Notah Begay III (Navajo/San Felipe/Isleta), the only full-blooded Native American to ever play on the PGA Tour, was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 1990 Notah began his collegiate career at Stanford University where he finished with a degree in Economics and became a 3-time All American while leading Stanford to a National Championship in 1994. In 1998 Notah shot the first “59” in the history of the Korn Ferry tour and enjoyed a 12-year career on the PGA Tour which included 4 wins and a spot on 2000 US Presidents Cup Team. In2012, Notah became part of the NBC Sports broadcast team which provides coverage at golf’s biggest events. And, in 2005 Notah started the NB3 Foundation which focuses on improving the health of Native American youth. Notah and wife Apryl have three children and reside in the north valley of Albuquerque, NM.
Notah has received the following accolades and awards:
2009 Golf Magazine, Innovator of the Year
2010 Institute for International Sport, Top 100 Sports Educators
2014 Stanford University, Athletic Hall of Fame
2021 Albuquerque Academy Athletics Hall of Fame
2022 National High School Hall of Fame
2022 PGA Tour, US Jr Presidents Cup Captain
