On The TEE
15th | SATURDAY
PGA LEAD COHORT 10 APPLICATIONS OPEN
17th | MONDAY
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
18th | TUESDAY
DEADLINE - PGA JR. LEAGUE REGISTRATION
19th | WEDNESDAY
WEBINAR - PGA JR. LEAGUE
All-Star Teams/Play Dates
19th | WEDNESDAY
WEBINAR - WISDOM WEDNESDAY
w/Cory Livingston, Zachary Turek, Dr. Andrew Dulak, Dr. Matt
26th | WEDNESDAY
WEBINAR - WISDOM WEDNESDAY
w/Cory Livingston, Zachary Turek, Michael Breed, PGA
29th | SATURDAY
NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY
Rest in Peace
TRI-STATE
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Kuhar. David D. Kuhar of Ebensburg, PA, passed away on March 6, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. He was born on November 21, 1957, in Johnstown, PA. David graduated from Laurel Valley High School and the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He served on the Tri-State PGA Board of Directors, USGA Public Links, and Senior National Committees.
Additionally, he was involved with Ebensburg Borough and was a past president of the West Penn Golf Association. David was a golf professional at Chestnut Ridge Golf Course, Sinking Valley Country Club, and Ebensburg Country Club. He was also a four-time winner of the Merchandiser of the Year Award for the Tri-State Section of the PGA.
David’s contributions to the game of golf and his dedication to fostering camaraderie have profoundly impacted all who knew him. Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
David Wright Executive Director/CEO
Tri-State Section PGA
DAVID KUHAR, PGA OBITUARY
SPRING MEETING
On March 3rd, the Tri-State Section held its 102nd Annual Spring Meeting at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows. TSPGA President Dan Braun presided over his first annual meeting with TSPGA Executive Director/CEO David Wright. They presented the schedule for the new season and shared some exciting initiatives.
New PGA of America Secretary Eric Eshleman joined us and delivered an informative town hall presentation. We were fortunate to have Eric with us this year, and we thank him for his valuable contributions. He received a warm welcome from everyone in attendance.
We would also like to thank Dave Gedris for the National Anthem, John Brautigam for the invocation, and our special guests, Tim Fries, Kim Shafer, and Garrett Korte. Presenters included Pete Micklewright (Mentorship), Dean DiBerardino, PGA (Mizuno), and Mike LaBella (Flowcode).
Keynote Speaker Steve Wheatcroft shared his heartfelt true story of life on the tour and how it changed his life forever. He has since found health, wellness, and purpose through his company, The Mulligan Foundation. We were honored to have Steve back in Pittsburgh among friends, and we thank him for sharing his time and story.
Finally, we thank all our members and associates who participated in the meeting for their support and positive feedback. A special thanks go to our host facility, the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows, as well as our spring meeting partners: PRG (Kevin DePaulis), who provided attendees with branded PGA of America
REACH Foundation Tri-State head covers; StickX Golf (Shawn Adamczyk), which presented its golf club trade-in service; Dick's Sporting Goods; and PGA National Resort.
TSPGA LOCAL QUALIFIERS
JUNE 10 | TUE - WILLOWBROOK COUNTRY CLUB
JUNE 16 | MON - SUNNEHANNA COUNTRY CLUB
JUNE 25 | WED - BUTLER COUNTRY CLUB
JUNE 27 | FRI - The COUNTRY CLUB of MEADVILLE
JULY 09 | WED - VALLEY BROOK COUNTRY CLUB
JULY 17 | THU- COONSKIN PARK GOLF COURSE (Charleston, WV)
AUGUST 7 (Thu) - NEMACOLIN *Sub-Regional Qualifier*
REGIONAL QUALIFIER
Saturday, September 13th
VALLEY GOLF CLUB
LAUREL
WISDOM WISDOM
WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY
'Wisdom Wednesday' Tri-State PGA Golf Education Webinar Series,
We invite TSPGA Members and Associates to a weekly online panel discussion hosted by TSPGA Education Chairman Cory Livingston, PGA (The Club at Nevillewood), and Zachary Turek, PGA (Westmoreland CC). This event features a panel of experts ready to share their golf knowledge and insights. It provides a comfortable space for you to engage in meaningful discussions and ask questions of your peers.
All webinars will be conducted virtually via ZOOM. Participants will earn 1 Education Point for attending each session.
We look forward to your participation!
WISDOM WISDOM
WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY
Cory Livingston, PGA
The Club at Nevillewood TSPGA Education Chairman
hary Turek, PGA
Westmoreland Country Club
MARCH 19 @ 10 AM
TPI TRAINING & FITNESS
Dr. Andrew Dulak
Dr. Matt
WISDOM WISDOM
WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY
Cory Livingston, PGA
The Club at Nevillewood TSPGA Education Chairman
“Course Record” - CBS Sports
hary Turek, PGA
Westmoreland Country Club
"A New Breed of Golf" - SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio
Chief Digital Instructor - Golf Digest
MARCH 26 @ 1 PM
GOLF INSTRUCTION
Michael Breed, PGA A New BREED of Golf
TTSPGA SPGA MENTORSHIP MENTORSHIP
TSPGA Assistant/Associate Mentor Day will occur on Thursday, May 1st, 2025, at Edgewood Country Club. The event features morning roundtables with mentors, a break for lunch, and golf after lunch.
