Message from Dan Haskell - December 2011  As we wind down the final days of our 90th Anniversary celebration, I want to thank the committee members, headed up by co-chairs Mr. Pete Trenham, PGA and Howard Cohen, for all of their insight and collaboration in highlighting what the Philadelphia Section PGA represents. I especially want to thank Pete Trenham, who as Section Historian, provided the information for each of the Moments in Section History featured weekly on the section website that culminated 90 years ago from that inaugural December 2, 1921 Section meeting. Thanks Pete!! Full Article Jay Weitzel Inducted as 32nd Member of the Philadelphia Section PGA Hall of Fame Philadelphia, PA – On Monday, October 24, the Philadelphia Section introduced their newest inductee into the Philadelphia PGA Hall of Fame, Mr. Jay Weitzel.
Weitzel, who served as the longtime Head Golf Professional (’57-’89) and Director of Golf (’89-’94) at Hershey Country Club in Hershey, PA, was brought before the more than 250 Section members attending the Fall Meeting at Blue Bell Country Club to be recognized for his tremendous contributions to the Philadelphia Section and its members throughout his professional career. Full Article New Board Elected, Sean Foley Presents at Section's Fall Meeting (Blue Bell, PA) - Nearly 300 members of the Philadelphia Section PGA attended this year’s fall meeting on Monday, October 24, 2011. The meeting was held at Blue Bell Country Club, and was followed by an afternoon alternate-shot team event sponsored by Golf Cart Services, Inc. Full Article Message from Mark Anderson - August 2011 I hope everyone is having a great summer and is getting ready for the home stretch of the golf season. It has been a fantastic year so far and I am looking forward to the fall season.
Congratulations to Jeff Kiddie - National Merchandiser of the Year – Private category and John Rogers – National Horton Smith Award for being recognized nationally for their efforts. The Philadelphia Section has been on a great run over the past few years with more than our share of national award winners. We all know what great golf professionals we have in the Philadelphia Section, it is so nice to see them awarded for their hard work and commitment to excellence. Well done Jeff and John we are very proud of you! Full Article Nearly 58 years and one legend later, Golf Lessons return to HersheyPark Stadium Youth Clinic & PGA Sports Academy  Full Article Former PGA of America National Award winner Will Reilly named PGA Junior Golf Development Manager Will Reilly, who gained national recognition for his junior golf initiatives spanning nearly 17 years as PGA head professional at Twining Valley Golf Club in Dresher, Pa., has joined The PGA of America's National Headquarters staff in the newly created position of Junior Golf Development Manager. Reilly, 46, will oversee the development and implementation of the PGA Sports Academy and other junior golf initiatives that will position PGA Professionals at the forefront of delivering the next generation of junior golf programming. Full Article Barbin Wins Section's Top Honor – Golf Professional of the Year Full Article Fourth Annual Patriot Golf Day Hits Record-Setting Numbers Full Article Philadelphia PGA Gives Lessons at Dover Speedway Full Article Barbin Wins PGA of America's President's Plaque Full Article
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