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Originally Posted by tomwed
Why did he dress in the old fashion, golf fashion?
And why didn't anyone else do it?
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Here's a good interview with Payne...which might answer your questions.
From the Archive: Dialogue with Payne Stewart - Golf Digest
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Originally Posted by tomwed
The should have a Senior Tour "Payne Stewart we miss you Day." During a warm up day everyone including the spectators can dress up like Payne. Maybe collect money for his favorite charity, maybe have a fashion contest.
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Rickie Fowler honored him at the 2014 U.S. Open at Pinehurst...site of Payne's own 1999 U.S. Open win.
2014 U.S. Open - Rickie Fowler Honors Payne Stewart | Golf Channel
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There was something surprisingly emotional about watching Rickie Fowler honor Payne Stewart by playing golf around Pinehurst No. 2 in knickers and high socks on Thursday at the U.S. Open. It was a wonderful gesture, something that tells you so much about Rickie Fowler’s character. He did not know Stewart, of course. But he wanted to honor the man.
Fowler decided to do it a few months ago – worked out the details with his apparel sponsor – and he told only a few friends and family members. He wanted it to be a surprise. He very much enjoyed walking into the clubhouse and seeing Phil Mickelson, Stewart’s foil at the 1999 U.S. Open. Mickelson smiled and gave Fowler the thumbs-up. Well, it was just one of those perfectly understated displays of homage.
But as the afternoon went on, it became something more. The fans at every hole were touched. They yelled out Payne’s name. They shouted out, “Rickie Stewart!” I was here in Pinehurst in 1999 when Stewart made that putt on the 18th to beat Mickelson and then threw his fist forward in triumph.
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There is now a PGA Tour award named for Stewart.
Payne Stewart Award - Wikipedia
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The Payne Stewart Award is given to a player whose "values align with the character, charity and sportsmanship that Stewart showed".
This includes respect for the traditions of the game, commitment to uphold the game's heritage of charitable support and professional and meticulous presentation of himself and the sport through his dress and conduct.
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