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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…
Francella added as Team PA coach
Meaghan Francella, a LPGA Teaching and Playing Professional for the last five years at Philadelphia Cricket Club, will be joining Team Pennsylvania…
Stimmel makes history with record-breaking performance in West Penn Senior Am, Henk takes Super-Senior
SCORING | GALLERY BEALLSVILLE — This time, it was Rick Stimmel’s turn to get in on the history making. Stimmel, propelled by a dominant opening…
Stimmel dances with course record in first round of West Penn Senior Am
SCORING | ROUND 2 STARTING TIMES BEALLSVILLE — Rick Stimmel’s hope is that his performance Monday will remove any doubts come Tuesday. Stimmel, one…
95th WPGA Senior Amateur Championship begins Monday at Nemacolin Country Club
STARTING TIMES | SCORING BEALLSVILLE — The final Western Pennsylvania Golf Association major of 2026 is set for Monday and Tuesday at…
Ten years after his death, Arnold Palmer’s impact on golf, Western PA still strong
The first time that Bob Ford stood on the first tee at Oakmont Country Club alongside his playing partner, Arnold Palmer, there was one feeling of…
West Penn Wrap-Up: Two locals reach match play at U.S. Senior Am, others shine in collegiate debut
Two local players made a big impact at the U.S. Senior Am in early September. Arnold Cutrell and Rick Stimmel — two longtime standout players…