John Moorhead, Jr. inducted into Western Pennsylvania Golf Hall of Fame in Class of 2024

Regarded as the “Father of Western Pennsylvania Golf,” John Moorhead Jr. was born in Pittsburgh in 1859. He was educated at Phillips Academy and Yale University before returning to Pittsburgh to work for his father’s steel company, Moorhead Brothers & Company, Inc.

For his entire life, Moorhead was an avid sportsman. At Yale, he played football alongside Walter Camp, considered by many as the “Father of American Football.” After returning to Pittsburgh, he continued to play football, as well as rugby and baseball, before being introduced to golf. During this time, Moorhead also was a founding member and served as the first president of the Allegheny Athletic Association, which fielded America’s first professional football player and professional team.

Six inducted into Western Pennsylvania Golf Hall of Fame in Class of 2023

individuals have made lasting contributions to the sport and have left an indelible mark on the region’s golf community.

The ceremony, held at Allegheny Country Club, showcased the achievements and passion that these remarkable golfers have exhibited throughout their illustrious careers.

Below are the newest members of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Hall of Fame. You can read expanded articles on their backgrounds by clicking their names.

Introducing the Frank Fuhrer, III Hall of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Hall of Fame

The history of golf in Western Pennsylvania is unparalleld as you might expect with Arnold Palmer being the brightest shining star in a galaxy of great players from this area.

In 2013, a Hall of Fame was created to recognize golfers and contributors from the area who had an impact on the sport’s history here. The first class consisted of Palmer, William C. Fownes, Jr., Jock Hutchison, Carol Semple Thompson, and Lew Worsham.

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