When is the deadline for The Ben Hogan Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for The Ben Hogan Award?

Eligible applicants: Male college golfers from NCAA Division I, II, or III; NAIA; or NJCAA programs. Geography: Performance based on collegiate, amateur, and professional events over previous 12 months.

How often is The Ben Hogan Award offered?

The Ben Hogan Award runs on an annual cycle.

The Ben Hogan Award

Q: How much funding does The Ben Hogan Award provide?

The Ben Hogan Award provides 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) in funding.

Friends of Golf Inc

Foundation Annual Educational Equity Grants

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

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

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

Geography

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

Other requirements

Top-ranked amateur and collegiate golfers

Overview

The Ben Hogan Award Presented by PNC Bank

An annual award honoring the top men's college golfer based on collegiate, amateur and professional events over the previous 12 months.

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)

How to Apply

Application Process

Detailed application procedures not provided in available content. For specific application requirements, visit TheBenHoganAward.org.

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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What Friends of Golf Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 14
Total given: $447K
Median grant: $23K
Range: $7,000–$125K

By dollars: California 92%, Illinois 4%, Oklahoma 2%. Top recipient cities: Los Angeles, CA; Los Alamitos, CA; Studio, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
14% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Bel-Air Country Club · Los Angeles, CA

Payments to organizations in support of the advancement of women's golf

$125K
University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Payments to universities for support of golf programs

$65K
CIF Southern Section · Los Alamitos, CA

Payments to high schools for support of golf programs

$47K
CIF Los Angeles City Section · Los Angeles, CA

Payments to high schools for support of golf programs

$30K
SCGA Youth on Course · Studio, CA

Payments to other organizations for support of golf programs

$30K