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Staple of Erie golf community and Hall of Famer, Grassi Sr. strived to give back via golf
Ted Grassi, Sr. spent his life trying to give back. And using the game of golf became the primary catalyst for the that passion. A longtime…
West Penn Wrap-Up: Locals perform well at state championships, on college and pro scenes this fall
The high school golf season wrapped up in October and a handful of local players posted strong performances to end their years. In the Boys…
2027 P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Internship Opportunities
Applications are now open for the 2027 USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Internship Program at the WPGA. We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our…
Strong work ethic, hometown pride guided Friend to West Penn Golf Hall of Fame
From an early age, Bob Friend knew exactly what he wanted to do in life. Friend, a Pittsburgh native and longtime Oakmont Country Club member, will…
Historic achievements propel Kittsley, Morgan, Stimmel to WPGA Player of the Year honors
PITTSBURGH — In a year of historic moments in WPGA competitions, even more groundbreaking accomplishments were made this week as the Western…
Zachetti’s Hall of Fame career built by happenstance, persistence
Vince Zachetti looked down at his phone and pondered as to why amateur golf legend and longtime friend Sean Knapp was calling him. Zachetti,…
Local high school golfer walks path of U.S. Open winning relative in WPIAL Championships
Ian Patterson has heard the stories of his most famous relative throughout his life. But it wasn’t until recently that he was able to gain a full…
WPGA participants, Team Pennsylvania members shine at WPIAL Championships
Playing competitively in local amateur competitions has been a proven path to success when it comes to high school and even collegiate competitions,…
Three locals in Fajt, Kowalski and Stopperich qualify for 2027 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball
SCORING | GALLERY EXPORT — Kevin Fajt and Alec Stopperich are on a pretty good run of late. And that run got even better Tuesday. Fajt, teamed…
U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Qualifying Tuesday at Westmoreland Country Club
STARTING TIMES | SCORING EXPORT — Westmoreland Country Club will host Western Pennsylvania’s final USGA qualifying round of 2026 Tuesday. The…