Menu MEMBER LOGIN Hill Of Fame The Story From the very fertile mind of legendary Oak Hill member Dr. John R. Williams, the idea for a Hill of Fame was given life in1956. Located adjacent to the magnificent East Course's thirteenth hole and shaded by towering trees of age, Oak Hill has immortalized those individuals who have contributed to the game of golf and left their indelible mark on the landscape. The Hill of Fame is a manifestation of Oak Hill's pride in its history and place in the game and its commitment to foster among all who visit, a deeper appreciation and respect for those who have made it so special. Dr. Williams believed that a living tree is a much better monument than a piece of granite. He therefore selected trees as a means by which persons elected would be honored. A bronze plaque is affixed to the tree to commemorate their achievements. To date, twenty-six ceremonies have inducted forty-two men and women, professionals and amateur golfers, presidents, administrators and duffers alike who, in the words of Martin T. Gullen (Dr. Williams's successor as Hill of Fame Chairman) "are honored for their fine qualities of heart and mind and their personal contribution to some phase of human welfare and uplift." With over 50 years of historic perspective, it's worth noting that all Hill of Fame inductees possessed that certain intangible that set them apart, and allowed us to say, they were all "persons of character"! Hill of Fame Honorees Dwight D. Eisenhower Robert T. Jones, Jr. Walter Hagen Ben Hogan Charles Coe •1949 US Amateur Champion Dr. Cary Middlecoff Mildred (Babe) D. Zaharias Gene Sarazen William C. Chapin • Oak Hill Member William “Billy” Casper Dr. John R. Williams • Oak Hill Member Charles (Chick) Evans, Jr. Francis D. Ouimet Bob Hope Horton Smith Joseph C. Dey, Jr. • USGA/PGA Tour Executive Richard S. Tufts • USGA President Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Clarence W. Benedict • USGA President Lee Trevino Gerald Ford William C. Campbell • USGA President Roberto DeVicenzo Miller Barber Robert Trent Jones • Golf Course Architect James R. Hand • USGA President Curtis Strange Kathy Whitworth Donald J. Ross • Golf Course Architect Byron Nelson 1995 European Ryder Cup Team Sam Urzetta • 1950 US Amateur Champion Don Allen • 6-Time NY Amateur Champion Nancy Lopez Craig W. Harmon • Head Professional Oak Hill Jim Awtrey • PGA Executive Annika Sorenstam Betsy Rawls Gerald A. Stahl • Oak Hill Member Tom Watson Jeff Sluman William Reeves Jay Hass What's common among these most uncommon individuals is not just their extraordinary achievements, but also the spirit in which they engaged the tasks at hand and the character with which they comported their lives. All were pioneers, but in different ways. They pushed against barriers and drew lines in the sand. They did it with civility to be sure, but with great panache all the same. They showed us the joy of a life well lead and let us share that joy with them. If you have the opportunity to visit Oak Hill Country Club, be sure to spend some time on the Hill of Fame. It’s located a few feet from the front entrance to the Club. ~ W.A. Westerfeld Hill of Fame Chairmen: John R. Williams 1956 - 1965 Marty Gullen 1965 - 1980 Bill Reeves 1980 - 2013 Bill Westerfeld 2013 - to date CONTACT US EMPLOYMENT CADDIE INFORMATION Copyright © 2021, Oak Hill Country Club. All Rights Reserved. Powered by Northstar Technologies