As part of the tribute, the USGA is redesigning one side of the medal with Wright’s name and likeness, as it did with the US Open gold medal when it named in honour of Jack Nicklaus in 2012.
Lincicome, 32, will be the fifth female professional to compete in a US PGA Tour event, joining Michelle Wie, Annika Sorenstam, Babe Zaharias and Suzy Whaley.