Jack Seltzer’s list of career accolades
and accomplishments reads like the credits after a
movie. The 61-year-old golf professional is indeed well
decorated, and has a spot in the Michigan Golf Hall of
Fame and a long PGA resume to prove it.
Yet, for all Seltzer has accomplished, his latest honor
holds special standing above the rest.
Seltzer is one of 10 inductees going into the Greater
Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame for the class of 2012.
“There’s no question this will stand out,” said Seltzer,
a Flint native and current Linden resident. “It’s extra
special because of it being here in Flint. That’s the big
thing. It’s the hometown Hall of Fame.”
Seltzer has lived in the Flint area for the majority
of his life. He knows the city’s sports history and is
honored to be considered one of its greats.
“I grew up in Flint, the actual city of Flint,” Seltzer
said. “The Hall of Fame here is obviously quite an
honor and there are a lot of great athletes in there. I
know a lot of the guys that are in there already, so it’s
a thrill for me. My wife and I both grew up here, so me
going into the Greater Flint Area Hall Sports of Fame is
one of the most special things that’s happened to me
in my career.”
Seltzer was part of a Class A state championship
golf team at Flint Southwestern Academy in 1967 and
later won the Michigan Junior College championship
in 1971 and 1972 as a member of the Mott Community
College team.
Other championships include multiple Michigan
PGA events as both an amateur and a professional
and being named South Florida PGA Player of the Year
in 1984. Seltzer also played in 12 PGA Tour events,
including four Buick Opens.
“He’s one of the best from the Flint area,” said
Grand Blanc native Greg Reynolds, a member of the
Michigan Golf Hall of Fame and owner of a decorated
golf resume in his own right. “We’ve always had a lot of
really good amateurs here. We’ve also had our share
of pros from the area as well. Guys like Jack, Larry
Mancour and a handful of other guys, you’re talking
about great players and people all from this area who
have been great for the game.”
Growing up in Flint, Seltzer learned quickly how
loaded the golf talent pool is in Genesee County.
“People don’t even realize how big golf is here,”
Seltzer said. “I don’t think the common person knows
how Flint’s looked upon in the state in terms of golf.
There are a lot of good golfers that come out of Flint. It’s one of the top areas in the state for the sport. To be
in that category, I’m very proud.”
