Feb 19

February 19 in Golf History

On February 19 in golf history — 2006: Sabbatini rallies to win Nissan Open, plus 6 more moments from 1901–2023.

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1901 Born

Augusta National's first pro Ed Dudley born

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.

1927 Born

Course design pioneer Alice Dye born

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.

1942 Born

PGA Tour winner Bob Menne born

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.

1971 Born

Australian Richard Green born

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.

2006 Championship

Sabbatini rallies to win Nissan Open

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.

2017 Milestone

Dustin Johnson rises to World No. 1 with Genesis win

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 Johnson
2023 Championship

Jon Rahm wins Genesis, returns to World No. 1

Jon 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.

Jon Rahm