EAST LANSING, MI – Scott Hebert and Gary Robinson were announced as the members of the 2026 Michigan PGA Hall of Fame Induction Class. They were recognized at the Michigan PGA President's Dinner on Sunday, October 18th at The Graduate Hotel East Lansing, and at the Section's Fall Meeting on Monday, October 19th at Eagle Eye Golf Club.
Scott Hebert has been a PGA Member since 2005 and has served as the Head Golf Professional at Traverse City Golf & Country Club for the past 11 years. He has established himself as one of the most accomplished players in Michigan PGA history, having won 19 Michigan major titles, including six Michigan Open titles, eight Michigan PGA Professional Championship titles, four Match Play titles and a Tournament of Champions title.
Gary Robinson has been a member of the Michigan PGA for more than 43 years. He had a distinguished playing career, winning the 1986 Michigan PGA Professional Championship and competing in two U.S. Opens, five Buick Opens, and six PGA Professional National Championships. Throughout his career, Gary became a respected Professional and instructor at several clubs including Tam O'Shanter, Arbor Hills Golf Club, and Foundation Golf Center. Among his most notable students is PGA Tour veteran Brian Stuard, who began working with Gary as a young golfer and went on to spend 16 years on the PGA Tour.
The Michigan PGA Hall of Fame was founded in 2011 and exists to recognize and acknowledge those PGA Professionals who have excelled in their profession, achieved remarkable accomplishments, and made significant contributions to the game, the industry and the Michigan PGA.
The 2026 Special Award Winners, who were announced this past spring, and Outgoing Michigan PGA Board Members were also recognized at the President's Dinner on Sunday night.
Outgoing Board Members:
- Wes Blevins, At-Large Director
- Brian Corwin, At-Large Director
- Casey Powers, At-Large Director
- Randy White, At-Large Director
2026 Special Award Winners:
- George Bowman, Golf Professional of the Year
- Chris Sobieck, Golf Executive of the Year
- Adam Schriber, Teacher & Coach of the Year
- Bryan Fegert, Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
- Kyle Martin, Bill Strausbaugh Award
- Matt Smith, Merchandiser of the Year - Private
- Emily Cutler, Merchandiser of the Year - Public
- Chad Maveus, Merchandiser of the Year - Resort
- Doug Temple, Patriot Award
- Jimmy Wisinski, Player Development
- Ward Sutton, Professional Development
- Kelly Kuhlman, Youth Player Development
- Ken Hartmann, Distinguished Service Award
Read the 2026 Michigan PGA Special Awards press release: https://michiganpga.com/news/michigan-pga-announces-2026-special-award-winners/