Shawnee Inn

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 (Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania) — The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort’s touring golf pro, Brian Bergstol, will tee off at The U.S. Open, in Torrey Pines, California on Thursday, June 12^th at 12:12 pm, and can be watched on NBC.

During Brian’s practice round, he scored an even par on the front nine and three over on the back. These practice scores are impressive because last year’s winner, Angel Cabrera, was able to clinch the championship with a score of five over par. In 2007, Tiger Woods finished third in The U.S. Open at six over par.

In yesterdays practice round, Brian was paired with Charles Howell, a seasoned PGA pro and winner of numerous tournaments, including the Nissan Open by defeating Phil Mickelson in a playoff.

Bergstol, 23, of Mt. Bethel, PA, is Shawnee’s first pro since Sam Snead to qualify and play at the U.S. Open. In addition, Brian is the only player from the Philadelphia section of the PGA that is playing at the Open this year.

The Philadelphia section of the PGA has over 800 members and covers Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and the entire state of Delaware. The last golf pro to play in The U.S. Open from the Philadelphia section of the PGA was John Demarco in 2004.

Brian began playing golf later than most of his colleagues. At age 15 he was competing against golfers that were more experienced than him. Unlike Bergstol who taught himself golf, many of his competitors also took lessons and were coached by local golf professionals.

The Shawnee Inn was his high school’s course, and it is also where he formed a relationship with the resort. Since then, Brian has been working in the golf shop, giving lessons, and sharpening his own game. With his handicap of five better than scratch it is obvious that the work is paying off.

The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is proud of Brian’s success, and wish him the best of luck at the U.S. Open.

For more information or to schedule an interview with Shawnee’s management; please contact Jeromy Wo, Public Relations Coordinator at: (570) 424-4050 ext. 1409 or visit ShawneeInn.com.

Tuesday, June 2, 2008 (Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania) — The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort recently sponsored Brian Bergstol to be the resort’s touring professional golfer. Bergstol, of Mt. Bethel, PA, will be departing to take place in the 2008 U.S. Open at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego California. Brian is the first Shawnee professional since Sam Snead to play in the U.S. Open.

Bergstrol finished the 36-hole qualifier at 3-under par, rising from a group of 28 players to earn the second of two qualifying spots. Brian clenched the spot in his first attempt. Finishing the day in three under par, Bergstol shot 71-68 during the sectional qualifier.

Brian, 23, recently graduated from Moravian College where he majored in economics and finance. In addition to academics, he also led Moravian’s golf team in points four years in a row earning the title of captain both his junior and senior years.

Though his college career may seem stunning, last year alone Bergstol claimed over 16 different tournament wins including the Lehigh Valley Amateur Championships, where he won five of six tournaments setting club records in four.

Brian began playing golf later than most of his colleagues. At age 15 he was competing against golfers that were more experienced than him. Unlike Bergstol who taught himself golf, many of his competitors also took lessons and were coached by local golf professionals.

The Shawnee Inn was his high school’s course, and it is also where he formed a relationship with the resort. Since then, Brian has been working in the golf shop giving lessons and sharpening his own game. With his handicap of five better than scratch it is obvious that the work is paying off.

The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is proud of Brian’s success and passion for the game, which revives the resort’s legendary golfing tradition, and wish him the best of luck at the U.S. Open. To interview Brian call The Shawnee Inn Golf Shop at: (570)424-4000 ext. 1480 or visit www.shawneeinn.com.

For more information or to schedule an interview with Shawnee’s management; please contact Jeromy Wo, Public Relations Coordinator at: (570) 424-4050 ext. 1409 or visit ShawneeInn.com.

Friday, May 09, 2008(Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania) — Brian Bergstol, Shawnee’s Assistant Golf Professional wins in the first round of the U.S. Open Championship’s local qualifying round, in Bedens Brook Club, Skillman, N.J., yesterday, Thursday, May 08, 2008.

Approximately 93 golfers tried out, each required to have a one or below handicap. The top six elite players were selected in the local qualifying round. Bergstol tied for first place with the lowest score – given the honorary of a co-medalist in this tournament.

So what does this mean for Bergstol? He is now off to The Members Club at Four Streams, in Beallsville, Maryland, on June 2nd. Here he will compete with 80-100 players, where a dozen or so will make it to the U.S. Open from this tournament. Though 50 some golfers are exempt for the qualifying rounds, another 100 plus have a chance to play in the Open. Bergstol definitely has a great chance.

He is a graduate of Moravian College where he majored in economics and finance. In addition to academics, he also led Moravian’s golf team in points four years in a row earning the title of captain both his junior and senior years.

Though his college career may seem stunning, in 2006 alone Bergstol claimed over 16 different tournament wins including the Lehigh Valley Amateur Championships, where he won five of six tournaments setting club records in four. There is no doubt that Brian’s success in the Lehigh Valley contributed to his nomination as the Lehigh Valley Player of the Year for the last two years running.

Brian began playing golf later than most of his colleagues. At age 15 he was competing against golfers that were more experienced than him. Unlike Bergstol who taught himself golf, many of his competitors also took lessons and were coached by local golf professionals.

Shawnee Country Club was his high school’s course, and it is also where he formed a relationship with the resort. Since then, Brian has been working in the golf shop giving lessons and sharpening his own game.

Shawnee is very proud of Brian and wishes him much success on June 2nd’s rounds. For interviews call (570) 424-4000 x1272. For more information about the Shawnee Inn visit www.shawneeinn.com. To view the complete list of players and scores from the May 8^th Qualifying Rounds visit: www.mgagolf.org

For more information or to schedule an interview with Shawnee’s management; please contact Jeromy Wo, Public Relations Coordinator at: (570) 424-4050 ext. 1409 or visit ShawneeInn.com.