Buck Blankenship - The Somerset native was a long time PGA Member and built a legacy as a golf course designer (over 35 golf courses to his credit, primarily in Kentucky), golf course owner and operator, and promoter of the game. He designed, owned, and operated the popular Bright Leaf Golf Resort in Harrodsburg.

Russ Cochran - The Paducah native’s PGA Tour career was highlighted by a win in the 1991 Western Open Championship. He captured the 1975 Kentucky High School Championship and played for the University of Kentucky. He is currently competing on the Champions Tour, and earlier this summer, finished 3rd in the United States Senior Open Championship.

Marvin Lear - The Wilmore native was a major force in Kentucky amateur golf for four decades, winning more than 25 golf tournaments, including four Lexington City Championships. He was a close friend and high school and college teammate of Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame member John Owens, and was a long-time supporter and promoter of golf in Lexington and Central Kentucky.

A formal induction ceremony for Mr. Blankenship and Mr. Lear will take place on November 19 at Lexington Country Club, and a ceremony for Mr. Cochran will be scheduled for a location in Paducah later this year (date/location TBA). For more information, contact Patsy Fitzpatrick at (502) 243-8295 or pfitzpatrick@pgahq.com.

The Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame was established in 1984 as a joint effort by the Kentucky Golf Association and the Kentucky Section PGA to honor individuals in Kentucky with significant achievements and accomplishments in various areas of golf. The Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame’s membership includes individuals with outstanding records as players, golf professionals, golf course superintendents, educators, and golf administrators. It is located at Golf House Kentucky.

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