2026 RDGA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

 

 

The RDGA Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be formally inducted during a special ceremony to be held at Monroe Golf Club on Tuesday, July 14.

 

We invite you to attend this historic and memory-filled evening!

 

Tickets are $50 each, and include hors d'oeuvres and one hour open bar before the Ceremony. Tickets will be limited to 300 - we suggest purchasing them soon if you want to guarantee attendance at this year's Ceremony!

 

Once purchased, your tickets will be available for pickup at the Will Call table as you enter the Monroe GC clubhouse on the evening of the ceremony.

 

 

CLICK ON THE GREEN BUTTON TO THE LEFT TO PURCHASE TICKETS.

 

 

LOOKING TO PURCHASE MULTIPLE OR GROUP TICKETS? CONTACT THE RDGA OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE AT: 585-292-5950 - OR BY EMAIL TO: DaveEaton@RDGA.org

 

IF YOU ARE REGISTERING AND THERE IS ALREADY A WAITLIST: go ahead and complete the registration process so that we may contact you in the event that we can confirm availability. The credit card that you use to make your registration WILL NOT be charged until we successfully confirm your registration!

 

 

The RDGA Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes:

 

  • John Calabria
  • William "Bill" Chapin
  • Bob Hill
  • The Ryan Family
  • Christy Schultz

 

 

Click on the "2026 Inductees" tab above to read more about our special honorees!

 

 

Schedule of Events:

 

Doors open at 6:00 pm: open bar and hors d'oeuvres will be available in the reception area.  At approximately 7:00 pm, attendees will move to the main dining room to theater style seating for the Induction Ceremonies.

 

JOIN US as we celebrate our Class of 2026 Inductees at Monroe Golf Club!

 

 

The criteria for RDGA Hall of Fame induction, as followed by the RDGA Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, include:

 

  • Contributions made by a candidate contributing to the enhancement of the sport of golf through playing, teaching, coaching, maintaining/managing, educating, writing or advocating for an extended period of time.
  • Candidates must exemplify the spirit of the game of golf.
  • Achievements of candidates are sustainable over time.
  • Eligibility can also include candidates who have, by virtue of name recognition, brought honor, distinction, and/or have favorable contributions to golf in the Greater Rochester area.

 

 

Each inductee will receive a special medallion during the July 14 induction ceremony – and all inductees will be introduced by individuals that are well known to the local golfing community or who have a special connection to the inductee.

 

Donations in support of the RDGA Foundation's many junior golf initiatives are also gladly welcomed!

 

CLICK HERE to donate to the RDGA Foundation!


 

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST in the 2026 RDGA HALL OF FAME CEREMONY!

 

QUESTIONS? CALL US AT 585-292-5950, OR EMAIL TO: info@rdga.org