Pekin native named to Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame as part of loaded class
D.A. Points, a Pekin native and former All-American golfer at the University of Illinois, has been named to the Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame as part of its 10th induction class. Points, who won three college tournaments and later earned three PGA Tour victories, will be honored at the Hall of Fame Gala on September 11, 2026. He is among eight athletes from various sports to be inducted, including notable names like Ayo Dosunmu and Jordyn Poulter.
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