South Carolina S 908: Michael “Mike� Carlisle

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2025-2026 Bill 908 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 10, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 908

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Coach Michael "Mike" Carlisle upon 
his induction into the South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina General Assembly is proud to recognize Coach Michael "Mike" Carlisle upon 
his induction into the South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame; and

Whereas, a native of 
Aiken, Michael "Mike" Carlisle walked on to the Clemson University Golf Team 
where he earned three varsity letters and competed on the 1980 team that became 
the school's first to qualify for the NCAA championship; and

Whereas, he has devoted 
more than thirty-five years to collegiate golf as head coach of the University 
of South Carolina Aiken men's golf team. Under Coach Carlisle's leadership, the 
Pacers have earned thirty-one NCAA Tournament appearances and captured three 
NCAA Division II National Championships; and

Whereas, Coach Carlisle 
has received national recognition for sustained coaching excellence as the 
three-time NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year, as an eight-time NCAA 
Regional Coach of the Year, a seven-time Peach Belt Conference Coach of the Year, 
and a 2010 inductee into the Golf Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame; 
and

Whereas, Coach Carlisle 
excelled as an amateur golfer, winning the Carolinas Amateur, the South 
Carolina Mid-Amateur, and the Palmetto Amateur three times, and earning berths 
in the U.S. Amateur Championship; and

Whereas, Coach Carlisle 
has used his immense talents to give back to South Carolina's golf community. 
He helped establish the Aiken Chapter of the South Carolina Junior Golf 
Association in 1989, and under his leadership, the chapter grew to over two 
hundred junior golfers in five years. Since its inception, the chapter has 
hosted more than five hundred and eighty events. Coach Carlisle also helped 
develop a par 3 short course for young golfers, played an instrumental role in launching 
the First Tee program in Aiken, and worked with the Clemson Tiger Golf Camps; 
and

Whereas, Coach 
Carlisle's career stands as a remarkable dedication to the game in every form, 
as a competitor, coach, mentor, and builder of opportunities for others. For 
his lasting contributions to the sport of golf in South Carolina, he has been 
selected as the eightieth inductee into the South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame; 
and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina General Assembly proudly recognize and congratulate Coach Michael 
"Mike" Carlisle on his induction into the South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame, 
thank him for all he has done to advance the game of golf in the Palmetto 
State, and extend best wishes for continued success. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the 
Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the 
South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate Coach Michael 
"Mike" Carlisle upon his induction into the South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Coach Michael "Mike" Carlisle.

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