Hall of Fame Class 2020: Nick Thompson

A two-time All-American, Nick Thompson was the medalist as a member of the Sandhills Community College men's golf team that won the 2014 NJCAA Division III National Championship in Chautauqua, NY. The product of Pinecrest High School posted rounds of 73-73-69-70-285 to win the individual title by two strokes. The Flyers coached by Gus Ulrich won the team championship by 15 strokes over second place Cincinnati State Tech.

The son of golf professional Doug Thompson and Patty Thompson also earned All-American recognition with his tied for fourth place finish at the 2013 national tournament where the Flyers were the runner-up to Vincennes (IND). In both 2013 and 2014, he received the Louis M. Brown, Sr. Award for Excellence in Athletics presented annually to the outstanding student/athlete at Sandhills. 

After his graduation from Sandhills, he was a member of the golf team at East Carolina for two years where he earned a degree in Criminal Justice. Following his graduation from East Carolina, he was employed by the Moore County Sheriff's Office. Early last year he was promoted to a Federal Probation Officer in Rockingham.

Thompson was the 2012 conference player of the year while at Pinecrest and a four-time all-conference selection. He and his wife Megan reside in Vass.

C. Bergmann