Lanny Wadkins' Hawaiian Open Golf Tournament Trophy - St. Augustine, FL - Trophies, Medals and Cups on Waymarking.com

The posted coordinates are for the entrance to the World Golf Hall of Fame where the trophy is located. The tournament is part of the PGA Tour, which include players from around the world.

ABOUT THE HAWAIIAN OPEN (SONY OPEN) GOLF TOURNAMENT:

"The Sony Open in Hawaii is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour, and is part of the tour's FedEx Cup Series. It has been contested at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii since the event's modern-day inception as the Hawaiian Open in 1965. Starting in 1971, the tournament was held in either January or February. Currently, it is held in January, the second overall event and the first full-field event on the PGA Tour schedule."

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ABOUT LANNY WADKINS:

"Jerry Lanston "Lanny" Wadkins, Jr. (born December 5, 1949) is an American professional golfer. He ranked in the top-10 of the Official World Golf Rankings for 86 weeks from their debut in 1986 to 1988.

"Wadkins was born in Richmond, Virginia. He attended Wake Forest University. He won the U.S. Amateur Championship in 1970 and turned professional in 1971. His first win on the PGA Tour arrived quickly at the 1972 Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas and he was later voted 1972 PGA Rookie of the Year. Two more wins followed in 1973 before his form dipped for three years. He bounced back to record his only major championship victory in the 1977 PGA Championship courtesy of a three hole sudden-death playoff at Pebble Beach Golf Links against Gene Littler. Although second in four subsequent major championships (U.S. Open 1986, PGA Championship 1982, 1984, 1987), this remained his only victory. On three occasions, he finished third in The Masters Tournament (1990, 1991, 1993). In The Open Championship, his best finish was fourth at St. Andrews in 1984. On the PGA Tour, he won The Players Championship at Sawgrass in 1979 and was voted PGA Player of the Year in 1985. Over his career, he picked up a win more seasons than not until 1992, when he achieved his twenty-first and final PGA Tour victory at the Canon Greater Hartford Open. He has also won in Australia, Canada, Japan and South America in his career. He played for the United States in the Ryder Cup eight times between 1977 and 1993, which ties the highest number of appearances in the competition by an American, alongside Raymond Floyd and Billy Casper. Wadkins collected 21½ points during his Ryder Cup career, one of the very best records on either side in the history of the competition. He also captained the team in 1995.

"Wadkins was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2009."

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Sport: Golfing Year: 1988 Contest: Hawaiian Open Golf Tournament Adress of the Building: 1 World Golf Place St. Augustine, FL USA 32092

Visit Instructions:
Please take a photo of the award and describe your experience. If it is particularly large trophy or cup include a photo with yourself for scale.

Special note regarding schools: Public secondary schools are public places, and they often include public displays of trophies, medals and cups; however, security concerns might make it difficult to visit these locations at certain times. The best time to visit is probably during an athletic competition. The trophy case is very often adjacent to the gymnasium, and it would be very easy to photograph the trophies at such times. Alternately, you may visit during the school day. Respect school policy and sign in at the office as appropriate. You might explain that you heard that there was a national championship trophy on display somewhere in the school and you would like to photograph it. The secretary will likely direct you down the correct hallway, pleased as punch that people still care about that old championship.

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