Vermont PGA Captures First Pfanner Cup Victory in Dominant Fashion

QUECHEE, VT. – The Vermont PGA made history at The Quechee Club on Monday, capturing its first Pfanner Cup victory with a commanding 13.5–4.5 win over the Vermont Golf Association.

Played over two days in a Ryder Cup-style format, the annual event brings together 12 of the top Vermont PGA Professionals and 12 of the state’s leading amateurs. The event was created to honor the legacy of longtime Vermont golf professional and advocate Dave Pfannenstein.

The professionals took control early, building a 5–1 advantage during Sunday’s team matches before carrying that momentum into Monday singles. Needing just a handful of points to secure the Cup, the PGA side continued to apply pressure throughout the final session and ultimately posted 8.5 points in singles to complete the 13.5–4.5 victory.

Several members of the professional team delivered perfect weeks, earning victories in both their Sunday team match and Monday singles match. Curt Goldsberry, David Jankowski, Kellen Peery, Sam Holden and others helped set the tone across the two days as the Vermont PGA produced its strongest performance in the history of the event.

The victory also carried a unique piece of Pfanner Cup history for Jackson King and Sam Holden. Both had previously represented the Vermont Golf Association in the event before later becoming PGA Professionals, and with Monday’s victory, they became the first players to win the Pfanner Cup as both amateurs and professionals.

For the Vermont PGA, the win marked a breakthrough after the amateur side had claimed each of the previous editions of the event.

The Pfanner Cup once again showcased the depth of competitive golf across Vermont while bringing together players from both sides in the spirit the event was created to represent.

A special thank you goes to The Quechee Club and its staff for hosting two outstanding days of competition, as well as everyone from the Vermont PGA and Vermont Golf Association who helped make the event possible.

Congratulations to the Vermont PGA on its first Pfanner Cup victory.