1921 E-Pub: Volume 9, No. 2

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Fairway Phenoms

13 PGA of America Golf Professionals competed for a spot in the 2024 PGA Championship

Shattuck Shines at the PGA Championshp

Braden Shattuck made the cut and won honors at his second major appearance

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Swinging Success: McNabb Competes in Senior PGA Championship Dave McNabb qualified for another major championship

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Get to Know Team Philadelphia

Watch a short video about the team that competed in this year’s Secretary’s Cup

Diversity Scholar Family Continues to Grow

An introduction into the new scholarship class

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A Generous Donation from the Jason Martonick Estate PGA REACH Philadelphia recieves large endowment

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The Region’s Premier Golf Events

The section will be home to two major USGA Events

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Just Getting Started

Elaina McGarrigle shares her expereince so far in the Associate Program.

Fairway Phenoms 13 of the section’s best PGA of America Golf Professionals competed in the 2024 PGA Professional Championship presented by Club Car, Corebridge Financial and Rolex. The championship was held April 28-May 1 at the Fields Ranch East and West courses at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas. Two professionals, Braden Shattuck of Rolling Green G.C. and Zac Oakley of Bidermann G.C., finsihed in the top 20 and qualified for the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla.

To read more about this talented field of golf professionals, click here.

Trevor Bensel

Brian Bergstol

Robert Fenton

Alex Knoll

Danny Lewis

Michael Little

Mike Meisenzahl

Zac Oakley

Dave Pagett

Braden Shattuck

Mark Sheftic

Rich Steinmetz

Billy Stewart

Fairway Phenoms 13 of the section’s best PGA of America Golf Professionals competed in the 2024 PGA Professional Championship presented by Club Car, Corebridge Financial and Rolex. The championship was held April 28-May 1 at the Fields Ranch East and West courses at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas. Two professionals, Braden Shattuck of Rolling Green G.C. and Zac Oakley of Bidermann G.C., finsihed in the top 20 and qualified for the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla.

To read more about this talented field of golf professionals, click here.

Trevor Bensel

Brian Bergstol

Robert Fenton

Alex Knoll

Danny Lewis

Michael Little

Mike Meisenzahl

Zac Oakley

Dave Pagett

Braden Shattuck

Mark Sheftic

Rich Steinmetz

Billy Stewart

Shattuck Shines at the PGA Championship

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raden Shattuck from Rolling Green G.C. in Springfield, Pa., claimed the Low Club Professional Honors at the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla G.C. in Kentucky. After two outstanding days of play on Thursday and Friday, Shattuck made the cut and earned his spot in the weekend. Overall, Shattuck finished the championship in 72nd place, with a score of one-under par.

To read more about his extraordinary accomplishment, click here.

Shattuck Shines at the PGA Championship

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raden Shattuck from Rolling Green G.C. in Springfield, Pa., claimed the Low Club Professional Honors at the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla G.C. in Kentucky. After two outstanding days of play on Thursday and Friday, Shattuck made the cut and earned his spot in the weekend. Overall, Shattuck finished the championship in 72nd place, with a score of one-under par.

To read more about his extraordinary accomplishment, click here.

Swinging Success: Dave Mcnabb Plays in Senior PGA Championship

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ave McNabb from Applebrook G.C. competed in the 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores Golf Club in Michigan. McNabb qualified via his play in last year’s Senior PGA Professional Championship at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla., where the top 35 finishers earn exemptions into the men’s senior major. McNabb has played several major championships, including in last year’s year’s KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, where he made the first-ever competitive hole-in-one at PGA Frisco in Texas. To read more about this competitve event, click here.

Swinging Success: Dave Mcnabb Plays in Senior PGA Championship

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ave McNabb from Applebrook G.C. competed in the 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores Golf Club in Michigan. McNabb qualified via his play in last year’s Senior PGA Professional Championship at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla., where the top 35 finishers earn exemptions into the men’s senior major. McNabb has played several major championships, including in last year’s year’s KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, where he made the first-ever competitive hole-in-one at PGA Frisco in Texas. To read more about this competitve event, click here.

Get to Know Team Philadelphia!

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ike Wood, PGA, the director of golf at Saucon Valley C.C. and a team of four U.S. Military Veterans — Bill Lippincott, Cal Bostick, Leo Kollar, and Shaun Osting — represented the Philadelphia Section at the 2024 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup at the University of Louisville G.C. in Kentucky. As part of their trip, the team received a pre-round dinner at the famous Churchill Downs, and entry into a practice round for the PGA Championship at Valhalla G.C. To watch a short video about the team, click below.

Get to Know Team Philadelphia!

