John Moorhead Jr. inducted into Western Pennsylvania Golf Hall of Fame

November 12, 2024
Josh Rowntree, Director of Communications

Inevitably, golf was going to make its way into Western Pennsylvania. But John Moorhead Jr. is the man responsible for — quite literally — getting the ball rolling over 125 years ago.

Moorhead’s impact on the initiation of the game in the region, as well his instrumental role in the birth of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association, will be honored Thursday night when he is posthumously inducted into the Western Pennsylvania Golf Hall of Fame.

The Pittsburgh native is the lone member of the 2024 Hall of Fame Class.

“We are honored to welcome John Moorhead Jr. into such illustrious company,” says Terry Teasdale, Executive Director of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association. “Mr. Moorhead’s influence on the game of golf in the region and his initiative shown in the founding of the WPGA has left an impact for the last 125 years and will continue to do so for generations to come.

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WPGA Founding Club Series: The Edgeworth Club

November 6, 2024
By Josh Rowntree, Director of Communications

Four of the five of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association’s founding clubs still are, in some way, situated on a playable golf course today.

The outlier is Edgeworth Club, a Sewickley-based private establishment that still operates as home for racket sports, bowling, swimming and aerobics.

Sadly, much of Edgeworth’s lore remains a bit of a mystery. It has been over 110 years since a club was swung on its grounds. But its impact on golf locally is undeniable.

Edgeworth’s history begins right alongside golf’s start in Western Pennsylvania. As the Pittsburgh Golf Club, Allegheny Country Club, Edgewood Country Club and Pittsburgh Field Club were commencing the process of welcoming the game to their grounds, so too was the Edgeworth Club.

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WPGA unveils 2024 Players of the Year

October 22, 2024
By Josh Rowntree, Director of Communications

The Western Pennsylvania Golf Association has announced its four Players of the Year for the 2024 season.

The recognition, given annually to the top players in different categories, is an acknowledgment of their play through the season, considering events held by the WPGA, the Pennsylvania State Golf Association, the Tri-State PGA Section and the USGA.

A points system is used to determine Player of the Year winners.

The 2024 Men’s Player of the Year is Nathan Piatt. The Senior Player of the Year is Rick Stimmel. The Junior Player of the Year is Nick Turowski. And the Junior Girl’s Player of the Year is Mya Morgan.

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    USGA announces expansion of State Junior Team Program • Read More • (10/16/24)
    Stimmel, Smith lead Senior Amateur, Capotis on top of Super-Senior • Read More • (10/11/24)
    Virginia natives qualify for U.S. Amateur Four-Ball at Totteridge • Read More • (10/7/24)
    Carol Onufro elected 105th WPGA President • Read More • (10/3/24)

WPGA Founding Club Series

    Edgewood Country Club • Read More • (4/16/24)
    Pittsburgh Field Club • Read More • (7/11/24)
    Allegheny Country Club • Read More • (8/23/24)
    Pittsburgh Golf Club • Read More • (9/20/24)
      The Edgeworth Club • Read More • (11/6/24)

WPGA 125th Anniversary

    WPGA begins celebration of 125th Anniversary • Read More • (5/12/24)
    WPGA125: Foxburg preservation an attempt to honor history • Read More • (6/6/24)
    WPGA125: C.R. Miller Memorial returns to Fox Chapel for 50th Anniversary • Read More • (6/30/24)
    John Moorhead Jr. inducted into Western Pennsylvania Golf Hall of Fame • Read More • (11/12/24)

Competitions

The WPGA competition season has concluded for the season. We thank all of the players, our Member Clubs, and all of our volunteers for your continued support. See you next year.

Qualifying Rounds

Qualifying for USGA Championships has concluded for the season. We thank all of the players, our Member Clubs, and all of our volunteers for your continued support. See you next year.

Announcements

2024 WPGA Scholarship Fund Application now available • Cover Letter • Student Application
Youth on Course Partners with Western Pennsylvania Golf Association • Read Full Press Release • (11/28/23)

Member Benefits

WPGA launches WPGA Clubhouse • Check out the WPGA Collection - Here.
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Hall of Fame

Western Pennsylvania has a lengthy, rich and storied history.

The Western Pennsylvania Golf Association celebrated its centennial in 1998. Part of this celebration was to recognize area golfers and contributors who had an impact on our history. The Western Pennsylvania Golf Hall of Fame was established in 2013 to celebrate this history. The inaugural class consisted of William C. Fownes, Jr., Jock Hutchison, Arnold Palmer, Carol Semple Thompson, and Lew Worsham.

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Scholarship Fund

Founded in 1941, nearly 700 students have received a scholarship.

The WPGA Scholarship Fund was founded in 1941 and awarded two scholarships to the University of Pittsburgh and another to Duquesne University. The first Caddie Welfare Committee surfaced in 1927 and addressed issues to benefit of caddies at the various Member Clubs of the Association. Fourteen years later the movement secured enough money to sponsor its first scholars.


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