Awards
FedExCup
| Season | FedExCup Champion |
|---|---|
| 2019-20 | Dustin Johnson |
| 2018-19 | Rory McIlroy |
| 2017-18 | Justin Rose |
| 2016-17 | Justin Thomas |
| 2015-16 | Rory McIlroy |
| 2014-15 | Jordan Spieth |
| 2013-14 | Billy Horschel |
| 2013 | Henrik Stenson |
| 2012 | Brandt Snedeker |
| 2011 | Bill Haas |
| 2010 | Jim Furyk |
| 2009 | Tiger Woods |
| 2008 | Vijay Singh |
| 2007 | Tiger Woods |
A three-time winner during the 2019-20 season, Dustin Johnson became the first No. 1 seed to win the FedExCup since Tiger Woods in 2009.
Jack Nicklaus Award - PGA TOUR Player of the Year
| Season | Player of the Year |
|---|---|
| 2019-20 | Dustin Johnson |
| 2018-19 | Rory McIlroy |
| 2017-18 | Brooks Koepka |
| 2016-17 | Justin Thomas |
| 2015-16 | Dustin Johnson |
| 2014-15 | Jordan Spieth |
| 2013-14 | Rory McIlroy |
| 2013 | Tiger Woods |
| 2012 | Rory McIlroy |
| 2011 | Luke Donald |
| 2010 | Jim Furyk |
| 2009 | Tiger Woods |
| 2008 | Padraig Harrington |
| 2007 | Tiger Woods |
| 2006 | Tiger Woods |
| 2005 | Tiger Woods |
| 2004 | Vijay Singh |
| 2003 | Tiger Woods |
| 2002 | Tiger Woods |
| 2001 | Tiger Woods |
| 2000 | Tiger Woods |
| 1999 | Tiger Woods |
| 1998 | Mark O'Meara |
| 1997 | Tiger Woods |
| 1996 | Tom Lehman |
| 1995 | Greg Norman |
| 1994 | Nick Price |
| 1993 | Nick Price |
| 1992 | Fred Couples |
| 1991 | Fred Couples |
| 1990 | Wayne Levi |
Dustin Johnson won the 2020 Jack Nicklaus Award after winning the FedExCup, winning twice in the FedExCup Playoffs and three times on the season.
Arnold Palmer Award - PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year
| Season | Rookie of the Year |
|---|---|
| 2019-20 | Scottie Scheffler |
| 2018-19 | Sungjae Im |
| 2017-18 | Aaron Wise |
| 2016-17 | Xander Schauffele |
| 2015-16 | Emiliano Grillo |
| 2014-15 | Daniel Berger |
| 2013-14 | Chesson Hadley |
| 2013 | Jordan Spieth |
| 2012 | John Huh |
| 2011 | Keegan Bradley |
| 2010 | Rickie Fowler |
| 2009 | Marc Leishman |
| 2008 | Andres Romero |
| 2007 | Brandt Snedeker |
| 2006 | Trevor Immelman |
| 2005 | Sean O'Hair |
| 2004 | Todd Hamilton |
| 2003 | Ben Curtis |
| 2002 | Jonathan Byrd |
| 2001 | Charles Howell III |
| 2000 | Michael Clark II |
| 1999 | Carlos Franco |
| 1998 | Steve Flesch |
| 1997 | Stewart Cink |
| 1996 | Tiger Woods |
| 1995 | Woody Austin |
| 1994 | Ernie Els |
| 1993 | Vijay Singh |
| 1992 | Mark Carnevale |
| 1991 | John Daly |
| 1990 | Robert Gamez |
Scottie Scheffler won the 2020 Arnold Palmer Award after finishing No. 5 in the FedExCup as one of only two rookies to advance to the TOUR Championship.
