Stephen is a PGM graduate of Methodist University and was elected to PGA membership in 2010. He brings with him extensive teaching experience and a vast knowledge of merchandising and tournament operations. Stephen has served as Co-Chair of the Philadelphia Assistants Organization (PAO) and member of Philadelphia PGA Board of Directors. He enjoys participating in section events and volunteering his time to help with initiatives like PGA Hope.
George Forster served as the Head Golf Professional at Radnor Valley Country Club for 37 years. George promoted the game of golf by conducting over 4,000 events and programs enjoyed by thousands of Radnor Valley Members and their guests throughout his tenure. George was responsible for managing and overseeing the entire golf operation including 200 annual golf events at Radnor Valley Country Club. Some of George’s career accomplishments are: 2010 Philadelphia Section PGA Golf Professional of the Year; served on the Philadelphia Section PGA Tournament, Hall of Fame and Membership Committees; winner of 60 Philadelphia Section PGA tournaments, including: The Section Championship, The Senior Section Championship (2 times), Match Play Championship, Whitford Classic, Variety Club, Haverford Trust Classic. He was also the Runner up in over 40 tournaments. In addition, he is the 2-time Philadelphia Section “Ike Turner Most Improved Player” award winner. He is also the 4-time Philadelphia Section “Skee Riegel Senior Player of the Year” and has played in 1 Sr US Open and 5 Sr PGA Major Championships on the Champions Tour and in 5 Sr National Professional Championships (finishing 5th in 2006). He played in 6 Professional National Championships and was ranked 10th in 2008 for Sr PGA Professionals. He is the 4-time captain of the PGA vs. GAP Challenge Cup matches and was inducted in the Hall of Fame at Philadelphia University as well as Roxborough High School.
Nelson Ranco has served as Radnor Valley’s Director of Golf Instruction since 2010. Prior to joining Radnor Valley, he was the Director of Golf Instruction at Green Valley Country Club for twelve years, where he had come from serving as the Teaching Professional at Boca Rio Golf Club in Boca Raton Florida.
