Payne’s Valley golf course, Big Cedar Lodge, Missouri.
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
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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
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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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