WPGA begins celebration of 125th Anniversary

by Josh Rowntree | May 12, 2024

Founded on May 12th, 1899, the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association (WPGA) was formed by five founding clubs, Allegheny Country Club, Edgewood Country Club, Edgeworth Club, Pittsburgh Field Club, and the Pittsburgh Golf Club.

2024 marks the 125th Anniversary of the Association with celebrations scheduled to take place throughout the year, culminating at our Awards and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

We encourage you to join us in celebrating this special anniversary this season.

We begin our celebration with a look at the WPGA’s beginning, its five founding clubs and the historical home of the Association’s offices and museum.

For media inquiries, please contact WPGA Director of Communications Josh Rowntree.

About the WPGA

Founded in 1899, the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association is the steward of amateur golf in the region. Started by five Member Clubs, the association now has nearly 200 Member Clubs and over 42,000 members. The WPGA conducts 17 individual competitions and 13 team events, and administers the WPGA Foundation, the WPGA Scholarship Fund, and the Western Pennsylvania Golf Hall of Fame.

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