Name: Payne Stewart’s legacy lives on at Pinehurst
Uploaded: 2024-06-11T20:14:25.000Z
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Description: Twenty-five years after Payne Stewart’s iconic win at the 1999 U.S. Open, his caddie Mike Hicks reflects on the putt that immortalized Stewart at Pinehurst.

Twenty-five years after Payne Stewart’s iconic win at the 1999 U.S. Open, his caddie Mike Hicks reflects on the putt that immortalized Stewart at Pinehurst.

Payne Stewart’s legacy lives on at Pinehurst

On a Zoom call with the late Payne Stewart’s wife, Tracey, and children, Chelsea and Aaron, Billy Andrade learns he is the recipient of the 2022 Payne Stewart Award presented by Southern Company. The award is presented annually to a player who best exemplifies character, sportsmanship and a dedication to charitable giving.

Billy Andrade honored with PGA TOUR’s Payne Stewart Award

11-time PGA TOUR winner Payne Stewart has always been a fan favorite due to his outgoing personality, iconic fashion sense, and his flair for the dramatic. Check out some of the best and funniest moments on and off the golf course from Payne Stewart’s career.

The best moments from Payne Stewart’s career

Flashback to 1990, when Payne Stewart went back-to-back at the RBC Heritage.

Payne Stewart defends RBC Heritage title in 1990

Check out the best shots from all 18 holes in the history of THE PLAYERS Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.

The best all-time shots on every hole at THE PLAYERS

Two decades since the passing of World Golf Hall of Fame and 3-time Major Champion Payne Stewart, his daughter Chelsea and son Aaron join the Up & Down podcast to reflect on the tragic accident, his legacy, and life without their father.

Remembering Payne with Chelsea and Aaron Stewart on Up & Down

As the 21st recipient of the Payne Stewart Award, Bernhard Langer talks about what the honor means to him and his memories of Payne Stewart.

Bernhard Langer receives 2018 Payne Stewart Award

Recognizing the game's greatest ambassadors

As the recipient of the 2015 Payne Stewart Award, Ernie Els expresses his appreciation for the honor.

Ernie Els' acceptance speech of the Payne Stewart Award

South Africa's Ernie Els was named the recipient of the 2015 award that is given annually to a professional golfer who best exemplifies the values of character, charity and sportsmanship.

Ernie Els wins 2015 Payne Stewart Award

Since his passing, Payne Stewart's legacy of Payne Stewart has spread throughout the world of golf.

Payne Stewart's legacy

Tom Lehman, Jay Haas, Kenny Perry and Hal Sutton reflect on how humbling it is receive the Payne Stewart Award.

Payne Stewart Award and charity

From millions of charity dollars to countless volunteer hours, Southern Company not only supports but embodies the spirit of the Payne Stewart Award.

Southern Company and the Payne Stewart Award

Past recipients of the Payne Stewart Award talk about was it means to be presented with the award.

What it means to win the Payne Stewart Award

Each year, the PGA TOUR and Southern Company present the Payne Stewart Award, honoring a player who presents the same lofty ideals that Stewart strove to uphold.

The Payne Stewart Award

There are trophies for those who master the game, there is another for those who master things greater than the game. Southern Company proudly celebrates 15 years of the Payne Stewart Award.

Trophies

Take a look back at the fond memories of the late, great Payne Stewart, as well as the dedication and integrity exemplified by the host of great champions who have been honored to be compared to one of golf’s greatest champions. Tune in on Saturday, September 6 at 2:30 pm ET on NBC.

PGA TOUR 2014: The Legacy of Payne presented by Southern Company

Southern Company is proud to sponsor the 15th anniversary of the Payne Stewart Award and the values of character, charity and sportsmanship.

Payne Stewart Award presented by Southern Company

Keep Your Head Up

After making double bogey on the final hole of the 1985 Byron Nelson Golf Classic and losing to Bob Eastwood in a playoff, Payne Stewart and his wife Tracey walk off into a field beside the course.

