Gold Tee Award
Presented to an individual whose career achievements exemplify the best spirit and traditions of the sport of golf.
| 2025 | Billy Payne | 1988 |
Chi Chi Rodriguez
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| 2024 | Luke Donald | 1987 | Betsy Rawls |
| 2023 | Larry Nelson | 1986 |
Frank Hannigan & P.J. Boatwright, Jr.
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| 2022 | Dottie Pepper | 1985 | Ben Crenshaw |
| 2020/21 | Butch Harmon | 1984 | Kathy Whitworth |
| 2019 | Jim Furyk | 1983 | Gerald R. Ford |
| 2018 | Padraig Harrington | 1982 | Deane Beman |
| 2017 | Mark O’Meara | 1981 | Leo Fraser |
| 2016 | Davis Love III | 1980 | Dick Siderowf |
| 2015 | Nick Price | 1979 | Tom Watson |
| 2014 | Fred Couples | 1978 | Patty Berg |
| 2013 | Paul Azinger | 1977 | Howard L. Clark |
| 2012 | Tony Jacklin | 1976 |
William R. Jennings
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| 2011 | Tim Finchem | 1975 | Fred Corcoran |
| 2010 | Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. | 1974 | Clifford Roberts |
| 2009 | Louise Suggs | 1973 | Gary Player |
| 2008 | Charlie Sifford | 1972 | Byron Nelson |
| 2007 | Ernie Els | 1971 | Lee Trevino |
| 2006 | Phil Mickelson | 1970 | Billy Casper |
| 2005 | Nick Faldo | 1969 | Bob Hope |
| 2004 | Annika Sorenstam | 1968 | Bing Crosby |
| 2003 | Greg Norman | 1967 | Jack Nicklaus |
| 2002 | Curtis Strange | 1966 |
Joseph C. Dey, Jr.
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| 2001 | Payne Stewart | 1965 | Arnold Palmer |
| 2000 | Juli Inkster | 1964 |
William C. Campbell
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| 1999 | Jim Albus | 1963 | Ben Hogan |
| 1998 | Pat Bradley | 1962 | Gene Sarazen |
| 1997 | Raymond Floyd | 1961 | Walter Hagen |
| 1996 | Johnny Miller | 1960 | Jack McAuliffe |
| 1995 | Nancy Lopez | 1959 | Francis Ouimet |
| 1994 | Ken Venturi | 1958 | Charles Coe |
| 1993 | Tom Kite | 1957 | Sam Snead |
| 1992 | Hale Irwin | 1956 |
John Jay Hopkins
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| 1991 | JoAnne Carner | 1955 | Harvie Ward |
| 1990 | Dave Marr | 1954 | Billy Joe Patton |
| 1989 | Seve Ballesteros | 1953 |
Robert Tyre Jones
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| 1952 | Eugene Grace |
Paul Dillon Distinguished Service Award
Honors individuals as well as organizations for their contributions and service to golf and for inspiring others who love this great game.
| 2025 | Sean McManus | 2000 | Michael Bonallack |
| 2024 | Seth Waugh | 1999 | Metropolitan PGA |
| 2023 | Gil Hanse | 1998 | Judy Bell |
| 2022 | Mike Davis | 1997 | Frank Chirkinian |
| 2020/21 | Renee Powell | 1996 | Ladies Professional Golf Association |
| 2019 | PGA HOPE | 1995 | Sandy Tatum |
| 2018 | Carol Semple Thompson | 1994 | Tom Watson |
| 2016 | Jay Mottola | 1993 | Paul Runyan |
| 2015 | Women’s Metropolitan Golf Association | 1992 | G. Gunby Jordan |
| 2014 | New Jersey PGA | 1991 | Bill Davis & Howard Gill |
| 2013 | Charlie Robson | 1990 | Metropolitan Golf Association |
| 2012 | Tom Cousins | 1989 | Jim Hand |
| 2011 | Mary Bea Porter King | 1988 | Claude Harmon |
| 2010 | Craig Currier | 1987 | Dr. Richard Silver & George Sands |
| 2009 | Gene Westmoreland | 1983 | Vincent dePaul Draddy |
| 2008 | Lowell M. Schulman | 1982 | Ray Volpe |
| 2007 | Bernadette Castro | 1980 | PGA of America |
| 2006 | Jim Awtrey | 1978 | United States Golf Association |
| 2005 | David B. Fay | 1977 | Elmer Ward, Sr. |
| 2004 | John D. Laupheimer | 1976 | Robert Trent Jones |
| 2003 | Paul Dillon | 1975 | William M. Jennings |
| 2002 | Rees Jones | 1974 | Joseph C. Dey, Jr. |
Lincoln Werden Golf Journalism Award
Presented to a writer, broadcaster, photographer, artist or other individual for outstanding contributions in the field of golf journalism.
