Dan Nyimicz
Dan Nyimicz was born in Rahway, N.J., on November 21, 1924. After graduating from the University of North Carolina in 1950, he moved to Macon, Ga., to coach basketball, golf, and track at Mercer University. In 1962, he accepted the position of Head Golf Professional at Idle Hour Club in Macon. While there, Mr. Nyimicz developed a junior program that produced several outstanding individuals. These include Peter Persons, a finalist in the U.S. Amateur, and Jimmy Hodges, a teaching professional at Sea Island Golf Club and a member of the Golf Digest teaching team. A founding member of the Georgia Junior Golf Foundation, he has served as treasurer, secretary, and president. He has also been deeply involved in the Georgia PGA, rising to the office of president. Penned by PGA Master Professional Ray Cutright of the Idle Hour Club, these words perfectly describe his predecessor, Mr. Nyimicz: "He claims nothing for himself. The mark of a true gentleman and sportsman.always done with polish, class and the ability to remain low key." Of all his accomplishments, Mr. Nyimicz is most proud of the junior golfers whose games and lives he has influenced.

Dan Nyimicz was inducted into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame on January 18, 1997.