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Notah Begay III honored with Payne Stewart Award this August

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:11 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

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Summary

Former PGA Tour professional Notah Begay III has been named the recipient of the Payne Stewart Award, the PGA Tour announced on July 20. The award, given annually, recognizes golfers whose values reflect the character and charitable spirit of Payne Stewart, who died in a plane crash in 1999. Begay will receive the honor during a ceremony on August 25, which will be broadcast by the Golf Channel at 5 p.m. The event emphasizes Begay's contributions both on and off the golf course.

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By the Numbers

•Notah Begay III is the 2026 recipient of the Payne Stewart Award.
•The award recognizes golfers aligned with Stewart's values.
•The ceremony will take place on August 25.
•The event will be aired live on Golf Channel.

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3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Notah Begay III receives Payne Stewart Award

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Albuquerque native and former PGA Tour professional Notah Begay III is the recipient of the Payne Stewart Award, the PGA Tour announced July 20. The award is given annually to a professional golfer who’s “values align with the character, charitable mindset” that Stewart showed. The 11-time PGA Tour winner died in a plane accident in 1999. Begay will be honored August 25 in an award ceremony ...
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