An Okanagan golfer will soon be inducted in British Columbia’s Sports Hall of Fame.
On Wednesday, the hall announced its Class of 2024, and Richard Zokol was one of five athletes who will be enshrined next May.
Zokol, who was born in Kitimat but lives in Kelowna, was a longtime professional golfer, with his career spanning 22 years (1982-2003).
He was a regular on the PGA Tour, appearing in 412 events, and won one tournament, the 1992 Greater Milwaukee Open. His best finish in a major was the 1993 PGA Championship, where he tied for 14th place.
According to his PGA Tour bio, he amassed more than US$1.8 million in winnings and made the cut 198 times, including 20 top-10 finishes.