Abernethy, Byers, Nicolette to be inducted into Western Pennsylvania Golf Hall of Fame

individuals have made lasting contributions to the sport and have left an indelible mark on the region’s golf community.

The ceremony, held at Allegheny Country Club, showcased the achievements and passion that these remarkable golfers have exhibited throughout their illustrious careers.

Below are the newest members of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Hall of Fame. You can read expanded articles on their backgrounds by clicking their names.

John Moorhead, Jr. inducted into Western Pennsylvania Golf Hall of Fame in Class of 2024

PITTSBURGH — The 2025 Western Pennsylvania Golf Hall of Fame class truly embodies the varying ways that an individual can impact the game of golf.

From strong play on the course, lasting leadership off it and creations of the tools necessary for the game, the three inductees into this year’s Hall of Fame have influenced and benefitted the game of golf for generations.

Betty Abernethy, J. Frederick Byers and Mike Nicolette will be formally inducted into the Western Pennsylvania Golf Hall of Fame Thursday night at Fox Chapel Golf Club.

Introducing the Frank Fuhrer, III Hall of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Hall of Fame

The history of golf in Western Pennsylvania is unparalleld as you might expect with Arnold Palmer being the brightest shining star in a galaxy of great players from this area.

In 2013, a Hall of Fame was created to recognize golfers and contributors from the area who had an impact on the sport’s history here. The first class consisted of Palmer, William C. Fownes, Jr., Jock Hutchison, Carol Semple Thompson, and Lew Worsham.

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