Holzopfel, Miller Gee, Wymer, Kim take WPGA Women's titles

July 28, 2025
By Josh Rowntree, Director of Communications


FOX CHAPEL — Emily Holzopfel’s hot start proved to be enough on a hot day.

Holzopfel, powered by a sensational first round and a clutch performance on her 36th hole, carded a 1-under overall score to claim her first WPGA Women’s Amateur Championship on Monday at Fox Chapel Golf Club.

“It was great,” said the Ohio native. “I was really relieved that I didn’t have to go to a playoff. It was just an awesome day and a great tournament overall.”

A member of Williams Golf & Country Club, Holzopfel fell into a zone in the back half of her first of two rounds, posting a 5-under mark through her opening 18 holes.

Large field to compete in WPGA Women's Amateur Championships

July 27, 2025
By Josh Rowntree, Director of Competitions


SOX CHAPEL — With an expanded format, the WPGA Women’s Amateur Championships are set for Monday at Fox Chapel Golf Club.

The 18th WPGA Women’s Amateur Championship is the top WPGA contest for amateur female golfers in the region and has seen a long list of strong players claim victories in the event throughout its history.

Running concurrently will be the 9th WPGA Senior Amateur Championship, which will also feature a Super-Senior Division. The Senior Division is available for players ages 55 and older, while the Super-Senior Division is for competitors 65 and older.

New to the WPGA championship schedule is the addition of the Inaugural WPGA Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, which will also run concurrently with the other championships on Monday. The Mid-Amateur is available for players ages 25 and older.

DeNunzio brothers win WPGA Brothers Tournament for fourth time

July 25, 2025
By Josh Rowntree, Director of Communications


BEN AVON HEIGHTS — Over a decade after their last win in the WPGA Brothers Tournament, the Denunzio brothers returned to the winner’s circle Friday afternoon at Shannopin Country Club.

The twin brothers teamed up to shoot a 3-under score of 68, winning by a stroke in the long-running West Penn team competition.

“We know each other’s games so well,” said Ronald Denunzio. “We try our best to be patient with each other. That’s such a big thing in team format. We never get too upset with each other. Whatever happens, happens. And today it worked out.”

The Denunzio’s played a bogey free round with three birdies on the card in the Chapman format event.

76th WPGA Brothers Tournaments return to Shannopin Friday

July 24, 2025
By Josh Rowntree, Director of Communications


A golf tournament with added, historic meaning, the 76th WPGA Brothers Tournament is set for Friday at Shannopin Country Club.

The contest — consisting of 18 holes of Chapman format stroke play — will tee off at 8 a.m. with 26 teams set to compete. The event features a gross and net division for competitors.

The only competition of its kind in the country, the WPGA Brothers Tournaments were started in 1950 to honor two brothers killed in battle during World War II.

Since then, the Brothers Tournament has become a yearly way of honoring the two men and celebrating the bond formed by family.

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2025 WPGA Women's Amateur Championships
Monday, July 28, 2025

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Team Pennsylvania - Press Release • (3/1/25)
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USGA announces expansion of State Junior Team Program • Read More • (10/16/24)

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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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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.