Port St. Lucie/Stuart, FL - June 2, 2026 - Pine Tree Golf Club Club Professionals, Tom Cooper and Taylor Morgan captured the Srixon Cleveland Pro-Assistant Championship, presented by Club Car, with a 20-under performance over the last two days at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie and Mariner Sands Country Club in Stuart. This year’s Championship welcomed 82 two-person teams playing at PGA Golf Club and Mariner Sands Country Club. PGA Golf Club played a scramble format, while Mariner Sands Country Club played a Chapman format. The duo of Cooper, Pine Tree Golf Club’s Head Golf Professional, and Morgan, Assistant Golf Professional, posted a 12-under 60 during the first round in the scramble format, putting them one stroke ahead of Cameron Fady and Kyle Horvath of Quail Creek Country Club, Morgan Jewell and Nick Hocker of Floridian National Golf Club, and Mike Schuette and Walker Singleton of Loblolly following the first day. With the more difficult Chapman format left for the final round, Cooper and Morgan managed a bogey-free 8-under showing, holding off Fady and Horvath by three, who fired 6-under in the final round. Jewell and Hocker managed a third-place finish with a 5-under final round score. Defending champions Austin Davenport and Nick Beddow of APOGEE finished tied for fourth at 15-under with Mitch Gray and Daniel Escalera of La Gorce Country Club. Beddow also recorded a hole-in-one at Mariner Sands Country Club on hole 6 in the final round. Srixon Cleveland served as the title partner of the 2026 Pro-Assistant Championship, while the event was presented by Club Car, and supported by Ghost Golf, Perry Weather, Oakley, Range Servant, Signs by the Sea, and Firemaker. PGA Golf Club and Mariner Sands Country Club served as this year’s host facilities, led by Jeremy Wiernasz, PGA, Holly Taylor, PGA, and Garry Nelson, PGA of PGA Golf Club, and Tim McKenna, PGA, and Logan Knebels, PGA of Mariner Sands Country Club. Leaderboard

West Palm Beach, FL – The South Florida PGA Foundation has awarded two $30,000 scholarships to Natalia Conte of Coral Springs and Maria Serrano of Miami as the 2026 SFPGA Foundation Scholarship recipients. Now in its tenth year, a combined $60,000 are given out annually to support South Florida youth with their higher education. The South Florida PGA Foundation Scholarship is a merit-based award created to assist individuals with ties to the South Florida PGA Foundation and to recognize leaders in the local community. Natalia Conte Conte recently graduated from Coral Springs Charter School in Broward County. During her high school career, she was President of the National Honor Society and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, while competing on the varsity golf and flag football teams. Conte shares a passion for journalism and photography which has given her the opportunity to capture the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club and the ANNIKA Pro-Am at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida. She also involved herself with the school’s broadcast program, serving as associate producer and co-anchor for CTV2. In this role, she worked on broadcasts such as “Spotlight,” collaborating with the City of Coral Springs Marketing team to cover local events. This fall, Conte will attend Ave Maria University studying Communications & Theology, with plans to work as a photographer on mission trips. “This will help me share the love I have for helping others, as well as the love I have for journalism,” said Conte. “There is so much power in pictures, and knowing that I have the ability to bring awareness to things going on around the world is such a blessing.” Conte comes from a family with deep roots in the game of golf and the PGA Professional community. She is the daughter of Stephen Conte, PGA, Director of Instruction at Conte’s Golf Academy in Pompano Beach, Florida, and a dedicated South Florida PGA Member since 1995. Her mother, Michele Conte, is also a golf professional and proud LPGA Member, further reflecting the family’s lifelong commitment to the sport. Natalia’s passion for golf and service is also inspired by her late grandfather, John Conte, who was also a PGA Professional. “We are all so happy for Natalia, as she is the glue that holds our family together with her loving and generous heart,” Stephen Conte stated. “She helps us to keep things in proper perspective and makes the simplest things in life great joy.” Regarding her academic future, Conte added, “This scholarship will help me achieve my career goals by providing me with a balanced environment of the highest education, service opportunities, and the training and experience needed to pursue my life and career aspirations.” Maria Serrano Serrano graduated from Pinecrest Glades Academy in Miami, is an active competitor on the SFPGA Junior Tour, and works under John Moscoso, PGA, at the Trump Golf Academy of Miami. At the academy, Serrano coaches youth players in group and individual settings. She also serves as the Social Media Manager for the academy, creating content and managing event promotions and marketing campaigns. “Maria is a natural leader and someone who leads by example and with integrity,” Moscoso said. As Serrano coached and interacted with families, she discovered how meaningful it is to work in an environment that is inspiring. “Golf has become much more than a sport to me; it is the place where I found confidence, purpose, and a sense of belonging,” Serrano said. Serrano will attend St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Florida, where she will be a member of the women’s golf team and study Sports Administration. Upon obtaining her undergraduate degree, she has aspirations of working for the LPGA Tour in hopes to inspire and support future generations of girls golf by creating opportunities for young players to grow both on and off the golf course. “I want to continue giving back to the sport that changed my life and helped shape me into the person I am today,” Serrano explained. The South Florida PGA Foundation will follow both recipients' academic and professional progress in the years ahead. About the South Florida PGA Foundation The South Florida PGA Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded to support the South Florida community, focusing on youth, military, and families. The South Florida PGA Foundation operates under the direction of the South Florida PGA, a not-for-profit organization of over 1,900 PGA of America Professionals serving as experts in the business and game of golf.

