In 1989, the LPGA established the Ellen Griffin Rolex Award. Ellen Griffin was considered by many to be the best-known woman golf teacher in American history. Griffin taught near Greensboro, NC, at “The Farm.” She was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the game many times, including the 1970 National Golf Foundation Graffis Award.
The Ellen Griffin Rolex Award is awarded annually to a male or female golf teacher who has done the following:
By honoring teachers who dedicate their lives to this purpose, the LPGA honors Ellen Griffin and encourages golf teachers to seek the same spirit and ideals.
Recipients
| 2023 | Sheri Hayes | Story>> |
| 2022 | Carol Preisinger | Story>> |
| 2021 | Deborah Vangellow | Story>> |
| 2020 | Renee Powell | Story>> |
| 2019 | Nancy Quarcelino | Story>> |
| 2018 | Jane Frost | Story>> |
| 2017 | Sandy LaBauve | Story>> |
| 2016 | Pia Nilsson | Story>> |
| 2015 | Dana Rader | Story>> |
| 2014 | Kerry Graham | Story>> |
| 2013 | Kathy Murphy | Story>> |
| 2012 | Dr. Betsy Clark | Story>> |
| 2011 | Dr. Debbie Crews | |
| 2010 | Mary Beth McGirr | |
| 2009 | Kay McMahon | |
| 2009 | Kay McMahon | |
| 2008 | Lynn Marriott | |
| 2007 | Betsy Cullen | |
| 2006 | Donna White | |
| 2005 | Pat Lange | |
| 2004 | Marge Burns | |
| 2003 | Dr. Barbara B. Smith | |
| 2002 | Annette Thompson | |
| 2001 | Penny Zavichas | |
| 2000 | Dr. Gary Wiren | |
| 1999 | Betty Hicks | |
| 1998 | Shirley Spork | |
| 1997 | Dr. DeDe Owens | |
| 1996 | Ann Casey Johnstone | |
| 1995 | Joanne Winter | |
| 1994 | Carol Clark Johnson | |
| 1993 | Goldie Bateson | |
| 1992 | Harvey Penick | |
| 1991 | Shirley Englehorn | |
| 1990 | Linda Craft | |
| 1989 | Peggy Kirk Bell |
Tune in to watch as the LPGA Tour tees it up for their first major championship of the 2024 season. The Club at Carlton Woods plays host to The Chevron Championship. The 132-player field, highlighted by 10 of the top 10 in the Rolex Women’s World Rankings, will compete for a $7.9 million purse.
