What performance awards are given to PGA TOUR players?
The Player of the Year on all three Tours receives the Jack Nicklaus Trophy. Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year are named on the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour. The Nationwide Tour has a Player of the Year Award. All these awards are based on a vote of the membership. The Byron Nelson Award goes to the scoring average leader on each the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour. The Vardon Trophy also goes to scoring average leader on the PGA TOUR. The Arnold Palmer Award is presented to the leading money winners on the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour.