Brooks Rardin

Name: Brooks Rardin

Induction Year: 2026

Category: Career Achievement in Tournament Play

Bio: From the time the KFM Cancer Classic arrived in central Illinois in 2014, Brooks Rardin never missed a tournament.  During a stretch of 7 tournaments, Rardin won a record-setting 4 tournaments, this included a dramatic playoff win v. Dave Glasby in 2022.  Two years later he set a then course record of -3.  Brooks relished his rides in the champions limo and dominated the Classic in a way not seen since the early days of Andy Gilbert.  He also enjoyed the post party.  In 2017, he enjoyed it so much that he left the post party with the HOF trophy (believing he won it at the tourney).  Finally, his name will be engraved on the trophy.

Personal: Brooks is a proud Arcolian.  He married Elaina in 2006 and has 2 sons, Max and Evan, both of whom have played in the KFM Cancer Classic.  Over the years, he has been extremely active in Arcola Rec (youth) Sports.  The avid golfer and dart league champion, Brooks is a Plant Supervisor at CBM Plastics where he has worked since 2006.     

Brooks thoughts on Hall of Fame induction: “It’s pretty humbling to be inducted into the KFM Cancer Classic Hall of Fame. When I think about all the people who’ve been part of this over the years, it really means a lot to be included among them. I never thought the day would come. 

From the very beginning, you could tell this was more than just a game. There was always something deeper behind it, the cause, the people, and the reason we kept coming back year after year.  

I want to thank Kevin Monahan for everything he’s poured into this over the years. The time, the energy, the heart, it doesn’t go unnoticed. And to the board, thank you for considering me for this honor. It truly means a great deal. To everyone I’ve had the chance to compete with, thank you for the sportsmanship, the respect, and the friendships that came along with it. That’s what made this event special. It was a reunion of sorts that I never wanted to miss. 

It’s hard to see something like this come to an end. At the same time, when you look at what’s been accomplished, the lives touched, the support given, the community that was built, it’s something to be really proud of. Not many events leave that kind of impact. 

I’m grateful to have been a small part of it, and I’ll carry those memories with me. This may be the end of the Classic, but what it stood for doesn’t go away.”