The Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame was established in 1984 as a joint effort by the Kentucky Golf Association and the Kentucky PGA to honor individuals in Kentucky who have attained significant achievements and accomplishments in various areas of golf. Membership includes individuals with remarkable records as players, golf professionals, golf course superintendents, educators, and golf administrators. These inductees have not only excelled in their respective roles but have also demonstrated a lasting commitment to growing the game, shaping its future, and inspiring generations of golfers throughout the Commonwealth.

Each year, the Hall of Fame celebrates those whose impact on the sport transcends competition—those who have elevated Kentucky golf through leadership, service, and passion. Details regarding the 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be shared in the coming weeks.

The Kentucky Golf Foundation is honored to announce the inductees of the 2025 Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame class: Keith Ohr, PGA, Andy Roberts, Emma Talley, and Josh Teater.

Keith Ohr, PGA

A pillar of Kentucky’s professional golf community, Keith Ohr, PGA, has distinguished himself as both a fierce competitor and a selfless contributor to the game. Over a career that spans decades, Ohr’s dedication to excellence and player development has elevated golf throughout the Commonwealth.

“Without a doubt, Keith Ohr embodies the qualities of excellence, leadership, and integrity that the Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame seeks to recognize,” said Kelly Maxwell, PGA, General Manager at Big Spring Country Club.

Ohr’s playing resume is one of the most impressive in Kentucky PGA history. A two-time Kentucky Open Champion (2001, 2012), he has also won the Kentucky PGA Section Championship twice (2013, 2015), the KPGA Match Play Championship (2005), and was named KPGA Player of the Year six times. He has competed in eight PGA Professional National Championships, including a 9th-place finish in 2010 that earned him a spot in the 2010 PGA Championship.

Ohr’s roots in competitive golf began early, earning eight varsity letters in high school, winning the Kentucky Junior Amateur in three age divisions, and competing in the 1992 U.S. Junior Amateur and 1993 PGA Junior Championship. He continued his success as a four-year letterman at the University of Louisville, where he laid the groundwork for a career that would blend competitive drive with leadership in the golf industry.

“His service to the game and to the clubs he has worked for is a growing and continuous story,” said Phil Armbruster, President of the Kentucky Golf Association. “He is a credit to our state and is very deserving to be in the KY Golf Hall of Fame.”

Professionally, Ohr has served as an Assistant and Head Golf Professional, earning PGA Membership in 2004. He currently leads as Director of Golf at Lake Forest Country Club, where he is recognized for his mentorship, engaging personality, and dedication to growing the game. His contributions have also been felt through his service on the KPGA Tournament Committee, organizing major events and helping secure sponsorships to elevate local pro-ams.

Andy Roberts

A name synonymous with championship golf in Kentucky, Andy Roberts holds a distinction unmatched in the state’s amateur ranks—he is the only player to win four major championships open to amateurs, the Kentucky Open (2010), the Kentucky Amateur (2016), the Kentucky Match Play (2021), and Kentucky Mid-Amateur (2008, 2010, 2018).

Roberts has represented Kentucky in 14 USGA national events and has compiled a remarkable amateur record. “By my count, he has won approximately 54 city, invitational, and club championships,” said Phil Armbruster, President of the Kentucky Golf Association, “including seven Owensboro City Golf titles and 13 Club Championships at Owensboro Country Club.”

Roberts' collegiate career was equally impressive as a NAIA First Team All-American at Brescia University, where he has since been inducted into the Brescia Athletics Hall of Fame. “During his playing career at Brescia University, Andy won six individual titles and led the Bearcats to four consecutive NAIA National Championship appearances,” shared Jason Fitch, PGA, Head Professional at Owensboro Country Club. “In addition, he became the only First Team All-American in Brescia men's golf history (2002). He is one of a select few golfers to have won both The Kentucky State Amateur Championship and the KY Open Championship.”

But his contributions extend well beyond the scorecard. Roberts has been a tireless advocate for the game through his service on the Kentucky Golf Association Board of Directors, the Championships and Competitions Committee, and the Owensboro Country Club Board of Directors, where he served as President and led a major renovation initiative. He’s also known for mentoring junior and high school golfers and was a co-founder of the East-West Challenge Cup, fostering competition and camaraderie among Kentucky’s top amateur players.

“On April 18, he captained the West team in the inaugural East-West Challenge Cup,” added Armbruster. “It should be noted that he and Denver Haddix were the originators of this unique event between amateurs from all over the state and including all age divisions.”

Roberts’ impact is also felt on a personal level by those who have shared the fairways with him. “We were merely acquaintances when we were younger, occasionally getting paired together in golf tournaments,” recalled Denver Haddix, Jr. “In 2014, both of us qualified for the USGA Mid-Amateur Championship at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, PA. We played our practice rounds together, hung out a bit off the course, and began a friendship that I will be forever grateful for. While neither of us won the event (although we both made match play), I walked away with a friend for life—someone I talk to almost daily—and in a lot of ways, I found a brother I never knew I had.”

