Unique journeys connecting Longwood’s West Penn duo

March 21, 2025
By Josh Rowntree, Director of Communications

Scott Jordan and Hunter Swidzinski each went through unique and challenging recruiting processes as they finished high school.

The two Western Pennsylvanians, however, eventually found a home to play college golf, and found the right fit in their academic journeys. Now, both are excelling in both avenues as they bookend their collegiate careers. Together.

For Jordan, an Upper St. Clair High School graduate with long ties to the game of golf both locally and beyond, a senior year of high school golf came crashing down when the COVID-19 pandemic struck and recruiting took a heavy blow in all sports.

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Competition registration opens Wednesday for 126th season of West Penn Golf

March 17, 2025
By Josh Rowntree, Director of Communications

PITTSBURGH – Competition registration for the 126th season of Western Pennsylvania Golf Association (WPGA) competitions begins Wednesday.

With over 30 events scheduled, the WPGA anticipates another strong season of play in West Penn events, which have offerings for men, women, juniors and seniors.

“The WPGA is excited for the 2025 golf competition season,” said Terry Teasdale, Executive Director of the WPGA. “We are so thankful to our affiliated clubs and courses for their willingness to host West Penn events throughout the spring, summer and fall, and we truly feel that this will be a year that provides local golfers with their best experiences to date."

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WPGA Play Days rolling registration begins Wednesday

March 10, 2025
By Josh Rowntree, Director of Communications

The Western Pennsylvania Golf Association is pleased to announce the return of WPGA Play Days for the 2025 golf season.

WPGA Play Days offer Association members the opportunity to explore WPGA member clubs and courses in a relaxed, enjoyable, and non-competitive environment while paying an affordable rate.

Unlike a competition, players can pick their group and tee time and select the tee markers they would like to play from. This is a great opportunity to meet new players or get your regular group together to play a quality golf course at a great price.

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Recent Posts

    WPGA mourns passing of former President David Kuhar • Read More • (3/8/25)
    WPGA reveals commemorative logo for 125th Amateur Championship • Read More • (3/5/24)
    USNDP: Team Pennsylvania • Read More • (3/1/25)
    Western Pennsylvania Golf Association unveils 2025 Competition Schedule • Read More • (2/21/24)
    The Ten Biggest Stories in West Penn Golf in 2024 • Read More • (12/23/24)

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

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

Member Benefits

WPGA launches WPGA Clubhouse • Check out the WPGA Collection - Here.

Partners

Thank you to the supporters of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association.

The Fuhrer Family


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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