatrick, PGA

Michael Caldwell, PGA

Jason Gebhart, PGA

Mike Molino, PGA

Brett Nelson, 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 REACH Philadelphia Director Foundation Coordinator

Membership Director

Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour Director Tournament Coordinators

PGA WORKS Fellows

Geoffrey Surrette, PGA

Barbara Creveling

Brian Schulte, PGA

Matt Frey, PGA

Courtney Curcio

Erin Martin

Sue Unger

Leilyn Nowaczynski

Joe Sponheimer, Cassie Vogel

Rachel Goetz, Lydia Victor

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Dear Philadelphia

Welcome north to time host is ranked of Scranton Tour Northeast all-star pairing Championship! We John Roche, both facilities possible championships Gallagher, Please be entire tournament I wanted I look forward

Sincerely, Geoffrey Executive Philadelphia

Geoff Surrette, PGA

Philadelphia PGA Member Professionals,

Welcome to the 2023 Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship! This year we head beautiful Scranton, Pennsylvania, the seat of Lackawanna County! We have two firsthost facilities for this year’s championship. Our main course, the Country Club of Scranton, in the top 10 best courses in Pennsylvania. Our second facility hosting along with C.C. Scranton for the first two rounds is Elmhurst Country Club who played host to the Nationwide Northeast Pennsylvania Classic, and stands out as one of the best facilities in the region. This pairing sets up for a wonderful test of golf for our 102 nd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship!

would like to thank our host PGA Professionals John Rogers, C.C. of Scranton, and Roche, Elmhurst C.C. We would also like to thank the grounds staff and membership of facilities for hosting this year’s championship. As always, our championship would not be 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, and TaylorMade.

be sure to take a moment to thank our partners as they are instrumental in making our tournament program a success!

wanted to pass along my thanks and best wishes to everyone for a successful championship. forward to seeing everyone in Scranton!

Sincerely,

Geoffrey Surrette, PGA Executive Director Philadelphia PGA Section

Dear Philadelphia PGA Member Professionals,

On behalf of the Country Club of Scranton’s welcome to the 102 nd Philadelphia PGA Professional at the Country Club of Scranton.

I am honored to be your host PGA Professional Section Championship. Our course, designed Golden Age architect Walter Travis, is recognized golf courses in the state of Pennsylvania, and state and local golf events. We are thrilled playing professionals for our premier championship.

We wish everyone competing the best of championship. If there is anything I, or my do you for, please do not hesitate to reach

Sincerely,

John Rogers, PGA Head Professional Country Club of Scranton

johnrogers@ccscranton.com

John Rogers, PGA

Professionals, Scranton’s membership and staff, Professional Championship Professional for this year’s designed by the world-renowned recognized as one of the best and has hosted numerous to host our Section’s best championship. of luck in this year’s my PGA Professional staff, can out.

HOST PGA MEMBER MESSAGE

Dear Philadelphia PGA Member Professionals,

On behalf of the Elmhurst Country Club’s welcome to the 102 nd Philadelphia PGA Professional at Elmhurst Country Club!

I am excited to host my fellow PGA Professionals championship. While our course has not received others in our area, I believe that you will enjoy Age layout. It should present a fair, but stern

I wish all of our competitors the best of championship. If there is anything I, or my do you for, please do not hesitate to reach

Sincerely,

John Roche Head Professional Elmhurst Country Club jroche917@gmail.com

John Roche

Professionals,

Club’s membership and staff, Professional Championship Professionals for this year’s received as much attention as enjoy this wonderful Golden stern test for you. of luck in this year’s my PGA Professional staff, can out.

Monday, September 11, First Round

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m..

Tee times, C.C. of Scranton and Elmhurst C.C.

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Lunch, C.C. of Scranton and Elmhurst C.C.

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Player Reception, C.C. of Scranton and Elmhurst C.C.

Tuesday, September 12, Second Round

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m..

Tee times, C.C. of Scranton and Elmhurst C.C.

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Lunch, C.C. of Scranton and Elmhurst C.C.

Wednesday, September 13, Third Round

8:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Tee times, C.C. of Scranton

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Lunch, C.C. of Scranton

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Champion’s Reception, C.C. of Scranton

CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK SCHEDULE

Registration

There is no formal registration for competitors. Please report to your starting Local Rules and notes for play that day.

Course

The First and Second Rounds will be played at either Country Club of Scranton First Round. The Final Round will be played at Country Club of Scranton.

