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Byron Nelson Award

The PGA Tour award given annually to the player with the lowest scoring average in adjusted formula, named after Byron Nelson.
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The Byron Nelson Award is the PGA Tour award given annually to the player with the lowest adjusted scoring average. The Byron Nelson Award is named after Byron Nelson, the five-time major champion and PGA Tour legend known for setting the record 18 PGA Tour victories in a single season (1945). The Byron Nelson Award uses a different calculation than the Vardon Trophy. Past winners include virtually every great PGA Tour player.

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"Lowest adjusted scoring."
"Scoring average leader."

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Origin

The Byron Nelson Award is named after Byron Nelson, the five-time major champion and PGA Tour legend known for setting the record 18 PGA Tour victories in a single season (1945).

Rules & Context

The Byron Nelson Award is given annually to the PGA Tour player with the lowest adjusted scoring average. The Byron Nelson Award uses a different calculation than the Vardon Trophy.

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"The Byron Nelson Award is the PGA Tour award given annually to the player with the lowest adjusted scoring average. The Byron Nelson Award is named after Byron Nelson, the five-time major champion and PGA Tour legend known for setting the record 18 PGA Tour victories in a single season (1945)."

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Byron Nelson Award named after?

Byron Nelson. The Byron Nelson Award is named after Byron Nelson, the five-time major champion and PGA Tour legend.

What's the award for?

Lowest adjusted scoring. The Byron Nelson Award is given annually to the PGA Tour player with the lowest adjusted scoring average.

How is it different from Vardon Trophy?

Different calculation. The Byron Nelson Award uses a different calculation than the Vardon Trophy, with both rewarding the lowest scoring averages on the PGA Tour.

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