Price named 2011 Ambassador of Golf

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The announcement was made by World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitati-onal Executive Director Don Padgett in conjunction with Price’s title defence this week at The Principal Charity Classic on the Champions Tour.
The Ambassador of Golf Award is presented annually to a person or persons who have fostered the ideals of the game on an international level and whose concern for others extends beyond the golf course.
An 18-time winner on the PGA Tour, highlighted by three major championship victories including back-to-back Grand Slam titles at the 1994 British Open and PGA Championship, Price has long been one of the most respected players.
Price will be honoured in a ceremony at Firestone Country Club on August 3 in conjunction with the 2011 Bridgestone Invitational.
“I’m extremely honoured to be the recipient of this year’s Ambassador of Golf Award,” Price said.
“When I look at the list of past recipients, I am humbled and extremely proud to be considered on of their peers.
“During my playing career it was very important for me to represent my country, my profession and to uphold the great traditions of our game.
“It has been a privilege for me to have played golf professionally throughout the world and I hope that I not only inspired young golfers along the way, but also set an example for them to follow as I did those before me.” – pgatour.com