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newsspin Mississippi Golf Association seeks Hall of Fame nominations The Mississippi Golf Association is now accepting nominations for our first class to be inducted into the Mississippi Golf Association Hall of Fame in the spring of 2019. Please click on “Nomination Form” below to complete and mail in if you would like to submit a nomination. Please read the following eligibility guidelines and suggestions for nomination before submitting: 26 Eligibility – The Mississippi Golf Hall of Fame honors Mississippi men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the game of golf or who are distinguished by their accomplishments as a Club Professional, Coach, Architect, Superintendent, or Player (amateur or professional). To be eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame, a person must satisfy one of the following: (1) Mississippi residency for at least 10 years at any time; (2) Mississippi residency during the period of his or her contributions or accomplishments; or (3) have unique and substantial ties or connections to the State of Mississippi or have achieved extraordinary accomplishments in the state, without regard to residency. Suggestions for Nomination Player (Amateur or Professional) Document the playing record and list achievements on local, state, and/or national level. Nominee can either be an amateur or professional. Club Professional Achievements may be based on teaching, playing, or contributions to the betterment of golf in Mississippi. Golf Course Superintendent/Turf Industry Achievements may include golf related turf industry participation, turf grass research or other contributions to the betterment of the turf grass industry in Mississippi. Volunteer/Administrator Document involvement with golf associations, volunteer work, or work within golf related activities or events. Benefactor Nomination may be used on significant donation of time and/or financial aid for the betterment of golf in Mississippi. Historical Based on historical research. Nomination Form