Jane Reynolds
Class of 2008
Jane Reynolds stands among the most accomplished female golfers ever produced in Alabama, combining championship play with decades of service to the game.
Raised in Huntsville, Reynolds first demonstrated her golfing talent while attending Huntsville High School. She quickly established herself as one of the state’s top young players, winning back-to-back Alabama state high school championships in 1971 and 1972.
Following high school, Reynolds continued her collegiate career at Vanderbilt University before transferring to the University of Alabama. At Alabama she served as captain of the women’s golf team, demonstrating both leadership and competitive excellence.
Her amateur career reached new heights during the mid-1970s. Beginning in 1975, Reynolds captured four consecutive Women’s Alabama Amateur State Championships—an extraordinary accomplishment that solidified her reputation as one of the state’s premier golfers.
Her performance earned her the opportunity to compete on a national stage. In 1979 she qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open as an amateur, an achievement that placed her among the nation’s elite golfers.
The following year Reynolds turned professional and competed on tour while also working as a teaching professional. Her experience both as a competitor and instructor deepened her knowledge of the game.
In 1990 Reynolds began a new chapter in her golf career when she joined the Ladies Professional Golf Association as a rules official. Over the years she became an integral part of the LPGA’s tournament operations.
Her responsibilities included overseeing course setup and serving as a liaison between players and caddies, helping ensure that tournaments were conducted with fairness and integrity.
Reynolds credits her family for nurturing her love of sports. Her father, Ollie Reynolds, and mother, Martha Reynolds, provided early encouragement, while her siblings offered constant support throughout her career.
Through both competition and service, Jane Reynolds has left a lasting imprint on the sport of golf.
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