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Philadelphia PGA beats Amateur in Philadelphia Challenge

The Philadelphia PGA won 11.5-6.5 over the amateurs at Applebrook Golf Club

MALVERN, PA (October 6, 2016) -- The Philadelphia PGA took control early and never looked back as they won their third straight Philadelphia Challenge Matches over the amateurs 11.5-6.5 In the morning four-ball at Applebrook Golf Club, the host course for the sixth straight year, the PGA Professional's created a nearly insurmountable margin by taking a 5.5-.5 lead. The amateurs seemed to settle down during the afternoon singles as they earned a 6-6 split. 2016 marked the 26th playing of the Philadelphia Challenge Matches and the PGA has won 24 times.

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