Innovators 2007

The Class of 2008?

Last year, GOLF Magazine chose 12 innovators representing a cross section of the many exceptional minds working in creative ways to make the sport better. Well, it's a new year, and it's time to start working on the 2008 list. Do you know someone who deserves the honor? Nominate an Innovator!


Catching Up: The latest from the 2007 Innovators
The Drill Sergeant: Jim Estes
The Inventor: Timothy Winey
The Curator: Ran Morrisset
The Vocal Volunteer: Clyde Luther
More Interviews With the Class of 2007
The Complete List of 2007 Innovators

 
Dr. Charles Adler and Dr. Debbie Crews

The Scientists

Charles Adler and Debbie Crews

In a collaboration between the Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University, two researchers, Dr. Charles Adler and Dr. Debbie Crews, are trying to develop a pill to cure the yips.

The GOLF Magazine Innovator Awards 2007 - GREG NORMAN

The Legend

Greg Norman

The Shark is making golf greener by using his design business to show courses can have a positive impact on the environment.

The Protector

Paul Ramela

Giving children shelter from AIDS and poverty in Soweto, South Africa.

Paul Ramela
 

The Curator

Ran Morrisset

Keeping course-design debate alive (and lively) on the Web.

Ran Morrissett
 

The Patriot

Dan Rooney

Raising money for families of fallen soldiers.

Dan Rooney
 

The Inventor

Timothy Winey

Crafting a 'revolutionary' putter for a British Open champion.

The GOLF Magazine Innovator Awards 2007 - TIMOTHY WINEY
 

The Visionary

Roger Ferris' clubhouse at The Bridge
Commissioned to build the clubhouse at The Bridge on eastern Long Island, this architect took a big risk and designed a structure that is modern, unique and Zen.

Tell Us What You Think

GOLF Magazine whittled hundreds of worthy candidates down to 50 finalists and settled on these dozen names. We want to know your opinion.