Jesse Haddock

Golf
Inducted: 1990
  • Born in Pitt County, 1927
  • Graduated from Wake Forest University
  • Golf coach at Wake Forest from 1960–1992, turning program into national dynasty
  • Team captured NCAA titles in 1974, 1975, and 1986
  • Won 15 ACC team titles, including 10 consecutive titles from 1967–1976
  • Numerous Wake Forest players advanced to PGA stardom
  • Served as assistant athletic director at Wake Forest before becoming head golf coach
  • Forced ACC competition to upgrade programs