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Leading the Way: Celebrating the Women of the Western New York PGA

The Western New York PGA Section continues to evolve through strong leadership, thoughtful innovation, and a deep respect for the traditions of the game. This Women’s History Month, we are proud to spotlight the women whose influence is shaping our

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Mike D’Agostino, PGA Honored with National Deacon Palmer Award

The Western New York PGA Section proudly recognizes Mike D’Agostino, PGA, Head Professional at Penfield Country Club, as the recipient of the National PGA of America Deacon Palmer Award, one of the Association’s highest honors for exceptional

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The Business of Golf in the Off Season: How WNYPGA Professionals Build Year Round Success

In Western New York, winter is not viewed as an obstacle to the golf business; it is an opportunity. While snow may cover the fairways for several months each year, PGA Professionals across the Western New York PGA Section have embraced the off

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WNYPGA Annual Meeting Brings Together Section Professionals for Leadership, Education, and Celebration

The Western New York Section of the PGA of America brought together its dedicated PGA Professionals on October 27th for the 2025 WNYPGA Annual Meeting, hosted at the beautiful Glen Oak Golf Club in East Amherst, NY. The event served as both a

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It Runs in the Family – Generations of PGA Professionals in Western New York

In the Western New York PGA Section, certain names echo through time; not merely for what they’ve accomplished on the course or in the golf shop, but for the enduring legacies they’ve built across generations. Here, golf is more than a profession

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2025 Foundation Focus

Welcome to the newsletter of the PGA REACH WNY Foundation! This newsletter keeps our partners, participants, and PGA Professionals up to date about the work PGA REACH WNY is doing for the golf community in Western New York. In the newsletter, we will

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2025 WNYPGA News

Welcome to the newsletter of the WNYPGA Section! This newsletter highlights our PGA Professionals, tournaments, and partners and keeps the community up to date about how the Section is serving the WNY golf community. In the newsletter, you will find

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Steve Carney, PGA: A Legacy of Leadership, Learning, and Lasting Impact

With 46 years of PGA Membership and the prestigious designation of PGA Master Professional in Instruction, Steve Carney, PGA continues to represent the very best of what it means to be a PGA Professional. A Life Member and highly respected figure in

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Honoring a Legacy: Paul Agone’s Enduring Impact on the Game

In the quiet, tree lined fairways of Gowanda Country Club, where tradition meets a deep sense of community, one name continues to symbolize dedication, professionalism, and a genuine love for the game: Paul Agone, PGA. As the Western New York PGA

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Denny Ferstler, PGA: A Legacy of Laughter, Leadership, and Lasting Impact

As the Western New York PGA celebrates its Centennial, few professionals represent the heart and history of the Section quite like Denny Ferstler, PGA. A PGA Member since 1982 and a proud member of the PGA Quarter Century Club, Denny was inducted

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