103rd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship Official e-Publication

Rolling Green Golf Club and Chester Valley Golf Club August 26-28, 2024

Contestant e-Publication Contents

3 Executive Director’s Message 4 Host PGA of America Golf Professionals’ Messages 6 Championship Week Schedule 7 Contestant Information 8 Championship Pairings 11 Past Champions 12 Championship Partners Presented by

Supported by

PHILADELPHIA PGA SECTION

Philadelphia PGA Section 1009 Penllyn Pike Lower Gwynedd Township, Pa. 19002 (215) 886-7742 | PhillyPGA.com Board of Directors President Vice President Secretary Director of Section Affairs Director of Tournaments Honorary President Distrct I Director District II Director District III Director District IV Director Distict V Director District VI Director District VI Director Chapter President Philadelphia Assistants’ Organization Chair Independent Director

Chip Richter, PGA Bob Hennefer, PGA Eric Kennedy, PGA Anthony Malizia, PGA Dustin McCormick, PGA Patrick Shine, PGA Curtis Kirkpatrick, PGA Michael Caldwell, PGA Jeffrey Breiner, PGA Mike Molino, PGA Tom Michaels, PGA Scott Chisholm, PGA Tom Gilbert, PGA Andy Signor, PGA Brad Sanders, PGA Eleanor Good

Staff Executive Director Assistant Executive Director Tournament Director Communications Director PGA of America REACH Foundaton Philadelphia Director Membership Director Senior Tournament Coordinator Tournament Coordinators Foundation Coordinator PGA WORKS Fellows

Geoffrey Surrette, PGA Barbara Creveling Brian Schulte, PGA Matt Frey, PGA Courtney Curcio Sue Unger Joe Sponheimer Annie Borah, David Messina, Zach Zerbo Erin Martin Lydia Victor, Cassie Vogel

Executive Director’s Message

Dear Philadelphia PGA of America Golf Professionals, Welcome to the 2024 Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship! This year we are back in the Delaware Valley. Our main course, Rolling Green Golf Club, is ranked in the top 10 best courses in Pennsylvania. Our second facility hosting along with Rolling Green for the first two rounds is Chester Valley Golf Club, which played host to a PGA Tour Champions event for over 10 years, and stands out as one of the best facilities in the area. This all-star pairing sets up for a wonderful test of golf for our 103rd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship!

Geoff Surrette, PGA

We would like to thank our host PGA of America Golf Professionals Scott Chisholm, Rolling Green G.C., and Sam Ambrose, Chester Valley G.C. We would also like to thank the grounds staff and membership of both facilities for hosting this year’s championship. As always, our championship would not be possible without the support of our partners. This year’s presenting partners of all 41 Section championships include Club Car, Corebridge Financial, and Rolex. The supporting partners include Gallagher, Golf Channel, and the PGA Tour, Titleist / FootJoy, Callaway, Nike, TaylorMade, SCNS Sports Foods, Visit Delco, and StrackaLine. Please be sure to take a moment to thank our partners as they are instrumental in making our entire tournament program a success!

I wanted to pass along my thanks and best wishes to everyone for a successful championship. I look forward to seeing everyone in Springfield!

Sincerely, Geoffrey Surrette, PGA Executive Director Philadelphia PGA Section gsurrette@pgahq.com

Host PGA Professional’s Message

Dear Philadelphia PGA of America Golf Professionals, We are thrilled to host the 103rd PGA Professional Championship at Rolling Green Golf Club. Our William Flynn-designed course has recently gone through a restoration project with Hanse Golf Design, and we know it will play as a formidable test for our biggest event of the year. I would like to thank our membership and Board of Governors for graciously supporting us hosting this championship.

For the next three days, you are guests of Rolling Green – we hope you make yourself feel at home.

Scott Chisholm, PGA Scott Chisholm, PGA

If there is anything we can do to make your championship more enjoyable, please do not hesitate to reach out. Good luck, have fun, and play well!

