Barbin and Fisher separated themselves from the field with a strong team performance, finishing one stroke clear of two teams tied for second at 8-under-par.

The victory adds another accomplishment to an impressive season for Barbin, who has continued to establish himself as one of the Philadelphia PGA Section’s standout competitors. Representing Chesapeake Bay Golf Club, Barbin once again delivered when it mattered most, teaming with Fisher to capture the championship at one of the Section’s historic events.

Finishing just one stroke behind the champions were PGA Professional Ryan Rucinski of Applebrook Golf Club and amateur partner Alex Healy, along with PGA Professional Jeff Fick of Moselem Springs Golf Club and amateur partner Brandon Raihl, who shared second place at 8-under-par.

For Barbin, the victory came at a tournament steeped in Philadelphia PGA history.

The event was first played in 1936 as the Lancaster Pro-Am before eventually being renamed the A.B. Thorn Memorial Pro-Am in honor of A.B. Thorn, Lancaster Country Club’s former PGA Head Professional. Thorn also served as the Philadelphia PGA Section’s first vice president from 1942 through 1944.

Nearly nine decades after the tournament’s inaugural playing, Barbin added his name to the event’s list of champions, earning the title alongside Fisher at historic Lancaster Country Club.

The 2026 A.B. Thorn Memorial Pro-Am provided another opportunity for PGA Professionals and their amateur partners to compete together in celebration of the game, the Section’s history and the relationships that make professional golf unique.

For Barbin and Fisher, that tradition ended with a championship — and a 9-under-par victory at Lancaster Country Club.

Photo and Source: Philadelphia PGA

But for Barbin, this victory was about far more than winning a championship.

It was about his mom.

Before teeing off, Barbin wrote one word on his golf glove: “Mom.” His mother was undergoing major surgery that same day, giving him a deeply personal reason to play his best.

“I was playing for something more than myself,” Barbin said after his round. “My Mom had a really big surgery today, and on my glove before the round, I wrote Mom, so I would play for not myself.”

That motivation helped Barbin summon his best golf when the championship was on the line.

Entering the final three holes, Barbin looked at the leaderboard and saw Brian Bergstol and Riley Wheeldon sitting at 5-under-par. Knowing he needed to reach that number to have a chance, Barbin locked in and finished his round with the focus and determination of a player who knew exactly what he was playing for.

“The last three holes, I looked at the leaderboard and I saw Bergstol and Riley up at 5-under-par, and I knew I had to get to five, so I just locked in,” Barbin said. “Honestly, it was a blacking out and zoning in kind of deal.”

That late-round focus proved to be the difference, as Barbin finished at 5-under-par to claim the Philadelphia Players Championship title and the $6,000 first-place prize.

The victory adds another significant accomplishment to an already impressive year for the Chesapeake Bay Golf Club professional. Barbin has established himself as one of the Philadelphia PGA Section’s top competitors, and his performance at Lookaway Golf Club once again showcased his ability to rise to the occasion when the pressure is at its highest.

Following his victory, Barbin expressed his gratitude to those who have supported him throughout his career. He thanked God, Scott and Karen Hutchinson for their generosity, Lookaway Golf Club and its members, his wife Kasey, his parents, and the members of Chesapeake Bay Golf Club.

The championship’s presenting partners, Scott and Karen Hutchinson, helped make the event one of the Philadelphia PGA Section’s most lucrative, with a purse exceeding $25,000 and $6,000 awarded to the champion.

Barbin finished one stroke ahead of Riley Wheeldon of Aronimink Golf Club, who placed second at 4-under-par.

For Austin Barbin, however, the day will be remembered for something much more personal than a trophy or a paycheck.

With the word “Mom” written on his glove, Barbin stepped onto the course with a purpose — and finished the day as the 2026 Philadelphia Players Champion.

Photo and Source: Philadelphia PGA

Evan’s 5-under par 67 final round included 7 birdies, with three birdies in a row on holes 11, 12, and 13.

Evan advances to the 2026 Korn Ferry Tour First Stage Qualifying at Champions Pointe Golf Club in Henryville, Indiana. The 72 hole stroke play event will be held October 20-23, 2026.

Brothers Also Competing in Korn Ferry Tour First Stage:

• PGA Golf Professional Zach Barbin will join Evan Barbin at Champions Pointe GC.
• PGA Golf Professional Austin Barbin will compete at The Preserve at Ironhorse in West Palm Beach, Florida October 27-30, 2026.

