Who’s been shortlisted for a place in the World Golf Hall of Fame at next year’s induction ceremony in St Andrews?
The World Golf Hall of Fame has named the 14 finalists for its Class of 2027.
Eligible golfers must be at least 45 years old during the year of the induction ceremony, or retired from the competitive game for at least three years.
For this year’s intake, the shortlist – which was whittled down from 162 nominations by the WGHOF committee – includes eight golfers still competing and three historic players.
From the men’s game, Jim Furyk, Corey Pavin, Justin Rose and Adam Scott made the cut, while Cristie Kerr, Liselotte Neumann, Inbee Park and Dottie Pepper are the women’s finalists.
The historic nominees are two-time Open champion Ted Ray, as well as Jay Sigel and Alexa Stirling, two of golf’s most accomplished amateur players of all time.
Broadcaster Jim Nantz, coach Butch Harmon, and architect Harry Colt – all legends in their own right – make up the 14 for their contributions to the game.
“The finalists for the Class of 2027 represent an extraordinary range of accomplishments and contributions to the game of golf,” WGHOF director Mike Trostel said in a short statement announcing the finalists.
“This distinguished group deserves recognition for the lasting impact they made on the sport in their own way as competitors, teachers, architects, broadcasters and innovators.”
Legendary broadcaster Jim Nantz is among the 14 finalists for the World Golf Hall of Fame 2027. (Getty Images)
The selection committee, including the World Golf Hall of Fame Board of Directors – Brian Rolapp (PGA Tour), Mark Darbon (The R&A), Mike Whan (USGA), Guy Kinnings (DP World Tour), Craig Kessler (LPGA), Terry Clark (PGA of America) and Will Jones (Masters Tournament) – will meet later this year to vote on who will be inducted. A finalist needs to receive 75 percent of the votes to be inducted, with the announcement following in December.
The 2027 induction ceremony will take place on July 12, ahead of the 155th Open Championship at St Andrews, and will be broadcast live on the Golf Channel in the United States.
The last such ceremony, in 2024, saw Padraig Harrington, Tom Weiskopf and seven LPGA Founders inducted.