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PINEHURST, N.C. – Twenty-five years ago, Payne Stewart left an indelible mark on the U.S. Open with an 18-foot birdie on the 72nd hole to win at Pinehurst No. 2. He punctuated the moment with an outstretched fist of triumph, almost buoyant in extension. Four months later, Stewart tragically died in a plane crash, but his legacy […]

Read AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson’s story about Payne’s link to the 2024 US Open: Pinehurst No. 2 in the sandhills region of North Carolina has 117 years of golf history behind it. That includes a PGA Championship not many remember, a Ryder Cup before anyone cared and one U.S. Open champion no one can forget. No […]

The Payne Stewart Collection has been created to celebrate the life and iconic style of one of golf’s biggest stars and most enduring legends. Dubbed the “All-Time Best Dressed Golfer,” Payne exuded an unrivaled fashion sense that made him one of the most recognizable figures on the PGA Tour before his untimely death in 1999. […]

The USGA will honor Payne at the 2024 US Open in Pinehurst commemorating the 25th anniversary of his historic win at the storied venue.  A special exhibit featuring the shirt and wind vest that he wore during the final round of the 1999 US Open will be on display at the USGA Golf House in […]

Three-time major champion Payne Stewart would have turned 67 years old on Tuesday, and it is hard to fathom that it has been 25 years since his tragic passing. He was so full of life. He lived unapologetically, and his immense passion for golf carried over to his friends, family, and charitable endeavors. The Payne Stewart […]

Hours after producing one of the most dramatic victories in U.S. Open history, a jovial Payne Stewart was celebrating his triumph in the Mebane, N.C., home of longtime caddie Mike Hicks. The now three-time major champion could have easily hopped on a private jet and returned to his Orlando, Fla., residence, or stayed in the […]

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida – In recognition of his character, sportsmanship and commitment to charitable giving, six-time PGA TOUR winner and former NBC Sports golf commentator Gary Koch has been named the 2023 recipient of the PGA TOUR’s Payne Stewart Award presented by Southern Company. Koch will be honored on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the […]

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – In recognition of his character, sportsmanship and commitment to charitable giving, Billy Andrade, who has enjoyed a 35-year career on the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions, has been named the 2022 recipient of the PGA TOUR’s Payne Stewart Award presented by Southern Company. Andrade will be honored on Tuesday, August 23, […]

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Payne Stewart noticed a spindly 12-year-old waiting patiently outside the ropes at the Open Championship that day at Royal St. George\’s and tossed him a golf ball. Justin Rose, who is now 41, still remembers the feeling when he caught it. “That was a cool moment and made my day,” he said. […]