| FECHAS | DISTINCIONES DENTRO DEL MUNDO DEL GOLF |
| 1979, 1984, 1991 | Golf Writers Trophy |
| 1979, 1984, 1991 | Golf Writers Trophy |
| 1986, 1988, 1991 | Johnny Walker Golfer Of The Year |
| 1976, 1977, 1978, 1986, 1988, 1991 | Vardon Trophy |
| 1983 | Ebel Golfer of the Year |
| 1984 BBC TV SPORT | "International Personality of the Year" |
| 1985 | Golf Magazine "All America Trouble Play" |
| 1988, 1989 (Francia) | "Personalidad del Aņo" |
| 1988 | Golf Digest "World Player of the Year" |
| 1989 | Metropolitan Golf Writers Association "Gold Tee Award" |
| 1997 | World Golf Hall of Fame |
| 1999 | Key to the City of Augusta |
| 2001 | (Ireland) International Player Century Award |
| 2000 | European Player of the Century |
| 2006 | PGA Recognition Award |