Golf History

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 14: Justin Thomas of the United States celebrates with his mother Jani and father Mike after winning during the final round of THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 14, 2021 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Justin Thomas: “I’m one or two tournaments away from being in the top two or three again.”

Kathlene Bissell
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Constellation Furyk and Friends Breaks the Mold of Tournaments

The Agonizing Wait for US Ryder Cup Victory Is Over for US

Bryson DeChambeau Has Historic Round in Jersey City

SANDWICH, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Bill Rogers of the United States embraces his caddie on the 18th green during the final round of the Open Championship at Royal St Georges Golf Club on July 19, 1981 in Sandwich, England. (Photo by Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)

Open Championship: 1981 Produced Huge Surprise Winner, Bill Rogers

Tim Letcher
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YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - JUNE 30: The Olympic Rings are displayed at Akarenga Park on June 30, 2021 in Yokohama, Japan. With less than one month to go before the start of the Tokyo Olympic Games, final preparations are being made to venues despite ongoing concern over the viability of holding the event during the global coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Fixing Olympic Golf

West Valentine
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KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 23: Phil Mickelson of the United States celebrates with the Wanamaker Trophy after winning during the final round of the 2021 PGA Championship held at the Ocean Course of Kiawah Island Golf Resort on May 23, 2021 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Phil’s Focus Overcomes Age, Doubt and Golf History at PGA

Kathlene Bissell
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KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 18: Jordan Spieth of the United States plays his shot from the 17th tee during a practice round prior to the 2021 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island Resort's Ocean Course on May 18, 2021 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Jordan Spieth: PGA Championship May Be Best Shot at Grand Slam

Kathlene Bissell
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27 Sep 1991: The two captains Bernard Gallacher of Europe and Dave Stockton of the USA with the trophy before the Ryder Cup at Kiawah Island in South Carolina, USA. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Munday /Allsport

Return to Kiawah Island Brings Back Memories of 1991 Ryder Cup

Tim Letcher
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PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA - APRIL 30: Phil Mickelson of the United States plays his shot from the eighth tee during the second round of the Valspar Championship on the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort on April 30, 2021 in Palm Harbor, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Should Phil Mickelson Join New Arab-backed Golf Tour? What about Dustin Johnson?

Kathlene Bissell
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AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 08: A detail of a pin flag on the second green during the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Facts and Figures of The Masters

West Valentine
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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 31: Kevin Kisner of the United States celebrates with the Walter Hagen Cup after defeating Matt Kuchar of the United States 3&2 during the final round of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club on March 31, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

WGC-Match Play: Looking back at the past winners

Christopher O'Day
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ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 23: Arnold Palmer congratulates Tiger Woods after the final round of the Bay Hill Invitational on March 23, 2003 at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Craig Jones/Getty Images)

Golf’s Mount Rushmore

Michael Ellis
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BRADENTON, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 28: Collin Morikawa of the United States celebrates with the Gene Sarazen Cup during the trophy ceremony after winning the final round of World Golf Championships-Workday Championship at The Concession on February 28, 2021 in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Did The Saw Unlock Morikawa’s Putting Genius?

Kathlene Bissell
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15 Feb 1995: STANDING ON THE 10TH TEE AT INDIAN WELLS COUNTRY CLUB ARE, FROM LEFT, PRESIDENT GERALD FORD, TOURNAMENT HOST BOB HOPE, PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON, PGA TOUR COMMISIONER TIM FINCHEM, DEFENDING CHAMPION SCOTT HOCH, AND PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH. FORD, H

CIA Golf Ball Anyone? Four Days Left in Christmas Golf Auction

Kathlene Bissell
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 12: Patrick Reed of the United States team reacts on the 16th green during Thursday four-ball matches on day one of the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Course on December 12, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Race to Dubai: Patrick Reed Looks to Make History

Michael Ellis
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 20: Golfer Greg Norman (R) and wife Kirsten Kutner arrive for the State Dinner at The White House honoring Australian PM Morrison on September 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. Trump hosted the Australian leader with an arrival ceremony and joint press conference earlier in the day. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)

Greg Norman: Last of The Original Silly Season Tournaments

Kathlene Bissell
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AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 15: Tiger Woods of the United States lines up a putt on the seventh green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on November 15, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Skins Game 2005-2008: How Tiger Woods Killed the Event

Tim Letcher
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Tiger Woods of Team United States during practice for the 32nd Ryder Cup Matches on 25 September 1997 at the Valderrama Golf Club in Sotogrande, Spain. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images)

Skins Game: 1996-2005, Tiger Woods Enters Competition

Tim Letcher
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INDIAN WELLS, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Payne Stewart and Curtis Strange shake hands during the LG Skins Game on November 30, 1991 hosted at the Indian Wells Golf Resort in Indian Wells, Californis. (Photo by Bernstein Associates/Getty Images)

Skins Game 1988-95: Payne Stewart, Curtis Strange Repeat

Tim Letcher
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1990: Lee Trevino smiles at his birdie during the Security Pacific Senior Golf Classic. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport

Skins Game 1984-87: History and a Lee Trevino Ace

Tim Letcher
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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 09: Honorary Starters Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus of the United States wait alongside Gary Player of South Africa on the first tee during the first round of the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2015 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Thanksgiving Week: Looking Back at the First Skins Game, Controversy

Tim Letcher
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AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 15: Dustin Johnson of the United States lines up a putt on the 13th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on November 15, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

The Real Reason Augusta National Was Soft for the 2020 Masters

Kathlene Bissell
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AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 09: A general view of the 15th hole during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on November 09, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Masters 2020: Beautiful Views, Alarming Quiet, Bryson’s Blasts

Kathlene Bissell
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Professional golfer Sergio Garcia visits the Empire State Building a day after winning the 81st Masters tournament on April 10, 2017 in New York City. Garcia won his first major on his 74th try after defeating Justin Rose in a playoff. (Photo by Matthew Eisman/Getty Images)

Bid-Bid-Bid! Pro-Am Scholarship Auction Replaces Tournament

Kathlene Bissell
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AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 11: Honorary starters and Masters champions Gary Player of South Africa and Jack Nicklaus greet one another during the First Tee ceremony to start the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

It’s time for a changing of the guard on the first tee of The Masters

West Valentine
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NORTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 20: Phil Mickelson of the United States walks across the ninth green during the first round of The Northern Trust at TPC Boston on August 20, 2020 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Can Phil Mickelson be first 50-year-old at Tour Championship?

Kathlene Bissell
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UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 10: CBS announcers Nick Faldo (L) and Jim Nantz in the broadcast booth at the 18th green during the third round of the AT

Jim Nantz: “The greatest stretch of golf in the history of the game.”

Kathlene Bissell
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