The Magill Society
Established in 2015, the Magill Society recognizes donors who make commitments of $25,000 and above, separate from their annual fund donations to the University of Georgia Athletic Association.
Contributions to the Magill Society help provide the necessary resources to build world-class athletic facilities, endow scholarships, and fund life-changing programs for student–athletes and coaches in our 21 varsity sports.
In recognition of their generous support, members of the Magill Society gain access to priority point multipliers, exclusive stewardship offerings, recognition opportunities, and event invitations.
Prior to 2022, Magill Society contributions focused solely on funding facility improvements within UGA Athletics. In the ever-changing landscape of college athletics, The Georgia Bulldog Club now prioritizes donations to “People, Places, and Programs.” Whether a gift to capital project improvements, scholarship endowments, or programmatic funds, all athletics major gifts at this level and above will qualify a donor for five years of membership.
To establish a new Magill Society pledge, please contact The Georgia Bulldog Club at bulldogclub@uga.edu or 706-542-1231.
Existing Magill Society members can make pledge payments via credit card by clicking the button below.
HALL-OF-FAMER, COACH, ADMIN, JOURNALIST
Dan Magill
The Magill Society is named in honor of legendary tennis coach and sports information director Dan Magill.
One of the most recognized names in the history of Georgia Athletics, Dan Magill is considered by many to be ‘the greatest Bulldog of all-time.’
Dan Magill began his 59-year association with University of Georgia athletics as a baseball batboy in the 1930’s and continued in numerous roles until his retirement in 1995. In 1954, Magill became head coach of the Bulldog men’s tennis program. He held the title for the next 34 years, building the program with a 706-183 record (most wins by any coach in NCAA history), 13 Southeastern Conference outdoor championships, 8 SEC indoor championships, and 2 national championships.
Magill retired as tennis coach following the 1988 season. He remained on the UGA Athletics staff through 1995 as Director of Men’s and Women’s Tennis, as well as Assistant Athletic Director for Public Relations and the Georgia Bulldog Clubs. During his long tenure with the University, he also served for 27 years as sports information director and for 25 years as secretary of The Georgia Bulldog Club.
