Gene Sauers has been named the recipient of the PGA Tour's Courage Award following his battle with Stevens-Johnson syndrome which preceded his win at the 2016 U.S. Senior Open.Sauers, 55, won three times on during his PGA Tour career before he was sidelined by Stevens-Johnson, a rare but serious skin disorder which for Sauers was originally mis-diagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis. At one point given a 25 percent chance of survival, Sauers underwent several skin grafts prior to his debut on PGA Tour Champions in 2012.Sauers has finished runner-up six times on the over-50 circuit, including a playoff loss to Colin Montgomerie at the 2014 U.S. Senior Open. He earned a breakthrough title at that event two years later, rallying past Miguel Angel Jimenez for his first senior major victory.PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan presented Sauers with the award Tuesday at Phoenix Country Club, site of this week's season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship."It's truly an honor to receive the Courage Award, and it is my hope it sheds positive light on the tremendous work being done by doctors and researchers around the country to find a cure for this debilitating disease," Sauers said in a release.Sauers becomes the third-ever recipient of the award, which is presented to a player "who has overcome extreme adversity" through courage and perseverance. Past honorees include Erik Compton (2013), a two-time heart transplant recipient, and Jarrod Lyle (2015), who is currently battling leukemia for the third time.
Sauers named recipient of PGA TOUR Courage Award
Gene Sauers trying to win for first time since receiving PGA TOUR Courage Award. He had a 25 percent chance at survival seven years ago
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Since turning 50, Sauers has earned over $4.7 million on PGA TOUR Champions while accumulating 28 top-10 finishes, including six runner-up efforts. No, if he would only learn how to win in a play-off!!! It's no wonder this guy is only the 3rd guy in history to win the PGA TOUR's Courage Award.
Gene Sauers presented with PGA TOUR Courage Award
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida - The PGA TOUR announced today that PGA TOUR Champions member Gene Sauers, who overcame Stevens-Johnson syndrome to resume a full playing career before winning the 2016 U.S. Senior Open, has been named the recipient of the PGA TOUR Courage Award. PGA TOUR Commissioner
Gene Sauers named as recipient of 2017 PGA TOUR's Courage Award
Gene Sauers has been named the recipient of the PGA Tour's Courage Award following his battle with Stevens-Johnson syndrome which preceded his win at the 2016 U.S. Senior Open.
Gene Sauers named recipient of PGA TOUR Courage Award
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The PGA TOUR announced today that PGA TOUR Champions member Gene Sauers, who overcame Stevens-Johnson syndrome to resume a full playing career before winning the 2016 U.S. Senior Open, has been named the recipient of the PGA TOUR Courage Award.
Gene Sauers named recipient of PGA TOUR Courage Award
PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan presented Sauers with the award at Phoenix Country Club, site of this week's Charles Schwab Cup Championship, the season-ending event on PGA TOUR Champions. The
Gene Sauers Named Recipient of PGA Tour Courage Award
Gene Sauers receives PGA Tour Courage Award Posted by: golfhub24 in GolfHub24 News November 10, 2017 0 47 Views Gene Sauers has been recognized for his ability to overcome, as the PGA Tour announced Wednesday that he has been named the recipient of the PGA Tour Courage Award.
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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida - The PGA TOUR announced today that PGA TOUR Champions member Gene Sauers, who overcame Stevens-Johnson syndrome to resume a full playing career before winning the 2016 U.S. Senior Open, has been named the recipient of the PGA TOUR Courage Award.
Sauers trying to win for first time since courage award
In 2011, he returned to the professional level, playing on the Web.com Tour before turning 50 and moving to the PGA TOUR Champions, where he has finished inside the top 25 in the Charles Schwab Cup in three of his first four seasons, and earned $4.7 million thanks to 28 top-10 finishes. Congratulations, Gene Sauers.
Gene Sauers receives PGA Tour Courage Award - World
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