The prize comes with a $100,000 contribution to charity.
That will be made to the Arnold D. And Winifred W. Palmer Charitable Foundation, which supports hospitals for women and children. Part of the permanent trophy Palmer received includes one of 14 unfinished wooden clocks that were found in Nelson’s workshop after he died. In 1968, Nelson became the first player to have a PGA Tour event named after him. Palmer played in the tournament that year and 11 more times, finishing second in 1970. The Nelson tournament is the biggest charity fundraiser on the PGA Tour, giving nearly $110 million to charities since its inception. That included more than $6 million last year. Nelson won 52 tournaments, including five majors. In 1945, he won 11 consecutive tournaments and 18 overall – both records. Stenson focused on 1st major win – not No. 1 spot VIRGINIA WATER, England – Henrik Stenson is focusing on winning his first major title rather than worrying about becoming the top-ranked player in the world.
The 33-year-old, who has risen to a career-best No. 4 following his victory in the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass two weeks ago, is more interested in becoming the first Swedish men’s player to win a major.