College Golf’s Most Outstanding Award.
From the seaside town of Liverpool to a quaint Donald Ross course in Georgia, Fred Haskins built a reputation for mentoring young golfers and as a master club-maker. Haskins was head professional at the Country Club of Columbus for 34 years starting in 1922, recommended for the position by the legendary Bobby Jones. His proteges learned the game in Saturday morning classes that cost a nickel and they went on to win more than 150 collegiate and amateur tournaments.
Since its formation in 1971, the Haskins Commission has been devoted to amateur golf and the presentation of the Haskins Award. This coveted trophy honors the year’s outstanding college golfer and the memory of Fred Haskins, a club pro that spent his life nurturing and mentoring amateur golfers. The commission, based in Columbus, Ga., oversees the voting conducted among college golfers, coaches and golf media.