GOLF Magazine & GOLF.com Win 5 GWAA Writing Awards

Writers and editors from GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com recognized for excellence in golf journalism

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Writers and editors from GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com were recognized with six awards from the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA) on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, for their work in 2025. The awards honor excellence in golf journalism, with Michael Bamberger, Nick Piastowski, Sean Zak, and Josh Berhow all earning top honors.

Why it matters

The GWAA awards are a prestigious recognition in the golf journalism industry, highlighting the high-quality reporting and storytelling from GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com. This achievement showcases the publications' commitment to producing engaging and impactful content for golf enthusiasts.

The details

Michael Bamberger secured two first-place honors - for a short profile on the late Fuzzy Zoeller and a long feature on a National Golf Links caddie who died on 9/11. GOLF.com's Nick Piastowski won for a short feature on a golf course marshal's recovery from PTSD with his service dog. Sean Zak and Josh Berhow also earned multiple top-three placements across various categories.

  • The GWAA awards were announced on February 18, 2026.
  • The awards will be officially recognized at the 52nd annual ISPS Handa GWAA Awards Dinner on April 8, 2026, the night before the start of the 90th Masters Tournament.

The players

Michael Bamberger

A longtime writer for GOLF Magazine who has now won a total of 12 GWAA awards, including three consecutive years of at least one top honor.

Nick Piastowski

A writer for GOLF.com who won a first-place award in the Short Feature category.

Sean Zak

A writer for GOLF.com who received second-place honors in the Short Profile category and an Honorable Mention in the Long Feature category.

Josh Berhow

A writer for GOLF.com who earned second-place honors in the Long Profile category and an Honorable Mention in the News/Game Story category.

Jason Adel

The CEO of GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com.

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What they’re saying

“I could not be more proud of our immensely talented group of writers and of the amazing honors that were bestowed upon them by the Golf Writers Association of America.”

— Jason Adel, CEO of GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com (archyde.com)

“It is with great pride that I congratulate our fine writers, editors, and the entire team who build GOLF magazine and GOLF.com the premier destination for education, product information and editorial content. We are honored by these awards, and look forward to continuing our success in the years to come.”

— Howard Milstein, GOLF's publisher and Chairman of 8AM Golf (archyde.com)

What’s next

The GWAA will officially recognize the contest winners at the 52nd annual ISPS Handa GWAA Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 8, at Augusta Country Club, the night before the start of the 90th Masters Tournament.

The takeaway

The multiple awards won by GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com writers and editors demonstrate the publications' commitment to excellence in golf journalism and their ability to produce engaging, impactful stories that resonate with readers. This recognition solidifies GOLF's position as a premier destination for quality golf content.