The Spirit of Golf Foundation announces that Eddie Merrins will receive the foundation’s inaugural award named in his honor at its Jan. 26 meeting.
Awards
NGF recognizes outstanding facilities with the 4th annual Customer Loyalty Awards at the PGA Show
The National Golf Foundation will present its fourth Customer Loyalty Awards to managers of golf facilities that received high approval ratings from their customers, Jan. 26-29 at the PGA Merchandise Show.
Jim Awtrey to Receive ASGCA Donald Ross Award
Former PGA of America CEO Jim Awtrey will accept the Donald Ross Award from the American Society of Golf Course Architects during its annual meeting on March 26 in Pinehurst, N.C.
KZG Introduces The World’s Top 100 Club Fitters Awards
KZG is accepting applications for the "World’s Top 100 Club Fitters Awards," to be announced in February.
KZG Introduces The World's Top 100 Club Fitters Awards
KZG is accepting applications for the "World’s Top 100 Club Fitters Awards," to be announced in February.
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Poppy Hills Top 2006 NGCOA Awards
The National Golf Course Owners Association announces its 2006 awards winners, including the Jemsek Award for Golf Course Excellence to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Ore.
Gibson, Sutton and Toms Honored with GWAA’s Bartlett Award
Louisiana natives Kelly Gibson, Hal Sutton and David Toms helped raise a combined $2-plus million to aid Hurricanes Katrina and Rita victims and disaster workers, and have been honored with the Golf Writers Association of America‘s Charlie Bartlett Award. The award, named for the first secretary of the GWAA, is given to a professional golfer for unselfish contributions to the betterment of society.
Gibson, Sutton and Toms Honored with GWAA's Bartlett Award
Louisiana natives Kelly Gibson, Hal Sutton and David Toms helped raise a combined $2-plus million to aid Hurricanes Katrina and Rita victims and disaster workers, and have been honored with the Golf Writers Association of America‘s Charlie Bartlett Award. The award, named for the first secretary of the GWAA, is given to a professional golfer for unselfish contributions to the betterment of society.
Environmental stewardship efforts of superintendents, facilities recognized
Los Lagos Golf Course in San Jose, Calif., and its certified golf course superintendent, Alan R. Andreasen, have been named the overall winners of the 2005 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards.
Nicklaus, Bryant and Tatum Honored by GWAA
The Golf Writers Association of America announces that Jack Nicklaus, Bart Bryant and former USGA president Sandy Tatum are the 2005 recipients of the ASAP Sports/Jim Murray Award, Ben Hogan Award and William D. Richardson Award, respectively.
Daly-Donofrio receives William and Mousie Powell Award, Read honored with Heather Farr Award
LPGA Tour players Heather Daly-Donofrio and Amy Read are the recipients of the William and Mousie Powell Award and the Heather Farr Player Award, respectively.
ASSOCIATION OF GOLF WRITERS ANNIKA HONOURED AGAIN WITH TOP AWARD
Annika Sorenstam becomes the first woman to win the Golf Writers’ Trophy twice in the 55-year history of European golf’s most prestigious award.
PRUSIA & YATES CAPTURE SENIOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR HONORS
Jim Prusia of Bluffton, S.C., and Garland Yates of Asheboro, N.C., have been named 2005 Carolinas PGA Senior Professional Player of the Year and Senior Amateur Player of the Year, respectively.
PRUSIA & YATES CAPTURE SENIOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR HONORS
Jim Prusia of Bluffton, S.C., and Garland Yates of Asheboro, N.C., have been named 2005 Carolinas PGA Senior Professional Player of the Year and Senior Amateur Player of the Year, respectively.
Woods, Sorenstam and Quigley Win GWAA Awards
Tiger Woods, Annika Sorenstam and Dana Quigley are the winners of the Golf Writers Association of America 2005 Player of the Year Awards.
Travel + Leisure Golf award
Travel + Leisure Golf magazine presents Pinehurst Resort with its "No. 1 U.S. Golf Resort in the World" award.
Callaway Golf Honored by Better Business Bureau with 2005 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics
Callaway Golf Company is recognized by the San Diego Better Business Bureau with the 2005 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, an annual award honoring companies for outstanding commitment to ethical business practices. Callaway Golf also won in 2000 and 2003.
Links Golf St Andrews named Scottish Golf Tour Operator of the Year for 2005
Links Golf St. Andrews is named the 2005 Scottish Golf Tour Operator of the Year.
WOODS, QUIGLEY AND GORE EARN PLAYER OF THE YEAR HONORS
The PGA Tour announces that Tiger Woods, Dana Quigley and Jason Gore have been named Players of the Year by their fellow competitors on the PGA, Champions and Nationwide tours, respectively.
Champions Tour Tournament Association Presents 2005 Bruno Award To Liberty Mutual Group
Members of the Champions Tour Tournament Association presents the 2005 "Bruno Award" to the Champions Tour’s longest-running title sponsor, Liberty Mutual Group.