Tiger Woods honored with USGA’s most prestigious award

 

Tiger Woods honored with USGA’s most prestigious award

 

Tiger Woods smiles and claps during 2024 PNC ChampionshipTiger Woods, pictured in the final round of the PNC Championship in December.

The USGA announced Sunday the newest recipient of the organization’s highest honor, the Bob Jones Award, and you may have heard of him: Tiger Woods.

 

Woods received this award in recognition of his dedication to sportsmanship and respect for the game. of golf old traditions,” the USGA press release states: Huvin was a worthy champion he has 15 championship wins and 82 PGA Tour wins on his resume. Woods has accomplished more and changed the game of golf more than anyone in decades, than ever before.

 

Tiger Woods takes the green at the Genesis Invitational.Tiger Woods makes his first appearance at this exclusive eventn” This award goes beyond the game because it recognizes the lasting impact of a human journey that has forever changed the image and growth of golf.” USGA CEO Mike Whan said in a press release. “There are very few who stand next to Tiger Woods for his accomplishments on the course, and he is in a class of his own in terms of his influence on the game and future generations of players.

 

“Woods was also quoted in the publication as expressing his gratitude for the recognition along with his namesake.”Bob Jones was a pillar of our game because he played it fair and I am truly humbled by the name of the award after him and to join the many who have received it before me, who carries his legacy.

 

” Woods’ statement read: “It is especially fitting to receive this honor from the USGA, which has meant so much to my career and the game of golf.”In all, Woods has won nine USGA championships: three straight US Junior Amateur titles, three straight US Amateur titles and three US Open victories.

 

Woods, 48, is in the midst of his latest comeback in the PGA Tour of injury after being sidelined by the flu in February Withdrawn from the Genesis Invitational. He is expected to play in the Seminole Pro Member event on Monday, but his next tour start is not yet known..