Name: Gary Koch surprised with PGA TOUR's Payne Stewart Award
Uploaded: 2023-07-19T14:53:13.320Z
Duration: 132 s
Description: 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.

"Some guy named Tiger." "Former front man of the golf boys." Just some of the great intros American actor Will Ferrell gave ahead of Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL.

Will Ferrell's hilarious TGL intros

In Match No. 4 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club’s Cameron Young, Rickie Fowler and Matt Fitzpatrick defeat Jupiter Links Golf Club’s Max Homa, Kevin Kisner and stand-in member Akshay Bhatia at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Tiger Woods joined the broadcast to share updates on his recovery from back surgery and his thoughts on Brooks Koepka returning to the TOUR. 


TGL highlights: NYGC dominates Jupiter; Tiger Woods catches Hammer fever

During Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club's Cameron Young almost holes his tee shot at the par-3 third hole.

Cameron Young throws a dart for New York at TGL 

During Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Jupiter Links Golf Club's Kevin Kisner hits a nifty chip shot to set up a hole victory at the par-5 fourth. 

Kevin Kisner finally finds his short game at TGL

Prior to Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL, Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links joins Scott Van Pelt, ESPN sportscaster, to talk about the excitement around Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA TOUR.

Tiger Woods discusses Brooks Koepka’s return to PGA TOUR

Every picture tells a story. PGA TOUR Senior Photographer Ben Jared walks through his favorite pictures from 2025 and shares the backstory behind each photo.

PGA TOUR photographer tells stories behind favorite pictures from 2025

Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman breaks down the key stats to target this week and shares his early outright winner along with other prop markets to consider at the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Running with Rick: Gehman breaks down winning picks for Sony Open in Hawaii

Watch as four-time DP World Tour winner and new PGA TOUR member Haotong Li attempts to make a hole-in-one on a golf simulator on TPC Sawgrass' iconic par-3 17th island green in 15 minutes. Can he do it?
 

Can Haotong Li make an ace in 15 minutes?

Matt Every and Chris Breece debate how many wins Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will have in 2026 and give their boldest predictions for first-time major winners.
 

'The Early Card' on 'The Drop' looks at season predictions for Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy

Enjoy this exclusive clip from "Mindful," a new series exploring the power of the mental game and premiering Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. ET on the PGA TOUR YouTube channel, PGATOUR.COM and PGA TOUR social channels. The series opens with "Mindful: Bud Cauley," detailing the resilience and perseverance that helped Cauley work his way back following a tragic 2018 car crash.

PGA TOUR Studios announces 'Mindful' series, premiering Jan. 15

Ludvig Åberg joins "The Drop" to discuss his goals for 2026 and the offseason prep he's done to take his game to the next level. 

Ludvig Åberg previews his 2026 season on 'The Drop'

Check out the most clutch shots of Nick Taylor’s PGA TOUR career, including his chip-in birdie to force a playoff at the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, the dramatic birdie to win the 2024 WM Phoenix Open in a playoff and his unbelievable 72-foot eagle to secure a victory at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open playoff.

Nick Taylor’s most clutch shots of his career

Two-time TOUR winner Ludvig Åberg shared his enthusiasm for Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA TOUR, noting: "We all want to play against the best players. Brooks Koepka is certainly one of them."

Ludvig Åberg talks Brooks Koepka's return to PGA TOUR on 'The Drop'	

Check out Justin Thomas’ best shots from a stellar 2025 PGA TOUR season, crowned by his drought-ending victory at the RBC Heritage.

Justin Thomas’ best shots from 2025

Enjoy this throwback look at Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth's very first interviews on the PGA TOUR.

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

Take a closer look at Russell Henley's journey to becoming a five-time TOUR winner including his victory at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, making his first Presidents Cup and automatically qualifying for the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Russell Henley’s journey to the winner's circle

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive Golf Club's Billy Horschel, Patrick Cantlay and Chris Gotterup defeat The Bay Golf Club's Shane Lowry, Ludvig Åberg and Wyndham Clark at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Atlanta Drive defeats The Bay in Match No. 3

 In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Chris Gotterup nearly aces the par-3 14th and taps in for birdie to win the hole for Atlanta Drive.

Chris Gotterup nearly makes first ace in TGL history

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, The Bay Golf Club's Ludvig Åberg's approach shot on the par-3 fifth hole bounces out of the bunker and onto the green.

Ludvig Åberg gets lucky bounce out of bunker at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Billy Horschel sinks a 7-foot putt on the 13th hole to claim Match 3 for Atlanta Drive GC.

Billy Horschel drains putt to give Atlanta Drive another TGL victory

While watching Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Lexi Thompson talks to Marty Smith about hitting at the screen in the SoFi Center for the first time and potentially playing in the WTGL's inaugural season in 2027.

Lexi Thompson hints at what's to come for WTGL 

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, alternate Chris Gotterup gets under the rocks on the "Stinger," hitting a 1-iron and ultimately winning the hole for Atlanta Drive. At just a 2-degree launch angle, Gotterup's shot never got more than 16 feet off the ground and traveled 299 yards.

Chris Gotterup hits rare 1-iron on 'Stinger' hole at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Patrick Cantlay of Atlanta Drive GC chips in on hole No. 9 to fire up his team.

Patrick Cantlay stays hot, chips-in at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, The Bay Golf Club's Wyndham Clark hits his approach shot on No. 3 to 7 feet, winning the hole for his team and tying the match.
 

Wyndham Clark throws dart to win hole for The Bay at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, alternate Chris Gotterup wins hole No. 6 for Atlanta Drive GC with a crazy, 33-foot chip-in from an awkward lie.
 

Chris Gotterup chips-in from gnarly lie at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Billy Horschel of Atlanta Drive GC drills the camera perched on top of the big screen with his approach shot on hole No. 2, which lands 8 feet away. Atlanta Drive alternate Chris Gotterup drains the putt to win the hole.

Billy Horschel hits it off the camera, Atlanta Drive wins hole at TGL

Check out Collin Morikawa’s best shots, including bunker hole-outs, impossible chip-ins and near-aces, from an incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season. 

Collin Morikawa’s best shots from 2025 season

Check out Ludvig Åberg’s best shots from an incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season, highlighted by his win at The Genesis Invitational.

Ludvig Åberg’s best shots from 2025 season

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf Club's Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley and Michael Thorbjornsen defeat Los Angeles Golf Club's Collin Morikawa, Sahith Theegala and Justin Rose at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Boston Common defeats LAGC in Match No. 2

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf Club's alternate Michael Thorbjornsen sinks a putt from 15 feet to win the match against Los Angeles Golf Club for his team.

Michael Thorbjornsen wins Match No. 2 for Boston Common against LAGC at TGL 

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common's alternate Michael Thorbjornsen sinks a putt from 17 feet to win the 12th hole and take the lead for his team.

Michael Thorbjornsen pours it in the hole for Boston Common Golf at TGL

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club's Collin Morikawa spins back his tee shot from 144 yards and scares the hole.

Collin Morikawa spins back tee shot to 2 feet at TGL

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.