Dan Venezio wins New England PGA title

Dan Venezio Wins New England PGA Championship at Portland Country Club

Portland, Maine – Dan Venezio clinched the New England PGA Championship this Wednesday after posting a 1‑under‑par 69 on his home course, the Portland Country Club. His three‑day total of 215 (3‑over) secured the title one stroke ahead of Greg Kelly of the Bay Club in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts.

Venezio, who has long been associated with the club, shot a final round that proved decisive in a field that was tightly contested. Kelly finished with 216, while other notable competitors included Jeff Martin, a Portland native now based in Massachusetts, who tied for ninth place at 221. Bates College coach Shawn Warren, a Windham native, finished tied for 15th at 223. Warren, who has captured the New England PGA title three times, was among the top finishers from the region.

The championship, a staple of the professional circuit in New England, attracted a mix of club professionals and touring players. The Portland Country Club, known for its challenging layout and scenic course design, tested the golfers’ skill across the event’s three days. The final round, held under clear skies, saw Venezia navigate the course with precision, making the crucial cuts that edged him past the rest of the field.

The victory adds to Venezia’s growing résumé and underscores the strength of Maine’s golf community on the state’s most prestigious stage. As the tournament wraps up, players and fans alike look forward to the next edition, hoping for even tighter competition and thrilling finishes.