Rest in Peace
TRI-STATE
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Sluciak and Hartley King, two Tri-State PGA Hall of Famers. Their contributions to the game of golf, as well as their camaraderie and commitment to our section, have profoundly impacted all who knew them.
Frank Sluciak, a PGA Member and former President of the TSPGA, passed away at his Palm Beach Gardens, Florida residence Hartley King, the Founder and President of Kings Family Restaurants and a past sponsor of our Junior Golf Tour, passed away in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences go out to their families, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
David Wright , Executive Director/CEO Tri-State Section PGA
Attention PGA Members and Associates,
We invite you to join us for the TSPGA Annual Spring Meeting. The event will feature guest speakers, breakout sessions, and new initiatives for the upcoming 2025 golf season. Furthermore, you will earn 4 Required MSR Points.
Register as soon as possible. Thank you, TSPGA
2025 TSPGA Annual Spring Meeting
Monday, March 3, 2025
Hollywood Casino at The Meadows (Washington, PA)
210 Racetrack Rd, Washington, PA 15301 (724) 503-1200
Presented by: PRG, Dicks Sporting Goods and PGA
National Resort & Spa
EARN 4 REQUIRED MSR CREDITS FOR ATTENDING
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Steve Wheatcroft
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Eric Eshleman, PGA of America Secretary
Kim Shafer, PGA Senior Player Engagement Consultant
Garrett Korte, PGA Career Consultant
Josh Riley, PGA Regional Director
Mandatory Meeting Charge: $30 (online registration)
In-Person Registration: $50 (morning of the meeting)
Includes Breakfast Buffet and Meeting
Registration Opens: 7:30 AM
Buffet Breakfast: 7:30AM - 9:00 AM
Meeting Called to Order: 9:00 AM
Dress Code: Business Casual (Sport Jacket is REQUIRED, but a Tie is NOT REQUIRED)
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 24, by Noon.
LODGING INFO:
Sunday, March 3, 2024 Rooms are available at The Hyatt Place (3 pm check-in)
Please Contact: Sharon Berckmiller Director of Sales
Hyatt Place Hollywood Casino & Racetrack Pittsburgh
South - 212 Racetrack Rd, Washington, PA 15301, USA
T: 724-470-9209
F: 724-206-9161
E: sharon.berckmiller@hyatt.com
W: HyattPlacePittsburghSouth.com
OPEN HOUSE: PLEASE RSVP (Limited Space Availability)
Those attending the Spring Meeting are invited to an OPEN HOUSE at the new TSPGA OFFICE at 600 Logan Street, Suite 2, Carnegie, PA 15106. This event will take place after the Spring Meeting. The drive is approximately 17.2 miles and typically takes 20-28 minutes from the Casino.
Please make sure to RSVP to Andrew Wood by Monday, February 24th by Noon.
1-724-774-2224 ext. 63304 or email at awood@pgahq.com
STAFF BAGS DISPLAY
We have a designated area to display staff bags at the new Tri-State PGA office. We would love to feature our section professionals willing to donate one of their older Staff Bags, which can display their name and the logo of either the PGA, their Club, or their Workplace Affiliation. We will take great care of these bags and showcase them proudly.
If you would like to provide a bag for display at the TSPGA office, please bring it to the post-Spring Meeting Open House at our office, as we will not have the capacity to transport bags from the Casino. Alternatively, you can arrange to drop off the bag at another date and time.
Thank you for your support!
-TSPGA
STEVE WHEATCROFT
CEO and Founder, The Mulligan Foundation
Host of The Uncomfortable Chat Podcast
TheMulliganFoundation.org
1996 graduate of Trinity High School in Washington, PA
2001 Graduate of Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) 2-
time All-big ten selection
2003 Pennsylvania State Open Champion
1997 Tri-State Amateur Champion
Played 7 years on the Korn Ferry Tour and 7 years on the PGA Tour from 2006-2019
Won the Melwood Open in 2011 on the Korn Ferry Tour by a record 12 shots shooting -29
Won the Albertson's Boise Open in 2014 at -24
Played in the 2010 US Open at Pebble Beach
Now the CEO and Founder of the Mulligan Foundation
Host of The Uncomfortable Chat podcast.
JUNIORTOUR
MEMBERSHIP
REGISTRATION OPENED on SUNDAY, February 9 at 9 AM.
* * SCHOLARSHIP **
Congratulations to ANGELINA SHILD and CHASE BARZEN; they are the Winners of the 2025 Scholarship compliments of ISALY’S Chipped Chopped Ham and the PGA REACH FOUNDATION Tri-State.
TOURNAMENT
REGISTRATION OPENS on MONDAY, February 24 at 9 AM.
MORE NEED-TO-KNOW INFORMATION
AVAILABLE on the TSPGA Website.
