The World Golf Hall of Fame (WGHOF) has announced the finalists for the Class of 2027.
“The Finalists for the Class of 2027 represent an extraordinary range of accomplishments and contributions to the game of golf,” said Mike Trostel, director of the World Golf Hall of Fame. “This distinguished group deserves recognition for the lasting impact they made on the sport in their own way as competitors, teachers, architects, broadcasters and innovators.”
Located in Pinehurst, the World Golf Hall of Fame is a non-profit institution that honors and preserves the legacies of the greatest players, contributors, and historic figures in the sport of golf. It educates fans about the sport’s heritage and houses more than 3,000 artifacts that celebrate the accomplishments of the 170 Hall of Fame Members.
The finalists are…
Male Competitors
Competitors who are at least 45 years old during the year of an Induction Ceremony or retired from competitive golf for at least three years.
Jim Furyk*
Corey Pavin
Justin Rose
Adam Scott
Female Competitors
Competitors who are at least 45 years old during the year of an Induction Ceremony or retired from competitive golf for at least three years.
Cristie Kerr*
Liselotte Neumann
Inbee Park
Dottie Pepper*
Historic Players and Amateurs
Competitors who achieved the majority of their victories either as amateurs or more than 50 years ago.
Ted Ray
Jay Sigel*
Alexa Stirling
Contributors
Individuals who have impacted the game significantly in areas outside of the competitive arena.
Harry Colt
Butch Harmon*
Jim Nantz
*Also a Finalist in 2024
To learn about each Finalist, click here.
The WGHOF received 162 public nominations for the Class of 2027. A Nominating Committee vetted each nominee and was divided into four working groups representing each category. Each group included a chair and 12 members from the media, WGHOF, and the golf industry.
A Selection Committee of 24 individuals, comprised of media, WGHOF members, and the WGHOF Board of Directors, will meet later this fall to vote and determine the final class. A finalist must receive 75 percent of the vote to be elected. The Class of 2027 inductees will be announced in December.
The WGHOF Board of Directors are Terry Clark (PGA of America), Mark Darbon (The R&A), Will Jones (Masters Tournament), Craig Kessler (LPGA), Guy Kinnings (DP World Tour), Brian Rolapp (PGA Tour), and Mike Whan (USGA).
The 2027 Induction Ceremony will take place on Monday, July 12, 2027, in St Andrews, Scotland, during the week of The Open Championship. The ceremony will be broadcast live on Golf Channel in the United States.
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