Jupiter, Fla. – Justin Hicks, PGA, Teaching Professional at Stonebridge Country Club, fired rounds of 68-66, 10-under to capture the 39th South Florida Senior Open at Jonathan’s Landing Golf Club – Medal Course. The South Florida Senior Open, contested May 11-12, included 78 senior South Florida PGA Professionals competing across five divisions over 36 holes. Hicks entered the final round two shots off the lead after opening with a 4-under-par 68. Roger Kennedy Jr., PGA of The Club at Quail Ridge, and Paul Scaletta, PGA of The Bear’s Club, shared the first-round lead after each carded 6-under-par 66s on Monday. In Tuesday’s final round, Hicks carded a bogey-free 6-under-par 66, highlighted by six birdies, to finish the championship at 10-under-par 134, securing a one-shot victory. Alan Morin, PGA of The Club at Ibis, finished solo in second at 9-under par after posting rounds of 67-68. Kennedy Jr. claimed third place at 8-under par, while Rod Curl, PGA of Crane Watch at Evergreen, finished fourth at 7-under total. Scaletta rounded out the top five at 5-under par. In the age divisions, Bud Lintelman, PGA Life Member, captured the 60-69 division title at 3-under par. Jay Horton, PGA Life Member, won the 70-74 division at 1-under par, while Rick Whitfield, PGA of Loblolly, claimed the 75+ division title at 1-over par. The South Florida PGA extends a special thank you to Jonathan’s Landing Golf Club for hosting this year’s championship, led by PGA Director of Golf Brian Corbitt and PGA Head Professional Jared Werner. Complete results from the 38th South Florida Senior Open Championship can be found below.  CLICK HERE

WEST PALM BEACH, FL — The South Florida PGA Foundation, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Okeechobee County, will break ground on a new home Wednesday, May 14, at 10 a.m., marking the 13th Habitat for Humanity home build project. The groundbreaking represents another step toward the Foundation’s goal of building a home in every county of the South Florida PGA Section, including Puerto Rico. The initiative began in 2011 with the construction of the Foundation’s first Habitat home in Lee County. Since then, the South Florida PGA Foundation has partnered with local Habitat for Humanity affiliates throughout the Section to help provide affordable housing opportunities for families in need. The Foundation contributes $50,000 to each project, while PGA Professionals from across South Florida donate more than 250 volunteer hours to assist with construction alongside community volunteers and future homeowners. “For the South Florida PGA Foundation to be partnering with Habitat for Humanity for a 13th home is truly incredible. The impact that is made on these families is life-changing, and that's just one reason why aligning with Habitat is important to the Foundation,” said Lee Stroever, PGA Director of Golf at Emerald Dunes Club and Vice President of the SFPGA Foundation. “After seeing a handful of ‘key presentations’ at the end of a build, you can't help but feel good about what is being accomplished.” Construction on the Okeechobee County home is expected to begin in the fall of 2026. Applications for the future homeowner are anticipated to open during the same timeframe through Habitat for Humanity of Okeechobee County. “Working alongside the families that will be receiving the home is so humbling and rewarding; it’s a program that the Foundation and Section board is very proud of,” said Kevin Murphy, PGA General Manager at McArthur Golf Club and Treasurer of the SFPGA Foundation. The South Florida PGA Foundation’s home-building initiative has expanded throughout the Section over the past 15 years. Each project includes financial support from the Foundation and volunteer participation from PGA Professionals. Habitat for Humanity of St. Lucie and Okeechobee, founded in 1996 as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, works to provide affordable housing opportunities for families in need throughout the region. The organization partners with families and volunteers to support homeownership opportunities in St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. For more information about the South Florida PGA Foundation and its charitable initiatives, visit South Florida PGA Foundation.

