Today, we are saluting Bob Dolan for serving as the MAPGA’s 40th Section President! From his early days working at a driving range to succeeding the legendary Bill Strausbaugh at Columbia Country Club, Bob’s career has been defined by leadership, education, and service to the game.

...Throughout his career, Bob has been honored with numerous awards, including MAPGA Professional of the Year, the National Junior Golf Leader Award, the prestigious National Bill Strausbaugh Award, and an induction to the MAPGA Hall of Fame in 2023. His dedication also earned him recognition from the Maryland House of Delegates for his work with inner-city youth golf programs.

Bob’s impact extends beyond the course, from promoting PGA education and mentoring young professionals to advancing programs that grow the game for all. As we celebrate our Centennial, we proudly recognize his service, leadership, and lifelong commitment to the MAPGA. ⛳ #mapga100

What a week! PGA HOPE National Golf & Wellness Week brought incredible stories, new connections, and HOPE! - all right here in the Middle Atlantic Section!🇺🇸⛳️

From Congressional Country Club to East Potomac Golf Links - it was special to see our MAPGA Professionals ...contributing to something so meaningful, right in our own backyard🫶🏼

We’re proud of our MAPGA Professionals who continue to make a difference through PGA HOPE ! 👏🏼❤️

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Today, we are saluting Allen Wronowski for serving as the MAPGA’s 39th Section President! A lifelong leader in the game, Allen’s career spans over three decades and includes countless honors!

For over 30 years, Allen Wronowski has been a driving force in the Middle Atlantic PGA and the... PGA of America. A Baltimore native who fell in love with golf as a high school junior, Allen turned professional in 1976 and dedicated 34 years to Hillendale Country Club in Phoenix, Maryland. His exceptional service earned him numerous honors, including MAPGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year (1984), Section Golf Professional of the Year (1999), and the prestigious Bill Strausbaugh Award (2002). As MAPGA President from 2000-01, Allen created lasting legacies including a mentoring program for apprentices and guided investments that helped build our permanent headquarters in Stafford, Virginia.

Allen's leadership extended to the national stage when he became the 37th President of The PGA of America in November 2010. During his tenure, he championed Golf 2.0, the industry's groundbreaking growth initiative, and captained the 2013 American PGA Cup team. His service includes chairing the Junior PGA Championship five times and serving on eight Masters Rules Committees and four U.S. Open Rules Committees. Today, as we celebrate our centennial, we honor Allen Wronowski's incomparable contributions to our Section and his induction into the MAPGA Hall of Fame. Thank you, Allen, for three decades of exceptional leadership and dedication to the game we love! 🎖️⛳ #mapga100

MAPGA professionals, do you want to grow your facility’s Player Development Program?? If so, apply for our 2026 Player Development Grant! 🗒️

Each year, the MAPGA gives $25,000 to MAPGA Professionals looking to improve established Player Development Programs at their facilities. As ...you begin planning for 2026, we encourage you to consider how the Player Development Grant can support your programs and elevate your facility's offerings! Applications close December 12th.

🔗Click the link in our bio for more information!

Today we are celebrating our 38th President Chuck Bassler, whose dedication to golf education and rules has made a lasting impact on the MAPGA! Born into a golfing legacy with his father Charles T. Bassler, Sr. (MAPGA Hall of Fame, 1987), Chuck Bassler's journey in golf began at age five. ...After studying Business Administration at the University of Maryland, Chuck found his true calling in 1976 when he joined the family golf business, becoming a PGA member in 1978.

Chuck's passion for golf education, particularly the rules of golf, defined his career. Beginning in 1986, he dedicated himself to teaching rules to both professionals and amateurs. His expertise led to his appointment to the PGA Rules Committee in 1989, establishing him as one of our region's most respected authorities on golf rules.

As the 38th President of the MAPGA, Chuck exemplified his personal philosophy: "treat others the way I want to be treated." His leadership extended beyond golf through charitable work, including raising over $250,000 through the Virginia State Open and developing the "Eight Rising Stars" Junior Golf Program. Chuck's legacy includes being named the Section's 1990 Professional of the Year and induction into the Dewar's Hall of Fame for Virginia Golf Professionals. #mapga100

Postcards from @lakewoodcountryclubrockville during yesterday’s HOPE Play Day 🇺🇸

🏆 We are continuing our Centennial celebration today by honoring Mike Ahrnsbrak, our 37th Section President! With a remarkable 40-year career in golf, Mike rose from assistant professional at Leesburg Golf and Country Club to serving on the PGA National Board of Directors. His journey through ...leadership positions at prestigious clubs like Shenandoah Valley, Musket Ridge, and Blue Ridge Shadows showcases his dedication to the game and our organization.

Mike's service to the MAPGA began in 1979 with the Junior Golf Academy and culminated in his presidency from 1996-1997. His contributions earned him numerous accolades including MAPGA Professional of the Year (1992), induction into the MAPGA Hall of Fame, and the Horton Smith Award for education (1990). As a player, Mike qualified for five PGA Club Professional Championships and has won section events in each decade of his career. Additionally, he played in the 1985 PGA Tour stop in Washington, the Kemper Open, and then the 1992 Anheuser Busch Classic and the 1994 Nike Tour Dominion Open.

Perhaps his most lasting impact was helping establish the MAPGA "Superfund" that financed our Section office! As we celebrate 100 years of the MAPGA, we salute leaders like Mike Ahrnsbrak whose vision, dedication, and service have built the foundation for our next century of excellence. #mapga100

Drew Falvey and Ian McConnell secured their second win as a team this season today at the MAPGA E-Z-GO Four-Ball Championship hosted at @ccfairfaxva ! 🏆

The pair shot -9 and beat Andy Bonn and Jon Moles with a birdie on the second playoff hole to secure the victory. 🫣

Thank ...you to @ezgovehicles for being the Title partner of the event, and thank you to the Country Club of Fairfax for hosting us today!🙏🏼