Jack Sargent
Jack Sargent was a member of the PGA for 26 years. He spent 12 years at the Peachtree Golf Club in Atlanta, 10 years at the Pensacola Country Club in Florida, and was beginning his seventh year at the Atlanta Athletic Club at the time of his sudden death. During those 26 years, Mr. Sargent became known as one of the world's premier officials of the rules of golf. He officiated at the Tournament Players Championship for 11 years and at the Ryder Cup for three years. Mr. Sargent was famous for sharing his extensive knowledge freely and often. He became a sought-after speaker on rules at numerous golf programs, and served the PGA educational department as an instructor at clinics, workshops, and seminars for more than 12 years. Twice, Mr. Sargent received the prestigious Horton Smith Sectional Award - once from the Dixie PGA and once from the Georgia PGA. This award recognizes outstanding contributions in educational services to fellow golf professionals. He passed away in January 1985, while at a PGA educational program in Florida.

Jack Sargent was inducted into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame on January 4, 1992.