On December 31 in golf history — 1941: PGA Tour winner Randy Glover is born, plus 4 more moments from 1941–2022.
American golfer Randy Glover was born December 31, 1941. He claimed his lone PGA Tour title at the 1967 Azalea Open, winning a playoff over Joe Campbell.
American golfer Bob Gilder was born December 31, 1950. He won six PGA Tour events and is famed for his albatross at the 18th that helped him win the 1982 Westchester Classic.
Canadian golfer Adam Svensson was born December 31, 1993. He won his first PGA Tour title at the 2022 RSM Classic, closing with a six-under 64.
American golfer J.L. Lewis died December 31, 2019, at age 59 after a battle with multiple myeloma. He won the 1999 John Deere Classic and the 2003 84 Lumber Classic on the PGA Tour.
English golfer Barry Lane died December 31, 2022. He won five European Tour events and played for Europe in the 1993 Ryder Cup.