Yesterday at Belle Haven Country Club, our Fall Section Meeting wrapped up with the election of our new Section leadership! 📣

So… Please join us in congratulating Mark Russo, PGA, our newly elected President, along with Scott Graber, PGA (Vice President), Jay Dufty, PGA (Secretary), ...Kevin Haney, PGA (Director at Large), Lynne Hunter, PGA (Honorary President), and Larkin Gross, PGA (A-8 Director). 👏🏼👏🏼

Thank you to all MAPGA members who participated in the election process and continue to support the leaders guiding our Section forward. 😇

As part of our Centennial Celebration in 2025, the Middle Atlantic PGA proudly salutes our 45th Section President, John Malinowski, who served from 2011 to 2013!

A lifelong student of the game, John has made an indelible mark on the Section through his commitment to education, mentorship, ...and professional development. Currently the PGA General Manager at Cedar Point GC in Patuxent River, MD, John has helped shape the careers of countless PGA Professionals through his dedication to teaching and leadership.

John’s impact is reflected in his many honors, including the 2002 President’s Award, the 2006 Horton Smith Award (Professional Development) and the 2009 Bill Strausbaugh Award—each recognizing his excellence in leadership, education, and service to others.

During his presidency, John strengthened the MAPGA’s focus on continuing education and apprentice development, and revamping orientation programs to ensure new professionals began their careers with the support and knowledge needed to succeed. His example continues to inspire professionals across the Section to pursue lifelong learning and elevate the standard of the PGA Professional. ⛳️ #mapga100

POV: looking at the leaderboard to see you’re only one back of the lead🔥

Ian McConnell fired a 68 (-4) to sit T2, just one shot off the top spot after Round 1 of the National Assistant PGA Professional Championship in Port St. Lucie, Florida. 🌴

Strong starts across the ...board for the MAPGA:
• Alex Hoffman — E (72), T14
• Larkin Gross — 73 (+1), T21
• Anthony DeFrank — 74 (+2), T30
• Knox Milligan — 79 (+7), T80

🔗Click the link in our bio to keep up with Team MAPGA this week!

Today we honor the Veterans who have served with courage, strength, and integrity - all values that reflect the very best of our game. 🇺🇸

We’re proud to play a small part in giving back through the game of golf. ❤️

THREE PEAT!! 🔥🔥🔥

The Southern Chapter claims the Global Golf Sales Chapter Challenge for the third year in a row at Spring Creek Golf Club! They finished with a total of 24.5 points - winning by five points over the Northern Chapter. 🏆

Thank you to @globalgolfsales for... presenting the event, and thank you @mizzenandmain for the apparel! Another massive thanks to @springcreekgolfclub for being such great hosts🙏🏼

As part of our Centennial Celebration in 2025, the Middle Atlantic PGA proudly salutes our 44th Section President, Dean Hurst, who led the Section with passion and purpose.

A second-generation PGA Professional, Dean dedicated his career to elevating his peers, mentoring the next ...generation, and enhancing the member experience across every level of the game. He was the first Head Golf Professional at Bayville Golf Club in Virginia Beach, and Dean’s leadership and service shaped both the MAPGA and the broader golf community.

Throughout his career, Dean was recognized for his excellence and mentorship—earning the 2001 Bill Strausbaugh Award and the 2003 Horton Smith (Professional Development) Award. He also helped pioneer the Section’s Career Coaches Program and the Chapter Mentoring “Cracker Barrel” Sessions (now renamed Town Hall Meetings), both designed to connect PGA Professionals, foster collaboration, and provide valuable career guidance. Dean passed away in 2017 and was inducted posthumously into the MAPGA Hall of Fame in 2021.

Dean’s legacy is one of service, professionalism, and camaraderie—qualities that define what it means to be a PGA Professional. His commitment to mentoring others ensured that his influence will inspire generations to come. ⛳ #mapga100

Chilly start for the first day of the Global Golf Sales MAPGA Chapter Challenge! ❄️

Congratulations to our Section President, Lynne Hunter, PGA for being honored during the 109th PGA Annual Meeting along with the other outgoing Section Presidents. 🙌

Thanks for all that you do Lynne!🙏 #mapga100

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