We invite ALL PGA MEMBERS and ASSOCIATES to take part in the 2025 Assistant/Associate Mentor Day, scheduled for Thursday, May 1, at Edgewood Country Club.
This event is a unique opportunity to connect with TSPGA mentors during engaging morning roundtable discussions, enjoy a delicious lunch, and hit the course in the afternoon. By participating, you’ll gain invaluable insights from experienced professionals and forge meaningful connections with your peers in the industry.
Mentorship is a powerful tool that equips you to navigate the PGA program and conquer the challenges of being a golf professional. Don’t miss this exceptional chance to elevate your career and unlock your full potential. Register for this inspiring day!
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Happy Birthday Wishes
to our TSPGA Members, Associates, and Staff.
1-HARRY TOSCANO
1-COLIN DEEP
1-GABE FREROTTE
2-PAUL BAILEY
4-GREG BOWSER
4-BRENDAN BLAKENEY
6-ADAM SCOTT
6-JOSEPH KLINCHOCK
7-BILL KURP
7-TIMOTHY PISULA
7-MICHAEL MAROVICH
8-SAMUEL DEPE
8-SHANE RICE
10-ROY VUCINICH
13-ERIC TEASDALE
14-RONALD YARDAS
15-JONATHAN STUCKERT
15-MATTHEW FELBER
16-STEPHEN KUSENKO
16-BENJAMIN POPIES
17-CHARLES WIEDEBUSCH
18-JOHN ROSS
20-DAVID RAU
25-JAMES ANTKIEWICZ
25-PHILLIP LOCKHART
25-STEVEN SINNING
25-MATTHEW RAJKOWSKI
26-BOB COLLINS
26-GEORGE AUBREY
27-FRANK BLAZEWICK
28-MATTHEW BLACK
28-RYAN ADAMS
28-PETER MICKLEWRIGHT
29-ROBERT ROGERS
29-JOHN OPLINGER
30-TIMOTHY JOHNSON
30-JESSE CANTLEY
30-RICHARD KRADEL
WEST VIRGINIA TRI-STATE PGA CLASSIC
MONDAY-TUESDAY APRIL 7-8, 2025
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Congratulations to our Overall Champion, Ryan Bilby (a) from Marshall University, for winning back-to-back titles! We also congratulate our Low Professional Champion, David Scragg (Edgewood Country Club, WV).
The road opener at Guyan Golf & Country Club in Huntington, WV, was a fantastic event, and the hospitality was exceptional. We want to thank the West Virginia Golf Association and their excellent team, including Chris Slack, Lucas Ware, Sarah Cole, and the staff.
Thanks to the Guyan Golf & Country Club team: Rick Ellison, PGA, Stuart Wiley, PGA, Bobby Cline, Isaac Meyers, and Steve Bellamy. Special thanks to Steve Superick, PGA (Cobra|Puma Golf), for providing a range of stylish Opening Day tournament hats.
Please join us in celebrating all of the finalists and the three junior golfers who qualified through the Tri-State PGA local and regional qualifiers last year. Niko Ameredes, Riviera Lindholm, and Caris Hartman competed in The Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals on Sunday, April 6th, at Augusta National Golf Club.
TSPGA Executive Director/CEO David Wright represented the section along with reps from the other 40 sections and the PGA of America to assist with the DCP weekend of festivities for the participants and their families.
What an exciting time and opportunity for Niko, Riviera, Caris, and their families; these memories will last a lifetime.
Congratulations to the champions! What a wonderful day for all the competitors and their families.
Relive the Action from the 2025 National Finals
Meet the Finalists, View the Gallery, View the Final Results
David Wright, TSPGA Executive Director/CEO SECTION REPRESENTATIVE
Primanti's Pitts-Burgher Cheese Steak
Isaly's Chipped Chopped
BREAKFAST
Diner Crepe-Style Hotcakes (3)
Diner French Toast
BEVERAGES
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LOCAL QUALIFIERS
JUNE 10 | TUESDAY WILLOWBROOK COUNTRY CLUB
JUNE 16 | MONDAY
SUNNEHANNA COUNTRY CLUB
JUNE 25 | WEDNESDAY
BUTLER COUNTRY CLUB
JUNE 27 | FRIDAY
The COUNTRY CLUB of MEADVILLE
JULY 09 | WEDNESDAY
VALLEY BROOK COUNTRY CLUB
JULY 17 | THURSDAY
COONSKIN PARK GC (Charleston, WV)
SUB-REGIONAL QUALIFIER
Thursday, August 7th
NEMACOLIN
REGIONAL QUALIFIER
Saturday, September 13th
LAUREL VALLEY GOLF CLUB
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2025 TOURNAMENT COURSES
TSPGA TEAM GOLF LEAGUE
JUNIOR TOUR
SEVEN SPRINGS
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JUNIORTOUR
TOUR SCHEDULE
W e d n e s d a y , A p r i l 2 | 5 - 9 P M
E Q U I P M E N T
D E M O S
C L O S E S T T O
T H E P I N
C O N T E S T
P R I Z E S !
