1921 E-Pub Volume 9, No. 5

Contents 2 Walker’s Winning Week

Brett Walker, PGA, wins the 103rd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship

3 C.C. of Harrisburg Triumphs in PGA HOPE Philadelphia Cup

A recap of a memorable Veteran golf event

4 Delaware Victories: PGA Jr. League Champions

Two local teams will advance to Regionals at Maple Dale C.C.

5 Fierce Females: Women In Golf

Women PGA Professionals attend a networking event at Gulph Mills

6 Fairways & Friendships: Partner Day 2024

Our partners came out for a great day of golf with our golf professionals

7 Lifelong Learning

Leila Mackie, PGA, shares her experiences working in the industry

8 Women’s Section Championship

The event attracts the best female PGA of America Golf professionals to compete

1921 E-Pub

Volume 9, No. 5

Walker’s Winning Week P

GA of America Golf Professional Brett Walker of Chester Valley Golf Club in Malvern, Pa., led wire-to-wire to capture the 103rd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship at Rolling Green Golf Club and Chester Valley Golf Club. He finished with rounds of 64-71-69–204, 8-under-par, bettering Rolling Green’s Braden Shattuck, PGA, by one stroke.

This is Walker’s second victory in the Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, having won in 2021 at Aronimink Golf Club.

“It was a grind today,” Walker said following his final round on the William Flynn-designed Rolling Green course. “Winning is never easy; Braden and Zac [Oakley] made it tough on me, and I just tried to hit the best shots I could. When I focused on my own game and my own shots, it went well for me.”

Walker will lead 13 Philadelphia PGA Professionals to the national championship: Braden Shattuck (2); Brian Bergstol (3); Mike Meisenzahl (4); Trevor Bensel (5); Rusty Harbold, Philadelphia Cricket Club (6); Terry Hatch, Royal Oaks G.C. (7); Dave Quinn, Laurel Creek C.C. (T8); Jeff Herb, Waynesborough C.C. (T8); Zac Oakley, Bidermann G.C. (T8); Terry Hertzog, Bent Creek C.C. (T11); Andrew Turner, Whitford C.C. (T11); and Dave Pagett, Whitemarsh Valley C.C. (T11). Alternates are as follows: Billy Stewart, Union League Liberty Hill; Parks Price, Hanover C.C.; Stephen Swartz, Carlisle C.C.; Sam Ambrose, Chester Valley G.C.; and Scott Chisholm, Rolling Green G.C. To view the full 103rd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship leaderboard, click here.

Walker’s Winning Week P

GA of America Golf Professional Brett Walker of Chester Valley Golf Club in Malvern, Pa., led wire-to-wire to capture the 103rd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship at Rolling Green Golf Club and Chester Valley Golf Club. He finished with rounds of 64-71-69–204, 8-under-par, bettering Rolling Green’s Braden Shattuck, PGA, by one stroke.

This is Walker’s second victory in the Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship, having won in 2021 at Aronimink Golf Club.

“It was a grind today,” Walker said following his final round on the William Flynn-designed Rolling Green course. “Winning is never easy; Braden and Zac [Oakley] made it tough on me, and I just tried to hit the best shots I could. When I focused on my own game and my own shots, it went well for me.”

Walker will lead 13 Philadelphia PGA Professionals to the national championship: Braden Shattuck (2); Brian Bergstol (3); Mike Meisenzahl (4); Trevor Bensel (5); Rusty Harbold, Philadelphia Cricket Club (6); Terry Hatch, Royal Oaks G.C. (7); Dave Quinn, Laurel Creek C.C. (T8); Jeff Herb, Waynesborough C.C. (T8); Zac Oakley, Bidermann G.C. (T8); Terry Hertzog, Bent Creek C.C. (T11); Andrew Turner, Whitford C.C. (T11); and Dave Pagett, Whitemarsh Valley C.C. (T11). Alternates are as follows: Billy Stewart, Union League Liberty Hill; Parks Price, Hanover C.C.; Stephen Swartz, Carlisle C.C.; Sam Ambrose, Chester Valley G.C.; and Scott Chisholm, Rolling Green G.C. To view the full 103rd Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship leaderboard, click here.

C.C. of Harrisburg Triumphs in PGA HOPE Philadelphia Cup

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he team representing the Country Club of Harrisburg walked away with the championship belts after winning the second annual PGA HOPE Philadelphia Cup at Riverton Country Club. As a result of their victory, the team, led by PGA of America Golf Professional and Philadelphia PGA Section President Chip Richter, included four U.S. military veterans, George Vasiloff, Antonio Wallace, Michael Jaye, and Bob Stock, will represent PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia’s 14 PGA HOPE chapters in the 2025 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup during PGA Championship week in North Carolina. MedEast Post-Op & Surgical Inc. was the event’s title partner. To read more about this special event, click here.