Byron Nelson Award
| Season | Byron Nelson Award Winner | Scoring Avg. | Season | Byron Nelson Award Winner | Scoring Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | Webb Simpson | 68.98 | 1999 | Tiger Woods | 68.43 |
| 2018-19 | Rory McIlroy | 69.06 | 1998 | David Duval | 69.13 |
| 2017-18 | Dustin Johnson | 68.70 | 1997 | Nick Price | 68.98 |
| 2016-17 | Jordan Spieth | 68.84 | 1996 | Tom Lehman | 69.32 |
| 2015-16 | Dustin Johnson | 69.17 | 1995 | Greg Norman | 69.06 |
| 2014-15 | Jordan Spieth | 68.94 | 1994 | Greg Norman | 68.81 |
| 2013-14 | Rory McIlroy | 68.83 | 1993 | Greg Norman | 68.90 |
| 2013 | Steve Stricker | 68.95 | 1992 | Fred Couples | 69.38 |
| 2012 | Rory McIlroy | 68.87 | 1991 | Fred Couples | 69.59 |
| 2011 | Luke Donald | 68.86 | 1990 | Greg Norman | 69.10 |
| 2010 | Matt Kuchar | 69.61 | 1989 | Payne Stewart | 69.49 |
| 2009 | Tiger Woods | 68.05 | 1988 | Greg Norman | 69.38 |
| 2008 | Sergio Garcia | 69.12 | 1987 | David Frost | 70.09 |
| 2007 | Tiger Woods | 67.79 | 1986 | Scott Hoch | 70.08 |
| 2006 | Tiger Woods | 68.11 | 1985 | Don Pooley | 70.36 |
| 2005 | Tiger Woods | 68.66 | 1984 | Calvin Peete | 70.56 |
| 2004 | Vijay Singh | 68.84 | 1983 | Raymond Floyd | 70.61 |
| 2003 | Tiger Woods | 68.41 | 1982 | Tom Kite | 70.21 |
| 2002 | Tiger Woods | 68.56 | 1981 | Tom Kite | 69.80 |
| 2001 | Tiger Woods | 68.81 | 1980 | Lee Trevino | 69.73 |
| 2000 | Tiger Woods | 67.79 |
With a Scoring Average of 68.98, Webb Simpson won the Byron Nelson Award for the 2019-20 season.
Payne Stewart Award
| Year | Payne Stewart Award Winner |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Zach Johnson |
| 2019 | Hale Irwin |
| 2018 | Bernhard Langer |
| 2017 | Stewart Cink |
| 2016 | Jim Furyk |
| 2015 | Ernie Els |
| 2014 | Nick Faldo |
| 2013 | Peter Jacobsen |
| 2012 | Steve Stricker |
| 2011 | David Toms |
| 2010 | Tom Lehman |
| 2009 | Kenny Perry |
| 2008 | Davis Love III |
| 2007 | Hal Sutton |
| 2006 | Gary Player |
| 2005 | Brad Faxon |
| 2004 | Jay Haas |
| 2003 | Tom Watson |
| 2002 | Nick Price |
| 2001 | Ben Crenshaw |
| 2000 | Byron Nelson, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer |
In recognition of his character, sportsmanship and dedication to charitable giving, Zach Johnson was named the recipient of the 2020 Payne Stewart Award presented by Southern Company.
Courage Award
| Year | Courage Award Winner |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Morgan Hoffmann |
| 2017 | Gene Sauers |
| 2015 | Jarrod Lyle |
| 2013 | Erik Compton |
| 2010 | Stuart Appleby |
| 2008 | Dudley Hart |
| 2007 | Steve Stricker |
| 2006 | Steve Stricker |
| 2005 | Olin Browne |
| 2004 | John Daly |
| 2003 | Peter Jacobsen |
| 2002 | Gene Sauers |
| 2001 | Joe Durant |
| 2000 | Paul Azinger |
| 1999 | Steve Pate |
| 1998 | Scott Verplank |
| 1997 | Bill Glasson |
| 1996 | Steve Jones |
| 1995 | Bob Tway |
| 1994 | Hal Sutton |
| 1993 | Howard Twitty |
| 1992 | John Cook |
| 1991 | Bruce Fleisher, D.A. Weibring |
Morgan Hoffmann, who was diagnosed in 2016 at the age of 27 with Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), received the 2020 PGA TOUR Courage Award.
