The Texas Golf Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2026. Golf fans, industry professionals, and the public are invited to nominate individuals and courses that have made a lasting impact on the game of golf in Texas before the midnight deadline on February 18.
Nominations can be made in six membership categories: Amateur Player, Professional Player, Golf Professional/Teacher, Lifetime Achievement, Professional Service, and the Texas Registry of Historic Golf Courses. This will be the Texas Golf Hall of Fame’s 31st class to be inducted since the Hall’s inception in 1978.
To learn more about the nomination process, category descriptions and requirements for nomination, and to fill out an online nomination form, click here.
Following the nomination deadline, the list of nominees will be screened by the induction nominating committee to be sure they meet the eligibility requirements of the specific category for which they were nominated. There shall be no more than eight total nominees per category per induction year. Not all public nominations are guaranteed a place on the official ballot.
The 2026 Class will be announced in mid-May and formally inducted on October 19 at the San Antonio Country Club, which will be an all-star event bringing together leaders, legends, and supporters of the game to recognize the individuals and institutions that define Texas golf. Tickets to the fall ceremony will be made available to the public as the details become finalized.
The Texas Golf Hall of Fame works to preserve, honor, and celebrate the state’s rich golf history while inspiring future generations of Texas golfers. Today, the Hall of Fame is home to 156 distinguished members, including 25 who are also enshrined in the World Golf Hall of Fame, along with 15 historic Texas golf courses that have played a significant role in shaping the game. The Class of 2024 was the most recent group to be inducted and included Randy Sonnier, Brent Buckman, C. Malcolm Holland III, D.A. Weibring, Dr. Marvin Ferguson (Posthumously), Mike Ray, and Royal Oaks Country Club (Dallas).
Beyond induction honors, the Texas Golf Hall of Fame is committed to education, access, and long-term legacy through innovative programming. This includes a fully accessible digital museum, a mobile museum that brings Texas golf history directly to communities across the state, and a newly established Endowment that will help ensure preservation efforts, youth initiatives, and future programming for generations to come.
For more information about the Texas Golf Hall of Fame and to take the museum tour, click here.
