On February 19 in golf history — 2006: Sabbatini rallies to win Nissan Open, plus 6 more moments from 1901–2023.
Ed Dudley, born February 19, 1901, in Brunswick, Georgia, won 15 PGA Tour events, served as Augusta National's first head professional (1932-1957), and was PGA of America president from 1942-1948.
Alice Dye, born February 19, 1927, in Indianapolis, was a champion amateur and pioneering course architect who conceived the island green 17th at TPC Sawgrass and was the first woman president of the ASGCA.
Bob Menne, born February 19, 1942, in Gardner, Massachusetts, won the 1974 Kemper Open in a playoff over Jerry Heard during his PGA Tour career.
Richard Green, born February 19, 1971, in Australia, won three European Tour titles, beginning with the 1997 Dubai Desert Classic where he beat Greg Norman and Ian Woosnam in a playoff.
Rory Sabbatini began the final round nine shots back, then surged to win the 2006 Nissan Open at Riviera at 271 (-13) on February 19, one stroke ahead of Adam Scott.
Dustin Johnson won the 2017 Genesis Open at Riviera by five strokes on February 19, a victory that lifted him to World No. 1 for the first time and ended Jason Day's 47-week reign.
Dustin JohnsonJon Rahm shot 267 (-17) to win the 2023 Genesis Invitational at Riviera by two strokes over Max Homa on February 19, his third win of the year, returning him to World No. 1.
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