Tiger Woods wins Bob Jones Award, highest honor from USGA

FAR HILLS, N.J. — Tiger Woods has been chosen to obtain the Bob Jones Award, the very best honor from the USGA that acknowledges his dedication to sportsmanship and respect for golf’s traditions.

Woods sometimes is honored for his performances on the course, the place he has received 15 majors amongst his 82 profession victories on the PGA Tour.

“This award goes past taking part in efficiency, recognizing the lasting impression of 1 particular person’s journey that has eternally modified the picture and development of golf,” mentioned Mike Whan, the CEO of the USGA. “There are only a few who stand alongside Tiger Woods by way of on-course accomplishments, and he’s in a category of his personal on the subject of the impression he has made on the sport and future generations who will play it.”

Woods was inducted into the World Golf Corridor of Fame in 2022, and he obtained the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump in 2019.

On Saturday, Woods posted a fast observe of thanks on social media, including that he’s honored to be chosen.

Woods is a nine-time USGA champion, successful three straight U.S. Junior Amateurs, adopted by three straight U.S. Amateurs, after which the U.S. Open at Pebble Seashore (2000), Bethpage Black (2002) and Torrey Pines (2008).

“Bob Jones was a pillar of our sport due to the integrity with which he performed it, and I am really humbled to obtain the award that bears his title and be a part of the various who’ve obtained it earlier than me who proceed his legacy,” Woods mentioned in an announcement.

Jones received the Grand Slam in 1930 when it was comprised of the U.S. Open, U.S. Beginner, British Open and British Beginner. He later co-founded Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership and created the Masters.

Off the golf course, Woods launched what now known as the TGR Basis that emphasizes instructional alternatives, together with STEM-based studying on the TGR Studying Lab in California. He additionally has began a golf course design agency. One among his programs in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, hosted a PGA Tour occasion final fall.

Woods shall be honored June 12 through the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina.

Earlier winners embody Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, Mickey Wright and Ben Hogan, and former President George H.W. Bush.

The Related Press contributed to this report.