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Class of 2021
Maine Golf Hall of Fame Announces Inductees
CUMBERLAND – The Maine Golf Hall of Fame is proud to announce the class of 2021. Six (6) nominees will be inducted this year at the Poland Spring Resort on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. The inductees are as follows:
- Harold Alfond – Founder of Belgrade Lakes, Business Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
- Dave Barber – Long-time golf columnist of the Bangor Daily News
- Len Cole - Top junior, college and amateur golfer for many years
- Tony Decker, PGA – Highly decorated golf professional currently at Purpoodock Club
- Ernest Hawkes – Founder and superintendent of Gorham CC
- Bob Mathews, PGA – Top professional and amateur golfer from Augusta
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 139 since inception. This also marks the first announcement of inductees since 2019. There were 19 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@mesga.org or click below.
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. :)