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Dick McGuire

Dick McGuire is a near native to New Mexico. He was born in Mangum, Okla., but graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1945. He enrolled at UNM and was the Lobos’ No. 1 golfer and a three-year letterman. McGuire received his degree in Secondary Education in 1952.

Upon graduation, McGuire launched his coaching career at Highland High School where his golf teams posted a 28-3 match play record and won two state titles in his first two seasons.

In 1954, McGuire began an amazing run at UNM. He was head men’s golf coach from 1954-77, recording 38 team championships, 10 of which were conference titles, and 41 times he had individuals claim medalist honors. McGuire was the head professional from 1954-87, Director of Golf Courses from 1958-87 and directed numerous high profile tournaments hosted by UNM, including NCAA Championships and the William H. Tucker Invitational 22 times. He also helped supervise the construction of the UNM South Golf Course.

In 1978, the Professional Golf Association named him Golf Professional of the Year. In 1979, the prestigious William H. Tucker women’s tournament was renamed the Dick McGuire Invitational. In 1980, McGuire was inducted into the Golf Coaches Association of America’s National Hall of Fame.