| 2025 | Bill Pennington | 2004 | Robert Sommers |
| 2024 | Steve DiMeglio | 2003 | Jim McKay |
| 2023 | Jimmy Roberts | 2002 | John Derr |
| 2022 | Mark Cannizzaro | 2001 | Furman Bisher |
| 2020/21 | Johnny Miller | 2000 | Chris Schenkel |
| 2019 | Larry Dorman | 1999 | Jules Alexander |
| 2018 | Hank Gola | 1998 | Bob Verdi |
| 2017 | Jaime Diaz | 1997 | Jim Murray |
| 2016 | Tim Rosaforte | 1996 | Dave Anderson |
| 2015 | Ron Sirak | 1995 | Jack Whitaker |
| 2014 | John Feinstein | 1994 | Dan Jenkins |
| 2013 | Ed Ingles | 1993 | Nick Seitz |
| 2012 | Jerry Tarde | 1992 | John Ross |
| 2011 | Jim Nantz | 1991 | Bob Green |
| 2010 | Bob Labbance | 1990 | Anthony Ravielli |
| 2009 | George Peper | 1989 | Gordon S. White |
| 2008 | Judy Rankin | 1988 | Arthur (Red) Hoffman |
| 2007 | Al Barkow | 1987 | Dana Mozley |
| 2006 | Frank Becerra | 1986 | Will Grimsley |
| 2005 | Peter Alliss | 1985 | Guido Cribari |
| 1984 | Al Laney |
Bing Crosby Tournament Sponsor Award
Presented to an individual or organization that promotes and supports the game of golf through commercial sponsorship of quality events.
| 2025 | Mizuho Americas | 1997 | Cadillac |
| 2020/21 | DICK’S Sporting Goods | 1996 | Northville Long Island Classic |
| 2019 | ShopRite | 1995 | McDonald’s Corporation |
| 2017 | American Century Investments | 1994 | Buick Motor Division |
| 2015 | Morgan Pressel | 1993 | Hartford Jaycees |
| 2014 | Travelers | 1992 | Arnold Palmer (Bay Hill Classic) |
| 2013 | The Honda Classic | 1991 | LPGA Corning Classic |
| 2012 | Jamie Farr Toledo Classic | 1990 | Foot-Joy |
| 2011 | Nationwide Insurance | 1989 | Metropolitan Life |
| 2010 | State Farm Insurance | 1988 | Fred Raphael (Legends of Golf) |
| 2009 | Rolex Watch, USA | 1987 | Jack Nicklaus (The Memorial) |
| 2008 | Phoenix Thunderbirds | 1986 | Nabisco Brands |
| 2007 | Salesmen Club of Dallas | 1985 | MONY Financial Services |
| 2006 | MasterCard | 1984 | Doral Hotel & CC/Miami |
| 2005 | Yogi Berra | 1983 | The British Open |
| 2004 | Billy Andrade & Brad Faxon | 1982 | Manufacturers Hanover Trust |
| 2003 | Ken Venturi | 1981 | Firestone Company |
| 2000 | Shell Oil Company | 1980 | Bob Hope |
| 1999 | B.C. Open | 1978 | Nathaniel Crosby |
| 1998 | Western Golf Association |
Mary Bea Porter Award
Recognizes an individual in golf who, through an heroic or humanitarian act, saves or betters the lives of others. Named in honor of the LPGA player who, during a 1988 tournament in Phoenix, saved a toddler from drowning in a swimming pool.
