FLORENCE, IN (April 1, 2025) - The Kentucky PGA’s 2025 tournament season has officially begun with the Kaiser Cup, having taken place at Belterra Golf Club in Florence, IN, from March 31 to April 1, 2025.

Congratulations to The Assistants Team for claiming victory! The Assistants have not held this title since 2023. After two days of chilling weather and wind, there has been a paramount victory from this year’s Assistants Team. On the first day, which was played in a Four-Ball format, Assistants took a commanding 4-1 lead. The Assistants Team carried this strong score into day two, where the format changed to singles matches. Assistants maintained their momentum, cruising to a 9.5-5.5 victory.

This annual event features a showdown between 10 of the top Member Professionals in the KPGA and 10 standout Assistant Professionals or Associates.

The Member Professionals include the following players:

Team Members:
Jesse Massie, PGA (Captain)
The Golf Academy - Persimmon Ridge

Tom Walters, PGA 
Summit Hills Country Club

Brad Maynard, PGA 
Fleur de Lis - Persimmon Ridge

Robert Costello, PGA 
Nevel Meade Golf Course

Mitchell Moore, PGA
Hopkinsville Golf & Country Club

Daniel Utley, PGA
Owl Creek Country Club

Zach Haynes, PGA
The Club At Olde Stone

David Huffman, PGA
South Park Country Club

Josh Griffin, PGA
Wildwood Country Club

Blake Watts, PGA
Hurstbourne Country Club

The Assistants and Associates include the following players:

Team Assistants and Associates:
Daniel Iceman III, PGA (Captain) 
Weissinger Hills Golf Course

Tyler Oldham
Wildwood Country Club

Justin Warman
Bowling Green Country Club

Aaron Eldridge
Traditions Golf Club

Jeremy Martin
Marriott's Griffin Gate Resort & Spa

Chandler Morgan
Kearney Hill Golf Links

CJ Jones
Triple Crown Country Club

Nathan Hincks, PGA
The Club At Olde Stone

Gabe Wheeler
Country Club of Paducah

Kyle Smith
Greenbrier Golf & Country Club

Click here to view the final results.
Click here to view the photo gallery.

The Kentucky PGA Section extends its thanks to Ty Robinett, Golf Operations manager at Belterra Golf Club, and the facility’s entire staff for their assistance in conducting this tournament.

The KPGA looks forward to seeing everyone next week at The Country Club of Paducah at the 2025 Pro-Scratch Supported by Heritage Creations USA by Visions. Click here to view the full KPGA event schedule. 

About the Kentucky PGA
The Kentucky PGA Section (KPGA) is one of 41 Sections across the country that represent the PGA of America and its Members. It is also one of three organizations encompassed within Golf House Kentucky, which also includes the Kentucky Golf Association (KGA) and the Kentucky Golf Foundation (KGF). The KPGA contains more than 300 Members and Associates who work in various roles across Kentucky, all of whom share the goal of bettering the game and its players. The KPGA and its Members assist with the organization of many chief growth-of-the-game initiatives, including PGA HOPE and PGA Jr. League, among others. The Section also operates more than thirty tournaments throughout the golf season, including the three State Open championships and qualifiers for the Kentucky Championship.
 
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