Category: Miscellaneous

Florida, United States: Former R&A Chief Executive Peter Dawson has been nominated for induction into The World Golf Hall of Fame in 2024.

New Jersey, United States: The USGA’s 2023 Annual Awards have recognised individuals who demonstrated exceptional efforts in volunteerism, innovation and golf literature.

California, United States: Michael Block, Head Golf Professional at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, has won the 2022 PGA of America Professional Player of the Year.

Kansas, United States: John Newton, Superintendent of Veenker Memorial Golf Course at Iowa State University for 33 years, will receive the 2023 Colonel John Morley Award from the GCSAA.

California, United States: Troon has been named ‘Management Company of the Year’ for 2022 in the Boardroom’s annual ‘Excellence in Achievement’ awards.

Kansas, United States: Fred Yelverton has been selected to receive the 2023 Outstanding Contribution Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Singapore: American Sihwan Kim has been rewarded for a phenomenal season on the Asian Tour by being voted The Players’ Player of the Year.

Edinburgh, Scotland: A major, multi-stakeholder project in golf won the first Sustainability in Scottish Sport Award in recognition of the impact of Scotland’s incredible summer of golf.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Vattanac Golf Resort, the 36-hole luxury Troon Golf property, is celebrating a string of award wins.

Jakarta, Indonesia: Scott Vincent has been crowned International Series Order of Merit winner, earning him a ‘golden ticket’ to next season’s LIV Golf League.

Jakarta, Indonesia: On the day he turned 34, Kim Sihwan completed the finest season of his career when he wrapped up the Asian Tour Order of Merit title.

Kansas, United States: Johnny Morris, founder of Big Cedar Lodge and its five golf courses, has been named the recipient of the 40th Old Tom Morris Award presented by the GCSAA.