Sincerely, Scott Chisholm, PGA PGA Director of Golf / Chief Operating Officer Rolling Green Golf Club scott.chisholm@rggc.org

Host PGA Professional’s Message

Dear Philadelphia PGA of America Golf Professionals, On behalf of our Board of Directors, membership, PGA Professionals, and staff, welcome to Chester Valley Golf Club for the 103rd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship! Our course has a unique championship history, having hosted the PGA Tour Champions for a dozen years. We believe our course will provide you plenty of challenge, but we hope you have a great time.

We hope you enjoy your time here at Chester Valley; if you need anything at all, please do not

Scott Chisholm, PGA Sam Ambrose, PGA

hesitate to approach one of our PGA Professionals or staff members for assistance. Best of luck, and play well!

Sincerely, Sam Ambrose, PGA PGA Head Golf Professional Chester Valley Golf Club sambrose@cvgc.org

Monday, August 26, First Round 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Starting times, Rolling Green G.C. and Chester Valley G.C. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Lunch, Rolling Green G.C. and Chester Valley G.C. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Player Reception, Rolling Green G.C. and Chester Valley G.C. Tuesday, August 27, Second Round 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Starting times, Rolling Green G.C. and Chester Valley G.C. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Lunch, Rolling Green G.C. and Chester Valley G.C. Wednesday, August 28, Final Round 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Starting times, Rolling Green G.C. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Lunch, Rolling Green G.C. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Champion’s Reception, Rolling Green G.C.

Championship Week Schedule

Contestant Information

Registration There is no formal registration for competitors. Please report to your starting tee 10 minutes prior to your starting time so the starter can go through any Local Rules and notes for play that day.

Course The First and Second Rounds will be played at either Rolling Green Golf Club or Chester Valley Golf Club with the player alternating courses after the First Round. The Final Round will be played at Rolling Green Golf Club.

Parking Parking will be available for competitors, caddies, and spectators. Please note that Past Champions have an assigned parking space, designated with a corresponding sign. Please respect these as designated.

Groups and Starting Times Groups and starting times for the First and Second Rounds are emailed to all competitors and are also posted on the Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship tournament portal and on the pairings page of this e-publication.

It is the player’s responsibility to verify their starting time and to be in place and ready to play at their assigned time on the teeing ground.

Size of Field The total field size will be 147 players, cut to the low 60 and ties for the Final Round.

Host Facility Information Rolling Green Golf Club and Chester Valley Golf Club are the gracious hosts of the 103rd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship. Please extend your appreciation for their hospitality and professionalism in hosting this championship.

Rolling Green Golf Club Staff

Chester Valley Golf Club Staff

Scott Chisholm, PGA Director of Golf / Chief Operating Officer scott.chisholm@rggc.org

Sam Ambrose, PGA Head Golf Professional sambrose@cvgc.org

Steve Bigelow, Golf Course Superintendent steven.bigelow@rggc.org

Derek Mohler, Golf Course and Grounds Superintendent dmohler@cvgc.org

Championship Pairings

Disclaimer: Pairings are subject to change. Visit PhillyPGA.com or golfgenius.com/pages/4835445 to confirm your starting times.

Championship Pairings

Disclaimer: Pairings are subject to change. Visit PhillyPGA.com or golfgenius.com/pages/4835445 to confirm your starting times.

