On The TEE
2 | SUNDAY | AT 2:00 A.M.
TURN BACK TIME (FALL BACK) 1 HOUR
4-7 | TUESDAY-FRIDAY
109TH ANNUAL PGA MEETING
OMNI PGA FRISCO, TX
11 | TUESDAY VETERANS DAY
13-16 | THURSDAY-SUNDAY
ASSISTANT PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
PGA GOLF CLUB, FL
16-20 | SUNDAY-THURSDAY
13U PGA JR. LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS RANCH AT PGA FRISCO, TX
27 | THURSDAY
Quarter Century Club
CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS!
JOHN P. ROSS Jr., PGA
(November 1, 1992)
Congratulations to John Ross, our new Tri-State Section PGA of America Quarter Century Club member. John is retired and resides in Freeman, West Virginia. Thank you for your 25 years of dedication and commitment to the game of golf, the PGA of America, and the Tri-State Section.
Happy Birthday Wishes to our TSPGA Members, Associates, and Staff.
1-LARRY PIROLI
1-DAVID ONOMASTICO
2-MICHAEL DONOVAN
3-DENNY DOLCI
4-TERRY GEORGE
4-HILL HERRICK
6-JAY MULL
9-JOHN KLINCHOCK
9-ROBERT HARRIS
9-GREG ALTMAN
10-DAVID YOKITIS
10-JACKSON REED
11-ASHTON BEIGHLEY
13-BRIAN HAVNER
13-PETER MCGINNIS
15-GREGG FRITZ
16-JOHN RECH JR.
17-BRIAN LUTTON
17-TERRY CRAWFORD
17-LOUIS STEFANIK
18-JACLYN SMITH
19-DONALD STEWART
19-DAVID GEDRIS
21-ALEXANDER AULERICH
22-MICHAEL RUSH
22-MATTHEW O'DONNELL
24-ZACH STREET
25-DAVID MAHALKO
26-MATTHEW PELLIS
28-ANTHONY COLAMARINO
28-DAMIEN MICHAELS
28-DICK LOGAN
28-TIMOTHY MAURER
29-JACOB SCHEIDT
29-THAD OBECNY
29-TIM VANSANT
Happy Birthday wishes to our longtime friend and just-retired TSPGA rules official, Larry Piroli.
We celebrated Larry's 20+ years with the section at our annual fall meeting this past week, and we will miss his smile, personality, and professionalism.
Thank you to all the mentors and attendees for a great day of leadership, golf education, and mentorship, and to Pete Micklewright, TSPGA Mentorship Committee Chairman and Edgewood Country Club Head Golf Professional, and the staff.
2025 SENIOR PGA PROFESSIONAL
PGA Golf Club | Port St. Lucie, FL
Wanamaker & Dye Courses
October 23-26, 2025
KEVIN SHIELDS TY ROUSH
BRETT CARMAN
EDDIE PERRINO
JOHN ABER
PGA Golf Club | Port St. Lucie, FL
Wanamaker & Dye Courses
October 23-26, 2025
Kevin Shields (The Club at Nevillewood) secures 2nd Alternate for the PGA Corebridge Financial Team, shooting a 2-under par 70 in the final round.
The 2025 Senior PGA Professional Championship, supported by Golf Channel and PXG, is carded at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
The low 35 scorers from the Senior PGA Professional Championship earn starts in the 2026 Senior PGA Championship, to be held April 16-19 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Congratulations to Kevin and to all of our TSPGA professionals (John Aber, Ty Roush, Eddie Perrino, and Brett Carman) for a great weekend of representation, professionalism, and competitive spirit.
2025
PGA Golf Club | Port St. Lucie, FL
Wanamaker & Dye Courses
October 23-26, 2025
TY ROUSH & EDDIE PERRINO
October 23-26, 2025
TEAM PENNSYLVANIA TEAM PENNSYLVANIA HOT SHOTS ALL-STARS
2025 17u PGA Jr League Championship
Twin Warriors Golf Club in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico
It was another great year and great run by The Hot Shots, representing Pennsylvania, Hot Shot Golf Academy, and the Tri-State Section.
Although they did not win the 17u PGAJL Championship, they are committed to growing and developing as both players and individuals.
We are incredibly proud of these young men and their coaches, Troy Williams and Jason Higginbotham.
National Championship Roster: Carson Higginbotham, Jonah Schollaert, Isaac Allan, Santino Toscano, Matt Morrone, Trey Susa, Angelo Rinaldi, and Alex Eckstein
October 23-26, 2025
October 23-26, 2025
October 23-26, 2025
SHINE THE LIGHT!
We invite you to participate in the Member Spotlight!
If you are a Tri-State Section PGA Member interested in being featured in our weekly TSPGA Member Spotlight, we would be thrilled to present you to our membership and social media audience.
The Member Spotlight delves into your stories, accomplishments, and dedication to golf, family, and life.
If you are interested, please click the link below to complete the form. You are welcome to skip any questions you prefer not to answer, and any skipped questions will remain private.
Thank you for your consideration!
