The The Caddie Foundation-Professional Caddie Association announces its Worldwide Caddie Hall of Fame Class of 2007, which will be inducted on Jan. 18 at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. This year’s class features William “Bill” Thomas, Carl Eisenbrei, Jackie and Percy Hall, Frank Selva, Rick Schad and Kyle LaGrasso.
Honors
Suggs, Player and Watson Honored by GWAA
Hall of Famers Louise Suggs and Gary Player and Champions Tour veteran Denis Watson have been honored with three prestigious awards given by the Golf Writers Association of America. Suggs is honored with the William D. Richardson Award, given annually to recognize individuals who have consistently made an outstanding contribution to golf. Player is the ASAP Sports/Jim Murray Award winner, and Watson won the Ben Hogan Award for remaining active in golf despite a physical handicap or serious illness.
Former President Bush To Receive 2008 USGA Bob Jones Award
George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, has been chosen to receive the U.S. Golf Association‘s 2008 Bob Jones Award. Presented annually since 1955, the USGA’s highest honor is given in recognition of distinguished sportsmanship in golf.
Illinois’ Mike Small; Southern California’s Chris Starkjohann Capture Second Consecutive Pga Professional Player Of The Year Honors
Mike Small of Champaign, Ill., and Chris Starkjohann of Cardiff by the Sea, Calif., earn the respective 2007 PGA‘s Professional and Senior Professional Players of the Year awards, respectively.
Woods, Ochoa and Haas Win GWAA Awards
Tiger Woods, Lorena Ochoa and Jay Haas have been named 2007 Players of the Year, respectively, by the Golf Writers Association of America. All three players will be honored at the GWAA’s annual Awards Dinner on April 9 in Augusta, Ga.
Environmental stewardship efforts of superintendents, facilities recognized
The Marvel Golf Club in Benton, Ky., and its golf course superintendent, Christopher S. Gray, have been named the overall winner of the 2007 Golf Course Superintendent Association of America/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf awards.
David Bogue Earns Honor Of “Top General Manager” From Vegasgolfer Magazine
David Bogue, general manager of Angel Park and The Legacy Golf Clubs in Las Vegas, earns VegasGolfer magazine’s Fairway Award as "Top General Manager” in the Las Vegas golf industry.
Carolinas Golf Association Announces 2007 Players of the Year
The Carolinas Golf Association announces its 2007 Players of the Year, including Dustin Johnson as Carolinas Men’s Player of the Year and Patty Moore as Carolinas Women’s and Senior Women’s Player of the Year.
California’s Horton Wins 2008 USGA Green Section Award
Edward “Ted” Horton, 64, of Canyon Lake, Calif., executive director of the California Golf Course Owners Association for the past seven years, is the recipient of the U.S. Golf Association‘s 2008 Green Section Award.
Award Ceremony Planned for Nor Cal Golf Course Superintendents
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of Northern California will recognize six of its members for their contributions within the turfcare industry at the association’s annual meeting slated for today, Monday, at San Jose Country Club in San Jose, Calif.
Illinois' Mike Small; Southern California's Chris Starkjohann Capture Second Consecutive Pga Professional Player Of The Year Honors
Mike Small of Champaign, Ill., and Chris Starkjohann of Cardiff by the Sea, Calif., earn the respective 2007 PGA‘s Professional and Senior Professional Players of the Year awards, respectively.
David Bogue Earns Honor Of "Top General Manager" From Vegasgolfer Magazine
David Bogue, general manager of Angel Park and The Legacy Golf Clubs in Las Vegas, earns VegasGolfer magazine’s Fairway Award as "Top General Manager” in the Las Vegas golf industry.
California's Horton Wins 2008 USGA Green Section Award
Edward “Ted” Horton, 64, of Canyon Lake, Calif., executive director of the California Golf Course Owners Association for the past seven years, is the recipient of the U.S. Golf Association‘s 2008 Green Section Award.
Dunning Golf Tour Stretch SL Jacket Named ‘Canadian Product of the Year’ by ScoreGolf
Dunning Golf receives several distinctions as part of the seventh ScoreGolf Business and Equipment Awards. Among the more notable honors, Dunning Golf’s Tour Stretch SL Jacket was named Canadian Product of the Year.
Dunning Golf Tour Stretch SL Jacket Named 'Canadian Product of the Year' by ScoreGolf
Dunning Golf receives several distinctions as part of the seventh ScoreGolf Business and Equipment Awards. Among the more notable honors, Dunning Golf’s Tour Stretch SL Jacket was named Canadian Product of the Year.
The R&A Presents Colt Knost With The Mccormack Medal In Dallas, Texas
Colt Knost was presented with the Mark H. McCormack medal during a ceremony in Dallas, Texas. The medal was introduced by the Royal and Ancient earlier this year to recognise the leading player in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
Padraig Harrington Named The 2007 European Tour Golfer of the Year
Ireland’s Padraig Harrington has been named the European Tour‘s Golfer of the Year following a season in which he won the British Open.
TaylorMade-adidas Tour Staff Professional Brandt Snedeker Named 2007 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year
TaylorMade-adidas Golf tour staff professional Brandt Snedeker was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year after a 2007 season that included a win at the Wyndham Championship and six top-10 finishes.
The R&A Presents Colt Knost With The Mccormack Medal In Dallas, Texas
Colt Knost was presented with the Mark H. McCormack medal during a ceremony in Dallas, Texas. The medal was introduced by the Royal and Ancient earlier this year to recognise the leading player in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
Vellano Country Club Named Golf Inc. Development of the Year
Vellano Country Club, a Greg Norman Signature course in Chino Hills, Calif., was named winner in the Private Club division of Golf Inc.‘s 2007 Development of the Year contest.