On January 1 in golf history — 1848: Young Tom Morris born in St Andrews, plus 5 more moments from 1848–1989.
Tommy 'Young Tom' Morris was born this day in St Andrews. He won four consecutive Open Championships from 1868 to 1872 and remains the youngest major champion in golf history.
Young Tom MorrisTony Manero, who captured the 1936 U.S. Open at Baltusrol with a then-record 282, was born this day. He recorded six PGA Tour victories during his career.
Tony ManeroBob Goalby, winner of the 1968 Masters and a co-founder of the Senior PGA Tour, was born on this day in Belleville, Illinois.
Bob GoalbyDavid Howell, a two-time Ryder Cup player who reached as high as No. 10 in the world rankings, was born this day in Swindon, England.
Bradley Dredge, a two-time European Tour winner and World Cup champion for Wales, was born on this day in Tredegar.
Morgan Hoffmann, a PGA Tour player and former top amateur known for his advocacy after a muscular dystrophy diagnosis, was born this day in New Jersey.