Wednesday, 5 December 2012

Love wins U.S. Golf Association Bob Jones Award (Reuters)

U.S. captain Davis Love III attends a news conference after arriving for the 39th Ryder Cup golf matches at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, September 24, 2012. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes

(Reuters) - Davis Love III, winner of the 1997 PGA Championship and U.S. captain at the 2012 Ryder Cup, was named as recipient of the U.S. Golf Association's Bob Jones Award on Wednesday. Presented annually since 1955, the award, considered the USGA's highest honor, recognizes an individual who demonstrates the spirit, personal character and respect for the game exhibited by Jones. "Throughout his impressive career, Davis has distinguished himself with his sense of fair play, integrity and reverence for the game's traditions," USGA president Glen D. Nager said in a statement. ...




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