Rose Named Payne Stewart Award Winner

Rose Named Payne Stewart Award Winner
Justin Rose of England acknowledges the fans on the 18th hole during Day Two of The 149th Open at Royal St George’s Golf Club in Sandwich, England, on July 16, 2021. Oisin Keniry/Getty Images
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Britain’s Justin Rose was named the recipient of the PGA Tour’s Payne Stewart Award on Wednesday, which honors a player for his character, sportsmanship, and a commitment to charity.

Named after the three-time major champion Stewart, who died in a private plane crash in 1999, Rose will receive his award at a ceremony that will take place on Aug. 31 in conjunction with the Tour Championship in Atlanta.