Payne Stewart after his loss at the 1985 Byron Nelson

At the 1989 MCI Heritage, Payne Stewart changed his reputation as a closer, winning by five shots and starting his march to the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Recap: 1989 MCI Heritage

This award is presented annually to a professional golfer who best exemplifies the values of character, charity and sportsmanship. It is named for Stewart, who won 11 times on the PGA TOUR.

Check out Payne Stewart's tournament record, Robert Gamez's eagle hole-out to win, Tiger Woods' four-peat from 2000-2003 & Woods' dramatic wins in 2008 and 2009.

Signature Moments: Arnold Palmer Invitational

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After his opening 3-under 68 at the RBC Heritage, 2024 champion Scottie Scheffler discusses his round, including saving bogey on the first hole, being in the TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2026 and recovering from the Masters.

Scottie Scheffler on his first-round 68 at RBC Heritage

Check out all the best shots from Round 1 at the 2026 RBC Heritage, featuring Ludvig Åberg, Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland and Rickie Fowler, among others.

Highlights | Round 1 | RBC Heritage

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Heritage, Ludvig Åberg shoots an 8-under 63 and takes the solo lead after Thursday in Hilton Head Island, SC.

Ludvig Åberg Round 1 highlights from RBC Heritage

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Heritage, Jake Knapp's drive on the 415-yard, par-4 16th went 303 yards into the left fairway, his 113-yard approach landed on the left green 3 feet 9 inches from the hole, and he made the 3-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

Jake Knapp gets up-and-down from 113 yards for birdie on No. 16 at RBC Heritage

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Heritage, Matt Fitzpatrick's tee shot on the 178-yard, par-3 17th hole landed on the left green, 9 feet 8 inches from the cup, and he made the 9-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Matt Fitzpatrick hits tee shot to 10 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at RBC Heritage

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Heritage, Matt Fitzpatrick's drive on the 415-yard, par-4 16th hole traveled 313 yards into the left fairway, his 98-yard approach landed on the left green 17 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 17-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Matt Fitzpatrick drains 18-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at RBC Heritage

After his first-round, 6-under 65 at the RBC Heritage, Rickie Fowler dives into his round, the practice on the range he did before the event and the direction his game is trending.

Rickie Fowler talks first-round 65, range preparation at RBC Heritage

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Heritage, Matt Fitzpatrick's drive on the 583-yard, par-5 15th hole traveled 321 yards into the right fairway, leaving 242 yards to the pin. His 258-yard shot from the fairway found the right fairway, settling 75 feet 2 inches from the hole. Fitzpatrick's 81-foot-11-inch shot from the fairway landed on the left green 6 feet 5 inches from the cup, and he made the 6-foot-5-inch putt for birdie.

Matt Fitzpatrick drains 6-foot putt for birdie on No. 15 at RBC Heritage

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Heritage, Sam Burns's drive on the 415-yard, par-4 16th hole traveled 297 yards into the right rough, leaving 132 yards to the pin. His 137-yard approach from the rough landed on the left green 20 feet 1 inch from the hole, and he made the 20-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Burns sinks 20-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at RBC Heritage

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Heritage, Scottie Scheffler's drive on the 583-yard, par-5 15th hole traveled 302 yards into the left native area. His 257-yard shot from the native area found the right bunker, leaving 86 feet 4 inches to the hole. Scheffler's 87-foot 2-inch bunker shot landed on the left green 2 feet 1 inch from the cup, and he made the 2-foot 1-inch putt for birdie.

Scottie Scheffler gets up-and-down from bunker for birdie on No. 15 at RBC Heritage

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Heritage, Russell Henley's drive on the 414-yard, par-4 first hole went 285 yards into the left fairway, his 132-yard approach landed on the left green 24 feet 5 inches from the hole, and he made the 24-foot-5-inch putt for birdie.