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ike Wood, PGA, the director of golf at Saucon Valley C.C. and a team of four U.S. Military Veterans — Bill Lippincott, Cal Bostick, Leo Kollar, and Shaun Osting — represented the Philadelphia Section at the 2024 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup at the University of Louisville G.C. in Kentucky. As part of their trip, the team received a pre-round dinner at the famous Churchill Downs, and entry into a practice round for the PGA Championship at Valhalla G.C. To watch a short video about the team, click below.

Diversity Scholar Family Continues to Grow

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GA REACH Philadelphia, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the Philadelphia PGA Section, is proud to announce six recipients of the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour Diversity Scholarship: Sophia DeSantis, Glen Mills, Pa.; Addison Murphy, Phoenixville, Pa.; Andi Jones, Glenside, Pa.; Tobias Elliott, Garnet Valley, Pa.; Brian Nishimura, Collegeville, Pa.; Jayden Rounbehler, Philadelphia, Pa.

The scholarship program was established in 2019 to promote greater diversity in golf and awards opportunities to junior golfers of different races, genders and socioeconomic statuses. Specifically, golfers receive a free membership to the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour, 7 free tournament entries annually, until the age of 18, and are assigned a PGA of America Golf Professional as a mentor to coach them through challenges they are facing on and off the course.To read more about this year’s class and the scholarship program, click here.

Diversity Scholar Family Continues to Grow

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GA REACH Philadelphia, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the Philadelphia PGA Section, is proud to announce six recipients of the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour Diversity Scholarship: Sophia DeSantis, Glen Mills, Pa.; Addison Murphy, Phoenixville, Pa.; Andi Jones, Glenside, Pa.; Tobias Elliott, Garnet Valley, Pa.; Brian Nishimura, Collegeville, Pa.; Jayden Rounbehler, Philadelphia, Pa.

The scholarship program was established in 2019 to promote greater diversity in golf and awards opportunities to junior golfers of different races, genders and socioeconomic statuses. Specifically, golfers receive a free membership to the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour, 7 free tournament entries annually, until the age of 18, and are assigned a PGA of America Golf Professional as a mentor to coach them through challenges they are facing on and off the course.To read more about this year’s class and the scholarship program, click here.

PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia Receives $100,000 Endowment From Martonick Estate

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he PGA of America REACH Foundation, the Philadelphia PGA Section’s 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is pleased to announce that it has received a $100,000 endowment from the estate of PGA of America Golf Professional Jason Martonick, who passed away in 2023.

Martonick was elected to PGA of America Membership in 2003 and was most recently the coach for Penn State Hazelton’s golf team. The endowment will help fund the foundation’s Youth, Military, and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, including programs like PGA Jr. League, Golf in Schools, PGA HOPE Philadelphia (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), and the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour Diversity Scholarships.

“We are incredibly grateful for this generous endowment from the Martonick estate,” said PGA REACH Philadelphia Director Courtney Curcio. “This gift will help our foundation’s programming thrive for years, and will remain a testament to Jason’s heart and generosity.”

PGA of America REACH Foundation Philadelphia Receives $100,000 Endowment From Martonick Estate

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he PGA of America REACH Foundation, the Philadelphia PGA Section’s 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is pleased to announce that it has received a $100,000 endowment from the estate of PGA of America Golf Professional Jason Martonick, who passed away in 2023.

Martonick was elected to PGA of America Membership in 2003 and was most recently the coach for Penn State Hazelton’s golf team. The endowment will help fund the foundation’s Youth, Military, and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, including programs like PGA Jr. League, Golf in Schools, PGA HOPE Philadelphia (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), and the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour Diversity Scholarships.

“We are incredibly grateful for this generous endowment from the Martonick estate,” said PGA REACH Philadelphia Director Courtney Curcio. “This gift will help our foundation’s programming thrive for years, and will remain a testament to Jason’s heart and generosity.”

The Region’s Premier Golf Events

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he Philadelphia Section is lucky to have hosted two major golf events this year, bringing attention to some of the area’s most beautiful courses. The first was the 9th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball at the Philadelphia Cricket Club on May 25-29. The second was the 79th U.S. Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club from May 27-June 1.Both events showcased true talent from both experienced and up and coming golfers!

The Region’s Premier Golf Events

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he Philadelphia Section is lucky to have hosted two major golf events this year, bringing attention to some of the area’s most beautiful courses. The first was the 9th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball at the Philadelphia Cricket Club on May 25-29. The second was the 79th U.S. Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club from May 27-June 1.Both events showcased true talent from both experienced and up and coming golfers!

Just Getting Started Click below to watch a testimonial from a new PGA of America Associate, Elaina McGarrigle on her experience so far with the program.

Just Getting Started Click below to watch a testimonial from a new PGA of America Associate, Elaina McGarrigle on her experience so far with the program.