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Mark H. McCormack Medal

The annual award given to the world's top amateur golfer based on the World Amateur Golf Ranking, with the winner receiving exemptions into multiple major championships.
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The Mark H. McCormack Medal is the annual award given to the world's top amateur golfer based on the World Amateur Golf Ranking. The Mark H. McCormack Medal is jointly administered by the USGA and The R&A. The Mark H. McCormack Medal is named after Mark H. McCormack, founder of IMG (International Management Group) sports management. The Mark H. McCormack Medal winner receives exemptions into the U.S. Open and Open Championship the following year if they remain amateur.

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"McCormack Medal."
"World's number one amateur."
"Top amateur ranking."

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The Mark H. McCormack Medal is named after Mark H. McCormack, founder of IMG (International Management Group) sports management. The Mark H. McCormack Medal is jointly administered by the USGA and The R&A.

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The Mark H. McCormack Medal is given annually to the world's top amateur golfer based on the World Amateur Golf Ranking. The Mark H. McCormack Medal winner receives exemptions into the U.S. Open and Open Championship the following year if they remain amateur.

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"The Mark H. McCormack Medal is the annual award given to the world's top amateur golfer based on the World Amateur Golf Ranking. The Mark H. McCormack Medal is named after Mark H. McCormack, founder of IMG sports management. The Mark H. McCormack Medal winner receives exemptions into the U.S. Open and Open Championship the following year if they remain amateur."

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the McCormack Medal named after?

Mark H. McCormack. The Mark H. McCormack Medal is named after Mark H. McCormack, founder of IMG (International Management Group) sports management.

What does the winner receive?

U.S. Open and Open exemptions. The Mark H. McCormack Medal winner receives exemptions into the U.S. Open and Open Championship the following year if they remain amateur.

Who administers the McCormack Medal?

USGA and R&A. The Mark H. McCormack Medal is jointly administered by the USGA and The R&A.

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