VIRGINIA TECH Golf Guide | 2018 Edition

10 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, when the Hokies joined the Atlantic Coast Conference, Hardwick has overseen a program to improve facilities and continue the quest to remain among the elite programs in collegiate golf. “The River” underwent a major renovation that year by renowned golf course architect Pete Dye. The renovation 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.