LAS VEGAS — Another prestigious class of golfers will headline the 2026 Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame Night of Induction to be held Oct. 9, 2026, and features LPGA Tour star and philanthropist Natalie Gulbis; UNLV Women’s Golf Coach Amy Bush-Herzer; longtime Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Executive Julian Dugas, and Sylvia Hooks, a junior golf proponent. The event will be held in the historic South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa Grand Ballroom.
“It will be another incredible evening of Las Vegas golf history at the legendary South Point, and to honor Natalie, Amy, Julian and Sylvia will make for a special evening,” said Jeremy Anderson, president of the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame. “Our mission is to preserve Las Vegas golf history, and this class has had a huge hand in shaping it on and off the course. And we are excited to once again raise funds for the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame plus Southern Nevada Junior Golf through our Night of Induction.”
The public is welcome to attend the Night of Induction. All proceeds benefit the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame and junior golf in Southern Nevada. The 2025 event raised $50,000 via sales and the valuable silent auction that features unique items and experiences. VIP sponsorships and tickets are now available at www.LasVegasGolfHOF.com.
The 2026 inductees join a long list of deserving golfers with strong ties to the Las Vegas golf region who have been previously inducted, including Butch Harmon, Ryan Moore, Charley Hoffman, Chris Riley, Stephanie Louden, Dwaine Knight, the 1998 National Championship UNLV Golf team, Helen Cannon and Lou Redden, among others.
About the 2026 Inductees
Amy Bush-Herzer, Head UNLV Women’s Golf Coach, is also a PGA of America professional and former Southern Nevada PGA Chapter Executive Director. In 2026, In 2026, she earned her second consecutive Mountain West Coach of the Year honor, when she guided UNLV to its sixth Mountain West title of her tenure. In her 15 seasons, she has also led the Rebels to the NCAA Regionals 12 times and reached the NCAA Championship twice. Additionally, she has coached her student-athletes to two Mountain West individual titles, five Mountain West Golfer of the Year awards, six Mountain West Freshman of the Year awards, 36 all-conference selections, 37 WGCA Scholar All-America honorees, three individual NCAA Regional bids, an individual national championship trip, and two All-America honors.
Julian Dugas helped shape Las Vegas into one of the world’s premier golf destinations while serving as Director of Sports Marketing for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for 30 years. He promoted Las Vegas globally, helped bring the PGA International Golf Show to the city, and played a key role in sustaining major professional events including the PGA Tour’s Las Vegas Invitational, LPGA Tour tournaments, and Champions Tour events. Dugas was instrumental in creating and growing the World Long Drive Championship, helping establish Mesquite as the sport’s premier venue, while also supporting the Nevada Open, Mesquite Amateur, Wendy’s Three Tour Challenge, Las Vegas Hospitality Golf Classic, Transatlantic Golf Series, VH-1 Celebrity Music Golf Event, and numerous regional golf initiatives. Beyond golf, he was an early champion of Las Vegas as a major sports destination, helping support efforts that brought the NBA All-Star Game, NBA Summer League, NASCAR events, and other high-profile sporting events to Southern Nevada.
Natalie Gulbis is one of the most recognizable figures in women’s golf, having competed on the LPGA Tour for more than two decades, nearly all of it while living in Las Vegas. She captured the prestigious 2007 Evian Masters, and earned nearly $5 million in career earnings, recorded 37 Top-10 finishes, and represented the United States on three victorious Solheim Cup teams. During her peak years, Gulbis ranked among the LPGA’s elite, finishing sixth on the money list in 2005 with more than $1 million in earnings and posting Top-10 finishes in four consecutive major championships. Beyond her success on the course, Gulbis has become equally respected for her charitable efforts, youth mentorship, and longstanding commitment to growing the game of golf including creating the Natalie Gulbis Boys and Girls Club in Las Vegas. Gulbis continues to mentor the kids at her Boys and Girls Clubs, most of time during under-the-radar visits without fanfare or media in attendance.
Sylvia Hooks has made an extraordinary impact on junior golf in Southern Nevada through decades of volunteerism, mentorship, philanthropy, and personal leadership. A pioneering professional tennis player who overcame racism and segregation with grace and determination, Hooks has dedicated herself to helping young athletes succeed both on and off the course. As a longtime supporter of the Southern Nevada Junior Golf Association, she has volunteered countless hours at tournaments, clinics, and fundraising events while serving as a mentor to juniors through the Adopt-a-Junior program.