Russell Henley sinks 24-foot birdie putt on No. 1 at RBC Heritage

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Heritage, Akshay Bhatia's drive on the 466-yard, par-4 18th hole went 300 yards into the left fairway, his 159-yard approach landed on the left green 29 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made the 29-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Akshay Bhatia sinks 29-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at RBC Heritage

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Heritage, Max Homa's drive on the 377-yard, par-4 13th went 244 yards into the right fairway, his 130-yard approach landed on the right green 10 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 10-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Max Homa drains 11-foot putt for birdie on No. 13 at RBC Heritage

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Heritage, Sam Burns's drive on the 583-yard, par-5 15th went 285 yards into the left fairway, his 258-yard shot from the fairway found the right fairway leaving 45 yards to the hole, his 39-yard approach landed on the left green 19 feet 10 inches from the cup, and he made the 19-foot-10-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Burns sinks 20-foot putt for birdie on No. 15 at RBC Heritage

In the first round of the 2026 RBC Heritage, Russell Henley's drive on the 583-yard, par-5 15th traveled 292 yards into the right native area, leaving 273 yards to the hole. His 176-yard shot from the native area found the right fairway, and his 123-yard approach landed on the left green 23 feet 11 inches from the cup. Henley made the 23-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.

Russell Henley sinks 24-foot putt on No. 15 at RBC Heritage

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Heritage, Shane Lowry's drive on the 415-yard, par-4 16th hole went 305 yards into the right fairway, his 127-yard approach landed on the left green 4 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he made the 4-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.

Shane Lowry gets up-and-down from 127 yards for birdie on No. 16 at RBC Heritage

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Heritage, Sam Burns' tee shot on the par-3 14th hole landed on the left side of the green, 34 feet 11 inches from the cup, and he made the 34-foot-11-inch shot for birdie.

Sam Burns holes 35-foot approach shot for birdie on No. 14 at RBC Heritage

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Heritage, Corey Conners's drive on the 415-yard, par-4 16th hole went 303 yards into the right fairway, his 119-yard approach landed on the left green 14 feet 7 inches from the hole, and he made the 14-foot-7-inch putt for birdie.

Payne Stewart’s legacy lives on at Pinehurst

Scottie Scheffler on his first-round 68 at RBC Heritage

Highlights | Round 1 | RBC Heritage

Ludvig Åberg Round 1 highlights from RBC Heritage

Jake Knapp gets up-and-down from 113 yards for birdie on No. 16 at RBC Heritage

Matt Fitzpatrick hits tee shot to 10 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at RBC Heritage

Matt Fitzpatrick drains 18-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at RBC Heritage

Rickie Fowler talks first-round 65, range preparation at RBC Heritage

Matt Fitzpatrick drains 6-foot putt for birdie on No. 15 at RBC Heritage

Sam Burns sinks 20-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at RBC Heritage

Scottie Scheffler gets up-and-down from bunker for birdie on No. 15 at RBC Heritage

Russell Henley sinks 24-foot birdie putt on No. 1 at RBC Heritage

Akshay Bhatia sinks 29-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at RBC Heritage

Max Homa drains 11-foot putt for birdie on No. 13 at RBC Heritage

Sam Burns sinks 20-foot putt for birdie on No. 15 at RBC Heritage

Russell Henley sinks 24-foot putt on No. 15 at RBC Heritage

Shane Lowry gets up-and-down from 127 yards for birdie on No. 16 at RBC Heritage

Sam Burns holes 35-foot approach shot for birdie on No. 14 at RBC Heritage

Corey Conners drains 15-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at RBC Heritage

Billy Andrade honored with PGA TOUR’s Payne Stewart Award

The best moments from Payne Stewart’s career

Payne Stewart defends RBC Heritage title in 1990

The best all-time shots on every hole at THE PLAYERS

Remembering Payne with Chelsea and Aaron Stewart on Up & Down

Bernhard Langer receives 2018 Payne Stewart Award

Recognizing the game's greatest ambassadors

Ernie Els' acceptance speech of the Payne Stewart Award

Ernie Els wins 2015 Payne Stewart Award

Payne Stewart's legacy

Payne Stewart Award and charity

Southern Company and the Payne Stewart Award

What it means to win the Payne Stewart Award

The Payne Stewart Award

Trophies

PGA TOUR 2014: The Legacy of Payne presented by Southern Company

Payne Stewart Award presented by Southern Company

Keep Your Head Up

Payne Stewart after his loss at the 1985 Byron Nelson

Recap: 1989 MCI Heritage

The Payne Stewart Award

Signature Moments: Arnold Palmer Invitational