Charlie Sifford
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Tommy Bolt, Charlie Sifford, Payne Stewart and Lee Trevino, a foursome that left a historic impact upon American golf, head a class of seven inductees to be enshrined into the PGA of America Hall of Fame on October 15, 2015.
The 2015 class, to be honored Nov. 12, at the PGA’s 99th Annual Meeting in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, also features 2013 PGA Golf Professional of the Year Michael Doctor of Camillus, New York; 2014 PGA Golf Professional of the Year Ray Cutright of Macon, Georgia; and legendary University of Texas Coach George Hannon.
“It is with great pride that the PGA of America welcomes this exceptional class into the PGA of America Hall of Fame, who by their achievements have made significant and lasting contributions to our Association and the game of golf,” said PGA President Derek Sprague. “They represent individuals who were passionate leaders; stood strong against social injustice; inspired young players to greater heights; and whose performance on the course is remembered for generations. Their names will be inscribed among those who have made golf the greatest game.”
(L-R: top row) George Hannon, Lee Trevino, Michael Doctor
(L-R: bottom row) Payne Stewart, Tommy Bolt
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