Since its inception in 1984, the Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame has inducted outstanding Kentuckians who have made contributions to the game of golf. Members of the Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame are made up of men, women, amateurs, and professionals who have made an impact on Kentucky golf through playing achievements or contributing to growth, development, and promotion of the game and golfers.

Nominations for the 2026 Class for the Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame are due by May 11, 2026 at midnight. If you would like to nominate someone to be considered for inclusion in the Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame, please click here for the nomination form.

If your company would like to be a Corporate Partner of the Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame Gala, please contact Peter Kremer at pkremer@kygolf.org.

Nomination Guidelines:

Nominee must have been a Kentucky resident for a minimum of five years.

Nominee should have contributed to the golf industry in one or more of the following areas: Playing achievements, Contributions/Promotion of the Game, Contribution to Junior Golf, Teaching of the game, Golf Course Architecture, Turf Grass Research, Golf Course Management/Maintenance, and National recognition

Nominations remain active for three years. If your nominee has been nominated within the previous two years, renomination is not required; however, additional or updated materials may be submitted.  After three years, nominations are removed from consideration by the committee and may be reconsidered after a one-year waiting period.

Currently Active Nominees: 

Ron Acree, Scott Beard, Jessica Cornelius, Lori Olendick Eberle, Paul Franke, Grover Justice, Tim Reeves, Steve Rogers, Vance Smith, Larry Ward, Larry Woods