Korn Ferry Tour Q-School Stages

• Pre-Qualifying – 54 Hole Stroke Play Competition held at 8 sites (September 16-October 2, 2026).
• First Stage – 72 Hole Stroke Play Competition at 14 Sites (October 20-November 6, 2026).
• Second Stage – 72 Hole Stroke Play Competition at 5 Sites (December 1-4, 2026).
• Final Stage – 72 Hole Stroke Play Competition at TPC Sawgrass Dye’s Valley Course, and Sawgrass Country Club (December 10-13, 2026).

Austin claimed a two-shot victory over brothers Zach and Evan Barbin who both finished tied for second place at 1-under par.

About the PAO

The PAO is a group of Assistant PGA Professionals and Apprentices within the Philadelphia Section PGA.

With scores of 5-under par, what began as a five-way first place playoff featuring Zach Barbin, Austin Barbin, Andy Hewitt of Cripple Creek Golf and Country Club, Trevor Bensel of LuLu Country Club, and Anthony Sebastianelli of Whitford Country Club ultimately became a Barbin family showdown.

After four playoff holes, Zach and Austin were the final two players standing.

With the championship on the line, the brothers faced each other on the fifth playoff hole, No. 8. Zach secured the title with a clutch birdie two, bringing an unforgettable conclusion to a historic day for the Barbin family.

“It was really special to have my family out here,” Barbin said following the playoff. “I never get to play with my brothers in competition, so it was a pretty different experience.”

A Historic Day for the Barbin Family

Monday’s championship marked what is believed to be a historic first in golf: the first documented father-and-four-son family in which all five members are PGA Professionals and competed as individual professionals in the same professional tournament.

The extraordinary family milestone featured Andy Barbin, PGA, and his four sons — Andrew Barbin, PGA, Zach Barbin, Austin Barbin, and Evan Barbin — all competing in the same PGA Section championship.

In addition to his brothers Zach and Austin, Evan Barbin finished tied for 8th place in his first Philadelphia PGA Section tournament with a solid score of 3-under par.

All five Barbins are part of Chesapeake Bay Golf Club in Maryland, making their participation together a remarkable reflection of the family’s longstanding commitment to the game and to the golf profession.

Having five members of one family compete together in a professional tournament would have made the day memorable on its own. But with Zach and Austin advancing through the playoff and ultimately facing one another for the championship, the Barbin family story became the defining moment of the event.

Brothers Competing for a Championship

For Zach and Austin, the final playoff was about much more than a trophy. The two brothers spend much of their time working together and representing Chesapeake Bay Golf Club. On Monday, they found themselves on opposite sides of the competition — with a PGA Section championship at stake.

After four playoff holes, only the two brothers remained.

On the fifth playoff hole, No. 8, Zach delivered the decisive shot, making a birdie two to claim the championship.

While only one brother could take home the trophy, both Zach and Austin played a major role in creating one of the most memorable finishes in Philadelphia PGA Section history.

For Austin, reaching the final playoff hole against his brother represented an impressive performance and added another unforgettable chapter to the Barbin family’s remarkable history in golf.

Another Championship Season for Zach

Monday’s victory adds another major accomplishment to an outstanding 2026 season for Zach. Earlier this month, he captured the 50th Pro-Am for Wishes, and he now adds the Jack Jolly & Son Championship to his list of victories.

Following his victory, Zach thanked his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his mother, father, brothers, Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club for hosting the championship, the Philadelphia PGA Section staff, his wife, and his newborn baby at home.

The 2026 Jack Jolly & Son Championship will be remembered not only for Zach Barbin’s dramatic victory, but for an extraordinary family achievement — five Barbins, one father and four sons, all PGA Professionals, competing together, and two brothers ultimately battling for the championship on the final hole.

Source and Photo Credit: Philadelphia Section PGA

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Barbin’s record-setting performance was the highlight of the championship’s final round, as he charged up the leaderboard with a round that showcased remarkable consistency and scoring. His 62 broke the previous Whitemarsh Valley course record, which had been set by golf legends Gary Player (1963), Raymond Floyd (1975), and Tom Kite (1978).

Barbin finished the championship as runner-up to defending champion Braden Shattuck of Rolling Green Golf Club, who successfully defended his title with rounds of 64-66-68–198, 18-under-par. Barbin’s final-round 62 was the lowest round of the championship and one of the standout performances in Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship history.

