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The best golfers in the world are currently playing in the PGA Championship in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.
The winner of the year’s second major championship will receive the Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday, May 17.
The Wanamaker Trophy is named after Rodman Wanamaker, the son of John Wanamaker. In 1916, Rodman hosted a luncheon, which resulted in the birth of the Professional Golfers Association of America.
Later that year, the first-ever PGA Championship was held in New York. Jim Barnes won the inaugural tournament and Rodman honored him with the Wanamaker Trophy; the tradition has stood ever since.
Topeka’s Wanamaker Elementary is named after Rodman’s father, John. He is best-known for being the first Postmaster General in United States history. Topeka’s Wanamaker Road is also named after John.
The connections with Topeka continues to this day with Shawnee Heights’ Gary Woodland playing in this year’s major championship. He finished the first round two-over par, which has him toward the bottom of the leaderboard.
With Aronimink Golf Club playing very difficult, Woodland could put together a strong Friday round and have himself back in contention. Earlier this year, the 41-year old won the Texas Children’s Houston Open for his first PGA Tour victory in seven years.
Liam Keating covers high school sports and Washburn University for The Topeka Capital-Journal. Send stats or information to him at [email protected]
This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: How Topeka is tied to the PGA Championship’s Wanamaker Trophy
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The winner of the year’s second major championship will receive the Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday, May 17.
The Wanamaker Trophy is named after Rodman Wanamaker, the son of John Wanamaker. In 1916, Rodman hosted a luncheon, which resulted in the birth of the Professional Golfers Association of America.
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Later that year, the first-ever PGA Championship was held in New York. Jim Barnes won the inaugural tournament and Rodman honored him with the Wanamaker Trophy; the tradition has stood ever since.
Topeka’s Wanamaker Elementary is named after Rodman’s father, John. He is best-known for being the first Postmaster General in United States history. Topeka’s Wanamaker Road is also named after John.
The connections with Topeka continues to this day with Shawnee Heights’ Gary Woodland playing in this year’s major championship. He finished the first round two-over par, which has him toward the bottom of the leaderboard.
With Aronimink Golf Club playing very difficult, Woodland could put together a strong Friday round and have himself back in contention. Earlier this year, the 41-year old won the Texas Children’s Houston Open for his first PGA Tour victory in seven years.
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Liam Keating covers high school sports and Washburn University for The Topeka Capital-Journal. Send stats or information to him at [email protected]
This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: How Topeka is tied to the PGA Championship’s Wanamaker Trophy
Continue reading...
