Feb 3

February 3 in Golf History

On February 3 in golf history — 1946: Jimmy Demaret wins Tucson Open, plus 6 more moments from 1911–2019.

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On This Day in Golf

1911 Born

Tom Creavy born

Tom Creavy, who at age 20 won the 1931 PGA Championship by defeating Denny Shute in the final, was born on this day in Tuckahoe, New York.

Tom Creavy
1941 Born

Carol Mann born

World Golf Hall of Famer Carol Mann, winner of 38 LPGA Tour titles including the 1965 U.S. Women's Open, was born on this day.

1946 Championship

Jimmy Demaret wins Tucson Open

Jimmy Demaret shot 268 to win the Tucson Open by four strokes over Herman Barron.

Jimmy Demaret
1969 Born

Retief Goosen born

South African Retief Goosen, a two-time U.S. Open champion (2001 and 2004) who reached World No. 1 in the rankings, was born on this day.

Retief Goosen
1985 Championship

Mark O'Meara wins final Crosby Pro-Am

Mark O'Meara won the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am by one stroke in the last edition to carry the Crosby name before it became the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Mark Omeara
2013 Championship

Phil Mickelson wins WM Phoenix Open

Phil Mickelson, after an opening 60, cruised to a four-stroke win over Brandt Snedeker at the WM Phoenix Open.

Phil Mickelson
2019 Championship

Rickie Fowler wins WM Phoenix Open

Rickie Fowler held off a back-nine wobble to beat Branden Grace by two at the WM Phoenix Open.