Carolinas Golf
Hall of Fame

Behind every chapter of Carolinas Golf are people who helped write it. Since 1981, the Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame has recognized the people who built the game in North and South Carolina. Among them are champions like Arnold Palmer, Peggy Kirk Bell, and Beth Daniel.

The Hall of Fame preserves their stories, celebrating the players, leaders, and contributors whose achievements, service, and influence have shaped the game across generations. generations. Plaques honoring each inductee are displayed in the Carolina Hotel at Pinehurst Resort, providing a permanent home for the people and stories that have helped shape golf in the Carolinas.

Meet the Class of 2026

They join the Class of 2025, Don Padgett II and David Eger.
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Robert Dedman Sr.

Robert Dedman Sr. (honored posthumously) purchased Pinehurst Resort in 1984, when it had fallen into decline. He reinvested in the property, restored its courses and facilities, and helped bring the U.S. Open back to Pinehurst, including the 1999 championship.

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Robert Dedman Jr.

Robert Dedman Jr. has owned Pinehurst since 2004. Under his leadership, Pinehurst No. 2 became the USGA's first U.S. Open anchor site, with future Opens set for 2029, 2035, 2041 and 2047.

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Jack Nance

Jack Nance spent more than four decades with the CGA. In that time, he expanded its membership, strengthened its handicapping and agronomy services, raised the quality of its championships, and led the construction of Carolinas Golf House. He has also served as a rules official at more than 30 USGA championships.

Browse Inductees

Every inductee has a story worth knowing. Explore the full Hall of Fame, including amateur players, PGA and LPGA professionals, course architects, superintendents, coaches, caddies, and media members.

See Past Inductees

Nominate a Legend

Anyone can nominate a candidate except current members of the Hall of Fame Committee. Nominees must be at least 50 years old in the year they are inducted and have a clear tie to the Carolinas through their accomplishments, birth, or residency.

Candidates are evaluated in four areas: playing record; coaching or teaching; service to organized golf at the local, state, or national level; and overall impact on the game.

A five-member Hall of Fame Committee reviews every nomination, and a nominee must receive two-thirds of the committee's votes to be inducted. Each nomination stays active for ten years, so candidates don't need to be renominated.

Know someone whose achievements or contributions have left a lasting mark on Carolinas golf? Nominate them for Hall of Fame consideration.

Class of 2028 Nominations will open on August 2, 2027 with a deadline September 20, 2027