| 2024 | Vincenzo Rallo & Mark Kalwa | 2004 | Charlotta Sorenstam |
| 2023 | Julio Ugaz | 2003 | Dennis Walters |
| 2022 | Pete Jordan | 2002 | Mario DiPreta & Tony Ahmeti |
| 2019 | Kevin Purcell | 2000 | Matt Moore |
| 2018 | Morgan Hoffmann | 1999 | Bill Lawler & Pat Norton |
| 2017 | Rockville Links/Rod McWalters | 1998 | Mike Miller & Rob Turner |
| 2015 | Lauren Childs | 1997 | Richard Palmer |
| 2013 | Kevin Hood | 1996 | John Nieporte & David Poteet |
| 2012 | Lorena Ochoa | 1995 | Greg Jones |
| 2011 | Volunteers of American Lake GC | 1994 | Tara Fleming |
| 2010 | Major Dan Rooney | 1993 | Mike McHugh |
| 2009 | DJ Gregory | 1992 | Joe Stencik |
| 2008 | Alan T. Brown | 1991 | Joan Bertrand |
| 2007 | Pat Browne, Jr. | 1990 | Kathy Corbin |
| 2006 | Dave Stevenson | 1989 | Mary Bea Porter & Greg Norman |
| 2005 | Frank McLaughlin |
Winnie Palmer Award
Acknowledges an individual who has consistently given their time, energy and enthusiasm to those less fortunate. Named in honor of Winnie Palmer, who devoted much of her life to charity work for literacy programs and health care.
| 2023 | Jan Stephenson Crossroads Foundation | 2009 | Donald “Doc” Giffin |
| 2022 | Ann Liguori Foundation | 2008 | Carolyn Cudone |
| 2017 | Tom Watson | 2007 | Val Skinner |
| 2016 | Notah Begay III | 2006 | Peggy Kirk Bell |
| 2015 | The Player Foundation | 2004 | Rabbi Marc Gellman & Msgr. Tom Hartman |
| 2014 | Nancy Lopez | 2003 | Vivienne Player |
| 2013 | PGA TOUR Wives Association | 2002 | Herb Lotman & Frank Quinn |
| 2012 | C. A. “Tony” Wimpfheimer | 2001 | Dolores Hope |
| 2011 | Ernie Els | 2000 | Barbara Nicklaus |
| 2010 | Betsy King |
Club of the Year
Presented to a Metropolitan-area club for upholding the spirit and traditions of golf through energetic support and consistent dedication to the game.
| 2025 | Southampton Golf Club | 2000 | The Stanwich Club |
| 2024 | Arcola Country Club | 1999 | Hollywood Golf Club |
| 2023 | GlenArbor Golf Club | 1998 | Inwood Country Club |
| 2022 | Hempstead Golf & Country Club | 1997 | Quaker Ridge Golf Club |
| 2020/21 | North Jersey Country Club | 1996 | Knollwood Country Club |
| 2019 | The Tuxedo Club | 1995 | Montclair Golf Club |
| 2018 | Fresh Meadow Country Club | 1994 | Sleepy Hollow Country Club |
| 2017 | Hackensack Golf Club | 1993 | Mountain Ridge Country Club |
| 2016 | Century Country Club | 1992 | Bethpage State Park |
| 2015 | Glen Oaks Club | 1991 | Westchester Country Club |
| 2014 | Knickerbocker Country Club | 1990 | Ridgewood Country Club |
| 2013 | Old Oaks Country Club | 1989 | Meadow Brook Club |
| 2012 | The Woodmere Club | 1988 | Sunningdale Country Club |
| 2011 | Metropolis Country Club | 1987 | Plainfield Country Club |
| 2010 | Atlantic Golf Club | 1986 | Nassau Country Club |
| 2009 | Rockaway River Country Club | 1985 | Upper Montclair Country Club |
| 2008 | Fenway Golf Club | 1984 | Wykagyl Country Club |
| 2007 | The Piping Rock Club | 1983 | Brooklawn Country Club |
| 2006 | Alpine Country Club | 1982 | Garden City Golf Club |
| 2005 | The Apawamis Club | 1981 | Winged Foot Golf Club |
| 2004 | The Seawane Club | 1980 | Baltusrol Golf Club |
| 2003 | Canoe Brook Country Club | ||
| 2002 | Saint Andrew’s Golf Club |
Family of the Year
Honors a family for its contributions to the game and for representing the virtues and ideals of golf and family.
