Golf History

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

Golf’s Mount Rushmore

Did The Saw Unlock Morikawa’s Putting Genius?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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.”

CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 28: Phil Mickelson of the United States gives a thumbs up on the 18th green during the final round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 28, 2020 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

PGA Tour: Could we see an old guy win a major this year?

DUBLIN, OHIO - JULY 19: Jon Rahm of Spain celebrates with his caddie Adam Hayes after chipping in for birdie on the 16th hole during the final round of The Memorial Tournament on July 19, 2020 at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Jon Rahm Did Nothing Wrong: USGA Decision 34-3/10 Exonerates

Portrait of American professional golfer Betty Jameson,on a golf course, San Antonio, Texas, circa 1930s. Jameson was a pioneer of women's golf and was inducted in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Best Golfers from Every State: Oklahoma and Betty Jameson

21 Jul 2000: Jack Nicklaus of the USA on the Swilken Bridge on the 18th waves to fans during Second round of the British Open Golf Championships at the Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Munday/ALLSPORT

Best Golfers from Every State: Ohio golf and Jack Nicklaus

BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA - OCTOBER 27: A general view of the final Round of 2019 BMW Ladies Championship at LPGA International Busan on October 27, 2019 in Busan, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images)

Best Golfers from Every State: North Dakota Golf and Beverly Hanson

1969: Ray Floyd sits on a table next to the Annual Championship of the Professional Golfers Association of America, Rodman Wanamaker Trophy as he wins the 1969 PGA championship. (Photo by Martin Mills/Getty Images)

Best Golfer from Every State: North Carolina Golf and Raymond Floyd

US golfer Walter Hagen (1892 - 1969) winner of the USPGA (1921, 1924 - 27) and Ryder Cup Captain (1927 - 1937 non playing captain in 1937) at Wentworth. Original Publication: People Disc - HD0182 (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Best Golfer from Every State: New York golf and Walter Hagen

16 Jun 1996: Steve Jones and his wife Bonnie ,son Cy and daughter Stacey hold the US Open trophy aloft on the 18th green after victory by one shot in the final round of the U.S. Open at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Mandatory

Best Golfers from Every State: New Mexico Golf and Steve Jones

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 26: PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks on stage during the 2017 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on September 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

Best Golfer from Every State: New Jersey Golf and Vic Ghezzi

UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1982: Women's golfer Jane Blalock in action during tournament play circa 1982. Blalock was on the LPGA Tour from 1969-87. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Best Golfers from Every State: New Hampshire Golf and Jane Blalock

PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 14: Scott Piercy of the United States acknowledges the crowd on the second hole during the second round of the Genesis Invitational on February 14, 2020 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Best Golfers from Every State: Nevada Golf and Scott Piercy