“Andy is the kind of golfer and leader who lifts everyone around him,” noted Armbruster. “Whether he's competing at the highest levels or giving back to the next generation, his passion for Kentucky golf is unmatched.”

Emma Talley

From Princeton, Kentucky, to the world stage, Emma Talley has built a legacy defined by excellence, integrity, and inspiration. Her journey through the game of golf is marked by historic achievements, national titles, and a deep commitment to giving back.

Talley’s amateur career is one of the most decorated in Kentucky history. She is a three-time KHSAA Individual State Champion (2008, 2010, 2011), 2013 U.S. Women’s Amateur Champion, and 2015 NCAA Division I Individual Champion while playing for the University of Alabama. She is one of only six women to ever win both the U.S. Women’s Amateur and the NCAA Individual Championship.

After turning professional in 2017, Talley joined the LPGA Tour, where she has earned over $1.4 million and competed at the highest level globally. Her career includes appearances in the Junior Ryder Cup, Junior Solheim Cup, and numerous LPGA events.

Yet Talley’s impact goes far beyond trophies and scorecards. She is celebrated for her sportsmanship, most notably self-disqualifying from a high school state tournament due to a scoring error while still in a winning position. That moment exemplifies her integrity and character.

“Emma has demonstrated remarkable resilience and perseverance on the LPGA Tour,” said Mic Potter, University of Alabama Women’s Head Coach. “She has not only achieved significant milestones in her own career but has also inspired a generation of golfers with her talent, determination, and character.”

Talley has continued to give back to the game through her work as a broadcaster with ESPN+ Golf, as an ambassador for Girls Golf, and by joining the Western Kentucky University Women’s Golf coaching staff in 2024. Her charitable work includes partnering with Golf Fore Africa, helping raise funds for clean water initiatives in underserved communities.

“Emma’s story is one of hard work, faith, and perseverance. She embodies the best of Kentucky, and I can think of no one more deserving of this honor,” said Todd Trimble, PGA Professional at The Golf Complex.

Josh Teater

From Lexington’s fairways to golf’s biggest stages, Josh Teater has represented Kentucky with distinction across every level of the game. A consummate professional, Teater’s journey reflects unwavering dedication, elite talent, and a deep-rooted commitment to giving back to the sport and his home state.

“Born and bred in Kentucky, he has remained committed to giving back to the game in his home state,” said Bruce G. Walters, a 2013 inductee into the Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame. “His actions have made a lasting impact on the growth of the game throughout Kentucky.”

A graduate of Henry Clay High School and Morehead State University, Teater quickly made his mark as an amateur, capturing the 1999 OVC Team Championship, earning All-OVC honors in 2002, and joining the MSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011. His record-setting 61 at the 2001 Larry Gilbert Lexington Open remains one of Kentucky golf’s most memorable performances.

As a professional, Teater has amassed over 430 career starts across the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour, with more than $7.5 million in combined career earnings. His 2009 victory at the Utah Championship marked his first PGA TOUR-sanctioned win, and in 2025, he added the Panama Championship to his resume. Teater has competed in three major championships, made four appearances in The PLAYERS Championship, and made the PGA Tour FedEx Cup Playoffs in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013, with his best finish coming in 2012 at 73rd. All this is a testament to his consistency and stature on tour.

“His playing record is impressive, but what truly sets Josh apart is his service and leadership within the game,” said Kelly Williams, PGA. “He has served on the PGA Tour Player Advisory Council three times and on the Korn Ferry Tour Player Advisory Board four times, including one term as Chairman. These appointments reflect not only his peers' respect but also his deep commitment to giving back to the game he loves.”

Beyond the scorecards, Teater’s impact is felt through his service on those councils, as well as through hosting junior clinics, participating in charitable outings, and supporting local events with grace and humility. Teater won the Grayson Murray Kindness Award in 2025. He consistently prioritizes time for young athletes, offering advice, encouragement, and a visible example of where hard work and integrity can lead. 

Whether mentoring young players, shaping the future of the game through his leadership, or representing Kentucky on the world’s biggest stages, Teater’s influence is enduring and deeply admired. His humility, professionalism, and commitment to others have made him a role model not just for aspiring golfers but for the entire Kentucky golf community.

Teater’s legacy is not only written in scorecards and trophies but also in the lives he’s touched and the game he continues to elevate.

Golf House Kentucky, the Kentucky Golf Foundation, the Kentucky Golf Association (KGA), and the Kentucky PGA (KPGA) congratulate the Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame 2025 class.

About the Kentucky Golf Foundation:

The Kentucky Golf Foundation is the 501(c)3 charitable affiliate of Kentucky’s Family of Golf Organizations. Founded in 2002, the foundation was the vision of the Kentucky Golf Association and Kentucky PGA. Our core purpose is to impact Kentucky's youth and military through golf while also enhancing golf’s affordability and accessibility. The Kentucky Golf Foundation is funded solely through private individual and corporate donations, memorials, special events and contributions from Kentucky’s Family of Golf Organizations.