Apr 22

April 22 in Golf History

On April 22 in golf history — 1935: Sarazen's Grand Slam complete, plus 5 more moments from 1935–2012.

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1935 Milestone

Sarazen's Grand Slam complete

Gene Sarazen's 1935 Masters playoff victory completed his career Grand Slam, making him the first golfer to win all four professional majors.

Gene Sarazen
1956 Milestone

Burke's record comeback

Jack Burke Jr.'s 1956 Masters win from eight back on the final day remains the largest final-round comeback in tournament history.

Jack Burke Jr.
1973 Milestone

Aaron's lone major

Tommy Aaron completed his only major victory at the 1973 Masters this week, five years after his scorekeeping error helped decide the 1968 title.

Tommy Aaron
1990 Milestone

Faldo's back-to-back

Nick Faldo completed back-to-back Masters titles in 1990 this week, beating Ray Floyd in a playoff at the 11th hole in the fading light.

Nick Faldo
2001 Milestone

The Tiger Slam

Tiger Woods's 2001 Masters victory completed his hold on all four professional major titles simultaneously, a feat unmatched in the modern era.

Tiger Woods
2012 Milestone

Bubba's first major

Bubba Watson's 2012 Masters playoff win, sealed by his hooking wedge from the trees, gave the self-taught left-hander his first major title.

Bubba Watson