Shapka Shines at True Blue: Captures First Signature Event at the Myrtle Match Play
Myrtle Beach, S.C. — A star was officially born at True Blue Golf Course this weekend as Jon Shapka etched his name into PGL history, capturing his first career event victory in dramatic fashion at the Myrtle Match Play.
From the opening tee shot to the final handshake, Shapka’s road to the trophy was anything but easy.
The journey began with a gritty Day One showdown against league legend Brian Bettac. The match went down to the wire, deadlocked after 18 holes before Shapka delivered under pressure in a playoff to secure a thrilling 1 UP victory — setting the tone for a weekend built on heart, resilience, and clutch golf.
Round Two brought another massive test in PGL darling Kenton Maschmeyer. The two traded blows in a classic match play shootout, with birdies flying and momentum swinging back and forth. But when the pressure peaked on the 17th green, it was Shapka who stood tallest. Kenton finally ran out of gas, and Shapka closed it out 2&1 to punch his ticket to the semifinals.
Waiting there was family — and firepower.
Shapka faced his brother-in-law Jon Woitas in a tightly contested semifinal that felt more like a championship bout than a lead-up match. Neither player gave an inch. Shot for shot, putt for putt, the duel marched all the way to the 18th green, where Shapka buried the decisive moment to win 1 UP. (Woitas would later go on to claim the 2026 International Open Major Championship, proving just how elite that victory truly was.)
But in the finals?
It was pure Shapka magic.
Against Dustin Andrychuk, Shapka unlocked another level — shaping shots around towering pines, firing fearless lines across open water, and draining putts from everywhere. Whatever the course demanded, Shapka delivered. What began as a battle quickly turned into a masterclass.
When the dust settled, the scoreboard told a stunning story:
Jon Shapka def. Dustin Andrychuk, 6&5
A dominant performance.
A signature moment.
A first career PGL victory.
With the win, Shapka officially captures the Myrtle Match Play — one of the tour’s premier signature events — and announces himself as a true force in the league.
After the round, an emotional Shapka reflected on the breakthrough:
“I worked really hard this weekend — not only for this match play victory but overall. I wanted to win both tournaments, but it wasn’t my weekend. Still, this one means a lot.”
Hard work rewarded.
Confidence earned.
And a future that just got a whole lot brighter.
From playoff pressure to finals domination, Jon Shapka’s Myrtle Beach run will go down as one of the most impressive performances the PGL has seen.
