Golf History

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 20: Retief Goosen of South Africa looks on on the 14th hole during the second round of the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio AT&T Oaks Course on April 19, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

World Golf Hall of Fame invites five new members for 2019

Fred Couples hits 500-cut milestone at Safeway Open

Davis Love III Plays in 100th Major at 2018 PGA Championship

The Open Championship: What type of player will win at Carnoustie?

CHASKA, MN - OCTOBER 02: Captain Davis Love III of the United States celebrates during the closing ceremony of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on October 2, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Independence Day: Top 5 Team USA golf moments of the last 20 years

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 23: Golfers make their way up the 18th fairway during the final round of the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio AT

Valero Texas Open: Steeped in history as one of PGA TOUR’s oldest events

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 06: The clubhouse is seen during a practice round prior to the start of the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, 2015 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Ranking the top ten traditions in The Masters Tournament history

LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 24: Phil Mickelson plays a shot out of the bunker on the 16th hole during the final round of the CareerBuilder Challenge In Partnership With The Clinton Foundation at the TPC Stadium course at PGA West on January 24, 2016 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

PGA West: San Andreas, the monster 16th, and the hardest course in the world

GREENSBORO, NC - AUGUST 23: Davis Love III poses with the Sam Snead Cup after winning the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club on August 23, 2015 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Davis Love III Wants to Be Oldest PGA Tour Winner

6 Oct 1996: Tiger Wood follows through after a shot during the Las Vegas Invitational in Las Vegas, Nevada. Woods won the tournament, capturing his first ever win on the pro tour. Mandatory Credit: J.D. Cuban/Allsport

PGA Tour Returns to Site of Tiger Woods’ First Victory

11 Aug 1999: Sergio Garcia smiles at Tiger Woods as they walk together during the PGA Championships at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois.

Sergio Garcia Should Go Down As One of Europe’s Best

JERSEY CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 27: Members of the International Team pose for a photo prior to practice rounds for the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club on September 27, 2017 in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

What Internationals Need: Their Tony Jacklin

Davis Love III. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Davis Love III: Remember the rainbow when he won the PGA

CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 08: Jordan Spieth of the United States prepares to play his shot during a practice round prior to the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club on August 8, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Jordan Spieth be advised: Golf’s Career Grand Slam is ridiculously tough to win

Tiger Woods. Mandatory Credit: Harry How/ALLSPORT

Tiger Woods’ Shot in the Dark: Remembering Glen Abbey in 2000

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 21: Jordan Spieth of the United States putts on the 17th green during the second round of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 21, 2017 in Southport, England. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Jordan Spieth: The Eyes of Texas stare down another Claret Jug

American golfer Lee Trevino wins the British Open Championship at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, 11th July 1971. Here he poses with the Claret Jug trophy and his wife Claudia. (Photo by Harry Dempster/Daily Express/Getty Images)

Lee Trevino: 1971 and the invention of golf’s Triple Crown

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - APRIL 24: The Claret Jug, the Open Championship trophy, in front of the clubhouse at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, the host course for the 2017 Open Championship during a Media day for the 146th Open Championship on April 24, 2017 in Southport, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Royal Birkdale Open Champions, 1954 – 2017

13th July 1961: American golfer Arnold Palmer takes a practise swing before the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Birkdale. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Royal Birkdale should give us a big name winner

OAKMONT, PA - JULY 11: Paula Creamer kisses the trophy after her four-stroke victory at the 2010 U.S. Women's Open at Oakmont Country Club on July 11, 2010 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

U.S. Women’s Open: 10 champions from The Babe to Karrie Webb

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 16: Dozens of comic book retailers fill the exhibitor and artist alley space during the first day of Awesome Con at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center June 16, 2017 in Washington, DC. Thousands of fans of popular culture, fantasy and science fiction will gather for the three-day convention that includes comic books, collectibles, toys, games, original art, cosplay and Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Dan Jenkins, greatness its ownself

July 1937: American golfer Sam Snead (1912 - 2002) at the British Open in Carnoustie, Scotland. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Sam Snead, the winningest pro of all time

Aug 7, 2016; Cromwell, CT, USA; Jim Furyk reacts after shooting a PGA tour record 58 after the final round of the 2016 Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Jim Furyk’s 58 at the 2016 Travelers Championship almost didn’t count

Jun 17, 2016; Oakmont, PA, USA; Phil Mickelson chips onto the 1st green during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Phil Mickelson: A history of close calls at the U.S. Open

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Cary Middlecoff: Golf’s quiet great from Memphis

Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Jack Nicklaus and his twin golf legacies

May 19, 2016; Irving, TX, USA; Statue of Byron Nelson during the first round of the 2016 AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament at TPC Four Seasons Resort - Las Colinas. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports

Byron Nelson: Profile of a gentleman golfer

Jun 21, 2015; Jordan Spieth (left) with the U.S. Open Championship Trophy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

U.S. Open: Tiger, DJ and a decade of champions