Past Champions

1922 Charles Hoffner

1948 Bud Lewis (2)

1974 Dick Smith, Sr.

2000 Brian Kelly (2)

1923 Rob Barnett

1949 Henry Williams, Jr.

1975 Ed Dougherty

2001 Terry Hertzog

1924 Clarence W. Hackney

1950 Clarence Ehresman

1976 Andy Thompson

2002 Dave Roberts

1925 Bob Barnett

1951 Rod Munday

1977 Dick Smith, Sr. (2)

2003 Terry Hatch

1926 Jack Campbell

1952 John Serafin

1978 Mike Nilon

2004 Terry Hertzog (2)

1927 Joe Coble

1953 Henry Williams, Jr. (2)

1979 Ted McKenzie

2005 Brian Kelly (3)

1928 Clarence W. Hackney (2)

1954 John Serfin

1980 Ed Dougherty (2)

2006 David Quinn

1929 George Smith

1955 Stan Dudas

1981 Dick Smith, Sr. (3)

2007 Rich Steinmetz

1930 George Smith (2)

1956 Art Wall, Jr.

1982 Dick Smith, Sr. (4)

2008 Stu Ingraham

1931 George Griffin, Sr.

1957 Dick Sleichter

1983 Dick Smith, Sr. (5)

2009 John Pillar

1932 George Smith (3)

1958 Henry Williams, Jr. (3)

1984 Jim Masserio

2010 Rich Steinmetz (2)

1933 Charles Schneider

1959 Stan Dudas (2)

1985 Rick Osberg

2011 Rich Steinmetz (3)

1934 Gene Kunes

1960 Al Besselink

1986 Ed Dougherty (3)

2012 Stu Ingraham (2)

1935 Buzz Campbell

1961 Bernie Haas

1987 Gary Hardin

2013 Dave Quinn (2)

1936 Ted Turner

1962 Art Wall, Jr. (2)

1988 Miguel Biamon

2014 George Forster (2)

1937 Charles Schneider (2)

1963 Art Wall, Jr. (3)

1989 Rick Osberg (2)

2015 Dave McNabb

1938 Joe Zarhardt

1964 Bob Schoener, Jr.

1990 Jim Booros

2016 Jordan Gibbs

1939 Charles Scheidner (3)

1965 Art Wall, Jr. (4)

1991 Miguel Biamon (2)

2017 Terry Hertzog (3)

1940 Matt Kowall

1966 Bob Shave

1992 Rick Osberg (3)

2018 Billy Stewart

1941 George Fazio

1967 Bob Ross

1993 Jim Masserio (2)

2019 Alex Knoll

1942 Gene Kunes (2)

1968 Stan Dudas (3)

1994 Frank Dobbs

2020 Alex Knoll (2)

1943 Bud Lewis

1969 Al Besselink (2)

1995 Brian Kelly

2021

Brett Walker

1944 Clarence Ehresman

1970 Marty Furgol

1996 Gene Fieger

2022

Brian Bergstol

1945 Charles Sheppard

1971 Art Wall, Jr. (5)

1997 Gene Fieger (2)

2023

Zac Oakley

1946 Sam Davis

1972 Dick Hendrickson

1998 Jason Lamp

1947 Charles Scheidner (4)

1973 Joe Data

1999 George Forster

Championship Partners

Presenting Partners Club Car Jon Schneider, jon.schneider@gcigolf.com clubcar.com Corebridge Financial corebridgefinancial.com Rolex rolex.com

Supporting Partners Gallagher ajg.com Golf Channel nbcsports.com/golf PGA Tour pgatour.com Titleist / FootJoy Bobby Acciardo, bobby_acciardo@acushnetgolf.com Dave Lewis, dave_lewis@acushnetgolf.com Brock Neighbors, brock_neighbors@acushnetgolf.com Jerry McGoey, jerry_mcgoey@acushnetgolf.com Jay Hoyt, jay_hoyt@acushnetgolf.com Brendan Mahoney, brendan_mahoney@acushnetgolf.com

Callaway Kevin Martin, kevin.martin@callawaygolf.com Laura Manchester, lauram@callawaygolf.com Nike Rick Rosetti, rickrosetti@clevelandgolf.com TaylorMade Michael Zupi, michael.zupi@taylormadegolf.com SCNS Sports Foods Sheila Barnard, sheila@golfenergybar.com Visit Delco Steve Byrne, sbyrne@visitdelcopa.com StrackaLine Ian Crick, PGA, ian@stracka.com