Hall of Fame

Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin Hall of Fame Award

Hall of Fame nominees should include individuals who have raised the level of awareness of junior/high school golf through their distinguished achievement and excellence.

The applicant must be nominated using the form on the website by Feb. 1. We strongly encourage that letters of recommendation be submitted from former players, administration, or fellow coaches. Click here to nominate someone.

Year InductedHall of Fame MemberSchool
2024Peggy Kelly GierhartMadison Edgewood
2023Joe BirdSt. Mary Springs Academy
2023Steve PlechatyWaukesha Catholic Memorial
2023Brian ScrobelBrookfield Central
2022Steve O'BrienHomestead
2022Jim SalinyNew Richmond
2021Mike SobottaArcadia
2019Tom Cabalka Middleton
2015Bob AndersonMukwonago
2015Dave BlakeHayward
2015Rick PladziewiczMount Horeb
2014Steve PetersonWisconsin Rapids
2013Rollie ChristensenNorthland Pines
2012Mike DuchinKettle Moraine
2012Dick McKichenPlatteville
2012Gary OftedahlMcFarland
2012Tom TallmadgeArrowhead
2011Chuck MenzelGreen Bay Preble
2010Dewey StendahlMiddleton
2009Bill EhrenLuxemburg-Casco
2008T.J. DieckMilton
2006Don MarxMadison Memorial
2005Lee KaczmarekWaukesha South
2004Singh GrewelSparta
2004Joan OlsonSparta
2003Mardel AllenLaCrosse Central
2003Joe HarlowKewaskum
2002Ted DevineAshwaubenon
2002Linda MillsOnalaska
2001Mary Beth NienhausAppleton West
2001Gayle WilfongFond du Lac Goodrich
2000Stu AndersonOconto Falls
2000Rod HansonLodi
1998Al ForsytheSouth Milwaukee
1998Paul NaumannBrookfield Central
1997Everett EdmunsonBurlington
1997Roger WiebeMadison West
1993Erv BenkaHartford Union
1993Andy LeBarberaMarinette
1993Mert WulfLancaster
1991John R. AshenfelterJanesville Craig
1991Ted CallisMadison East
1991Ken CheckEagle River
1991Greg ShimanskiMadison Edgewood
1991Hugh StewarRacine Horlick
1991Leo K. KerschitzUnion Grove
1990Clark ByamMadison West
1990Nate DeLongHayward
1990Harry MaxMilwaukee Pulaski
1990Hal MetzenLake Mills
1990Gil RodencalOconto Falls/Sauk Prairie
1990John ThomasRice Lake
1990Richard WoerfelCudahy

A coach will be considered primarily for his or her achievements in varsity coaching only. Nominees must exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and moral character. To be eligible for nomination, the Committee recommends the individual has served as a varsity coach for a minimum of 15 years.

All nominees will be evaluated on their significant and/or long-term contributions to junior/high school golf, as well as to their schools and communities over a long and distinguished career. In addition, their accomplishments must be worthy of statewide recognition for them to be considered.  Longevity, without meaningful statewide impact, (regional, sectional and state performance) does not constitute appropriate credentials for Hall of Fame consideration. The Hall of Fame Committee will consider a nominee’s total record of contribution to junior and high school golf in determining eligibility for candidacy and not just his/her record of service.

The Committee may waive the minimum years of service requirement when exceptional circumstances occur.

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