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The mission of the Middle Atlantic PGA is to Promote Growth in the game of golf; to provide ongoing education and professional development for our members; and to actively improve employment opportunities for PGA Professionals across the region.
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Day one at the MAPGA Section Championship is complete. ⛳️ Breezy conditions kept the leaderboard tight — only 7 players broke par, with two past champions sitting atop the board.
A look at the action from the afternoon wave on No. 10 at Hayfields Country Club 🔍
The top of the leaderboard is getting crowded as round one begins to come to a close!
Some shots stay with us longer than others. This one did for Taylor Babcock — the moment that helped punch her ticket to the PPC last year. Last night, we got to hand her that photo back. 📸 Golf has a way of turning single swings into lasting memories — and reminding us why chasing the next Read morestep is always worth it.
Caddie Cam! 📸
Watch holes 14 & 15 at Hayfield Country Club through the eyes of Annabelle Jennings, on the bag for Brandon Richardson for Section Championship.
Richardson sits 1-under after round one
Shot tracer on Hole 8 at Hayfields — a downhill par 3 playing 205 yards, and one of the most picturesque holes on the property. Watch it play out. 🎯⛳️
Last night, the past champions of the MAPGA Section Championship came together for the Champions Dinner. 🏆 A room full of history, camaraderie, and a whole lot of laughs ahead of this week’s competition at Hayfields.
Halftime check-in 👀 We asked our professionals to call the Cowboys-Giants score before kickoff on opening weekend — turns out reading a green is a little different than reading an NFL matchup. Watch to see how everyone’s picks are holding up so far 🏈⛳
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The countdown is on. 🏆 We caught up with some notable players ahead of the 2026 MAPGA Section Championship at Hayfields Country Club — hear what this tournament means to them, and what it would mean to take the next step. Opening round begins Monday at 8:00 AM.
Congratulations to our Central Chapter Fall Pro-Pro Champions Jon Moles & Kaylor Steger! They claimed the Championship at 1757 Golf Club by 7 points after finishing with 60 points in the Stableford scoring format. 🏆
Congratulations guys! Thank you to our partners Beacon Freedom Read moreAdvisory, Bethany Travel, and Evolve Golf for presenting the event, and thank you to 1757 Golf Club for being a great host!
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Reaching more than 2,500 junior golfers annually
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Team Maryland Claims the 18th MAPGA Capital Cup
Team Maryland Claims the 18th Annual MAPGA Capital Cup Matches Maryland used a strong second day and a tight Sunday singles session to take back the
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MAPGA Junior Tour Alumni Win at Every Level This Summer
Three Section Alumni Claimed Titles this Summer at Three Different Levels of Competitive Golf. This summer has been a strong one for MAPGA Junior Golf
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Two MAPGA Junior Tour Members Qualify for the U.S. Girls Junior Championship
Keya Naik of Ashburn, VA and Sydney Dinh of Fairfax, VA have earned spots in the 78th U.S. Girls’ Junior at Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, N.C.,
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