The President's Award is reserved for special accomplishment in national or international competitions by a Florida Resident.
Lexi Thompson - 2008
Lexi Thompson, born and raised in Coral Springs, Florida was awarded the President's Award in 2008 for her victory in the U.S. Girls' Junior Championship. Lexi, 13 years old at the time, became the second-youngest winner in the history of the Championship after defeating Karen Chung, 5 and 4, in the 36-hole championship at Hartford Golf Club.
Over the past few years, Lexi has become one of the best female golfers in the world.
Accolades
- Turned professional on June 16, 2010
- 6 LPGA Tour Victories
- 2014 Kraft Nabisco Champion (Major Championship)
- Solheim Cup Team: 2013, 2015
To view more on Lexi's professional career, please click here.
Ben An - 2009
Ben An, attended Brandenton Prep in Bradenton, Florida. In 2009, at age 17, Ben defeated Ben Martin 7 and 5 in the U.S. Amateur Championship at Southern Hills Country Club to become the youngest champion in the history of the event.
Similar to Lexi's success in women's golf, Ben has gone on to become one of the best male golfers in the world.
Accolades
- Ranked 26th in World Golf Rankings as of January 1, 2016.
- Champion of BMW (European) PGA Championship
- Finished tied for 26th in 2014 Open Championship
To view more on Ben's professional career, please click here.
Ina Kim-Schaad - 2019
Ina Kim-Schaad, a part-time Florida resident, raised the trophy at the 2019 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur just three years after a hiatus from golf of more than a decade. Earlier in the year, Kim-Schaad capture the Women's International Four-Ball title with Meghan Stasi.
Although Kim-Schaad resides in New York for most of the year, she competed in many FSGA events and is a two-time FSGA champion.
Accolades
- 2020 International Four-Ball Champion
- 2019 International Four-Ball Champion
- 2019 U.S. Women's Mid-Am Champion
To view Ina's tournament results, please click here.
Gianna Clemente - 2023
Gianne Clemente, a Florida Junior Tour alumni, raised the trophy at the 2023 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship with her partner Aver Zweig. Earlier in the year, Clemente captured a win at The Sally, one of the nation's longest-running amateur tournaments. The Estero native is currently
She continued her successful season with a Semifinal run at the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship and a Round of 32 appearance at the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship.
Accolades
- 2023 U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball Champion
- Ranked 25th in World Golf Rankings as of December 1, 2023
- 2023 Junior PGA Champion
- 2023 Junior Ryder Cup Team Member
- Four-Time Florida Junior Tour Winner
To view Gianna's tournament results, please click here.
Sampson Zheng - 2023
Gianne Clemente, a Florida Junior Tour alumni, raised the trophy at the 2023 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship with her partner Aver Zweig. Earlier in the year, Clemente captured a win at The Sally, one of the nation's longest-running amateur tournaments. The Estero native is currently
She continued her successful season with a Semifinal run at the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship and a Round of 32 appearance at the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship.
Accolades
- 2023 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Champion
- Ranked 27th in World Golf Rankings as of December 1, 2023
- 2023 Asia-Pacific Amateur Runner-Up
- 2021 Florida Four-Ball Champion
To view Sampson's tournament results, please click here.
