Tiger Woods wins USGA’s highest honor, the Bob Jones Award

FAR HILLS, N.J. — Tiger Woods has been named the recipient of the Bob Jones Award, the USGA’s highest honor honoring sportsmanship and respect for golf’s traditions.

Woods has 15 of his 82 wins on the PGA Tour in majors and is regularly recognized for his on-course performance. \ “This reward goes beyond the game, recognizing the long-term influence of the trip of a person who has forever changed the image and growth of golf,” said Mike Van, Managing Director of USGA . \ “There are very few who stand with Tiger Woods from the point of view of achievements on the course, and he is in his own class when it comes to the influence he had on the game and generations future that will play it. \ ”

Woods was introduced into the Golf World Hall of Glory in 2022 and, in 2019, he received the presidential freedom medal of Donald Trump. On Saturday, Woods posted a message of gratitude on social media, adding that he was honored to be selected.

Woods is a nine-time USGA champion, winning three consecutive U.S. Junior Opens, followed by three consecutive U.S. Amateur championships, before winning at Pebble Beach (2000), Bethpage Black (2002), and Torrey Pines (2000). He also won the US Open in 2008. “Bob Jones was a mainstay of our game because of his integrity and I am thrilled to receive the award that bears his name and join the many others who have already received it. Masu.”