The Kahkwa Club’s Valentine elected
President of the Pennsylvania Golf Association

  Dr. Randall L. Valentine of The Kahkwa Club and Laurel Valley GC has been named President of the Pennsylvania Golf Association, becoming the 88th person in the organization's storied 98-year history to hold the position.

  Valentine, a Board Certified Specialist in the treatment of gum disease and a Diplomat for the American Board of Periodontology, replaces Mark A. Studer of Oakmont CC at the helm of the Association for the 2008 season.

Dr. Randall L. Valentine

  "It's quite an honor to be leading an organization that has served the golfers of Pennsylvania for 98 years," said Valentine, the immediate past vice president of the Association.

  With five years under his belt on the Association's Executive Committee, and 40 more as an avid golfer, Valentine hopes his experiences will help broaden the awareness of the Association across the state to golfers of all levels.

  "I would like to help expand upon [the Pennsylvania Golf Association's] mission of providing golf competitions to the golfers of the state, both those of private clubs and of public courses," he said.

  Aside from golf, Valentine is known for creating the concept of Enhanced and Super-Enhanced Non-Surgical Gum Treatments as well as developing Denisis; The Dental Specialists' Internet System used to provide patients with the most comprehensive information about their periodontal or dental implant needs.

  Valentine, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh (‘66 B.S., ‘70 D.M.D.) and former catcher on the Panthers' baseball team, currently resides in Erie, Pa., with his wife Amy.

  In other Association news, Raymond C. Mott of Dauphin Highlands GC and Charles R. Dannenberg of Merion GC where both approved as vice presidents for the 2008 season. Peter Richter of Hershey CC was also named secretary-treasurer of the Association.

  Created in 1909 with the intention of promoting the interests of golf throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Golf Association (PGA) is the authoritative body of amateur golf in the state. The Association’s focus is to promote growth, preserve traditions and protect the integrity of the game through its competitions and member services. The Association’s individual members and 300 Member Clubs are spread across the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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