OCTOBER 2025
Hollywood
27
Casino at the Meadows
On Monday, October 27, the Tri-State Section of the PGA of America held its annual fall membership meeting at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Washington County, Pennsylvania. The agenda for the meeting included a recap of the tournament golf season, discussions of new business, and the presentation of plaques to the 2025 award winners. These winners included the TSPGA Special Awards, Players of the Year, Hall of Fame inductee Hill Herrick from the Greenbrier Resort, retiring rules official Larry Piroli, and outgoing board members Devin Gee, Mike Frisina, and Andrew Hefferenan. Election results were also announced for three incoming board members: Chris McKnight, Rich Conwell, and Joe Klinchock, who were sworn in by Honorary President John Klinchock. The section welcomes these men to the board. It looks forward to working together to continue strengthening and adding new ideas and initiatives to the Tri-State PGA section.
2025 HOF INDUCTEE
Hill Herrick, PGA
The Greenbrier Resort, WV
"I never in my wildest dreams would have imagined this honor and am very grateful to the committee, my fellow professionals, and the wonderful Tri-State PGA Staff."
TSPGA PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Easton Renwick, PGA
Pine Creek Golf Center
WILLIE McKAY AWARD
Low Scoring Average
Easton Renwick, PGA
Pine Creek Golf Center
SRIXON/CLEVELAND GOLF
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Carmen Costa, PGA
Frosty Valley Golf Links
ASSOCIATE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Cole Moore
The Greenbrier Sporting Club
Congratulations to the 2025 Inaugural TSPGA Team Golf League Champions, The IRON 9, captained by Brett Carman, sponsored by Newbauer Maniet Financial Group and Public Country Club. The team roster consists of Kyle Bennett, Denny Dolci, Devin Gee, Paul Holstein, Bernie Hough, John Kerins, Talon Kriebel, and David Yokitis.
TEAM CHAMPIONS
The IRON 9
Brett Carman (Captain)
The Officers, Board Members, and Past Presidents proudly recognize and congratulate the 2025 Tri-State Section PGA Special Award Winners.
These professionals exemplify professionalism and service to the Tri-State Section and the PGA of America. Congratulations!
GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
John Klinchock, PGA
Sunnehanna Country Club
ASST. GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Paul Cecil, PGA
St. Clair Country Club
DEACON PALMER AWARD
Mike Rogers, PGA
Stonewall Jackson Resort
GOLF EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
Dan Braun, PGA
Indiana University of PA
PATRIOT AWARD
Mike Papson, PGA
Valley Brook Country Club
BILL STRASBAUGH AWARD
John Brautigam, PGA
Butler Country Club
MERCHANDISER OF YEAR (PUBLIC)
Brian Klocek, PGA
Totteridge Golf Club
MERCHANDISER OF YEAR (PRIVATE)
Pete Micklewright, PGA
Edgewood Country Club
MERCHANDISER OF YEAR (RESORT)
Jim Woods, PGA
Omni Bedford Springs
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Zachary Turek, PGA
Westmoreland Country Club
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Mike Frisina, PGA
Valley Brook Country Club
YOUTH PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Dick Logan, PGA
Rolling Fields Golf Course
TEACHER & COACH OF THE YEAR
Stephen Flash, PGA
Edgewood Country Club
OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS
INCOMING BOARD MEMBERS
Devin Gee
Andrew Heffernan Mike Frisina
Chris McKnight Joe Klinchock Rich Conwell
The Officers, Board Members, Past Presidents, and TSPGA Staff want to thank retiring TSPGA Rules Official, Larry Piroli, for his 20+ years of service to the section and our professionals, amateurs, and junior golfers.
Larry has been a consistent professional and an absolute joy to work with.
Thank you, Larry!
YEARS OF SERVICE AWARD
Larry Piroli
TSPGA Rules Official
Special thanks to PGA HOPE-certified professionals Mike Papson, Brett Carman, Mike Frisina, Jay Mull, and Paul Cecil for their unwavering commitment to supporting the game and our veterans' adaptive golf program year after year.
October 22, 2025
PGA
HOPE Launches HOPE 4 Heroes Campaign
Campaign to support Military Veterans; GOLFTEC Offers support through Drive for HOPE Campaign
October 30, 2025 | via PGA of America
The PGA of America REACH Foundation has announced the launch of the 2025 HOPE 4 Heroes national fundraising campaign to support the participation of Veterans and active-duty military in PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere).
The campaign is open and runs through December 31, 2025.
HOPE 4 Heroes — Join The Mission
As the year comes to a close, we proudly honor the mission of PGA HOPE with our annual HOPE 4 Heroes Campaign. This celebration highlights the impact of our programs and the communities they support. In 2025,
PGA HOPE will have served over 15,000 Veterans, yet our work continues to ensure that Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members can participate in PGA HOPE at no cost. Now through the end of the year, join us in our mission so PGA HOPE can touch the lives of more Heroes everywhere.
VIRTUAL OPEN
2025 TRACKMAN VIRTUAL OPEN
Exclusively for eligible PGA of America Professionals, this special indoor golf event kicks off Season 4 of the NEXT Golf Tour, which was created by Trackman to give elite players worldwide a place to earn income and build their brands as professional golfers.
WHO CAN PLAY?
Eligibility is limited to PGA of America Members and Associates meeting the following classifications and criteria. Contestants must be eligibly employed and classified in one of the following active membership classifications (in good standing) at the time of entry.
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