Gary Player - The Legend

Golf Writers Association of America to Honor Gary Player during Masters Week

Jan 14, 2008 | Filed Under: General News

The Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA) recently announced the recipients of three prestigious awards to be given during the week of The Masters. Gary Player, Louise Suggs and Denis Watson will be honored along with the Players of the Year - Tiger Woods, Lorena Ochoa and Jay Haas at the GWAA Annual Awards Dinner on April 9th.

Gary Player has been named the recipient of the ASAP Sports/Jim Murray Award, which recognizes a player for cooperation, quotability and accommodation to the media. Player, known as one of the game’s most gracious and entertaining interviews, reflects the most positive aspects of the working relationship between athlete and journalists. The South African was the first true global golfer and continues to promote the importance of the press in golf every chance he gets - whether as a player or as the International Team captain for the Presidents Cup. Player edged Hall of Famer Juli Inkster and glib Champions Tour member Peter Jacobsen.

Louise Suggs, one of the 13 founders of the LPGA, will be honored with the William D. Richardson Award, given annually to recognize individuals who have consistently made an outstanding contribution to golf. Denis Watson won the Ben Hogan Award for remaining active in golf despite a physical handicap or serious illness.

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