On December 28 in golf history — 1909: Johnny Goodman, last amateur U.S. Open champ, is born, plus 6 more moments from 1909–1993.
American amateur Johnny Goodman, who in 1933 became the last amateur to win the U.S. Open and added the 1937 U.S. Amateur title, was born in Omaha, Nebraska.
Johnny GoodmanAmerican golfer Hubert Green, a 19-time PGA Tour winner who claimed the 1977 U.S. Open and 1985 PGA Championship and reached the World Golf Hall of Fame, was born in Birmingham, Alabama.
Hubert GreenAmerican golfer and broadcaster Curt Byrum, whose lone PGA Tour victory came at the 1989 Hardee's Golf Classic, was born in Onida, South Dakota.
Thai golfer Thaworn Wiratchant, who became the all-time record holder for most Asian Tour victories and twice topped the tour's money list, was born in Bangkok, Thailand.
American golfer Jimmy Demaret, the first three-time Masters winner (1940, 1947, 1950) and a 31-time PGA Tour champion known for his colorful attire, died of a heart attack in Houston at age 73.
Jimmy DemaretGerman golfer Martin Kaymer, who won the 2010 PGA Championship and the 2014 U.S. Open and reached world number one in 2011, was born in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Martin KaymerMalaysian golfer Gavin Green, a multiple Olympian and standout collegiate player who turned professional after a decorated career at New Mexico, was born in Malaysia.