A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE Coach Michael "Mike" Carlisle upon his induction into the South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly is proud to recognize Coach Michael "Mike" Carlisle upon his induction into the South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame; and

 

Whereas, a native of Aiken, Michael "Mike" Carlisle walked on to the Clemson University Golf Team where he earned three varsity letters and competed on the 1980 team that became the school's first to qualify for the NCAA championship; and

 

Whereas, he has devoted more than thirty-five years to collegiate golf as head coach of the University of South Carolina Aiken men's golf team. Under Coach Carlisle's leadership, the Pacers have earned thirty-one NCAA Tournament appearances and captured three NCAA Division II National Championships; and

 

Whereas, Coach Carlisle has received national recognition for sustained coaching excellence as the three-time NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year, as an eight-time NCAA Regional Coach of the Year, a seven-time Peach Belt Conference Coach of the Year, and a 2010 inductee into the Golf Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame; and

 

Whereas, Coach Carlisle excelled as an amateur golfer, winning the Carolinas Amateur, the South Carolina Mid-Amateur, and the Palmetto Amateur three times, and earning berths in the U.S. Amateur Championship; and

 

Whereas, Coach Carlisle has used his immense talents to give back to South Carolina's golf community. He helped establish the Aiken Chapter of the South Carolina Junior Golf Association in 1989, and under his leadership, the chapter grew to over two hundred junior golfers in five years. Since its inception, the chapter has hosted more than five hundred and eighty events. Coach Carlisle also helped develop a par 3 short course for young golfers, played an instrumental role in launching the First Tee program in Aiken, and worked with the Clemson Tiger Golf Camps; and

 

Whereas, Coach Carlisle's career stands as a remarkable dedication to the game in every form, as a competitor, coach, mentor, and builder of opportunities for others. For his lasting contributions to the sport of golf in South Carolina, he has been selected as the eightieth inductee into the South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly proudly recognize and congratulate Coach Michael "Mike" Carlisle on his induction into the South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame, thank him for all he has done to advance the game of golf in the Palmetto State, and extend best wishes for continued success.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

 

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate Coach Michael "Mike" Carlisle upon his induction into the South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Coach Michael "Mike" Carlisle.

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