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Walker’s Winning Week
PGA of America Golf Professional Brett Walker of Chester Valley Golf Club in Malvern, Pa., led wire-to-wire to capture the 103rd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship at Rolling Green Golf Club and Chester Valley Golf Club. He finished with rounds of 64-71-69–204, 8-under-par, bettering Rolling Green’s Braden Shattuck, PGA, by one stroke.
This is Walker’s second victory in the Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, having won in 2021 at Aronimink Golf Club.
“It was a grind today,” Walker said following his final round on the William Flynn-designed Rolling Green course. “Winning is never easy; Braden and Zac [Oakley] made it tough on me, and I just tried to hit the best shots I could. When I focused on my own game and my own shots, it went well for me.”
Walker will lead 13 Philadelphia PGA Professionals to the national championship: Braden Shattuck (2); Brian Bergstol (3); Mike Meisenzahl (4); Trevor Bensel (5); Rusty Harbold, Philadelphia Cricket Club (6); Terry Hatch, Royal Oaks G.C. (7); Dave Quinn, Laurel Creek C.C. (T8); Jeff Herb, Waynesborough C.C. (T8); Zac Oakley, Bidermann G.C. (T8); Terry Hertzog, Bent Creek C.C. (T11); Andrew Turner, Whitford C.C. (T11); and Dave Pagett, Whitemarsh Valley C.C. (T11). Alternates are as follows: Billy Stewart, Union League Liberty Hill; Parks Price, Hanover C.C.; Stephen Swartz, Carlisle C.C.; Sam Ambrose, Chester Valley G.C.; and Scott Chisholm, Rolling Green G.C.
To view the full 103rd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship leaderboard, click here.
C.C. of Harrisburg Triumphs HOPE Philadelphia Cup
The team representing the Country championship belts after winning the Cup at Riverton Country Club. As PGA of America Golf Professional and Richter, included four U.S. military veterans, Michael Jaye, and Bob Stock, will represent Philadelphia’s 14 PGA HOPE chapters during PGA Championship week in North Inc. was the event’s title partner. To read
Triumphs in PGA Cup
Club of Harrisburg walked away with the the second annual PGA HOPE Philadelphia a result of their victory, the team, led by Philadelphia PGA Section President Chip veterans, George Vasiloff, Antonio Wallace, represent PGA of America REACH Foundation in the 2025 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup North Carolina. MedEast Post-Op & Surgical read more about this special event, click here.
Delaware Victories: League Champions
Two teams of youth golfers from Delaware regional championship at Maple Dale All-Stars, representing the 13u division Phillips, secured their spot by winning the August 13, where they defeated the Delaware Dupont Diamonds, representing the 17u division their place at the regional championship on August 1. Both teams are excited about to continuing their strong performances
Victories: PGA Jr. Champions
Delaware are advancing to the PGA Junior League
Dale C.C. from September 6-8. The Delaware Beach division and led by PGA Golf Professional Corey the section championship at Doylestown C.C. on Delaware Blue All-Stars in match play. Meanwhile, the division and led by Head Coach Matt Finger, earned with a stellar 12-under-par round at Dupont C.C. about the home-field advantage and look forward performances while enjoying the fun with their teammates.
Fierce Females: Women In Golf
Gulph Mills Golf Club in King of Prussia hosted women from the Philadelphia Section who Professionals and Associates. The female of golf and then come back together for great way to celebrate all of the accomplishments achieved and to inspire the younger generations
hosted a networking event for all of the work in golf including Section staff, PGA golfers were invited to play nine holes light refreshments afterwards. It was a accomplishments these outstanding women have generations who are working on breaking barriers.
The Legacy Club at Woodcrest in Cherry Hill, N.J., recently hosted our 2024 Partner Day, an event dedicated to honoring the organizations and individuals who collaborate with us throughout the year. As a token of our appreciation for their invaluable support in making our events successful, we invited them to enjoy a round of golf with PGA Professionals.
This year’s Partner Day featured a lively 18-hole shamble format. The day was blessed with perfect weather, and the team led by PGA of America Golf Professional Curtis Kirkpatrick—comprised of Wes Gates, Rick Rosetti, and Julian Sub—emerged victorious with an impressive round of 18-under par. The event was not only a celebration of our partnerships but also a testament to the camaraderie and competitive spirit that define our organization.
Fairways & Friendships: Partner Day 2024
Lifelong Learning
Click below to watch a testimonial from PGA Member Leila Mackie on her experiences working in the field of Player Development.
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