John Crooks and Michele Redman are going into the NGCA Hall of Fame
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John Crooks and Michele Redman Set for NGCA Hall of Fame Induction
Overview
The National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA) is set to induct John Crooks, the women's golf coach at Campbell University, along with Michele Redman and Leta Lindley, into the NGCA Hall of Fame. This prestigious event will take place on Tuesday, January 10, 2006, in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
Hall of Fame Inductees
At the upcoming NGCA Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, hosted by Kay Cockerill from The Golf Channel, Crooks will become the 39th member of the Coaches Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, Lindley and Redman will join the ranks of the Players Hall of Fame as the 47th and 48th inductees.
John Crooks: A Celebrated Career
Now in his 15th year at Campbell University, John Crooks is recognized as one of the leading collegiate golf coaches nationally. Under his leadership, the women's team has captured eight conference titles and made 11 NCAA Regional appearances. His guidance brought the Lady Camels to three consecutive Atlantic Sun Conference championships from 1996 to 1998, with additional wins in 2001, 2002, and 2004.
Crooks’ accolades include 12 conference coach of the year titles for both men's and women's programs over the past 15 years. Notably, he was named Atlantic Sun Women's Golf Coach of the Year in 2002 and 2004. His women's teams have secured 49 tournament victories.
Entering the 2005-06 season, Crooks ranks second among active Division I women's coaches with 49 tournament wins, trailing only Dan Brooks of Duke with 89. Impressively, his teams have consistently won a tournament each year of his tenure.
Achievements and Contributions
Throughout his career, Crooks has guided 98 golfers to all-conference honors and 100 players to all-academic distinctions. During the 2004-05 season, his team secured an at-large berth in the NCAA East Regional, finishing 11th?"their best performance since 1997.
Personal Background
Originally from Winston-Salem, N.C., and now residing in Buies Creek, Crooks played at the University of Houston under the legendary coach Dave Williams. A former USGA Junior Amateur Champion, he actively competes in major state and national amateur events. Notably, he won the 2001 North and South Senior Amateur Championship by five strokes at Pinehurst.
The NGCA Hall of Fame induction is a well-deserved honor for Crooks, Redman, and Lindley, recognizing their incredible contributions to the sport.
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