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Sahith Theegala

Friends of Golf (FOG) to Honor PGA Tour Standout Sahith Theegala at 45th Annual Charity Tournament

Posted on May 7, 2025
in Events

Three-Time All-American at Pepperdine University to be Honored at 45th Annual Charity Tournament   Tournament Presented by Konica Minolta Set for October 20th at Bel-Air Country Club   Los Angeles, CA (May 6, 2025)—Friends of Golf (FOG) is set to honor PGA standout and Pepperdine University’s three-time NCAA All-American Sahith Theegala at its 45th annual charity tournament on October...

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Ben Hogan Award

10 semifinalists named for 2025 Ben Hogan Award presented by Baird

Posted on April 18, 2025
in Special Announcements

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
in Special Announcements

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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Ben Hogan Award

35 Players Highlighted on 2025 Ben Hogan Award Watch List

Posted on January 30, 2025
in Special Announcements

FORT WORTH, Texas (Jan. 29, 2025) – Thirty-five of the nation’s most accomplished golfers across college golf have been named to the watch list for the 2025 Ben Hogan Award. The joint announcement was made by the Hogan Trophy Award Foundation, the Friends of Golf (FOG) and the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).   The 2025 Ben...

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Sal Cimbolo, FOG

Sal Cimbolo, Friends of Golf, Receives SCPGA President’s Award

Posted on December 23, 2024
in Special Announcements

2024 Southern California PGA Section Award Winners   Sal Cimbolo, Friends of Golf, Receives SCPGA President's Award   This annual award is selected by the current SCPGA President to recognize someone for their outstanding contributions to the Southern California PGA. The achievements were celebrated at the Presidents Dinner on December 8, 2024, at the Hilton Costa Mesa.   View Press Release ...

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Eddie Merrins, FOG

Eddie Merrins, “The Little Pro”

Posted on November 24, 2024
in Special Announcements

Eddie Merrins was known as “The Little Pro,” but there is nothing small about the legacy he left behind in the game of golf.   Merrins, the legendary PGA golfer, UCLA men’s golf coach, longtime teaching pro at Bel-Air Country Club and co-founder of Friends of Golf, passed away in 2023 and was posthoumously honored at FOG’s...

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Spirit of Giving Award

Friends of Golf (FOG) To Honor Longtime Board Member Joe Fields With Ken Venturi ‘Spirit of Giving’ Award

Posted on August 21, 2024
in Special Announcements

Fields Joins Former LPGA Star and Longtime Broadcaster Dottie Pepper as Honorees at FOG’s Upcoming 44th Annual Charity Tournament   Tournament Presented by Konica Minolta Set for October 7th at Bel-Air Country Club   Los Angeles, CA (August 20, 2024) Friends of Golf (FOG) will honor longtime board member and accomplished veteran financial services executive Joe Fields with The...

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Dottie Pepper

Friends of Golf (FOG) Set to Honor Former LPGA Star and Longtime Broadcaster Dottie Pepper

Posted on August 2, 2024
in Special Announcements

2-Time Major Winner and CBS On-Course Announcer to be Honored at 44th Annual Charity Tournament      Tournament Presented by Konica Minolta Set for October 7 at Bel-Air Country Club   Los Angeles, CA,  Friends of Golf (FOG) is set to honor former LPGA Tour standout and longtime broadcaster Dottie Pepper at its 44th annual charity tournament on October...

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2024 Dinah Shore Trophy

Vanderbilt’s Celina Sattelkau Awarded 2024 Dinah Shore Trophy

Posted on June 28, 2024
in Special Announcements

Sattelkau honored for golf excellence, leadership and community service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 25, 2024 – The LPGA Foundation announced today that Celina Sattelkau of Vanderbilt University is the recipient of the 2024 Dinah Shore Trophy, cementing her status as one of the top collegiate female players in the country.   The Dinah Shore Trophy recognizes the top...

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