DURING the week of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, the inaugural R&A Spirit of Golf Award was presented to Adam Scott for his significant impact on golf around the world.
The award has been introduced by The R&A to recognise an individual who exemplifies the spirit of the game on a global scale and displays the values, behaviours and traditions inherent to golf.
On the eve of The 154th Open, Scott was honoured to reflect the Australian’s impact in helping to grow the sport at home and abroad. A truly international player, Scott is a huge supporter of the global game and an outstanding role model for the values of golf.
At Royal Birkdale Scott made his 101st consecutive appearance in major championships having reached the century milestone at last month’s US Open – joining Jack Nicklaus as the only players to achieve the feat.
Also celebrating his 46th birthday during the week of the Open, Scott is a one-time major winner after his success at the Masters Tournament in 2013, was runner-up at The Open in 2012 and is a former world number one who has enjoyed 32 wins worldwide, while consistently exemplifying the values which underpin the new award.
Adam Scott was a worthy recipient of the inaugural R&A Spirit of Golf Award, presented during The Open Championship for his significant impact on golf around the world.
Scott was presented with a beautifully designed silver plate.
“I am honoured to be the first recipient of the new R&A Spirit of Golf Award,” Scott said.
“As someone who has spent my entire life in the game of golf it is so meaningful to be recognised for my impact on golf across the world, not only from a playing point of view but for also upholding values which are so integral to the sport.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed playing in 100 consecutive major championships. It has been a privilege and is something I’ll never take for granted.”
The R&A Spirit of Golf Award will be awarded annually to an individual, although in exceptional circumstances it may be awarded to a team or organisation. It is not restricted to amateurs or professionals and is not purely performance-based.
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