2024 SDGA Golf Hall of Fame Inductees
Chris Long, Presho – Chris was introduced to golf at a young age by his parents and enjoyed playing casually throughout his youth. His competitive golf career began in his late 20s, playing in his first SDGA event in 2001. Chris earned his first Championship title at the 2010 SDGA Amateur, and is still vying for Championships today. Since that first title, Chris has earned seven additional SDGA Championships and ten runner-up finishes. He participated in the USGA Public Links Championship in 2011 and participated in a USA State Team Championship representing South Dakota. He was the 2019 SDGA Male Golfer of the Year and has been a mainstay for the Amateur team at the SoDak Cup. Beyond his golfing accomplishments, Chris has a lifetime of dedication to mentoring people of all ages in golf, sport, and life as a long-time coach, sports official and school administrator in South Dakota. Chris thanks his parents and family (Wife Shelly, Daughter Mya and Son Cooper) for their continued support of his amateur golf career.
Bert and his wife Cindy have won one SDGA Husband-Wife and three SDGA Senior Husband-Wife Championships. He also has seven runner-up finishes in SDGA Championships.
Bert exhibits his deep commitment to the growth and future of the game through contributions to the SDGA Junior Golf Foundation and First Tee — South Dakota, including service on the First Tee Board of Directors from the program’s inception in 2008 through 2022, helping to grow and guide the program.
Doug Murphy, Hartford – Doug grew up in Watertown and was a standout multi-sport athlete. In his senior year he captured the individual title at the SD State High School tournament and propelled his Watertown HS team to the State Championship. He moved on to have great success at Black Hills State University, including an SDIC Conference Individual Championship and invitations to three National Championships.
After living outside the state for 20 years, Doug moved back to South Dakota where he has won six SDGA titles, including the 2006 SDGA Mid-Amateur Championship and the 2013 SDGA Senior Championship. With his partner Steve Beardsley, they have won three SDGA Mid-Am Two-Man Championships and one SDGA Senior Two-Man Championship. Doug has five holes-in-one, including two on par 4’s.
