Nominations for the Philadelphia PGA Section’s 2026 Hall of Fame class are now being accepted. To nominate a PGA of America Golf Professional for this prestigious honor, please complete the form linked below. The nomination deadline is August 3.

Nomination Guidelines

• Nominee must be a PGA of America Member with a minimum of 25 years of PGA Membership;
• Nominee must have been a Philadelphia PGA Member for a minimum of 10 consecutive years;
• Nominee must have experience as:
  • Philadelphia PGA Past President;
  • Philadelphia PGA officer with a minimum of 10 years of service;
  • PGA of America national award winner;
  • Philadelphia PGA award winner;
  • PGA Tour, LPGA Tour or PGA Tour Champions winner;
  • Ryder Cup team member;
  • PGA Professional Championship winner; and/or
  • Senior PGA Professional Championship winner;
• Non-PGA Members should have at least 10 years of significant contributions to the Philadelphia Section PGA, the game of golf, and the golf profession;
• Consideration for membership in the Hall of Fame will include, but are not limited to PGA offices held, playing accomplishments, and civic involvement;
• Any additional nominee meeting criteria may be considered by the Hall of Fame Committee

Note: Each nomination must be submitted by a minimum of two PGA of America Golf Professionals in order to be considered by the Hall of Fame Committee.

Any questions about the Hall of Fame nomination process should be directed to Section Director of Operations Matt Frey, PGA, at mfrey@pgahq.com.

About the Philadelphia PGA Section
The Philadelphia PGA Section, covering eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, is one of 41 geographical managing entities of the PGA of America. This Section manages nearly 900 PGA of America Members and Associates who are employed at over 300 golf facilities in our region.

Contact: Matt Frey, PGA, Director of Operations, mfrey@pgahq.com