As the story goes, Harton “Bud” Semple led a crusade that allowed the area in and around Sewickley to become the eventual home to Sewickley Heights Country Club and prevent the construction of a potentially busy and noisy airport in that area. “That’s what I’ve always...
She was the proud mother of a daughter who became known as the queen of women’s amateur golf in the United States. And when she wasn’t following and reveling in the exploits of that daughter, Carol Semple Thompson, Phyllis Semple made quite a name for herself on golf...
Young Steve Wheatcroft was not the kind of golfer who was born with a 9-iron in his hands, practiced for hours daily as soon as he was able to stand and tasted victory in that sport before he knew the difference between a fade and a draw. “I liked all the sports...
Western Pennsylvania Golf Association Hall of Fame Inductee Jim Ferree passed away March 14th, 2023. Jim is survived by his wife, Karen. Ferree grew up in North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina where he was a member of the golf program. In 1991,...
