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NEWS RELEASE
Thursday May 27, 2009

Legendary Durham College golfer inducted into Oshawa’s Sports Hall of Fame

Oshawa, Ont. – It was a night of celebration in Oshawa on Wednesday as the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame inducted five new members. Included in the class of 2009 was Durham College Business Administration ('91) graduate and legendary collegiate golfer Ryan Hughes for his achievements while representing the College.

Hughes is no stranger to Hall of Fame ceremonies as he was inducted into the Durham College Sports Hall of Fame on April 7th, 2000 as well as the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Hall of Fame on April, 30th, 2003.

Hughes entered the Hall of Fame in front of a crowd of over 300 guests along with Gordon Mackenzie Myles (hockey player), Fred Whalley (builder), Jim Hinkson (lacrosse player and coach) and Andrew David Stewart (baseball player). Stewart also has a connection with Durham College, as he is the son of former Durham College athletic director David Stewart.

"This is an outstanding achievement for Ryan, whose record of four consecutive OCAA Golf Championships while representing Durham College, most definitely merits this Hall of Fame award,” remarked Ken Babcock, Durham College Athletic Director. “This news reflects positively on Durham College and the City of Oshawa.  His record will be nearly impossible to break and ranks right up their with records such as Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak, Wayne Gretzky's 200 point seasons, and Wilt Chamberlain's 100 points in a single NBA game. Truly an amazing accomplishment for a truly special individual. We are all extremely proud of Ryan here at Durham College and his recent induction into the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame."

Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame Profile – Ryan Hughes

Ryan Hughes, born in Oshawa on October 22, 1969, brought golfing glory to the city and to Durham College by winning the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association individual gold medal a record four times from 1988 to 1991. His outstanding play helped the Lords win their OCAA team golf title in 1988, a championship they successfully defended in 1989. He was named Durham College’s male athlete of the year in 1990-91.

Following his graduation, Ryan went on to coach at Durham, winning OCAA championships in 1992 and 1995. In total, he went on and won eight Ontario college gold medals as a player and coach and was inducted in the school’s Hall of Fame in 2000.

In addition to college goal, the O’Neill Collegiate grad competed in Ontario Golf Association events and represented Ontario at the Royal Canadian Golf Association’s National Junior Championship in Kelowna, British Columbia in 1988.

Ryan continued his involvement in golf and is presently a Director of Golf outside of Windsor and teaches youth in the facets of the game as well.

His outstanding collegiate golf career makes Ryan Hughes a distinguished addition to our Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame.

The athletic department would like to congratulate Ryan for all of his accomplishments.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Scott Dennis
Sports Information and Marketing Coordinator
Durham College and UOIT Athletics
905.721.2000 Ext. 2784 (P)
905.721.3117 (F)