Western Pennsylvania’s active score posting season is here, but what does that mean?

by Josh Rowntree | Mar 31, 2026 | Community, Green Committee, Handicapping, Membership

Mother Nature may play a cruel April Fool’s Day joke on golfers Wednesday, but rain may merely dampen the official start of the 2026 golf season just a bit.  In Western Pennsylvania, April 1 marks the start of the active score posting season for golfers in the...

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

by Josh Rowntree | Dec 30, 2025 | Green Committee, Handicapping, Junior Events, Membership, Men's Events, Senior Events, USGA Qualifying, Women's Events

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...

The ten biggest stories in West Penn Golf in 2025

by Josh Rowntree | Dec 17, 2025 | Community, Giving, Green Committee, Handicapping, Junior Events, Membership, Men's Events, Senior Events, Team PA, USGA Qualifying, Women's Events

2025 was a banner year for golf in Western Pennsylvania. As the game continued its rapid growth, our region became the sport’s epicenter during June, hosting the 125th U.S. Open. But West Penn Golf’s year featured incredible moments throughout. These are the top ten...

2023 Golf season is quickly approaching

by WPGA | Mar 11, 2023 | Community, Handicapping, Junior Events, Membership, Men's Events, Senior Events

Golfers with a Handicap Index® may begin posting their scores for the 2023 season on Saturday, April 1st. If your Handicap Index® has expired, you are looking to obtain one, or you would like to become a member of the WPGA, please click on the Join/Renew to...