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2021 Hall of Fame Member

Gary English

Gary English was a star football player and

golfer in high school; however, the
power of Putt-Putt was too much to resist

for the young man often called “Bear”

by his friends…and later “dad” by his
respectful peers. It is the respect he gives

to the game, and his putting skills, that
has enabled him to attain the highest

honor provided to any athletic endeavor –

the Hall of Fame. Gary English will be
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inducted on Sept 21, 2021 - the 52
member of the elite Hall of Fame family.
A group comprised of members that achieved a high level of skill or

dedication to the PPA/APA sport. English was a top player throughout

the 60s and 70s. Upon returning to the game in the 90s and struggling
to return to his intimidating presence, he has now returned to the

winner’s circle on a consistent basis. As of this writing, he is battling for

Player of the Year on the Southern Putting Tour, an achievement very
few accomplish after a prolonged absence from the tour. English has

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yet to win the National Championship, a title of which he placed 3 or
better 5 times. However, he has yet to complete his career. After
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finishing 2 behind Bill Kirby Jr in the 2021 National Invitational – he
knows that his game has returned to top form to compete for major

titles.

Congratulations to the 2021 Hall of Fame player – Gary English.