About the Medal

Established in 2007, the Mark H McCormack Medal is named after the late founder of sports marketing company IMG and is awarded to the player ranked number one in the WORLD AMATEUR GOLF RANKING^® following the European Amateur Championship or U.S. Amateur Championship, whichever concludes last.

Since 2011, the same award is given to the player leading the women's ranking after the U.S. Women's Amateur Championship or European Ladies' Amateur Championship.