Little did he know, his wife was in on the surprise. Tracy Stewart, Payne’s wife, FaceTimed him to deliver the news. “Oh my gosh, you have no idea how special this is to me,” Snedeker said ...

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"Payne Stewart was a great champion ... Lehman then offered a prayer, asking for comfort for Stewart's wife and two children, and the families of the other five victims in the crash.