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The Ben Hogan Award

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Funding Amount

Scholarships awarded to finalist universities; 2021: $48,000 total distribution ($24,000 to Florida State, $12,000 each to University of Texas and University of Georgia)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

The Ben Hogan Award Presented by PNC Bank

Overview: An annual award honoring the top men's college golfer based on collegiate, amateur and professional events over the previous 12 months. Originally established by Friends of Golf in 1990 at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles; moved to Fort Worth, Texas in 2002.

Geographic Scope: National (NCAA Division I, II, or III; NAIA; NJCAA)

Eligibility:

  • Male college golfers from NCAA Division I, II, or III; NAIA; or NJCAA programs

  • Performance based on collegiate, amateur, and professional events over previous 12 months

  • Top-ranked amateur and collegiate golfers

    • Award Criteria:

  • Collegiate golf performance

  • Amateur tournament success

  • Professional event participation and results

  • Overall competitive record across all levels

    • Award Details:

  • Annual winner announced at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas

  • Three finalists honored at ceremony

  • Winner receives first invitation to PGA TOUR's Charles Schwab Challenge

  • Scholarships distributed to finalists' universities

  • Past winners have accumulated 44+ PGA TOUR victories and $265+ million in prize money

  • Winners include: Jon Rahm (2015, 2016), Viktor Hovland (2019), Patrick Cantlay (2012), John Pak (2021), Ludvig Aberg (2022)

    • History:

  • Original Ben Hogan Trophy first issued in 1990 by Friends of Golf

  • Moved to Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth in 2002 (Hogan's hometown)

  • Since 2002, awarded $825,000+ in scholarships to 30+ universities

  • Named after legendary golfer Ben Hogan

    • Selection Process:

  • Selection committee of 30+ leaders and experts in college, amateur, and professional golf

  • Past award winners eligible to vote in final round

    • Partners: Hogan Trophy Award Foundation, Friends of Golf (FOG), Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), PNC Bank (title sponsor)

    Contact: TheBenHoganAward.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

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    Key Information:

  • Award based on comprehensive evaluation of collegiate, amateur, and professional performance

  • Selection by committee of golf experts and past winners

  • Three finalists selected and honored at annual ceremony in May/June

  • Winner announced at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas

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