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CONTENTS

PGA TOUR Essential Guide

CONTENTS INTRODUCTIONS

46 Personal Triumphs

7

Commissioner’s Welcome,

11

Editor’s Welcome,

21

Tournament Schedules

by Jeff Babineau, Ron Green Jr., Chris Smith, Sean Martin, Mike Mcallister, Kevin Prise

Jay Monahan

Jeff Babineau

54 The Game Changer

59 A Landmark Alliance

24 COVER STORY: Man of Destiny

by Jeff Babineau

A force to reckon with, Dustin Johnson often has been the man to beat. In 2020, Johnson’s dominance down the homestretch landed the coveted FedExCup by Jim McCabe

PGA TOUR Champions 2020 proved to be a stage on which timeless talents can shine, highlighted by an unstoppable trio— Furyk, Mickelson and Els

36 Award Winners, 2020

by Jeff Babineau

Dustin Johnson Player of the Year award; Scottie Scheffler top rookie; Zach Johnson the Payne Stewart Award; Webb Simpson the Byron Nelson Award

41

Reaching Out for the PGA TOUR by Kevin Prise

Featuring the strong prospects who anticipate their promotion to the PGA TOUR soon 10

PGA TOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE DECEMBER 2020 – MAY 2021

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by Laury Livsey

With 2020 largely a lost season for the three International Tours, teamwork and determination will lead to tournaments resuming

FEATURES

30 A Tour of Champions

In trying times and sometimes against the odds, PGA TOUR players continue to relish a challenge. Six defining moments

An alliance between the European Tour and the PGA TOUR heralds a significant new era for global golf

62 Uplifting Values

by Helen Ross

An interview with Zach Johnson, recipient of the Payne Stewart Award

68 Players of Promise

by Kevin Prise and Sean Martin

The introduction of talented young players from the college ranks adds an intriguing spark

72 Great Golf Adventure

As golfers look to travel again, enticing vacations in Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Jamaica await

84 You Can Bet On It!

by Michael LoRé

The carefully planned introduction of betting opportunities will give fans added engagement and fun while providing increased benefits to TOUR-supported charities

88 In the Zone

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