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USGA offers touching tributes to late Pinehurst U.S. Open champion
**USGA remembers late Pinehurst U.S. Open victor**
In a touching tribute, the USGA honored the memory of late Payne Stewart, who died in a tragic plane crash just months after his 1999 U.S. Open triumph at Pinehurst No. 2. The USGA recognized Stewart’s influence on and off the course, remembering his unwavering sportsmanship and his charitable efforts through the Payne Stewart Family Foundation. Furthermore, a commemorative plaque with Stewart’s name is positioned at the 18th hole, serving as a perpetual reminder of his legacy in the world of golf.