Category: News
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2026-27 Herbert V. Kohler/GWAA Journalism Scholarship
This fall, the GWAA once again will award two (2) Herbert V. Kohler/GWAA Journalism Scholarships to deserving students to help with their college costs. Each scholarship is for $5,000 per year; the Kohler family has generously committed to funding this for a total of five years. We are seeking applicants who have an interest in…
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Bamberger, Golf.com claim top honors in 2026 GWAA Writing Contest
(February 18, 2026) — Michael Bamberger added to his legacy in the Golf Writers Association of America 2026 Writing Contest, winning two first-place honors as his employer, Golf.com, claimed three of the seven top prizes. Bamberger was recognized in the Short Profile category for his work “RIP, Fuzzy, a man in full” on the life…
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Jeff Babineau Posthumously Honored with 2026 PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism
FRISCO, Texas (February 17, 2026) ー The PGA of America today named the late Jeff Babineau as the 2026 recipient of the PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism. Babineau’s decorated career and lasting legacy will be celebrated April 8 at the 52nd annual ISPS Handa GWAA Awards Dinner in Augusta, Georgia. Babineau, the 35th recipient…
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Mark Rolfing, Bud Cauley, Stacy Lewis to receive GWAA honors
Mark Rolfing, Bud Cauley and Stacy Lewis were voted by Golf Writers Association of America members to receive three of the association’s top annual awards. They will be honored on April 8 at the 52nd ISPS Handa GWAA Awards Dinner on the eve of the Masters in Augusta, Ga. William D. Richardson Award: Rolfing, a…
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Brandt Snedeker, whose foundation assists underprivileged children, named Bartlett Award recipient
(February 2, 2026) — Brandt Snedeker was named the recipient of the Golf Writers Association of America’s Charlie Bartlett Award, given to a playing professional for “unselfish contributions for the betterment of society.” Snedeker, 45, a nine-time PGA Tour winner, and his wife, Mandy, created the Snedeker Foundation in 2012 to assist underprivileged children and provide…
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Scheffler, Thitikul, Cink named GWAA’s 2025 Players of the Year
(January 13, 2026) — Scottie Scheffler, Jeeno Thitikul and Stewart Cink, all multiple tournament winners on professional tours last year, were voted by members of the Golf Writers Association of America as 2025 players of the year in their respective divisions. Scheffler, a 29-year-old from Dallas, and the world’s No. 1-ranked golfer, won six times…
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Brooks Koepka returns to PGA Tour, will play Farmers and Phoenix
It was announced Monday that Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour immediately and will play in both the Farmers Insurance Open and the WM Phoenix Open. Below is a letter PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp wrote explaining the decision and the newly-created Returning Member Program… As the 2026 PGA TOUR Season begins this…
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Brooks Koepka has applied for PGA Tour membership
Brooks Koepka, the five-time major champion who has competed the past few seasons on LIV Golf, has applied to be reinstated on the PGA Tour, according to a report by ESPN. He left LIV Golf last month with a year left on his contract. It is unclear what the next steps are for the PGA…
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Rory McIlroy named BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Rory McIlroy wasn’t done winning in 2025. On Thursday he was voted the BBC Sports’ Personality of the Year, ending a year when he won the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam and helped lead Europe to a Ryder Cup victory in the United States. McIlroy, 36, won the prize, which was a public…
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Scottie Scheffler named PGA Tour Player of the Year
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida – The PGA TOUR announced today that World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has claimed the Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA TOUR Player of the Year while 21-year-old Aldrich Potgieter has been named the Arnold Palmer Award winner as the 2025 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year. Scheffler, a 19-time PGA…