when brt snedaker was informed this July that he had won the 2024 pain Stewart award his immediate reaction was one of raw emotion the news brought tears to his eyes a testament to How Deeply this Accolade resonates with him as he prepares for the ceremony in Atlanta his wife Mandy humorously notes that rehearsing his acceptance speech has already triggered a new wave of Tears it's just part of who he is she says with a smile reflecting on sneaker's genuine and heartfelt nature longtime friend Davis Love III who will be present at the ceremony jokes that snaker ranks among the top criers in golf right behind Steve Stricker and Baba Watson despite the playful ribbing love acknowledges the profound significance of the pain Steward award if he gets emotional it's because he cares deeply love says sneaker who embraced the humor agrees admitting that he expects to get choked up during his speech but sees it as a reflection of his heartfelt dedication the pain Stewart award given to Golfers who exemplify the values of character sportsmanship and charitable giving holds immense personal meaning for snaker Stuart was a significant figure in sneaker's formative years not only did snaker admire steuart's Charisma and competitive Spirit but there were also personal connections sneaker's parents hailed from Stuart's hometown of Springfield Missouri and his grandmother was an avid fan of the three-time major Champion I loved how he interacted with the crowd and his personality on the course snaker recalls he stood out because you always knew where he was and what he was doing sneaker's Journey to the award has been marked by his deep rooted commitment to ch able causes since winning the FedEx Cup in 2012 snedaker and his wife have channeled their success into philanthropy founding the sneaker Foundation their charity work including support for organizations like our kids center and the sneds tour reflects their dedication to making a positive impact the sneaker foundation's work includes aiding children affected by abuse and supporting junior golf in Tennessee illustrating their commitment to both community and sport the pain Stewart award comes with a $300,000 donation to the snar foundation further fueling their efforts to support young people in Middle Tennessee in addition $100,000 grants will be given to the Stuart Family Foundation and the pain Stewart Memorial continuing Stuart's Legacy of generosity though sneaker's golf career has faced challenges with injuries in recent years his Spirit remains undiminished he continues to be an active presence in the sport from sponsoring junior golf tours to engaging with young players on the corn fairy tour his resilience and dedication to giving back highlight his commitment to the values embodied by Stewart as snaker stands on the verge of accepting this prestigious award it symbolizes not just his achievements on the golf course but also his unwavering dedication to philanthropy and sportsmanship I'm blessed to have this platform and to see how it impacts others snaker says for me it's about making a difference and giving back on Tuesday night amidst the celebration snaker will undoubtedly bring his signature blend of emotion and sincerity to the occasion embodying the very Spirit of the pain stward award stay subscribed for more videos