Other Awards
Associated Press
Male Athlete of the Year
| Year | Player |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Tiger Woods |
| 2000 | Tiger Woods |
| 1999 | Tiger Woods |
| 1997 | Tiger Woods |
| 1971 | Lee Trevino |
| 1953 | Ben Hogan |
| 1945 | Byron Nelson |
| 1944 | Byron Nelson |
| 1932 | Gene Sarazen |
Associated Press
Athlete of the Decade
| Year | Player |
|---|---|
| 2000s | Tiger Woods |
Sporting News
Man of the Year
| Year | Player |
|---|---|
| 1971 | Lee Trevino |
Sports Illustrated
Sportsman of the Year
| Year | Player |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Tiger Woods |
| 1996 | Tiger Woods |
| 1978 | Jack Nicklaus |
| 1971 | Lee Trevino |
| 1964 | Ken Venturi |
| 1960 | Arnold Palmer |
Sports Illustrated
20th Century Sports Awards
| Year | Player |
|---|---|
| 1999 | Jack Nicklaus |
Presidential Medal of Freedom
| Year | Player |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Tiger Woods |
| 2014 | Charlie Sifford |
| 2005 | Jack Nicklaus |
| 2004 | Arnold Palmer |
Congressional Gold Medal
| Year | Player |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Jack Nicklaus |
| 2009 | Arnold Palmer |
| 2006 | Byron Nelson |
Tournament Awards
Tournament of the Year
| Season | Tournament |
|---|---|
| 2018-19 | Waste Management Phoenix Open |
| 2017-18 | Waste Management Phoenix Open |
| 2016-17 | Travelers Championship |
| 2015-16 | John Deere Classic |
| 2014-15 | Waste Management Phoenix Open |
| 2013-14 | BMW Championship, Waste Management Phoenix Open |
| 2013 | BMW Championship |
| 2012 | BMW Championship |
| 2011 | The Greenbrier Classic |
| 2010 | Quail Hollow Championship |
| 2009 | Quail Hollow Championship |
| 2008 | BMW Championship |
Charity of the Year
| Season | Charity | Tournament |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | Momentous Institute | AT&T Byron Nelson |
| 2017-18 | Second Helpings | RBC Heritage |
| 2016-17 | Carvin School | Puerto Rico Open |
| 2015-16 | Each One. Tell One. | Barracuda Championship |
| 2014-15 | Monarch School | Farmers Insurance Open |
| 2013-14 | The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp | Travelers Championship |
| 2013 | Memory Matters | RBC Heritage |
| 2012 | The Children's Cabinet | Reno-Tahoe Open |
| 2011 | River Bend Foodbank | John Deere Classic |
| 2010 | Ryan House | Waste Management Phoenix Open |
| 2009 | Arnold Palmer Medical Center | Arnold Palmer Invitational |
| 2008 | Whaley Children's Center | Buick Open |
| 2007 | Academy Prep Center for Education | PODS Championship |
| 2006 | Any Baby Can | Valero Texas Open |
| 2005 | St. Michael's Special School | Zurich Classic of New Orleans |
| 2004 | Evans Scholars Foundation | Cialis Western Open |
| 2003 | Respite Care of San Antonio | Valero Texas Open |
| 2002 | Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | BellSouth Classic |
| 2001 | Homeward Bound | Phoenix Open |
| 2000 | Volunteers in Medicine | WorldCom Classic - The Heritage of Golf |
| 1999 | Louisiana Chapter of Operation Smile | Compaq Classic of New Orleans |
| 1998 | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | FedEx St. Jude Classic |
| 1997 | Martha's Kitchen | Bob Hope Chrysler Classic |
| 1996 | The Thunderbird Youth Fund | Phoenix Open |
| 1995 | The Pro Kids Golf Academy | Buick Invitational |
| 1994 | La. Children's Research Center for Development and Learning | Freeport-McMoRan Classic |
| 1993 | Chinquapin School | Shell Houston Open |
| 1992 | United Health Services System | B.C. Open |
| 1991 | Arrowhead Ranch for Boys | Hardee's Golf Classic |
| 1990 | Salesmanship Club | GTE Byron Nelson Classic |
| 1989 | Bobby Benson Foundation | United Airlines Hawaiian Open |
| 1988 | Siskin Memorial Foundation | Chattanooga Classic |
| 1987 | Egleston Hospital for Children | Bellsouth Classic |
Volunteer of the Year
| Season | Volunteer | Tournament |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | Paul Brown | Wyndham Championship |
| 2017-18 | Henry "Skip" Monge | Barracuda Championship |
| 2016-17 | Chuck Austin | John Deere Classic |
| 2015-16 | Karen and Don Whamond | THE NORTHERN TRUST |
| 2014-15 | Doug Wertz | Zurich Classic of New Orleans |
| 2013-14 | Jim Hunt | Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial |
| 2013 | Darlene Riggs | THE PLAYERS Championship |
| 2012 | Terry Russ | Shell Houston Open |
| 2011 | Ray Berlinger | Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Classic |
| 2010 | Mel Krejci | BMW Championship |
| 2009 | Virginia Lane | TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola |
| 2008 | Joan Smith | Buick Invitational |
| 2007 | Phyllis Wade | Northern Trust Open |
| 2006 | Marty Sheets | Wyndham Championship |
| 2005 | John Hamilton | Cialis Western Open |
| 2004 | Peggy Nelson | EDS Byron Nelson Championship |
| 2003 | Bobby Tsumura | Sony Open in Hawaii |
| 2002 | Dick Searle | AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am |
| 2001 | Mary Cave | Buick Invitational |
| 2000 | Earl Elliott | Shell Houston Open, TOUR Championship |
| 1999 | Steve Jacobs | John Deere Classic |
| 1998 | Dorothy Campbell | the Memorial Tournament |