Special Announcements

Ginnean Shaw, Friends of Golf

Friends of Golf (FOG) Names Ginnean Shaw to Newly Created Position of Executive Director

Posted on February 24, 2026
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Shaw Returns to Lead Los Angeles-based Non-Profit to Continue Mission Supporting Young Golfers   Los Angeles, CA (January 19, 2025)—Friends of Golf (FOG) has named Ginnean Shaw to the newly created position of Executive Director, it was announced today by FOG President Peter Best.    Shaw joins Friends of Golf from fellow Los Angeles-based non-profit organization Blood Cancer United,...

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Ben Hogan Award

35 Players Selected to 2026 Ben Hogan Award Watch List

Posted on January 29, 2026
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FORT WORTH, Texas (Jan. 28, 2026) – Thirty-five of the nation’s most accomplished players across college golf have been named to the 2026 watch list for the ultimate honor awarded to an amateur and collegiate golfer, the Ben Hogan Award presented by Baird. The 2026 Ben Hogan Award watch list, as selected by the award’s subcommittee, includes...

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Ben Hogan Award

Fort Worth Colonial Charities to Oversee Ben Hogan Award

Posted on August 8, 2025
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FORT WORTH, Texas (Aug. 8, 2025) – Fort Worth Colonial Charities (FWCC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting charitable endeavors with a focus on youth enrichment initiatives, will take over the operations of the Ben Hogan Award Presented by Baird beginning in August. Members of the Hogan Trophy Award Foundation voted in favor of...

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Ken Venturi Spirt of Giving Award

Friends of Golf (FOG) to honor Philip Frengs with Ken Venturi ‘Spirit of Giving’ Award

Posted on July 30, 2025
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Frengs Joins PGA Standout Sahith Theegala as Honorees at FOG’s Upcoming 45th Annual Charity Tournament Tournament Presented by Konica Minolta Set for October 20th at Bel-Air Country Club Los Angeles, CA (July 24, 2025) Friends of Golf (FOG) will honor entrepreneur and longtime local golf philanthropist Philip Frengs with The Ken Venturi “Spirit of Giving” Award at...

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2025 Ben Hogan Award

Clanton claims 2025 Ben Hogan Award presented by Baird

Posted on May 20, 2025
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FORT WORTH, Texas (May 19, 2025) – Florida State junior Luke Clanton, the No. 1 player in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Ben Hogan Award presented by Baird. He is the second Seminole ever to win the honor, joining John Pak (2021).   The Ben Hogan Award annually...

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Ben Hogan Award

10 semifinalists named for 2025 Ben Hogan Award presented by Baird

Posted on April 18, 2025
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FORT WORTH, Texas (April 17, 2025) – After tabulating the votes cast by the Ben Hogan Award’s Selection Committee, the 10 semifinalists for the 2025 Ben Hogan Award presented by Baird have been selected.   The 2025 semifinalists are Josele Ballester (Arizona State), Luke Clanton (Florida State), David Ford (North Carolina), Ian Gilligan (Florida), Ben James (Virginia),...

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Musch named 2025 Eddie Merrins Award recipient

Musch named 2025 Eddie Merrins Award recipient

Posted on March 5, 2025
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FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 26, 2025) – The Ben Hogan Award Foundation and Friends of Golf (FOG) have announced that Marlin “Cricket” Musch, a former All-American player, accomplished college coach and longtime golf industry executive, is the recipient of the 2025 Eddie Merrins Award.   Created in 2022, the Eddie Merrins Award honors individuals who are highly...

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