Parking

Parking will be available for competitors, caddies, and spectators. Please note 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 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

Size of Field

The total field size will be 129 players, cut to the low 60 and ties for the Final

Host Facility Information

The Country Club of Scranton and Elmhurst Country Club are the gracious hosts extend your appreciation for their hospitality and professionalism in hosting this Country Club of Scranton Staff

John Rogers, PGA Head Professional johnrogers@ccscranton.com

Aaron Giordano, Director of Grounds & Golf Course Superintendent aarongiordano@ccscranton.com

tee 10 minutes prior to your starting time so the starter can go through any Scranton or Elmhurst Country Club with the player alternating courses after the that Past Champions have an assigned parking space, designated with a competitors and are also posted on the Philadelphia PGA Professional e-publication.

and ready to play at their assigned time on the teeing ground.

Round. hosts of the 102nd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship. Please this championship.

Elmhurst Country Club Staff

John Roche, Head Professional jroche917@gmail.com

Jim Lanza, Director of Operations/ Golf Course Superintendent jimlanzaecc@gmail.com

102nd

102nd Philadelphia Country Club of

First Round: Monday, Second Round: Tuesday,

Monday,

Disclaimer: Pairings are subject to change. Visit PhillyPGA.com or golfgenius.com/pages/4010225

September 11, Rounds

CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRINGS

Monday, September 11

Tuesday, September 12

Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship Scranton, Elmhurst Country Club 11, 2023 - Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Rounds 1 & 2 - Pairings

golfgenius.com/pages/4010225 to confirm your starting times.

Field Size - 129

Field Size - 129

Aronimink Golf Club

Berkleigh Golf Club

Lancaster Country Club

Berkshire Country Club

Brookside Country Club

Carlisle Barracks Golf Course

Trenton Country Club

Skytop Lodge

Buck Hill Golf Club

Philadelphia Cricket Club

Cedarbrook Country Club

Union League Liberty Hill

Plantation Lakes Golf & Country Club Golf Academy Blue Heron Pines

Cedarbrook Country Club

Oaks Golf Course

Overbrook Golf Club Trump National Golf Club - Philadelphia

Naomi Timber Trails Golf Club

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Pine Meadows Golf Complex

Colonial Golf and Tennis Club

Kings Creek Country Club Overbrook Golf Club

Philadelphia PGA Gardiner

B - 102nd Champ. B - 102nd Champ. B - 102nd Champ.

B - 102nd Champ. B - 102nd Champ.

B - 102nd Champ.

B - 102nd Champ.

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B - 102nd Champ. B - 102nd Champ.

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B - 102nd Champ. B - 102nd Champ. B - 102nd Champ.

Skippack Golf Club Merion Golf Club B - 102nd Champ. B - 102nd Champ.

102nd Philadelphia PGA Professional Country Club of Scranton, Monday, September 11, 2023 -

- Pairings

102nd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship Country Club of Scranton, Elmhurst Country Club Monday,

102nd Philadelphia Country Club of

First Round: Monday, Second Round: Tuesday,

Monday,

Disclaimer: Pairings are subject to change. Visit PhillyPGA.com or golfgenius.com/pages/4010225

September 11, Rounds

CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRINGS

Monday, September 11

102nd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship

Country Club of Scranton, Elmhurst Country Club

Tuesday, September 12

Monday, September 11, 2023 - Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Rounds 1 & 2 - Pairings

golfgenius.com/pages/4010225 to confirm your starting times.

Field Size - 129

Field Size - 129

B - 102nd Champ. B - 102nd Champ. B - 102nd Champ.

Berkshire

Carlisle Barracks Golf Course Alunni

Harbold Shields

Madinger Kiefner

'02

Trenton Country Club

Skytop Lodge

Buck Hill Golf Club

B - 102nd Champ. B - 102nd Champ. B - 102nd Champ.

B

- 102nd Champ.

- 102nd Champ.

Northampton Country Club

Cedarbrook Country Club

Oaks Golf Course Tavistock Country Club

Overbrook

Golf Club Trump National Golf Club - Philadelphia Lake Naomi Timber Trails Golf Club

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- 102nd Champ.

B - 102nd Champ. B - 102nd Champ. B - 102nd Champ.

Kings Creek Country Club

Philadelphia PGA Gardiner

B - 102nd Champ. B - 102nd Champ. B - 102nd Champ.

Merion Golf Club B - 102nd Champ. B - 102nd Champ.

Skippack Golf Club

Aronimink

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

PAST CHAMPIONS

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

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SUPPORTING

Golf Channel, Supporting Partner for the Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, is the branding used for broadcasts of golf tournaments produced by NBC Sports in conjunction with Golf Channel, on the NBC television network in the United States.

Golf Channel, Supporting Partner for the Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, is the branding used for broadcasts of golf tournaments produced by NBC Sports in conjunction with Golf Channel, on the NBC television network in the United States.

The PGA TOUR, Supporting Partner for the Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, runs tournaments for it’s membership with the goal of increasing member financial benefits while generating revenue for charity.

Titleist and FootJoy, Supporting Partners for the Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, are part of the parent company Acushnet Company, one of the industry’s leading golf product manufactures.

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