Vision and Beliefs

VISION

To be the best state/regional golf Hall of Fame in the country

BELIEFS

1. Constantly and consistently honor our members;

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

3. Continually cultivate of our strong relationships with allied golf organizations 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. Enhance recognition in the golf industry (nation and state) and Texas golf communities;

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

2. EDUCATION

Preserve and Promote Texas Golf History

Goals:

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

2. Develop interactive and comprehensive digital/online experience;

3. Celebrate historical achievements; and,

4. Publish coffee table book for 50-year anniversary.

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;

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 internship grants to partner organizations.

OPERATIONAL

Continue Growth and Visibility of the Texas Golf Hall of Fame

Goals:

1. Interns, part-time consultants, and/or additional full-time employee(s); and,

2. Living members and board members to consider a bequeathed gift to the Texas Golf Hall of Fame.