The highest honor given by the USGA recognizes distinguished sportsmanship in golf.

Winners are annually recognized for meritorious service to the game as a volunteer.

Honoring persons deserving special recognition for distinguished service to golf through work with turfgrass.

Honors outstanding contributions to golf literature while broadening public interest in the game.

The USGA annually gives the Ike Grainger Award for 25 years of volunteer service to the game.