Two Enter Ohio Golf Hall of Fame |
The Ohio Golf Hall of Fame strives to recognize outstanding achievements of Ohioans who play or support the game of golf. The Hall of Fame was founded in 1992 and its members include Jack Nicklaus, Bob Hope, Tammie Green, John Cook and Ben Curtis among others. (Hall of Fame Inductees by year at the bottom of this release). The induction ceremony will be held at Plum Brook CC, in Sandusky, Ohio on Monday, August 1. Plum Brook CC is also the host of the annual Ohio Senior Amateur Hall of Fame Tournament (Senior Women's division added in 2022) showcasing the banquet dinner and ceremony. Tickets for the dinner and ceremony may be purchased by calling the Ohio Golf Association at 614-698-0014. Entry for the Ohio Senior Amateur Hall of Fame Tournament will open on March 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
![]() Gary Taylor attended Lakewood High School and continued
his education at Eastern Kentucky University. Taylor enlisted in the Army from
1967-1970 and is a Vietnam Veteran. Taylor has been married to Linda (McGill)
Taylor for 46 years. Taylor began his career in golf in 1974 working at Tates
Creek GC while he was a student. In 1976 and 1977 Taylor was the Assistant
Professional under PGA member Don Shock at Columbus CC. In 1978 Taylor was the
Assistant Professional at Marietta CC under Bernie Wentis. Taylor became the Head Golf Professional at Miami Shores
GC in 1979 and continued through the 1980 season before moving onto Marysville
CC from 1981-1984 and Oakhurst CC from 1985-1986. In December of 1986 Taylor was hired as the Head Golf
Professional at Columbus CC following the retirement of Don Shock. Taylor
remained the Head Golf Professional through his retirement in 2013. Following
his retirement Columbus CC named their Annual Member Guest, The Taylor Cup. During his 37 years as an active PGA member, Taylor
served the Southern Ohio PGA Board holding the positions of Secretary, Vice
President, and President during his time. Taylor was also the Vice President
and President of the Columbus chapter of the SOPGA. Taylor served on the PGA of
America’s National Board of Directors as District five director from 1993-1995.
Taylor is a four-time Horton Smit Award Winner for
continuing education, a two time SOPGA Professional of the Year. Since retirement Taylor has served as a starter and
official for Ohio Golf Association Championships and Society of Seniors
Championships. Taylor is a member of the Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame. For more information regarding the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame
or the Ohio Senior Amateur Hall of Fame Tournament, contact the Ohio Golf
Association at 614-698-0014. |
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