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About the Las Vegas Hall of Fame
The Las Vegas Hall of Fame, a 501c3, established and maintains the Las Vegas Hall of Fame Museum at Las Vegas National Golf Club. The Hall of Fame Museum serves the public, free of charge, by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and displaying objects of interest regarding the history and importance of golf in southern Nevada, including plaques and information of inductees who have made a deep and positive impact in Southern Nevada. The organization also promotes and financially supports Southern Nevada Junior Golf via scholarships and other donations that assist junior golfers who need it the most. Visit www.LasVegasGolfHOF.com for more.
PREVIOUS INDUCTEES
Frank Acker, 2014; Jeremy Anderson, 2022; Tommy Armour III, 2008; Craig Barlow, 2011; Charlie Baron, 2010; Jerry Belt, 1991; Thom Blinkinsop, 2025; Chuck Bombard, 2023; Voss Boreta, 2015; Jimmie Bullard, 2009; Amy Bush-Herzer, 2026; Helen Cannon, 2004; James Cashman, Jr., 1998; Tim Cashman, 2023; Barbara Christensen, 2015; Kerri Clark, 2017; Clyde Cobb, 1991; Bob Coffin, 2022; James Colbert, 2002; Mike Davis, 2014; John DiFloure, 2014; Kim Dolan, 2019; Eddie Draper, 2004; Julian Dugas, 2026; Mike Dunaway, 2016; Eric Dutt, 2008; Brady Exber, 2006; Bill Farkas, 2017; Keith Flatt, 2024; Jerry Foltz, 2015; Edward Fryatt, 2009; Las Vegas Founders, 2004; Robert Gamez, 2002; Garry Goett, 2019; Golf Fore Kids, and Wursten Brothers, 2025; Natalie Gulbis, 2026; Dale Hahn, 2022; Butch Harmon, 2006; Jim Hart, 2023; Tom Hartley, 2017; Ernest Haupt, 1998; Christina Hixson, 2019; Charley Hoffman, 2012; Sylvia Hooks, 2026; Richard Huff, 2004; Dave Johnson, 2022; Laurie Johnson, 2011; Joe Kelly, 2010; Dwaine Knight, 2009; Brenda Knott, 2013; Las Vegas Women’s Golf Association, 2024; Stephanie Louden, 2014; Kevin Marsh, 2024; Bob May, 2013; Sue May, 2019; Don “Mac” McCoy, 2012; Irwin Molasky, 2016; Ryan Moore, 2012; Ray Norvell, 2013; Doug Pool, 2015; Louis Redden, 2008; Stuart Reid, 1991; Chris Riley, 2004; Jerry Roberts, 2008; Todd Roberts, 2023; Bill Rohret, 2016; Joe Sawaia, 2025; Jane Schlosser, 2024; Warren Schutte, 2023; Art Sellinger, 2011; Jack Sheehan, 2009; Southern Nevada Golf Association, 2017; Tom Storey, 2006; Ann Sunstrum, 2022; Charlie Teel, 1991; Tournament of Champions, 2010; 1997-98 UNLV Golf Team, 2002; Valley View Golf Club, 2012; Deborah Vidal, 2025; C. Pat Walker, 1998; Bill Walters, 2013; Don Welch, 2019; Dean Wilson, 2016.
About South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
Featuring more than 2,100 guestrooms, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa overlooks the famous Las Vegas Strip and the serenity of the surrounding mountainscape. Each oversized guest room features state-of-the-art LED televisions as well as WiFi with high-speed internet connections. Guests visiting South Point Hotel will experience affordable luxury through a casino offering top-of-the-line gaming technology, over 2,200 slot and video poker machines, more than 60 table games and a separate race and sports book area, 11 restaurants, including the award-winning Michael’s Gourmet Room, a 400-seat showroom featuring headliner entertainment, a 640-seat Bingo room, a 16-screen Cinemark movie complex, a state-of-the-art 64-lane bowling center, a 52,000-square foot Conference Center and an 80,000-square foot Exhibit Hall. South Point Hotel is also home to the Tournament Bowling Plaza, a multi-million-dollar professional bowling tournament facility. In addition, South Point Hotel has the finest equestrian event facility in the country. The 240,000 square feet of event space features three climate-controlled arenas, vet clinic, feed store, more than 1,200 climate-controlled stalls and plays host to some of the country’s most unique events. South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa is at 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89183.
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