Scott Simpson (1997) - USC Athletics Hall of Fame

Scott Simpson

Induction:
1997

Scott Simpson was the first Trojan golfer to win a pair of NCAA individual championships, which he did in 1976 and 1977. A 2-time All-American first teamer and Pac-10 Golfer of the Year (1976-77), he won the 1977 Haskins Award as college golf's top player. He then went on to compete on the U.S. Walker Cup team in 1977, beginning an outstanding pro career that includes 7 PGA tour victories and more than $6 million in earnings. In 1987, he won the U.S. Open and was on the Ryder Cup team. In 2016, he was named to the Pac-12 All-Century team. He served as an assistant coach for Hawaii’s women’s golf team and then became the head coach of the Hawaii men’s team.