Barbin’s 10-under-par 62 was one stroke off the lowest round ever recorded in a Philadelphia PGA Professional Championship. Al Besselink holds the championship record with a 61, shot in 1960 at Bala Golf Club. Alex Knoll also carded a 62 at Union League Golf Club at Torresdale in 2019.

Barbin’s 62 adds another remarkable chapter to his 2026 season, following his victory in the 50th Pro-Am for Wishes earlier this month.

One-hundred-fifty of the Philadelphia PGA Section’s best players competed for a berth into the 2027 PGA Professional Championship, April 25-28, at Streamsong Golf Resort in Bowling Green, Florida. From there, PGA Members from the 41 PGA Sections will compete to join the Corebridge Financial Team and earn a berth into the 2027 PGA Championship, May 17-23, on the Fields Ranch East Course at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas.

Philadelphia PGA Professionals vied for 10 spots to compete in next year’s PGA Professional Championship. Shattuck and Brian Bergstol had already secured spots thanks to winning the 2023 PGA Professional Championship and competing on this year’s U.S. PGA Cup Team, respectively.

Eleven Philadelphia PGA Members advanced to the 2027 PGA Professional Championship:

• Zach Barbin, Chesapeake Bay Golf Club (2)
• Riley Wheeldon, Aronimink Golf Club (T3)
• Tony Perla, Huntingdon Valley Country Club (T3)
• Brett Walker, Chester Valley Golf Club (5)
• Zac Oakley, Bidermann Golf Club
• Anthony Sebastianelli, Whitford Country Club (T6)
• Parks Price, Bent Creek Country Club (T8)
• Brian Bergstol, Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort (T8)
• Rich Steinmetz, Spring Ford Country Club (T10)
• Joanna Coe, Merion Golf Club (T10)
• Joe Kogelman, GOLFTEC Moorestown (T10)

Trevor Bensel of LuLu Country Club (T14) is first alternate, followed by Michael Little of Clubhouse 54 (T14), Alex Knoll of Glen Brook Golf Club (T14), Dave Quinn of Laurel Creek Country Club (T16), and Austin Barbin of Chesapeake Bay Golf Club (T16).

Source: Philadelphia PGA

Barbin sealed the championship with a brilliant final-round 6-under-par 66, highlighted by six birdies and a steady, mistake-free approach that proved to be the difference.

“Today I was trying to make no bogeys—that was my goal,” said Barbin. “That’s been my strategy for the last three tournaments, and I played really well.”

The Pro-Am for Wishes is one of the region’s premier professional golf events. Established in 1976 at Whitford Country Club, the tournament has been held annually at Penn Oaks Golf Club since 2008 (with the exception of 2020) and benefits Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley. Since moving to Penn Oaks, the event has raised more than $700,000 to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Following his victory, Barbin expressed heartfelt gratitude to those who have supported him throughout his journey.

“First and foremost, I want to thank Jesus Christ,” Barbin said. “I’m also incredibly grateful for the unwavering support of my parents, my brothers, my wife, Olivia, and WSFS Bank.”

Congratulations to Zach Barbin on an outstanding victory – his 7th professional win – and another impressive achievement representing Chesapeake Bay Golf Club. His dedication, consistency, and championship performance continue to reflect the excellence of the club’s PGA Professional staff.

The foursome combined for an impressive 13-under-par finish to earn the championship title in a highly competitive field of PGA Professionals.

The Ohana Farm Team Championship features a distinctive format that emphasizes teamwork and strategy. On each hole, the number of scores that count varies by par:

• Par 5s: One best score counts
• Par 4s: Two best scores count
• Par 3s: Three best scores count

Andrew and Austin’s outstanding play, combined with the strong performances of Scarborough and Rossi, showcased exceptional teamwork and consistency throughout the championship.

Congratulations to Andrew Barbin and Austin Barbin on adding another championship to Chesapeake Bay Golf Club’s proud tradition of excellence.

After opening with a 5-under-par 65, Barbin entered the final round one stroke off the lead. He followed with a 2-under-par 68 in the final round to post a two-day total of 133 (-7), edging Michael Chanaud of Bear Trap Dues by one stroke to claim victory.

During his interview, Zach thanked Jesus and his mother, who has been battling cancer in recent months. He says she has served as an inspiration throughout this season.

Source: Philadelphia PGA Section