CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Clarksville native and former amateur golfer Rob Long was inducted into the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Long became the 54th member of the Hall of Fame following a ceremony at Freedom Point in Clarksville.
Long was a standout student-athlete for Austin Peay University State University men’s golf team before taking his talents to the next level.
According to the Tennessee Golf Foundation, Long accomplished a variety of achievements during his career, including becoming a two-time Tennessee State Open champion and a winner of 10 TGA state titles.
In addition, Long won three Tennessee Mid-Amateurs, three Tennessee Four-Balls, the 1987 Tennessee Match Play and the 2002 Tennessee Two-Man Scramble.
“The Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame is proud to honor Rob Long with this well-deserved induction,” Tennessee Golf Foundation president Whit Turnbow said. “His tournament resume is regarded as one of the best in the history of amateur golf in our state, and he most certainly ranks as one of the best golfers to ever come out of Clarksville. This will be a special night as we celebrate his legacy in Tennessee golf.”