The mission of the PGA of America Tri-State Section Mentorship Program is to meaningfully impact young golf professionals, not just in their careers but also in their personal development.
VIEW OUR MENTORS
JUNIOR TOUR
SEVEN SPRINGS
TRI-STATE
JUNIORTOUR
TOUR SCHEDULE
Tuesday
Wednesday July 16
Thursday July 17
Tuesday July 22
Wednesday
UNIORGOLFNIGH T J
T W e d n e s d a y , A p r i l 2 | 5 - 9 P M
TRI-STATE 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
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. Eight of the team boys and girls members will be selected by a points-based system, with the remaining four members selected by the Team Pennsylvania Committee at-large using the points as a reference.
Below we have some of the most important PGA Jr. League dates to help you to be fully prepared for a successful season.
March 18th – Coach Registration Deadline for the Tri-State PGA Section.
March 19th - Webinar -- 2025 All-Star Teams/Play Days
March 21st – League Emails – Leagues will be finalized, and League emails with your League information will be shared on March 21st.
March 28th @ 10:00 a.m. All In-House Leagues will be invited to attend a conference call to learn everything you need for the 2025 season and share best practices with other in-house leagues.
March 28th @ 11:00 a.m. All Multi-Facility Leagues will be invited to attend a conference call to learn everything you need for the 2025 season and share best practices with other multi-facility leagues.
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
May 16 & 17, 2025
Hosted at Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier, PA May 16 & 17, 2025 | The Junior - The Inaugural Tournament
Western Pennsylvania Middle and High School students (Ages 12-18) are invited to register for the inaugural 36 Hole Medal Play Junior Invitational.
A total of 60 players (co-ed) will be selected to participate, and invitations will be sent on/by April 1st, 2025.
TRI-STATE
2025 TOURNAMENT COURSES
Celebrate 10 years of Walk for Children's with us at Schenley Park or a location of your choice with family and friends!
PRE-REGISTRATION
THE TRI-STATE PGA IS EXCITED TO INTRODUCE THE TSPGA TEAM GOLF LEAGUE, A COMPETITIVE AND TEAM-ORIENTED LEAGUE DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR TSPGA PROFESSIONALS. THIS LEAGUE PROVIDES AN INNOVATIVE FORMAT THAT FOSTERS CAMARADERIE AND SPIRITED COMPETITION.
LEAGUE OVERVIEW
THE LEAGUE FEATURES A FANTASY DRAFT-STYLE STRUCTURE WHERE TEAM CAPTAINS BUILD THEIR ROSTERS, ENSURING A MIX OF EXPERIENCE AND TALENT. EACH TEAM TENTATIVELY WILL CONSIST OF:
1 SUPER SENIOR PLAYER (FROM THE SRIXON/CLEVELAND GOLF DIVISION)(60+)
1 SENIOR PLAYER (AGES 50+)
3 PGA MEMBERS/ASSOCIATES (ANY AGE UNDER 50)
* ALL players must be in good standing as required by the TSPGA
Have you seen our TSPGA 'Member Spotlight' features? Check out the archives linked below.
CLICK TO READ
The PGA of America REACH Foundation official charity team will run for the 9th consecutive year on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025.
If any PGA Members in the TSPGA are interested in being a part of this year's PGA of America Golf Professional team - please have them fill out the FORM linked below by Monday, March 17, to be considered.
All applicants will be notified of their status by no later than Thursday, March 20. There is high interest in joining this year's team, and only a limited number of spots are available that will be determined via a lottery drawing, so please apply quickly,
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)
Academic Scholarship for College 2025-2026
The PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship application for the 2025-2026 school year is available. You can access the application by clicking the link below.
IMPORTANT DATES:
April 8, 2025 - Deadline for submitting Application and Supporting Documents
June 5, 2025 - Notification of Selection Results
June 20, 2025 - Scholarship Acceptance deadline
July 2025 - Funds Disbursed
Stay Connected
TRI-STATE
Happy Birthday Wishes to our TSPGA Members, Associates, and Staff.
1-CRAIG BERNER
1-THOMAS BUMMER JR.
2-JEFFREY HOMADY
2-LYNN WAUGAMAN
3-LINDEN MEADE
4-STEVE KORESKI
5-HUNTER TURK
5-DEREK TYSON
5-AARON KRIZON
11-JOSEPH SHORTO
11-DEVIN GEE
15-MICHAEL GERVAIS
15-ALEXANDER BRODERICK
16-CHARLES FIELDS
18-ZACHARY TUREK
18-DAMON MAINS
19-BRENDAN KING
21-JARREN HARPER
21-WHEELER STEWART
21-CHRIS KOLAR
22-BILL ROBERTSON
22-JESSE HORNER
22-EDWARD GERRITY
23-JOHNNA HOPLEY
26-ZACHARY CLAYCOMB
27-JASON WEST
29-MICHAEL KONDRATIK
31-CONRAD BENFORD
