Daniel Stapff Joins The SSC Hall of Fame

By Dennis Jezek, Jr.

8/1/2025 11:00:00 AM

MELBOURNE, Fla. - The Sunshine State Conference is proud to announce its 2025 Hall of Fame class. The league will usher in the 10 newest members, including Buccaneer star Daniel Stapff, on Saturday, October 4th, during the SSC Hall of Fame brunch and celebration. The event, which will take place in Miami Shores on the campus of Barry University.

The other inductees of the SSC's 25th Hall of Fame class are Beverly "Bev" Buckley (Rollins, women's tennis Head Coach), Bill Evers (Eckerd, baseball), Bill Jurgens (Florida Tech, Athletic Director), Gregory Malfitano (Lynn, Senior Major Gift Officer), Pete Meyer (Florida Southern, baseball Head Coach / Athletic Director), Stephanie Quinones (Nova Southeastern, women's soccer), Francis X. Reidy (Saint Leo, Vice President / Athletic Director), Carolyn Stone (Palm Beach Atlantic, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics), and Ronald L. Vaughn (Tampa, University President).

Daniel Stapff

Men's Golf | 2009-2012

Stapff becomes the first Buccaneer men's golfer and the 21st overall addition from Barry to the conference Hall of Fame

2x GCAA First Team All-American (2011 & 2012)
2x GCAA Scholar All-American (2011 & 2012)
SSC Player of the Year (2011)
2x All-SSC First Team (2011 & 2012)
All-SSC Second Team (2010)
SSC All-Tournament (2011)
3x SSC Male Scholar Athlete of the Year (2010, 2011, & 2012). Only three-time winner in conference history
SSC Individual Medalist (2011)
3x SSC Player of the Week
CoSIDA Academic All-America (2012)
3x GCAA All-South Region (2010, 2011, & 2012)
2x NCAA Elite 90 winner (2010 & 2012)
Four years as a professional golfer
Won six titles, including the Military World Championship in 2016 in the Netherlands
Top-ranked professional golfer in Brazil (2014)
Worked with Children Without Borders

The SSC Hall of Fame was established in 1991 to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the league. Its purpose is to perpetuate the memory of those who brought distinction, honor, and excellence to the league. Conference officials selected a charter class in 1992, with 21 individuals honored. The 2025 class brings the number of SSC Hall of Fame inductees to 223.

Tickets are available for the SSC Hall of Fame Brunch and Celebration on October 4th in Miami Shores. Event space is limited, and you must purchase no later than Friday, September 19th. If you are interested in celebrating the SSC's 25th Hall of Fame Class, email Maryanne Simkulak, Sunshine State Conference Senior Associate Commissioner, for more information.

For the complete Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame, click here.

Read More