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2008 Golf Innovator Awards

Innovator Awards 2008

A year ago we presented a list of the game's most important innovators. You received their stories so positively that we decided to do it again in 2008 — and believe us, the selection process was no easier this time around. We pared down hundreds of deserving nominees to these 10 remarkable honorees. Go to Gallery


Did we miss a worthy innovator?
Drop us a line at golfletters@golf.com. Our search for next year's winners has already begun.

 

The Teacher

Mike Shannon

He helps Tour pros and Average Joes take dead aim on the greens.

3 Steps to Putt Like a Pro

The Computer Wiz

Daniel Forsgren

This 34-year-old invented of Protracer, the best thing to happen to televised tournaments since David Feherty.

The Entrepreneur

BJ Maloy

He is the inventor of the Epoch tee, a performance peg with an eye on the environment, which has won 33 times on Tour since 2004.

The Researchers

Dr. Bob Christina and Eric Alpenfels

They have challenged conventional beliefs and uncovered some unexpected results.

The King

Arnold Palmer

He attracts millions to the USGA — and has inspired a new museum.

 

The Supporters

Ken Still, Pepper Roberts

They offer a sanctuary for wounded warriors at American Lake GC.

 

The Inspiration

D.J. Gregory

He beat adversity to bring you a unique look at the PGA Tour.

 

The Mind

Dr. Bob Grober

He designed the "tempo tuner" that helped Vijay Singh win the FedEx Cup.

 

The Dreamer

Lee Elder

He brings more African-Americans to the game and one day, to the PGA Tour.

 

The Providers

Providers, Innovators
The women of the PGA Tour Wives Association give back — and get their hands dirty — one city at a time

Class of 2007

2007 Innovators
These 12 innovators represent a cross section of the many exceptional minds who are working in creative ways to make golf better.