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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The ten biggest stories in West Penn Golf in 2025

December 17, 2025
By Josh Rowntree, Director of Communications

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 local stories (plus some honorable mentions) the game offered up in 2025.

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Upper St. Clair native to lead Team PA at Special Olympics USA Games

December 3, 2025
By Josh Rowntree, Director of Communications

Marc McCarey grew up playing competitive golf and saw firsthand the opportunities and benefits that game can provide.

Now, McCarey is using the game to give back. And he’s about to do so on a national stage.

McCarey, an Upper St. Clair native, was recently named the Head Coach of the Special Olympics’ Team Pennsylvania, which will bring together athletes from around the state to compete in the Special Olympics USA Games this coming spring in Minnesota.

“It’s going to be awesome,” said McCarey. “I've always thought the Special Olympics organization was just a step above a lot of the charitable organizations out there. I mean, it's just pure good.”

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Recent Posts

    West Penn Wrap-Up: Numerous local players take on Q-School, others make college signings • Read More • (11/24/25)

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    Sunnehanna Am grants exemptions to two West Penn players through Team PA • Read More • (11/17/25)

    Continuing Legacies: WPGA standouts Quallich, Kittsley make college commitments • Read More • (11/13/25)

    Pennsylvania Golfers Selected for State Team as part of U.S. National Development Program • Read More • (11/11/25)

    Abernethy, Byers, Nicolette to be inducted into Western Pennsylvania Golf Hall of Fame • Read More • (10/15/25)

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

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Announcements

Employment Opportunity: USGA P.J. Boatwright Communications Internship - More information Here
Employment Opportunity: USGA P.J. Boatwright Championship Administration Internship - More information Here
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

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Partners

Thank you to the supporters of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association.

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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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