Ward’s clutch putt secures Co-Low Scorer honors, ticket to U.S. Junior Amateur

by Josh Rowntree | Jun 4, 2026 | Junior Events, USGA Qualifying

SCORING | GALLERY GREENSBURG — Nico Ward’s fist pump following his final putt of the day was part enthusiasm and part a sigh of relief. And it ended up being a massively important 15-footer.  Ward, a rising junior at West Allegheny High School, shot a 4-under...

Totteridge to host U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifying Thursday 

by Josh Rowntree | Jun 2, 2026 | Junior Events, USGA Qualifying

STARTING TIMES | SCORING  GREENSBURG — A strong field will compete at Totteridge Golf Course Thursday in hopes of qualifying for the 78th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship.  Three qualifying spots, as well as two alternate positions, will be up for grabs in the...

West Penn Wrap-Up: Several locals take home collegiate honors, compete in U.S. Amateur Four-Ball

by Josh Rowntree | May 19, 2026 | Community, Giving, Junior Events, Men's Events, Scholarship Fund, USGA Qualifying, Women's Events

It was a strong spring golf season for several local players at their respective colleges.  Throughout the country, Western Pennsylvanians took home Division I conference accolades and achieved great heights on the course this spring.  At Bradley University,...

Course record round powers Green to U.S. Women’s Open berth

by Josh Rowntree | May 5, 2026 | USGA Qualifying, Women's Events

SCORING | GALLERY PITTSBURGH — The good times have been rolling of late for Melanie Green.  The 24-year-old professional continued a strong run of play, posting a historic second round Tuesday at Shannopin Country Club and securing a spot in the 81st U.S. Women’s...

Trip to 81st U.S. Women’s Open on the line Tuesday at Shannopin

by Josh Rowntree | May 4, 2026 | USGA Qualifying, Women's Events

STARTING TIMES| SCORING  PITTSBURGH — A spot in the 81st U.S. Women’s Open is up for grabs on Tuesday at Shannopin Country Club.  Administered by the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association, 81st U.S. Women’s Open Qualifying will begin at 8 a.m. at the club in Ben...

Through multiple weather delays, playing partners Brown, Will top U.S. Senior Open Local Qualifying 

by Josh Rowntree | Apr 30, 2026 | Senior Events, USGA Qualifying

INDIANA — In a sense, Wednesday turned into a battle of survival for those attempting to advance in U.S. Senior Open Qualifying.  SCORING| GALLERY With three different weather suspensions due to lightning and heavy rains over Indiana Country Club, ten players...