Western Pennsylvania Golf Association unveils 2026 Competition Schedule

February 23, 2026
By Josh Rowntree, Director of Communications

PITTSBURGH – The Western Pennsylvania Golf Association (WPGA) enters its 127th season with an exciting competition schedule officially set.

The 2026 competition schedule features a range of individual and team competitions, championships and qualifying rounds, offering unique golfing experiences at challenging courses that are in interwoven in the fabric of Western Pennsylvania’s rich golf history.

The 29-event schedule will feature five major championships, each with a long track record of including some of the game’s all-time great figures.

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WPGA announces addition of Inaugural Mixed Championship

February 19, 2026
By Josh Rowntree, Director of Communications

Entering its 127th season of administering golf competitions throughout the region, the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association has added a new competition to its schedule in 2026.

The WPGA will welcome male and female golfers for the Inaugural WPGA Mixed Championship on August 10 at Sunnehanna Country Club.

“With the growth of the game throughout the region and nationwide, it is vital that we continue to offer competitive opportunities for players in Western Pennsylvania,” said Terry Teasdale, WPGA executive director.

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Taking a look at the numbers behind West Penn Golf in 2025

December 30, 2025
By Josh Rowntree, Director of Communications

Golf continues to grow in popularity throughout the region and nationally, and the statistics support the trend of golf’s rise.

Both independently and through its alliance with the USGA, the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association tracks a variety of data during the year to fully understand the scope of play and the game’s rising popularity in the western half of the state.

In this article, we look at the numbers behind West Penn Golf in 2025, including Handicap Index information, rounds played details, membership and competition data and more.

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Competitions

The WPGA competition season has ended. We thank our Member Clubs and players for their continued support. See you all next season. Please click here for results.

Qualifying Rounds

Qualifying for USGA Championships has ended. We thank our Member Clubs and players for their continued support. See you all next season. Please click here for results.

Announcements

USNDP: Team Pennsylvania - Points List
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.

Rules of Golf

Rules of Golf Hub (Getting Started)
Rules and Interpretations
Clarifications of the 2019 Rules of Golf
Monthly Article - Accidental Deflections, A How-To Guide



World Handicap System Hub (Getting Started)
Rules of Handicapping (PDF)
"World Handicap System: Three Key Changes" Article
Change Summaries for the 2024 Revision to the WHS

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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