| 2025 | The Craig Stadler Family | 1989 | The John Cook Family |
| 2024 | The McCormick Family | 1988 | The Jerry Courville Family |
| 2023 | The Young Family | 1987 | The Raymond Floyd Family |
| 2020/21 | The Ballo Family | 1986 | The Kenneth Springer Family |
| 2018 | The Justin Thomas Family | 1985 | The Hollis Stacy Family |
| 2016 | The Bradley Family | 1984 | The Joyce Family |
| 2014 | The Blackwelder Family | 1983 | The Lee Beard Family |
| 2012 | The Dave Stockton Family | 1982 | The Lou Mattiace Family |
| 2011 | The Donald J. Trump Family | 1981 | The Gary Player Family |
| 2009 | The Putman Family | 1980 | The Michael Burke, Sr. Family |
| 2007 | The Mickey Gallagher, Jr. Family | 1979 | The Robert Trent Jones Family |
| 2006 | The Alonzi Family | 1978 | The Harry Dee Family |
| 2005 | The Haas Family | 1977 | The Gooden Family |
| 2004 | The Powell Family | 1976 | The McBride & Stuart Families |
| 2003 | The Jules Alexander Family | 1975 | The John Kenny Family |
| 2002 | The Sergio Garcia Family | 1974 | The Gagliardi Family |
| 2000 | The Walter Lowell Family | 1973 | The Frederick Schroeder, Jr. Family |
| 1999 | The Al Geiberger Family | 1972 | The William Hyndman Family |
| 1998 | The Pete & Alice Dye Family | 1971 | The Harry Schwab Family |
| 1997 | The Tom Nieporte Family | 1970 | The Bostwick Family |
| 1996 | The Howard McGovern Family | 1969 | The Claude Harmon Family |
| 1995 | The Karsten Solheim Family | 1968 | The Jay & Lionel Hebert Family |
| 1994 | The Mal Galletta Family | 1967 | The Johnny Farrell Family |
| 1993 | The Peter Jacobsen Family | 1966 | The Harton Semple Family |
| 1992 | The Jack Nicklaus Family | 1965 | The James Hand Family |
| 1991 | The George Bush Family | 1964 | The Turnesa Family |
| 1990 | The Peter Bisconti Family | 1963 | The George Trainor Family |
Dave Anderson Spotlight Award
Recognition of exemplary service by unique individuals in the golf community
| 2025 | Les Schupak |
| David Zona | |
| 2024 | Julius Mason |
| 2023 | Chuck Stogel |
| 2022 | Pete Kowalski |
| 2020/21 | Bobby Collins |
| Betsy Wintenberger | |
| 2019 | Kelli Clayton |
| Jeanne McCooey | |
| Bob Thomas | |
| 2018 | Joe Barreiro |
| Craig Thomas |
Ben Hogan Award 1954 – 1973
Presented to an individual who has continued to be active in golf despite a physical handicap or serious illness.
| 1954 |
Babe Zaharias
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| 1955 | Ed Furgol |
| 1956 |
Dwight Eisenhower
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| 1957 | Clint Russell |
| 1958 |
Dale Bourisseau
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| 1959 |
Charlie Boswell
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| 1960 |
Skip Alexander
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| 1961 | Horton Smith |
| 1962 |
Jimmy Nichols
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| 1963 |
Bobby Nichols
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| 1964 | Bob Morgan |
| 1965 | Ernest Jones |
| 1966 | Ken Venturi |
| 1967 |
Warren Pease
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| 1968 |
Shirley Englehorn
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| 1969 | Curtis Person |
| 1970 | Joe Lazaro |
| 1971 | Larry Hinson |
| 1972 | Ruth Jessen |
| 1973 | Gene Littler |
Golden Anniversary Award
Presented to the players who had the greatest influence on golf during the past half-century (1952–2001).
| 2001 | “The Big Three” Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus |
| 2008 | Gary Player |
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