Wednesday, April 2 | Junior Golf Night Scally's Golf Center
Saturday, April 5 | Totteridge Golf Course
Saturday, May 24 | Oakbrook Golf Course
Monday, June 9 | Ligonier Country Club
Wednesday, June 11 | Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Thursday, June 19 | Hannastown Golf Club
Friday, June 20 | Rolling Fields Golf Course
Monday, June 23 | Nemacolin Country Club
Tuesday, June 24 | Sewickley Heights Golf Club
Thursday, June 26 | Avalon Field Club At New Castle
Monday, June 30 | Latrobe Country Club
Tuesday, July 1 | Nemacolin
Wednesday, July 2 | Butler Country Club
Monday, July 7 | Willowbrook Country Club
Thursday, July 10 | Glengarry Golf Links
Monday, July 14 | Lakeview Golf Resort
Wednesday, July 16 | Latrobe Elks Golf Club
Thursday, July 17 | Connoquenessing Country Club
Tuesday, July 22 | Youghiogheny Country Club
Wednesday, July 23 | Tam O'Shanter Golf Course
Thursday, July 24 | South Hills Country Club
Tuesday, July 29 | Lone Pine Country Club
Thursday, July 31 | POY Championship, Nemacolin
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 our inaugural 36 Hole Medal Play Junior Invitational.
A total of 48 players (co-ed) will be selected to participate, and invitations will be sent on/by April 1st, 2025.
AWARDS
Winners Honored at 2025 PGA Show
During the 2025 PGA Show last week, PGA Jr. League Coaches took the stage Wednesday (Jan. 22) for the #GameChanger Awards ceremony emceed by NBC’s Lauren Thompson, celebrating their accomplishments in expanding opportunities for kids to learn and enjoy the game of golf.
Hello PGA Jr. League Coaches,
Join us for an exclusive webinar with two remarkable PGA Jr. League Coaches, Landyn Lewis and Dick Logan, as they share their expertise on managing these age divisions effectively.
Kim Shafer, PGA Senior Player Engagement Consultant, will co-host this PGA Jr. League webinar.
WEBINAR: HOSTING 9u AND 17u DIVISIONS FOR PGA JR. LEAGUE
DATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19th, 2025
TIME: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST
Earn 2 Required PDR Points
Our 13u division continues to be incredibly popular, but we’re also seeing significant demand for the younger 9u divisions and older 17u divisions. Many young golfers, including siblings of current players, are eager to have their own jersey and team!
To meet this exciting demand, many pros offer special divisions for 4-6 yearolds and 7-9 year-olds, featuring 3-6 hole games from shortened yardages This is a fantastic way for them to fall in love with the game early on.
For those aging out of the 13u division who want to continue enjoying PGA Jr. League, the 17u division offers various formats and fun competitions, keeping them involved and excited about golf. Join us for an exclusive webinar with two remarkable PGA Jr. League Coaches, Landyn Lewis and Dick Logan, as they share their expertise on managing these age divisions effectively.
JUNE 10 (Tue)
JUNE 16 (Mon)- SUNNEHANNA COUNTRY CLUB
JUNE 25 (Wed) - BUTLER COUNTRY CLUB
JUNE 27 (Fri) - The COUNTRY CLUB of MEADVILLE
JULY 9 (Wed) -
JULY 17
TRI-STATE
Happy Birthday Wishes
to our TSPGA Members, Associates, and Staff.
3-VICTOR BALDINI
4-BOB MEYER
5-PHIL SCALLY
5-GARRETT POWELL
8-STEVE SHEFCHEK
9-EDWARD ZIELONKA
10-RANDY BISI
10-SHAD KENILY
10-JOHN STEIDLE
11-ZACHARY DWORAK
12-BRIAN KLOCEK
15-WILLIAM DUTY
16-FRANK MANTUA
16-ANDREW HEFFERNAN
18-JASON FINCH
19-RYAN MORIAN
20-KEITH GRABLE
22-JUSTIN COLLINS
24-KEVIN LOUTSENHIZER
24-PATRICIA PRICE
24-JERRY SMITH
24-TANNER HOUSER
25-PAUL CECIL
25-CHRISTOPHER BALOGH
27-KOLE THOMAS
27-MICHAEL MAHONEY
27-DREW BOHN
Celebrate 10 years of Walk for Children's with us at Schenley Park or a location of your choice with family and friends!
TSPGA EVENTS
Tri-State PGA Past Presidents
Fred Brand Jr.
Dave McKay
Radar Jewitt
Ted Luther
John Capebianco
Paul
Carl Beljan
John Darak
John Conley
Roland Stafford
Don Copeland
Frank Sluciak
Gary Ellis
John Goettlicher
Ken Pizzica
Monday, February 17, 2025
We celebrate and honor all of the United States Presidents who have served the country, and we also salute and celebrate the Presidents of our PGA of America Tri-State Section.
Phil Newcamp
John Rech Jr.
Bob Ford
Bob Collins
Jim Antkiewicz
Bob Meyer
John Aber
Ed Habjan
John Klinchock
Bernie Hough
