The Northern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame was established in 1987 to honor those Northern Ohio PGA Members who have made great contributions to the Northern Ohio Section and to the PGA of America.

The criteria used to select potential inductees include they must be age 55 and Older, must have been a member of the Section 10 years or PGA of America Quarter Century Member, and must have displayed excellence in one or more of the following categories: service, playing, promotion, teaching, coaching, and leadership.

The nominees are selected each year by the Northern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame Committee which consists of all current Hall of Fame Members.