On December 21 in golf history — 2003: Peter Lonard wins the Australian Open, plus 5 more moments from 1892–2003.
American Walter Hagen, born this day in 1892, won 11 professional majors, third all-time, including four Open Championships and a record-tying five PGA Championships, all in match play.
Walter HagenAustralian Kel Nagle, born this day in 1920, won the 1960 Centenary Open at St Andrews, edging Arnold Palmer by one stroke at age 39 for his lone major championship.
Kel NagleIreland's Christy O'Connor Snr, born this day in 1924, won 64 professional titles and played a record 10 consecutive Ryder Cups from 1955 to 1973. He entered the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2009.
Australian Karrie Webb, born this day in 1974, won seven LPGA majors and in 2001 became the youngest player to complete the LPGA Career Grand Slam. She entered the Hall of Fame in 2005.
Danish golfer Thorbjorn Olesen, born this day in 1989, helped Europe win the 2018 Ryder Cup, beating Jordan Spieth in singles, and won the 2018 Italian Open.
Peter Lonard won the Australian Open at Moonah Links in Victoria, finishing one stroke ahead of Chris Downes and Stephen Leaney despite bogeying the final hole.