In honor of our Centennial Celebration, we are (again!) saluting Ralph Beach, the 13th president of our section. He held the presidential reins twice, once in the 1930s and again in the 1940s, Ralph Beach's forty years of service and commitment to the MAPGA and the PGA of America place him ...among the most important figures in MAPGA history. Beach was instrumental in the MAPGA's initial organizational meeting in 1925 and served in various leadership roles, including Second Vice President, First Vice President, and President. Nationally, he contributed to the formation of the National Senior PGA group and served as its president in 1961 and 1962.

Noted for his beautiful swing and fine shotmaking, Ralph Beach was a strong competitor for four decades. He won the 1931 Maryland Open and the MAPGA Section Championship twice, in 1933 and 1949. His golfing credentials also include three consecutive MAPGA Senior Championships (1953-1955) and four consecutive MAPGA Senior Teacher’s Trophy titles (1954-1957). He was named MAPGA Professional of the Year in 1959, and for his stellar play and leadership, Beach was inducted into the MAPGA Hall of Fame in 1987.

Today was the last day for our PGA WORKS Fellow, Kara Madden. She did an awesome job for us and is heading to the Kentucky PGA as their Foundation Coordinator. We celebrated her time with us at a hibachi grill for lunch!

Today as part of our Centennial Celebration, we want to salute past president, Alfred E. Treder. Al Treder served as the 10th President of the Middle Atlantic PGA in 1935. Originally from Wisconsin, Treder's journey in golf began as an assistant at Beloit CC. He furthered his experience at ...South Bend CC and Lake Geneva CC before becoming the Head Professional at Manor CC in 1924. He played a key role in the remodeling and expansion of Manor CC's golf course. Treder's leadership within the MAPGA led to his election as Second Vice President in 1933, paving the way for his presidency.

Treder was also an accomplished player. He was selected for the MAPGA team that competed against a Japanese All-Star team in 1935. He qualified for the 1937 PGA Championship and tied for medalist honors. He also achieved a fourth-place finish in the 1939 Maryland Open. Treder later returned to the MAPGA in 1949 with East Potomac GC. #mapga100
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Today we are saluting our 9th MAPGA President, Glenn Spencer! Beyond his leadership, Glenn was a phenomenal player, winning the MAPGA Championship in 1932, the Match Play Championship in 1945, and the Maryland Open in 1930. He also claimed the Maryland State Professional Golfers’ Association ...title twice and competed in four PGA Championships and three US Opens! 🏌️‍♂️

Glenn's influence extends beyond his impressive playing record. He was instrumental in the MAPGA's formation, attending the very first meeting in 1925, and he also served as Secretary of the Maryland State Professional Golfers Association. From starting as a caddy in 1907 to becoming a respected Head Professional at several clubs, including Maryland CC and Rolling Road, Glenn's dedication to the sport is an inspiration. His smooth swing was even compared to Snead's! 🙌 #MAPGA100

First tournament of the season ✅

Salvador Rocha-Gomez, Alexander Fuchs, Michael Bechtold and Caleb Vigil took home the first victory of the year by one stroke after shooting -12 (60) in today’s event. Congrats! 🏆

Thank you to Lansdowne Resorted for having us, and thank you ...to our partners, Signature Golf and Colonial Wealth Strategies for presenting this event!

100 years old!! Last night we got to celebrate the MAPGA’s 100th birthday! The MAPGA was founded on March 2, 1925 during a meeting at Columbia Country Club in Bethesda, MD!

On the day the section was founded, we began with 23 members. Today, we serve over 1,200 members in Maryland, ...Virginia, the District of Columbia, and small portions of Pennsylvania and West Virginia. We can’t wait to see how many more members we’ll have in the next 100 years! 🥳🥳