Category: News
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USGA Names Kevin Hammer as President-Elect
VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, N.C. (March 1, 2025) – As Fred Perpall embarks on the last year of his three-year term as president of the United States Golf Association (USGA), the organization has appointed Kevin Hammer as its president-elect and added two business leaders – Dianne Dixon and James Gorrie – to the Executive Committee, its…
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USGA Awards ‘The Prairie Raynor’ with Herbert Warren Wind Award for Golf Literature
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (February 26, 2025) – “The Prairie Raynor” by John Moran and Rand Jerris has been selected as the recipient of the USGA’s Herbert Warren Wind Award, recognizing the book as an outstanding work of golf literature. Through the authors’ storytelling, historic photos and original sketches, the book serves as the authoritative story on the…
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David Jacobsen named Joe Dey Award recipient for Outstanding Volunteerism in Golf
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (February 24, 2025) – The USGA has named David Jacobsen, of Portland, Ore., as the 2025 recipient of the Joe Dey Award, in recognition of his exemplary service to the game and incredible impact in welcoming thousands to the sport through junior golf. Named after Joe Dey, USGA executive director from 1934-1969,…
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Billy Horschel wins GWAA’s Bartlett award; Kirk, Ko, Barrow Jr. to be honored
(February 19, 2025) — Billy Horschel 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.” Horschel, 38, an eight-time PGA Tour winner, and his wife, Brittany, created the Horschel Family Foundation to “inspire hope, provide healing, promote health…
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GWAA Podcast – Remembering Jeff Babineau
This month’s podcast is a wonderful remembrance of Jeff Babineau from some of those who knew him best and worked with him the most over the years. It’s wonderful. Beth Ann Nichols, Brentley Romine, Jeff Rude, Jim McCabe and Alex Miceli all talk with host Amy Rogers to share stories and memories of Babs. Apple:…
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LPGA announces Fir Hills Seri Pak event will not be held in March
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2025) – The LPGA announced today the FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship, scheduled to take place at Palos Verdes Golf Club from March 20-23, 2025, will not be held as originally planned. Cancelling the event on its current date was unavoidable due to the event underwriter failing to fulfill any portion of…
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Genesis Invitational to be relocated to Torrey Pines
The PGA TOUR and The Genesis Invitational have announced that the 2025 playing of the TOUR’s annual Los Angeles stop hosted by Tiger Woods will be contested on the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego on its scheduled dates, February 10-16. In a joint statement with Genesis, TGR Live and The…
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PGA Tour to move Genesis Invitational to another venue
A statement from the PGA Tour: The PGA TOUR’s focus continues to be on the safety and well-being of those affected by the unprecedented natural disaster in Greater Los Angeles. We are grateful for the life-saving efforts of first responders and the tireless work being done to put an end to the tragic wildfires. In…
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Lewine Mair Receives 2025 PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism
From our friends at the PGA of America. The PGA of America today named Lewine Mair as the 2025 recipient of the PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism. Mair and her outstanding career will be honored in April during the 51st annual ISPS Handa GWAA Dinner in Augusta, Georgia. The PGA of America’s Lifetime Achievement…
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Scheffler, Korda, Els named GWAA’s 2024 Players of the Year
(January 10, 2025) — Scottie Scheffler, Nelly Korda and Ernie Els, three players who separated themselves from their peers on the course last season, have been voted 2024 Players of the Year in their respective divisions by the Golf Writers Association of America. Scheffler, 29, won nine tournaments worldwide in 2024 en route to claiming…