David Ford Wins Jack Nicklaus NPOY Award

Posted Jun 2, 2025
UNC's David Ford is the winner of the 2025 Jack Nicklaus Award, presented to the National Player of the Year, in honor of the 18-time major champion. It is Ford's second National Player-of-the-Year Award this season. He won the Fred Haskins Award and was one of three finalists for the Ben Hogan Award. Nicklaus presented Ford the award Sunday. (GoHeels.com)

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