Princeton's Emma Talley inducted into Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame

Princeton native Emma Talley was one of several inductees recently honored in the 2025 Kentucky Hall of Fame class by the Kentucky Golf Foundation.

Talley had one of the most decorated amateur careers in the Bluegrass, winning three KHSAA state titles (2008, 2010 and 2011).  She also won the US Women's Amateur Championship in 2013 and the NCAA Division One national championship in 2015 while playing for the University of Alabama.

Talley is one of six women to win the US Amateur title and the NCAA Individual national championship.

She joined the LPGA Tour in 2017 where she has earned more than $1.4 million and has played all over the world.   

In addition to competing on tour, she has also worked as a commenator for ESPN Plus on golf events, is an ambassador for Girls Golf and joined Western Kentucky University's women's golf program in 2024 as an assistant coach.

photo credit:  Kentucky Golf Foundation