| Awards |
2008 PGA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD WINNER
This is the highest honor awarded by the PGA of America. Previous winners include, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Byron Nelson and Gene Sarazen. |
Ben Hogan Award
The Ben Hogan Award is presented by the Golf Writers of America to the person in the world who has made the greatest comeback from injury or illness in the current year. It was inspired by the comeback of Ben Hogan after his accident. Previous winners include former President Eisenhower, Babe Zaharias, Lee Trevino, Patty Berg, Gene Littler and Fuzzy Zoeller. |
Graffis Award
The Graffis Award is presented by The National Golf Foundation for contributions to golf and has been awarded to Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus among others. |
Honorary Lifetime Member of the PGA
Dennis is one of 11 honorary lifetime members of the PGA of America. Others include three former U.S. Presidents: Gerald Ford, George H.W. Bush and Dwight Eisenhower, as well as Bob Hope and Gary Player. |
Dennis Walters Courage Award
The Dennis Walters Courage award is presented by The International Network of Golf to a person who has demonstrated courage in overcoming odds to participate and contribute to the game of golf. |
2000 University of North Texas Athletic Hall of Fame
A four-year member of the North Texas golf team from 1968-71, Walters helped lead the Eagles to a fourth consecutive Missouri Valley Conference championship. Despite being paralyzed in a golf cart accident two years after leaving North Texas, Walters continues to be involved in golf as an inspirational speaker and host of "The Dennis Walters Golf Show." |
The Mary Bea Porter Award
The Mary Bea Porter award is presented by the Metropolitan Golf Writers and recognizes an individual in golf who, through a heroic or humanitarian act, saves lives or betters the lives of others. |
The Golf Digest Junior Achievement Award
This award presented by Golf Digest recognizes Dennis's contribution to the promotion of junior golf in America. |
ARETE Courage in Sports Award, 2004
The ARETE Honors pay tribute to those rare individuals who, by their refusal to accept limitations, demonstrate the ability of athletics to bring out the best in mankind. |
| Testimonials |
Comments From Golf Greats
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"It's one of the most entertaining hours I've ever seen."
-- Jack Nicklaus
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"Dennis does a wonderful job with his Golf Show and is an inspiriation to us all."
-- Arnold Palmer
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"Dennis has been nothing short of fantastic in his performance during the Tiger Woods Golf Foundation Junior Golf Clinics. His knowledge, skill, and performance bring delight to all."
-- Tiger Woods
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"Dennis Walters is a great example of skill, courage and determination for everyone in the world to see."
-- Gary Player
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