Loading...
Texas Golf Hall of Fame
Anchor Physical Addresses:
2315 Avenue B
San Antonio, TX 78215
16124 Championship Drive
Frisco, TX 75033
Mailing Address:
448 West 19th Street, Suite #1082
Houston, TX 77008
Phone Number:
713-382-8723
Copyright ©2026
All Rights Reserved
Class of 2013
Golf Professional / Teacher
We are currently updating our inductee exhibits and capturing their stories in our ongoing archival and preservation efforts.
Dick Harmon was one of America's top golf instructors with clients including Fred Couples, Jay Haas, Craig Stadler, Lanny Wadkins, Steve Elkington and 2009 U.S. Open winner Lucas Glover. He was a native of New Rochelle, New York but planted his roots in Houston, TX where he devoted his life to his family and love of golf as a teacher and mentor.
His father, Claude Harmon, won the 1948 Masters Tournament. His brothers, Butch, Craig, and Bill, were also ranked in Golf Digest's Top 50 Teachers.
Harmon was the professional at River Oaks Country Club in Houston between 1977 and 2001. During his tenure, he was twice named the Southern Texas PGA’s Teacher of the Year (1987 and 1988). After leaving that position, he established two teaching centers in Houston.
Harmon established the Dick Harmon School of Golf at the Houstonian with teaching assistant and friend Arthur J. Scarbrough. The school became a great success, especially within the junior golfing community in and around the Houston area and later throughout Texas. Harmon was said to be one of junior golf's greatest ambassadors by many teaching professionals throughout the country.
Since his passing in 2006, the Harmon’s two sons, along with immediate family members, have served as gatekeepers of The Harmon Foundation, which annually awards two $10,000 college scholarships for graduating high school seniors who are seeking to continue their careers.
Birthplace: New Rochelle, New York
Born: July 29, 1947
Died: February 10, 2006
Dick's youngest son, Chris Harmon, shares his dad’s love for birds, especially the cardinal. Birds represented presence, memory, and quiet connection for Dick, and that symbolism now lives on through the Harmon family, with the cardinal as the logo of their family foundation. Today, when a loved one passes, the sight of a cardinal is a gentle reminder of those who are never far, a sign of love, legacy, and enduring connection.
Kate Golden captured her first LPGA Tour victory in memorable fashion, a win made even sweeter by what it meant beyond the trophy. One of the perks of the victory was earning a spot on the wall in the office of her longtime golf teacher, Dick Harmon, a space reserved for champions he has guided to the top. For Kate, the moment was a powerful nod to the years of work behind the scenes and the coach who helped shape her path to the winner’s circle.
Grab a pole, a line, bait, and Shipleys Donuts for early morning fun! Former assistant golf professionals, Gordon Johnson and Ken MacDonald, would meet Dick two hours before work to fish the pond at River Oaks Country Club.
Dick Harmon carried forward the gift his father, Claude Harmon, was known for, making the game both approachable and enjoyable to learn. Like his father, Dick believed golf instruction should be engaging, encouraging, and rooted in a genuine love for teaching. His ability to simplify the game, connect with players of all levels, and create a fun atmosphere ensured that learning golf was never intimidating but always rewarding.
Enjoy this story from Lucas Glover, 2009 U.S. Open Champion.
Dick Harmon was the glue that held the Harmon family together, the steady presence everyone leaned on in both good times and hard ones. His brother Butch has often said that Dick quite literally saved his life during a period when he was struggling, offering support, guidance, and unwavering love. That role as protector, mentor, and anchor defined who Dick was to his family as much as any title or accomplishment.
This exhibit is generously sponsored by:
