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Notah Begay III awarded the 2026 Payne Stewart Award for community impact

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

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Summary

Notah Begay III received the 2026 Payne Stewart Award during a ceremony at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota, recognizing his contributions to Native American youth through the NB3 Foundation. The award was presented by Aaron Stewart, son of golf legend Payne Stewart, as Begay expressed surprise and gratitude. A grandson of a Navajo Code Talker, Begay has advocated for healthy living and leadership skills among Native American children, impacting thousands in his community. The formal presentation of the award will take place in Atlanta, broadcast live on the Golf Channel.

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By the Numbers

•Notah Begay III recognized for his community service and advocacy work.
•The award presented at the 3M Open on July 20, 2026.
•Begay's NB3 Foundation focuses on health and leadership for Native youth.
•Formal presentation of the award set for August 24 in Atlanta.
•Chris Womack praised Begay's legacy of serving others beyond golf.

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3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Leaving his own mark: Notah Begay III honored for Native youth work

What they're saying

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He’d rub a small strip of chiih across his cheek — just a little below each eye — before every match. It was part of the routine for Notah Begay III. The red clay (chiih in Diné bizaad) he donned in his youth was a symbol — an homage to a people he never asked to represent, and yet never shied away from when he was thrust into a position to do so. So, when the narrative of that young golfing ...
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