Dot Paluck

(Class of 2024)

Dot Paluck of Bernardsville is a decades-long volunteer for the USGA, NJSGA, and WMGA, rising to become chair of the USGA Women's Committee in 2013-2014 . Well-renowned and highly regarded for her service to the game, her volunteer service has spanned parts of six decades in myriad capacities. Beginning with her service on the WMGA Board in 1979, she held roles during the 1980 U.S. Open at Baltusrol and the 1990 Curtis Cup at Somerset Hills Country Club. Paluck spent nearly two decades on the USGA Women’s Committee (which she also chaired and vice-chaired) in addition to her work on behalf of the USGA Regional Associations and Regional Affairs committees. On the local scene, Paluck is past president of the Women's Metropolitan Golf Association, an expert course rater, and former chair of the New Jersey State Golf Association Women’s Committee. She is also a former golf commissioner for the Somerset County Park Commission and was a key contributor in the development of Neshanic Valley Golf Course which hosted the 2012 U.S. Women's Public Links Championship.

The list of Paluck’s accolades are many and wide-ranging. She was bestowed the WMGA’s highest honor – the Judy Bell Award – in 2005 for her exemplary contributions to the game. In 2010, alongside her husband, Tom, the Palucks were honored with the NJPGA/NJSGA Distinguished Service Award. In 2021, Paluck was honored with the USGA’s Ike Grainger Award in recognition of 25+ years of service to the organization. She served as chair and vice-chair of the USGA Women’s Committee and USA captain for the 2016 Women’s World Amateur Team Championship.