Which PGA golfer was given the Payne Stewart Award in 2018?

Bernhard Langer was given the Payne Stewart Award in 2018. The PGA TOUR presents this annual honor to a professional golfer who best demonstrates character, charity, and sportsmanship—the qualities associated with Payne Stewart.

Langer, a German golfer born in 1957, was recognized for an exceptional career and for his charitable work. He won the Masters Tournament in 1985 and 1993 and became the first player ranked No. 1 when the Official World Golf Ranking debuted in 1986.

The award was created after Stewart died in a plane crash in October 1999. Its first presentation came in 2000, when Byron Nelson, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer were jointly honored. Langer received the award at a ceremony held during the 2018 TOUR Championship.

A common mix-up is confusing this award with the PGA TOUR Player of the Year or the Charles Schwab Cup. The Payne Stewart Award emphasizes conduct and community impact, not simply competitive results.