Class of 2023
Maine Golf Hall of Fame Announces Inductees
FREEPORT – The Maine Golf Hall of Fame is proud to announce the class of 2023. Five (5) nominees will be inducted this year at the Poland Spring Resort on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The inductees are as follows:
- Blaine Davis, sportswriter and golf entrepreneur from Cape Elizabeth
- Thea Davis, champion golfer and golf professional from Plymouth and Hermon Meadows
- Kyle Evans, superintendent of Waterville/Springbrook and President/Managing Partner of Belgrade Lakes Golf Club
- Keith Patterson, champion golfer from Hudson and Biddeford-Saco
- Linda "Birdie" Pearse, golf leader and organizer of most women's golf events for years from Goose River and Rockport
The Maine Golf Hall of Fame was founded in 1993 to recognize and honor Maine's outstanding individuals who excelled in the great game of golf, whether as a player, coach, benefactor, executive or a person who has made a major impact on the game.
The total number of inductees will reach 148 since inception. There were 22 nominations for the Hall this year. The Maine Golf Hall of Fame is located in the famous Maine State Building on the grounds of Poland Spring Resort.
For more information about purchasing a ticket to the banquet or to play in our annual golf tournament, please contact Brian Bickford at brian@mainegolf.org or visit our website at https://mainegolfhall.com.
Many thanks!
Gary Rees, pga, mghof 2004
After 15 years at the helm of the Maine Golf Hall of Fame, Gary Rees is calling it a career. Gary led the MGHOF while finding a home at the Maine State Building at Poland Spring Resort.
Gary, an inductee in 2004, has done a tremendous job and loves collecting Maine golf memorabilia. Thanks to Gary for countless hours and protecting the legacy of golf in Maine.
Gary's big shoes will be partially filled by Brian Bickford, MGHOF Class of 2016. Also deserving many thanks is Gary's wife Toni who donated many hours keeping Gary in line. :)