PRESENTED BY UNDER ARMOUR
MAY 14-20, 2018 | DALLAS, TX | USA Trinity Forest Golf Club attbyronnelson.org/juniorawards
BYRON NELSON
“Golf has never had a nicer champion.” — JACK NICKLAUS
For 50 years, the AT&T Byron Nelson has been a showcase for premier professional golf in Dallas, Texas. Named for legendary golfer Byron Nelson, the AT&T Byron Nelson attracts an international field of golfers including champions such as Jason Day, Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia, Martin Kaymer, Shigeki Maruyama, Rory Sabbatini, Adam Scott and Vijay Singh.
Byron Nelson’s golf achievements are well documented — 52 professional victories, five major championships, and an impressive year of 18 victories in 1945, highlighted by an unprecedented 11 wins in a row. What was even more impressive about Nelson was his reputation as a role model built upon character, integrity and faith. Nelson spent his life promoting the game of golf and the values that are instilled through it. He dedicated himself to mentoring young players as they pursued this competitive career, offering advice about playing golf and demonstrating good sportsmanship and humility. It’s this balance of life that is reflected in the Byron Nelson International Junior Golf Awards.
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Nominating Criteria
The Byron Nelson International Junior Golf Awards, presented by Under Armour, recognize the achievements of junior golfers around the world. Young athletes who distinguish themselves with a high level of junior tournament play as well as excellence in academics, a commitment to community service and exceptional character will be selected. The awards ceremony will be held during the 2018 AT&T Byron Nelson. The award recipients will attend the AT&T Byron Nelson, meet PGA TOUR professionals and get an in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to operate a professional golf event and the rewards such an event brings to the community. Details and full schedule will be sent to award winners.
Tr a vel I nf orm a ti o n Round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations and certain meal expenses will be provided for each award recipient and up to two adult guests, one of whom must be a parent or legal guardian. All transportation will be arranged by the tournament.
“Mr. Nelson: Even a better man than he was a golfer.” — TOM WATSON
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Nominee must be ages 14 to 18 (not yet enrolled in college)
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Qualifications: • High-level competitive junior tournament play • Achievement in academics • Participation in civic, community, church or other volunteer service • Character, integrity and sportsmanship
Nomination forms are available at attbyronnelson.org/juniorawards
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Recipients are expected to attend the 2018 Byron Nelson International Junior Golf Awards events in Dallas, Texas, during the 2018 tournament.
Past winners have gone on to win PGA TOUR events, major championships, European TOUR events, major junior events such as the USGA Junior Amateur Championship, the Callaway Junior World Championship and competed in international competition in the Walker Cup. Several have achieved AJGA All-American status, as well as received scholarships to play for major Division 1 universities. 2008 Dylan Frittelli, South Africa Luciano Garcia, Mexico Cody Gribble, USA Cory Whitsett, USA Patrick Winther, Denmark 2009 Evan Beck, USA Emiliano Grillo, Argentina Brinson Paolini, USA Cameron Peck, USA 2010 Yaroslav Merkulov, USA Jordan Spieth, USA Bobby Wyatt, USA 2011 Michael Johnson, USA Denny McCarthy, USA Justin Thomas, USA 2012 Wyndham Clark, USA Ricky Kato, Australia Matt NeSmith, USA Cody Proveaux, USA
2014 George Cunningham, USA Doug Ghim, USA Matthew Perrine, USA Scottie Scheffler, USA Austen Truslow, USA
2016 Philip Barbaree, USA Cooper Dossey, USA Ryan Grider, USA Davis Shore, USA
2013 Viraat Badhwar, Austrailia Tianlang Guan, China Jim Liu, USA Stratton Nolen, USA Robby Shelton, USA
2015 Sam Burns, USA Austin Connelly, USA Brad Dalke, USA Davis Riley, USA
2017 Wilson Furr, USA Noah Goodwin, USA Cole Hammer, USA Eugene Hong, USA
To nominate a junior golfer, please visit attbyronnelson.org/juniorawards and click “submit a nominee.” The deadline to submit nominations is February 8, 2018.
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