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When the Virginia Tech community was rocked by the tragedy of
April 16, 2007, Hardwick mourned with his players and then went
about helping the community in the best way he knew how: he and
his team of achievers captured one of the most improbable, but well-
earned, ACC titles in any sport. His group of players, with tears in
their eyes and a strong will, tied Georgia Tech for the 2007 ACC Golf
Championship six days after the tragedy.
A tireless worker, Hardwick has taken on more duties and
responsibilities over the years. In January 2003, he was named
Director of Golf Operations at Virginia Tech, a position that not
only continues his stewardship over the Virginia Tech Golf Course,
but also the Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech. Since 2004,
Coach Jay Hardwick at his induction into the Virginia PGA Hall of Fame with his
father, the late Shannon Hardwick (l), his mother, the late Dot Hardwick, his wife
Celia (r) and Hall of Fame founder, the late Lyn Luck.