Dec 6

December 6 in Golf History

On December 6 in golf history — 1998: Greg Chalmers wins the Holden Australian Open, plus 5 more moments from 1966–2015.

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On This Day in Golf

1966 Born

Per-Ulrik Johansson, Ryder Cup star, is born

Swedish golfer Per-Ulrik Johansson was born December 6, 1966. He won six European Tour titles and was the first Swede to play on two winning Ryder Cup teams, in 1995 and 1997.

1998 Championship

Greg Chalmers wins the Holden Australian Open

On December 6, 1998, 25-year-old Greg Chalmers closed with a 70 for even-par 288 to win the Australian Open at Royal Adelaide by one stroke over Peter Senior and Stuart Appleby.

1998 Championship

Nick Price beats Tiger Woods in Sun City playoff

On December 6, 1998, Nick Price beat Tiger Woods with a birdie at the fifth extra hole to win the Nedbank Million Dollar Challenge at Sun City, both having tied at 15-under 273.

Nick Price
2009 Championship

Adam Scott wins his first Australian Open

On December 6, 2009, Adam Scott shot an even-par 72 to win the Australian Open at NSW Golf Club by five strokes over Stuart Appleby at 15-under 273, his first win in his home country.

Adam Scott
2009 Championship

Jim Furyk wins the Chevron World Challenge

On December 6, 2009, Jim Furyk closed with a 5-under 67 for a one-shot win over Graeme McDowell at Sherwood — his first victory since the 2007 Canadian Open.

Jim Furyk
2015 Championship

Bubba Watson wins the Hero World Challenge

On December 6, 2015, Bubba Watson shot a 6-under 66 to win the Hero World Challenge at Albany, Bahamas, by three strokes over Patrick Reed at 25-under 263.

Bubba Watson