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Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Former PGA Tour star Paul Azinger praises Scottie Scheffler
World Sport's Don Riddell catches up with the former PGA Championship winner Paul Azinger, who won a dozen times on the PGA Tour and who captained the American Ryder Cup team to victory in 2008. He's recently been named as the winner of the Payne Stewart award, and spoke about Scottie, who had an interesting week both on and off the course.
CNN
7 days ago
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- CNN
Former PGA Tour star Paul Azinger praises Scottie Scheffler
World Sport's Don Riddell catches up with the former PGA Championship winner Paul Azinger, who won a dozen times on the PGA Tour and who captained the American Ryder Cup team to victory in 2008. He's recently been named as the winner of the Payne Stewart award, and spoke about Scottie, who had an interesting week both on and off the course.
CNN
7 days ago
- Sport
- CNN
Former PGA Tour star Paul Azinger praises Scottie Scheffler
World Sport's Don Riddell catches up with the former PGA Championship winner Paul Azinger, who won a dozen times on the PGA Tour and who captained the American Ryder Cup team to victory in 2008. He's recently been named as the winner of the Payne Stewart award, and spoke about Scottie, who had an interesting week both on and off the course.
Newsweek
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Major Champion Receives 'Humbling' Award Named After Legendary Late Friend
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Major champion and current golf commentator Paul Azinger was honored by the PGA Tour with one of its most special awards, the Payne Stewart Award. It was a particularly meaningful moment for Azinger, as Stewart was one of his closest friends until his death in 1999. The Payne Stewart Award is given to recognize the honoree's character, sportsmanship, and commitment to charitable giving. It has been presented annually since 2000, and past recipients include Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Byron Nelson, Sir Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer, and Justin Rose. "To be named the recipient of this award, representing my dearest friend, is one of the proudest moments in my life," said Azinger, according to the PGA Tour's official website. "Payne displayed the ultimate character, sportsmanship and service to others throughout his career. He set the standard for how to represent the game of golf, so to be recognized for this award is truly humbling." 'It's probably one of the proudest moments of my life.' In a special surprise, @PaulAzinger and his wife Toni learn that he's been named the 2025 Payne Stewart Award recipient presented by @SouthernCompany. — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 21, 2025 In officially presenting the award, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan highlighted Azinger's extraordinary qualities. "We are pleased to add Paul Azinger's name to the long and illustrious list of those who have received the Payne Stewart Award presented by Southern Company," Monahan said, according to the PGA Tour's official website. "If there is one person who knows all the positive traits that exemplified Payne Stewart, it's his close friend, Paul. His values align with the character and charitable pursuits that Payne displayed throughout his career, and it's only fitting that Paul be honored with this year's award." Azinger has done extraordinary charitable work throughout his career, primarily through the Paul and Toni Azinger Charitable Fund, which manages the Azinger Family Compassion Center. The center serves disadvantaged families in Manatee County, Florida. 1993: Portrait of Paul Azinger of the USA with the trophy after winning the USPGA tournament at the Inverness Golf Club in Ohio, USA. 1993: Portrait of Paul Azinger of the USA with the trophy after winning the USPGA tournament at the Inverness Golf Club in Ohio, Azinger and Payne Stewart in Professional Golf Azinger won 12 PGA Tour tournaments during his professional golf career, including the 1993 PGA Championship. In 1995, he began combining broadcasting work, a career he pursued after his playing days ended. Currently, Azinger covers the PGA Tour Champions for Golf Channel. Stewart was one of the most popular players on the PGA Tour in the 1980s and 1990s. His unique outfits and extraordinary results made him a true fan favorite. Stewart won 11 PGA Tour tournaments, including three major championships (the 1989 PGA Championship and the 1991 and 1999 US Open). He also represented the United States in five Ryder Cups, with three wins and one tie. He died in a plane crash in October 1999. More Golf: The Open: Scottie Scheffler Sets Multiple Records With Fourth Major Title
Reuters
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
PGA Tour recognizes Paul Azinger with Payne Stewart Award
July 21 - Paul Azinger was named the 2025 recipient of the Payne Stewart Award, the PGA Tour's annual award honoring a player for his character, sportsmanship and commitment to charitable giving. Azinger, 65, was close friends with Stewart, who died in a plane accident in 1999. "If there is one person who knows all the positive traits that exemplified Payne Stewart, it's his close friend, Paul," PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement. "His values align with the character and charitable pursuits that Payne displayed throughout his career, and it's only fitting that Paul be honored with this year's award." Azinger receives a $500,000 grant in Stewart's name for his multiple charitable efforts. Much of it will be directed toward the Paul and Toni Azinger Charitable Fund, which is doing work in Manatee County, Fla., to help vulnerable and underserved families. "To be named the recipient of this award, representing my dearest friend, is one of the proudest moments in my life," Azinger said in a statement. "Payne displayed the ultimate character, sportsmanship and service to others throughout his career. He set the standard for how to represent the game of golf, so to be recognized for this award is truly humbling." Azinger won the 1993 PGA Championship among his 12 PGA Tour titles. More recently, he served as the lead golf analyst for NBC Sports and Golf Channel broadcasts, though his contract was not renewed in 2024. He is now on a one-year deal with Golf Channel as an analyst for PGA Tour Champions broadcasts. Recent winners of the Payne Stewart Award include Brandt Snedeker (2024), Gary Koch (2023), Billy Andrade (2022), Justin Rose (2021) and Zach Johnson (2020). --Field Level Media