C.C. of Harrisburg Triumphs in PGA HOPE Philadelphia Cup

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he team representing the Country Club of Harrisburg walked away with the championship belts after winning the second annual PGA HOPE Philadelphia Cup at Riverton Country Club. As a result of their victory, the team, led by PGA of America Golf Professional and Philadelphia PGA Section President Chip Richter, included four U.S. military veterans, George Vasiloff, Antonio Wallace, Michael Jaye, and Bob Stock, will represent PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia’s 14 PGA HOPE chapters in the 2025 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup during PGA Championship week in North Carolina. MedEast Post-Op & Surgical Inc. was the event’s title partner. To read more about this special event, click here.

Delaware Victories: PGA Jr. League Champions

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wo teams of youth golfers from Delaware are advancing to the PGA Junior League regional championship at Maple Dale C.C. from September 6-8. The Delaware Beach All-Stars, representing the 13u division and led by PGA Golf Professional Corey Phillips, secured their spot by winning the section championship at Doylestown C.C. on August 13, where they defeated the Delaware Blue All-Stars in match play. Meanwhile, the Dupont Diamonds, representing the 17u division and led by Head Coach Matt Finger, earned their place at the regional championship with a stellar 12-under-par round at Dupont C.C. on August 1. Both teams are excited about the home-field advantage and look forward to continuing their strong performances while enjoying the fun with their teammates.

Delaware Victories: PGA Jr. League Champions

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wo teams of youth golfers from Delaware are advancing to the PGA Junior League regional championship at Maple Dale C.C. from September 6-8. The Delaware Beach All-Stars, representing the 13u division and led by PGA Golf Professional Corey Phillips, secured their spot by winning the section championship at Doylestown C.C. on August 13, where they defeated the Delaware Blue All-Stars in match play. Meanwhile, the Dupont Diamonds, representing the 17u division and led by Head Coach Matt Finger, earned their place at the regional championship with a stellar 12-under-par round at Dupont C.C. on August 1. Both teams are excited about the home-field advantage and look forward to continuing their strong performances while enjoying the fun with their teammates.

Fierce Females: Women In Golf

Gulph Mills Golf Club in King of Prussia hosted a networking event for all of the women from the Philadelphia Section who work in golf including Section staff, PGA Professionals and Associates. The female golfers were invited to play nine holes of golf and then come back together for light refreshments afterwards. It was a great way to celebrate all of the accomplishments these outstanding women have achieved and to inspire the younger generations who are working on breaking barriers.

Fierce Females: Women In Golf

Gulph Mills Golf Club in King of Prussia hosted a networking event for all of the women from the Philadelphia Section who work in golf including Section staff, PGA Professionals and Associates. The female golfers were invited to play nine holes of golf and then come back together for light refreshments afterwards. It was a great way to celebrate all of the accomplishments these outstanding women have achieved and to inspire the younger generations who are working on breaking barriers.

Fairways & Friendships: Partner Day 2024

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he Legacy Club at Woodcrest in Cherry Hill, N.J., recently hosted our 2024 Partner Day, an event dedicated to honoring the organizations and individuals who collaborate with us throughout the year. As a token of our appreciation for their invaluable support in making our events successful, we invited them to enjoy a round of golf with PGA Professionals.

This year’s Partner Day featured a lively 18-hole shamble format.

The day was blessed with perfect weather, and the team led by PGA of America Golf Professional Curtis Kirkpatrick—comprised of Wes Gates, Rick Rosetti, and Julian Sub—emerged victorious with an impressive round of 18-under par. The event was not only a celebration of our partnerships but also a testament to the camaraderie and competitive spirit that define our organization.

Fairways & Friendships: Partner Day 2024

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he Legacy Club at Woodcrest in Cherry Hill, N.J., recently hosted our 2024 Partner Day, an event dedicated to honoring the organizations and individuals who collaborate with us throughout the year. As a token of our appreciation for their invaluable support in making our events successful, we invited them to enjoy a round of golf with PGA Professionals.

This year’s Partner Day featured a lively 18-hole shamble format.

The day was blessed with perfect weather, and the team led by PGA of America Golf Professional Curtis Kirkpatrick—comprised of Wes Gates, Rick Rosetti, and Julian Sub—emerged victorious with an impressive round of 18-under par. The event was not only a celebration of our partnerships but also a testament to the camaraderie and competitive spirit that define our organization.

Lifelong Learning Click below to watch a testimonial from PGA Member Leila Mackie on her experiences working in the field of Player Development.

Lifelong Learning Click below to watch a testimonial from PGA Member Leila Mackie on her experiences working in the field of Player Development.

Union League of Philadelphia

Women’s Section Championship September 11th at the Union League at Torresdale Click Here For More Info

Union League of Philadelphia

Women’s Section Championship September 11th at the Union League at Torresdale Click Here For More Info