The PGA of America has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame Class, honoring six inductees who through their lives, careers, service and support have made significant and enduring contributions to the Association in its mission to grow the game of golf.
The inductees are: PGA of America Past President Jim Richerson, PGA, from the Southern California PGA Section; Ronny Glanton, PGA, from the Northern Texass PGA Section; Jim McLean, PGA, from the South Florida PGA Section; JD Turner, PGA, from the Kentucky PGA Section; LPGA Tour Legend Nancy Lopez; and PGA of America Honorary Member and adaptive trick-shot artist Dennis Walters.
They will be inducted into the PGA of America Hall of Fame at the 109th PGA Annual Meeting during a special ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort.
The PGA of America Hall of Fame originated in 1940 at the suggestion of famed sportswriter Grantland Rice. It is the highest honor the PGA of America can bestow upon its membership or ambassadors of the game.
“The PGA of America is honored to recognize our 2025 Hall of Fame Class and celebrate the incredible impact they have had throughout their careers, inspiring thousands both on and off the course,” says PGA of America President and Master Professional Don Rea Jr., PGA Owner/Operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club in Mesa, Arizona. “Whether they have won major championships, given thousands of lessons or captivated audiences with trick shots, each PGA Hall of Fame Member has played an essential role in shaping the game of golf as we know it today.”
The 2025 PGA of America Hall of Fame Inductees fall under four induction categories: PGA of America Past President Category (Richerson); PGA of America Golf Professional Category (Glanton, McLean, Turner); Tour Player Professional Category (Lopez); and PGA of America Ambassador Category (Walters).
For comprehensive bios on each honoree, log onto PGAmagazine.com or PGA.org.
