On February 24 in golf history — 1844: Victorian-era golfer Henry Lamb born, plus 4 more moments from 1844–1994.
Henry Lamb, a British amateur golfer of the Victorian era who competed in early Open Championships, was born this day in India. He died in 1893.
Australian-born Jim Ferrier was born this day. He won the 1947 PGA Championship, becoming the first Australian to capture a men's major championship, and won 18 PGA Tour titles.
Jim FerrierTwo-time major champion Zach Johnson was born this day. He won the 2007 Masters and the 2015 Open Championship, and captained the U.S. at the 2023 Ryder Cup.
Zach JohnsonAmerican professional golfer Ben Kohles, a Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tour competitor, was born this day in Dallas.
J.C. Ritchie, a South African professional golfer who has won on the Sunshine Tour, was born on this date.