Stephen Kircher, the son of fellow Michigan Golf Hall of Famer Everett Kircher and president and CEO of Boyne Resorts, followed in his father’s footsteps in leading the largest family-owned four-season resort company in North America. Founded in 1947, Boyne, in 2024, employed 11,000 people at 14 golf courses and 13 resorts in locations from British Columbia to Maine. Stephen was a player first, winning an individual state high school championship, earning letters at two universities and maintaining a scratch handicap for over 30 years. His numerous contributions to golf include leading efforts to grow and develop the industry in Michigan. He is a past chair of the Michigan Travel Commission, a founding member of the America’s Summer Golf Capital Association, co-founder of the unique Tournament of Champions, co-designer of the Hills Course and Bay Harbor Golf Club courses and works closely with the Boyne team on new projects.
Year Inducted: 2024
| Last Name | Kircher |