North Palm Beach, FL – The South Florida PGA Foundation hosted its 10th Annual South Florida PGA HOPE Classic May 7th at Lost Tree Club, raising $125,000 in support of the Foundation’s flagship military initiative, PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere). Celebrating a decade of impact, the annual event continues to serve as one of the South Florida PGA Foundation’s premier fundraising efforts benefiting Veterans throughout the South Florida community. For the fifth consecutive year, Lost Tree Club graciously served as the host venue, welcoming 23 teams of four competing in a better ball format on one of South Florida’s premier golf courses. The PGA HOPE Classic brings together PGA of America Golf Professionals, community leaders, supporters, and Veterans for a day centered around camaraderie, philanthropy, and the game of golf. In addition to the on-course competition, participants enjoyed a raffle and silent auction that generated additional funding to support future PGA HOPE programming across the South Florida Section. Adding to the significance of the day, eight South Florida PGA HOPE graduates volunteered throughout the event, assisting with operations and engaging with participants. Their involvement highlighted the life-changing impact the program continues to have on Veterans and the meaningful community fostered through PGA HOPE. "This program saves lives, and I just want to say thank you to everyone here for your support in this program," said SFPGA HOPE Ambassador Christina Alaverez. Established in 2015, the South Florida PGA HOPE program has impacted the lives of over 2,000 Veterans through six-week instructional programs led by PGA of America Golf Professionals across South Florida. PGA HOPE introduces Veterans to the game of golf as a means to enhance their physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being, while fostering lasting connections both on and off the golf course. All programming is provided at no cost to participating Veterans. The continued success of the PGA HOPE Classic reflects the unwavering support of the South Florida golf community and the growing impact of PGA HOPE throughout the region. Through events like the HOPE Classic, the South Florida PGA Foundation remains committed to positively impacting Veterans’ lives through the game of golf for years to come. Titled by Keiser University , this year’s event was also supported by PXG , Firemaker Brewery, Garmany Golf , 2nd Swing , Raymond James , The City of Boynton Beach, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka , whose continued partnership and generosity help make the event possible year after year.

PARKLAND, Fla. (May 5, 2026) — Justin Hicks, PGA Teaching Professional at Stonebridge Country Club, captured the Srixon/Cleveland Fort Lauderdale Open, the first South Florida PGA Major of the 2026 season, held May 4–5 at Parkland Golf & Country Club and Fort Lauderdale Country Club. Hicks posted 2-under-par 70 in the opening round at Parkland Golf & Country Club before firing a tournament-low 8-under 64 in the final round at Fort Lauderdale Country Club, highlighted by nine birdies and one bogey, to finish at 10-under-par. The victory secured both the Championship and Senior Division titles, marking the first time Hicks has won both divisions in a South Florida PGA Major. In the Championship Division, Hicks finished three strokes ahead of Dylan Miranda of Apogee Golf Club, who carded rounds of 68-69 to finish at 7-under-par.  A four-way tie for third place at 6-under-par included Jamie Sindelar of Hammock Creek Golf Club, Jeremy Wells of Cypress Lake Golf Club, Derron Peyton of BallenIsles Country Club and Christian De Greiff of Coral Ridge Country Club. In the Senior Division, Hicks led the field at 10-under-par. Steven Vecellio of Frenchman's Reserve Country Club finished runner-up at 6-under-par, while Alan Morin of The Club at Ibis placed third at 5-under-par. The Srixon/Cleveland Fort Lauderdale Open was supported by title partner Srixon and Cleveland Golf, presenting partner Golf Sign and Design, and supporting partners Flash Weather AI, Global Golf Sales, Kohler, Maui Jim, Southeast Land and Water Management, StrackaLine, Tagmarshal, The Turf Guy and Unknown Golf. Leaderboard

