Iger Woods and Bobby Jones are the only two golfers in history to have won nine USGA championships, and it was only a matter of time before their names were associated with the board’s highest honor. The moment comes as the USGA announced Saturday that Woods has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Bob Jones Award, which “recognizes dedication to sportsmanship and respect for the ancient traditions of golf.” Woods, 48, joins other Jones winners. . Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Francis Ouimet, Mickey Wright, Patty Berg, Annika Sorenstam and President George H.W. Bush..
This award transcends the game as it recognizes the lasting impact of one man’s journey that forever changed the image and growth of golf,” USGA CEO Mike Whan said in a press release.”It is very few people who stand later. to Tiger Woods’ accomplishments on the course and his impact on the game and future generations of players are in a class of their own.”In a prepared statement, Woods said he was humbled, adding, “It is especially fitting to receive this. honor from the USGA for my career and the entire game of golf. meant so much.”.
Long before his professional debut, Woods put the amateur game in its all-time spotlight when he became the only player to win three consecutive US Junior Amateur Championships (1991–1993) and three consecutive US Championships. Amateur Championship (1994-1996), making an incredible record. Overall record in USGA matches 42-3.2000. Woods won the first of his three US Open titles in a record 15 shots at Pebble Beach
Golf Links. Two years later, he added another victory in the inaugural championship at the public Bethpage Black Course.And then came an extraordinary June week at Torrey Pines in 2008, where Woods won one of the world’s greatest majors. whole time With a broken leg, he made one of the most memorable moves in USGA history, making a birdie on the 72nd hole against Roco Mediate to reach the final. Woods’ roaring celebration from the penalty pit is likely the most-played
video in the organization’s history.Torrey’s victory marked Woods’ 14th championship, and a remarkable 15th at the 2019 Masters. Six months later, Woods tied Sam Snead with an 82 in winning the Zozo Championship.The USGA also recognized Woods for his philanthropic work. It noted that in 1996, he and his father, Earl, founded the TGR Foundation, which “provides opportunities to help transform the lives of students through college and career counseling resources and STEM-based experiential learning through the TGR Learning Lab.””His Impact “The game is unpredictable and there’s no question golf wouldn’t be the same without Tiger,” said current USGA president Fred Perpall..
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