Traditions drawn from the unique Donald Ross course at Monroe Golf Club are now matched with equal elegance inside its clubhouse. Many clubs honor their connections to legendary golf course architects by naming rooms in their clubhouses for them. But these sometimes prove to be gestures made in name only, with little carried through from…

Jim Mrva, the PGA Head Professional at Monroe Golf Club in Pittsford, N.Y., has been named the 57th recipient of the PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award, the highest annual honor bestowed by The PGA of America on a PGA Professional. A 33-year member of The PGA of America, Mrva, PGA Master Professional at…

Jim Mrva, long-time head professional at Monroe Golf Club, Pittsford, N.Y., was recently named the PGA of America’s Golf Professional of the Year.   During his time at the club with the Donald Ross-designed golf course, Mrva has become one of the most-respected and highly decorated club pros in Western New York PGA history. He…