West Palm Beach, Fla. — South Florida PGA Professionals Michael Kartrude and Tyler Collet qualified for the 2026 PGA Championship after finishing in the top-20 at the PGA Professional Championship, which concluded Wednesday at Bandon Dunes Resort in Oregon. Kartrude, an assistant professional at The Bear’s Club in Jupiter, placed third at 2-under total in just his second appearance in the event. With the result, the 36-year old has advanced to the major championship in both of his attempts after surviving a four-for-one playoff at last year’s national championship. Collet, an assistant professional at John’s Island Club in Vero Beach, tied for fourth at 1-under, jumping 39 spots up the leaderboard to secure his place in the field, backing up his historic 2025 PPC win. The 2026 event marked his fifth career start for the 30-year old, previously starting in the ‘21,’22,’24 & ‘25 championship. With their finishes, Kartrude and Collet earned positions on the Corebridge Financial PGA Team and will join 18 other PGA of America Golf Professionals at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, May 14-17. The national championship annually determines a 20-player group out of 312 PGA of America Golf Professionals who advance to the major, providing a pathway for professionals who primarily work in instruction and club operations to compete alongside top players in the world. Both players will be making their second consecutive appearances in the major. Kartrude’s third-place finish represents the best result of his career in the event, while Collet’s tie for fourth adds another top-five performance following his victory one year ago. Since 2023, the South Florida PGA Section has been represented by six different professionals, combining to fill 10 total spots in the championship field during that span

FRISCO, Texas (April 22, 2026) - The PGA of America and CBS Sports present “The Road to Bandon,” a new, 30-minute special airing Sunday, April 26, at 2:00 p.m. ET on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. The program, narrated by CBS Sports On-Course Reporter and former PGA TOUR member Johnson Wagner, features six PGA of America Golf Professionals from across the country as they prepare to compete in the 2026 PGA Professional Championship (PPC) at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, April 26-29, with hopes in earning one of 20 available Corebridge Financial Team spots in the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. “The Road to Bandon” provides an inside look at the journeys of the featured PGA Professionals who balance their role in the industry with their passion to maintain a competitive level of play. “PGA of America Golf Professionals are the backbone of our sport,” said PGA of America Vice President Nathan Charnes, PGA. “Alongside serving as expert coaches, operators and business leaders within the game, they can still compete at a very high level. We are thrilled to partner with CBS to build excitement for the PGA Professional Championship and showcase these six outstanding PGA Members, whose stories embody the passion and dedication that define our Association.” PGA of America Golf Professionals featured in “The Road to Bandon” Justin Hicks, PGA Teaching Professional at Stonebridge Country Club in Boca Raton, Fla., is the 2025 Senior PGA Professional Player of the Year, thanks in part to his victory in the 2025 Senior PPC. Hicks has played some of the best golf of his career now that he has entered the 50-and-older ranks: He earned Low PGA of America Golf Professional honors with a T17 finish in the 2026 Senior PGA Championship, competed in two Major Championships in 2025, The 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow on the Corebridge Financial Team and the 2025 U.S. Open, made an appearance in the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, and Monday qualified for the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational. Michael Kartrude, PGA Assistant Professional at The Bear’s Club in Jupiter, Fla., secured the final spot in the 2025 PGA Championship on the Corebridge Financial Team after a dramatic 5-hole playoff at PGA Golf Club. The 2025 South Florida PGA Section Professional Champion has earned the respect of many of the PGA TOUR’s players who are members at The Bear’s Club. Ben Polland, PGA Director of Golf at Shooting Star Golf Club in Jackson Hole, Wy., will come into Bandon as the reigning back-to-back recipient of the PGA of America Professional Player of the Year award. Polland made four-consecutive cuts in his six 2025 PGA TOUR exemptions, highlighted by a top-25 finish at the Barracuda Championship. Eric Steger, PGA Teaching Professional at Pebble Brook Golf Club in Noblesville, Ind., made his first PGA Championship appearance at Quail Hollow following a T-9 finish in the 2025 PPC. This won’t be his first experience competing at Bandon Dunes, playing in the 2011 U.S. Pub Links, losing his match to reigning U.S. Open Champion JJ Spaun. Eric is the son of PGA Professional Scott Steger, who played in the 1994 PGA Championship as a Club Professional. They work side-by-side as PGA Coaches at Pebble Brook. Mike Suhre, PGA Owner & Head