Mark Blackburn (2023) - Southern Miss M-Club Hall of Fame

Mark Blackburn

Induction:
2023

Mark Blackburn (Men's Golf, 1998-99)
Blackburn earned his degree from Southern Miss in 1999 after a four-year career for the Golden Eagles' men's golf team. He earned two letters as a junior and senior, while competing in 11 tournaments for the Black & Gold. Blackburn shot a career-best three-day total of 215 strokes at the USA Peninsula Classic, tying him for 13th in the field. Opening day of that event netted him a career-best 70 strokes for a two-under finish. After graduating from Southern Miss, Blackburn entered the golf instruction career. Since 1999, Blackburn has mentored and coached some of the PGA's best, including Max Homa, Charlie Hoffman, Hudson Swafford, Trey Mullinax, Adam Hadwin and Chez Revie. He was recognized as one of the best teachers on the PGA Tour when he received the 2020 PGA Teacher and Coach of the Year Award. He currently owns and operates the Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone Golf and Country Club in Birmingham, Ala.