World Golf Hall of Fame
The World Golf Hall of Fame is a museum and hall of fame in St. Augustine, Florida, that recognizes influential figures in golf.
Jack Nicklaus: American professional golfer who won 18 men’s major championships, more than any other player. His record-setting career makes him a defining figure in the Hall’s collection.
St. Augustine, Florida: A city on Florida’s Atlantic coast, founded by Spanish settlers in 1565. The Hall’s current museum and campus are located here.
World Golf Hall of Fame induction: The process by which candidates are selected and formally recognized as members of the World Golf Hall of Fame. It determines how the institution turns a career into Hall membership.
Golf museum: A museum that preserves and interprets the history, equipment, people, and culture of golf. The Hall combines its honors with a museum’s broader historical role.
Annika Sörenstam: Swedish professional golfer who won 10 major championships and 72 LPGA Tour events. Her achievements exemplify the women’s golf history recognized by the Hall.
PGA National Resort: A golf resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, known for the Champion Course and professional tournaments. The Hall previously operated in Florida at a different golf-centered site.
Golf Writers Association of America: An organization of golf journalists that presents awards and participates in golf-related recognition. Golf journalists have contributed to the Hall’s selection and recognition processes.
Golf history: The development of golf as a sport, from its early forms to modern global competition. The Hall’s exhibits and honorees provide one institutional account of this history.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias: American athlete and golfer who won 10 major golf championships and excelled in multiple sports. Her career connects the Hall’s golf story to a wider history of women’s sport.
World Golf Village: A golf-themed development in St. Augustine, Florida, that includes the World Golf Hall of Fame complex. The Hall’s St. Augustine home forms part of this planned development.