The Haskins Honors, a celebration of the 10 best male college golfers in the country, took place for the first time last week. The Haskins Award presented by Stifel is considered the premier award in men’s college golf and is given to the best male player in college golf. The event was held at the Grand Blanc, near the first green at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa’s North Course, which will host the 2024 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship.
Ben Crenshaw, a three-time winner of the Haskins Award, was present as the guest of honor at the event. The presentation featured speeches from Texas coach John Fields, who is also the president of the College World Golf Championships Foundation, and John Shinkle, the vice president of the Haskins Foundation. Ben Adelberg, founder and CEO of The Back of the Range, hosted the event and conducted a Q&A with Crenshaw and each of the 10 players, discussing their seasons and accomplishments.
Crenshaw, who won the Haskins Award from 1971-73, also helped Texas win NCAAs during those years. He is a two-time Masters winner and has 19 PGA Tour victories. Voting for the Haskins Award is open until the stroke-play portion of the NCAA Men’s Golf Championship ends on Monday. Coaches, players, SIDs, and college golf media are allowed to vote for the award.
The Haskins Honors ceremony aimed to celebrate the accomplishments of the 10 golfers on the Haskins Award final watchlist for the season and continue the legacy of the award. The event brought together the players, their coaches, members of the College World Golf Championships Foundation, select media members, and other attendees. It marked a new tradition in college golf and highlighted the top talent in the sport.
The Haskins Award is a prestigious recognition in men’s college golf and is highly regarded within the golfing community. The award recognizes the best male player in college golf and has been won by some of the most iconic figures in the sport, including Ben Crenshaw. The inaugural Haskins Honors ceremony provided a platform to showcase the talents and achievements of the top male college golfers in the country.
The event was a night to remember for the players, coaches, and attendees who witnessed the celebration of excellence in college golf. The speeches, Q&A sessions, and overall atmosphere of the ceremony highlighted the dedication and hard work put in by the 10 players throughout the season. The Haskins Honors event is set to become a tradition in college golf, celebrating the outstanding achievements of the best male players in the country.
As the voting for the Haskins Award continues, the anticipation builds to see who will be named the best male player in college golf this season. The award holds significant prestige within the golfing community and winning it is a true testament to a player’s skill, talent, and hard work. The Haskins Honors ceremony marked the beginning of a new tradition in college golf, recognizing and celebrating the top talent in the sport.