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Junior Golf Night occurred on April 2nd, and this year's event featured an exciting twist. Scally's Golf Center hosted the gathering, where junior golfers and their families from across the region enjoyed an evening of instruction and demonstrations from our exclusive manufacturers; Titleist, TaylorMade, Mizuno, Tour Edge, and Srixon/Cleveland Golf.
Attendees were thrilled to see Roc the Panther (PITT) and The Duke (Duquesne), and everyone indulged in free pints of Isaly's iconic ice cream. Additionally, participants had the chance to compete in a closest-to-the-pin contest for prizes.
We would like to extend our gratitude to our presenting partner, Isaly's Chipped Chopped Ham, the equipment manufacturers, Phil Scally and his staff, the mascots, and the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association for contributing two raffle tickets for practice rounds at the upcoming U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
Congratulations to our friends and presenting partners of the Tri-State PGA ISALY'S Junior Golf Tour. It is wonderful to see this iconic brand showcased in the city of Pittsburgh. We are excited to visit the new space!
RegistrationisOpen!
Registration is now open for the Dick’s Sporting Goods Parent/Child Golf Championship, which will take place on Wednesday, July 30th, at Wildwood Golf Club in Allison Park, PA.
USNDP: TEAM PENNSYLVANIA
In alignment with the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) initiative created by the United States Golf Association (USGA), the state of Pennsylvania is creating a state junior team, expanding the channels for elite junior golfers in the state.
Team Pennsylvania will be represented by 12 junior boys and 12 junior girls.
Registration is Open for the 2025 PGA Family Golf Championship on Labor Day Weekend at Whistling Straits & Blackwolf Run.
Amateur and Professional divisions offer PGA of America Golf Professionals and recreational golfers alike the opportunity to team up with family Aug. 30-31
The 12th Annual Drop The Puck On Cancer Dek Hockey Tournament occurred at Brentwood High School on Saturday, April 5th, 2025. As the official Goals Sponsor, Andrew Wood, the Director of Operations for Tri-State PGA, presented a check for $2,500 on behalf of the PGA of America REACH Foundation Tri-State.
As we honor their sacrifice, we must also remember the profound challenges they faced, both during and after their service.
The Tri-State PGA thanks the Pittsburgh Veterans Breakfast Club USA, Todd DePastino, Shaun Hall, and their team for welcoming PGA HOPE Tri-State to the Senator John Heinz History Center on March 29th, 2025. We appreciate the opportunity to have PGA HOPE ambassador Ron Gionta (USAF) and volunteer Dave Kraft (USAF) attend the event and share information on the PGA of America Veterans Golf Program. The event was top-notch and was a wonderful celebration and tribute to our United States Vietnam Veterans.
Introducing PGA Coach+
PGA Coach is expanding!
Introducing a new upgraded subscription option called PGA Coach+ and welcoming in select groups of Member-curated coaches will provide more customized functionality, drive more leads to Plus subscribers, and support future development.
Tri-State Section Members, we want you to be one of the first to experience the all-new PGA Coach+ when it launches in April. PGA Coach+ will feature elevated premier features, production of exclusive content and concierge-level support to users who upgrade.
CLICK HERE to Sign up to be one of the first to experience PGA Coach+ when it launches in April.
PGALEAD: DevelopingtheNextGenerationofLeaders
PGA LEAD is a program designed to empower, coach, and develop the next generation of PGA Members from backgrounds historically underrepresented in Association governance. The program provides tools and education to prepare PGA Members to become future leaders within the Association and the golf industry at large.
PGA LEAD Cohort X (update)
The program will now launch each August and conclude the following August.
Applications for Cohort 10 will open on March 15th, 2025, and close on May 1st, 2025.
Please refer to this document for a detailed schedule.
Please review this high-level outline for a refresher on the program's purpose.
Questions can be directed to: Erin Sargent (esargent@pgahq.com) or Kyle Helms (Khelms@pgahq.com)
DOWNLOAD THE PGA MEMBER APP
The PGA Member App brings you a world of opportunities!
Enjoy the benefits of effortlessly managing your member details, tracking PDRs, and submitting deferred compensation points in one convenient place. Download the PGA Member App via (Apple) or (Google Play), and if an update is available, please click "Update" to ensure you have installed the latest version of the app.
PGA MEMBER SURVEY
The Annual Member Survey is now live!
PGA Members should have received an email signed by PGA of America Chief Member Officer John Easterbrook at the end of March.
Need-to-Know Info
Who is eligible: All members (non-associates, students, A-3, or HMs) are eligible.
Member Benefit: Earn up to two PDRs and help us shape how we approach the offerings that we provide our members on a yearly basis.
Call to Action: Click the link in your email from PGA of America with the subject line "Share Your Opinion on PGA of America
Member Offerings" or click on the "The the Survey" link on your dashboard/PGA App.
"Your survey link is unique to you. Please do not share it with others."
2025 PGA Professional Championship
April 27-30, 2025
JACK RAMSETT, DREW BOHN, ROB McCLELLAN, DEVIN GEE, KEVIN SHIELDS
3|20
Almost Greenbrier
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