Professional at Oak Brook Golf Club in Edwardsville, Illinois, is the 2025 PGA Youth Player Development Award recipient, stemming from his extraordinary contributions and achievement in youth player development. In addition to being one of the most accomplished PGA Jr. League Coaches in the country, Suhre also dedicates his time to PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), the flagship military program of the PGA of America REACH Foundation. He will make his third PPC appearance at Bandon Dunes next week. Riley Wheeldon, PGA Director of Instruction at Aronimink Golf Club, has a goal to become the first PGA of America Golf Professional from a PGA Championship host site to earn a spot in the field through the PPC. Wheeldon, a past winner on the Canadian Tour, has made an immediate impact as a PGA Coach at Aronimink during his first year working alongside Head Professional Jeff Kiddie, the 2023 PGA Golf Professional of the Year. This will be Wheeldon's first PPC. Additionally, CBS will run a 2026 PGA Championship preview show Saturday, May 9th at 2pm ET, to showcase the season’s next Major featuring the strongest field in golf and a historic return to Aronimink Golf Club for the first time since 1962. For more information about the PGA Professional Championship, click here . 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Coral Springs, FL - For the fourth time in five years, the Southeast Chapter of the South Florida PGA has won the Annual Nelson Cup Matches, held April 20th at Eagle Trace Golf Club in Coral Springs, Florida. The Nelson Cup is an annual South Florida PGA Ryder Cup-style tournament between the Southeast, Southwest, and Southern Chapters. Each team is composed of 12 Chapter members, two of whom are senior members. Started in 1992 by the Nelson family and now carried on by John Nelson, PGA Teaching Professional at the Country Club of Coral Springs, the annual Matches are played to honor the Nelson family and the significant contributions made to junior golf in South Florida. The day started with morning foursome matches that saw the Southeast Chapter jump out to an early 4.5-point lead over both the Southern and Southwest Chapters, with scores of 9 for the Southeast Chapter and 4.5 for both the Southern and Southwest Chapters. The Southeast Chapter teams of Richard Terga, PGA, and Alastair Mackenzie, PGA, as well as the team of Nick Latimer, PGA, and Jimmy Gascoigne, PGA, led the way in the morning, each winning both of their matches to secure four early points for the Southeast Chapter. Carrying the momentum into the three-ball matches, the Southeast Chapter added 9.5 more points to the Southwest Chapter, 5.5, and the Southern Chapters, 3 points earned during the second set of matches, bringing the points total to 18.5 for the Southeast Chapter, 10 for the Southwest Chapter, and 7.5 for the Southern Chapter. The teams of Terga/Mackenzie and Latimer/Gascoigne kept their undefeated streak going, again adding two more points each. Then, Southeast Chapter teams of John Bendar, PGA, and Morgan Jewell, PGA, and Colin Amaral, PGA, and Steve Vecellio, PGA, also went undefeated in the three-ball matches, adding two more points each. Heading into the final format of singles matches, the Southeast Chapter held a commanding 9-point lead over the Southwest Chapter and an 11-point lead over the Southern Chapter. The Southwest Chapter surged to start singles matches, winning their first eight matches to move within striking distance of the Southeast Chapter. Ashley Grier, PGA, and Latimer halted the run, winning both of their respective matches to earn four more points for the Southeast Chapter. As the singles matches concluded, the Southwest Chapter earned 17 total points, 5 more than the Southeast Chapter, but not enough to overtake them. The final points tallied 30.5 for the Southeast Chapter, 27 for the Southwest, and 14.5 for the Southern Chapter. In the 32 playings of the Nelson Cup Matches, the Southeast Chapter has now won 12 times, compared to the 12 from the Southwest Chapter and the three from the Southern Chapter. Each team was outfitted by SFPGA supporting partner Scales Gear. Team Rosters: Southeast Chapter: Colin Amaral John Bednar Jimmy Gascoigne Ashley Grier Morgan Jewell Michael Kartrude Nick Latimer Alastair Mackenzie Phillip Manceri Taylor Morgan Richard Terga Steven Vecellio Southwest Chapter: Justin Bertsch Evan Bowser Josh Brunet Andrew Filbert Daniel Heaslip Daniel Lee John Lento Matt Markle Justin McCarraher Adam Miller Gary Shea Justin Smith Southern Chapter: Stephen Conte Christian De Greiff Daniel Escalera O liver Gilmartin  Corey Henry Jared Isaacs Sean Kicker John Palloy David Ragan Ricardo Ronderos Jan Urso Grayson Zacker