Johnson's make history in 75th WPGA Brothers Tournament

July 26, 2024
By Mike Dudurich

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PITTSBURGH — For the second time in three years, Tanner and Parker Johnson walked out of Shannopin Country Club with a team title. This time, however, they also took with them a little piece of history.

The two brothers dominated the challenging sloped fairways of the Pittsburgh course Friday, shooting a 10-under 61 in the Chapman Scoring Format event and cruising to a win in the 75th WPGA Brothers Championship.

The 10-under mark is the best round in the event’s storied history.

The Johnson brothers won the Brothers Championship two years ago by shooting 6-under. They more than one-upped that showing Friday, again conquering the field and Shannopin.

WPGA celebrates 75th Brothers Tournament Friday at Shannopin

July 22, 2024
By Josh Rowntree, Director of Competitions

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PITTSBURGH - A golf tournament with added, historic meaning, the 75th WPGA Brothers Tournament is set for Friday at Shannopin Country Club.

Started in 1950 to honor two brothers killed in battle during World War II, the Brothers Tournament has become a yearly way of honoring the two men and celebrating the bond formed by family.

The contest — consisting of 18 holes of Chapman format stroke play — will tee off at 8 a.m. Monday with 27 teams set to compete.

The first Brothers Tournament was won Bud and Dick Semple, for whom the Association's WPGA Century Foursomes Championship is now named after.

Stopperich pulls off massive comeback to take West Penn Open

July 14, 2024
By Josh Rowntree, Director of Communications

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INDIANA, PA — Alec Stopperich had two different phone calls with his father following the completion of his round Wednesday at Indiana Country Club.

The first was full of optimism but had some uncertainty. The second was full of joy.

Stopperich fired off one of the best single rounds in West Penn Open history, claiming the title with an overall score of 10-under to win the three-day tournament by a stroke.

“It’s an honor to be on this trophy with all of these great players,” said Stopperich, who finished runner-up to Neal Shipley in the WPGA Open two years ago. “The West Penn has always produced phenomenal golfers and this list (of winners) has a lot of really good ones on there. I’m really proud to add my name to this trophy.”

The Venetia, Pa. native and Peters Township grad rallied from six strokes down by posting a tournament-best round of 63, navigating the challenging terrain in Indiana.

Piatt continues strong West Penn summer

July 24, 2024
By Josh Rowntree, Director of Communications

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INDIANA, PA - Nathan Piatt had already posted a great summer in WPGA competitions.

The winner of the 124th West Penn Amateur Championship last month, Piatt added hardware to his shelf Wednesday by finishing as the Low Am in the West Penn Open.

The former Radford and Upper St. Clair graduate shot 8-under, including a final round 67, to finish fourth overall.

“I played well,” said Piatt. “I played better overall on the back nine all three rounds. I got off to a really rough start in the first round. The second round I just parred it to death and today, on that front nine, it felt like a couple over just because those pins were pretty gettable.”

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