He was awarded the 2002 Ben Hogan Award , given by the Golf Writers Association of America to an individual who has continued to be active in golf despite a physical handicap or serious illness .
Verplank has type 1 diabetes and uses an insulin pump during play .
Verplank was awarded the 2002 Ben Hogan Award , given by the Golf Writers Association of America to an individual who has continued to be active in golf despite a physical handicap or serious illness .
Verplank has type 1 diabetes and uses an insulin pump during play .