The Texas Golf Hall of Fame is a Guardian of Texas Golf and is fundraising to complete its online digital museum about each of our 156 individual members and 15 Texas Registry of Historic Golf Courses. To date, we’ve captured 64 members and 6 courses, and this work will continue as we add biennial classes.

We are bringing the project to life through film, still photography, and a one-of-a-kind online platform to support the preservation of Texas golf history and members of the country's most remarkable state hall of fame.

We fund the exhibits through generous donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. You may participate with a restricted gift toward any unfunded member or choose to sponsor in full. Contact alli@texasgolfhof.org for custom details or you may Donate Online Here.

Our Vision and Beliefs

VISION

The nation’s leading state golf hall of fame and a guardian of the game, preserving Texas’s unmatched legacy while advancing its future. We unite, inspire, and elevate communities across Texas to ensure the game endures for generations.

MISSION

Honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future generations of Texas golfers.

BELIEFS

1. Constantly and consistently honor our members;

2. Tell the stories and promote Texas’s rich golf history and traditions in innovative and lasting ways; and,

3. Continually cultivate our strong relationships with allied golf organizations, youth, and communities in Texas.

Strategic Plan

1. MEMBERS

Recognition and Celebration

Goals:

1. Showcase every Texas Golf Hall of Fame Member and have consistent interactions with all living members;

2. Establish, maintain, and create a consistent evolution of permanent recognition through physical and digital presence(s);

3. With the help of our members, inspire future generations of Texas golfers with an emphasis on high school golf and leadership education.

4. Enhance familiarity in the golf industry (nation and state) and Texas golf communities;

5. Texas Registry of Historical Golf Courses On-Site Recognition.

2. EDUCATION

Preserve and Promote Texas Golf History

Goals:

1. Create a world-class digital archive and repository of Texas golf history;

2. Develop interactive and comprehensive digital/online experience;

3. Reach high school youth through a mobile museum and personal storytelling from members;

4. Celebrate historical achievements; and,

5. Publish 50th anniversary book.

3. PARTNERSHIPS

Connections and Alliances

Goals:

1. Partner with PGA TOUR / LPGA Tour / PGA TOUR Champions / PGA Sections / TGA Amateur / Junior events / Club Managers / Superintendents / Regional Associations;

2. Co-brand scholarships to serve allied partners and member foundations;

3. Professional support of allied partners;

4. Provide crossover services;

5. Facilitate relationships with Registry of Historic Texas Golf Course facilities; and,

6. Enhance and embrace state and national media relationships.

4. PHILANTHROPY

Give Back to Texas Golf

Goals:

1. Establish multiple Annual Joe Black Cup Scholarship Awards;

2. Offer annual college scholarships to partner organizations; and,

3. Provide annual internships.

OPERATIONAL

Continue Growth and Visibility of the Texas Golf Hall of Fame

Goals:

1. Created an Endowment in 2024 to ensure sustainability. Our goal is 5 million over 5 years, culminating in the 50th Anniversary in October 2028.

2. As programs expand, staffing expands and includes interns, part-time consultants, and staff.