Lopez receives the USGA's Bob Jones Award for sportsmanship.
On February 15, 1988, Nancy Lopez was awarded the USGA's Bob Jones Award, one of golf's highest honors recognizing distinguished sportsmanship. The award hailed Lopez not only for her achievements on the golf course but also for her conduct, which exemplified the spirit of the game. Her winning smile and positive demeanor made her an ambassador for the sport, inspiring not only her peers but also new generations of golfers who followed her career.