On July 1 in golf history — 1928: Walter Hagen wins third Open Championship, plus 5 more moments from 1928–1990.
Walter Hagen captured the Open Championship at Royal St George's in 1928, one of his four Claret Jugs, reinforcing his standing as the dominant professional of the era.
Walter HagenHenry Cotton's 1934 Open Championship campaign at Royal St George's featured a second-round 65 so celebrated that it gave its name to the Dunlop '65' golf ball.
Henry CottonBen Hogan won the Open Championship at Carnoustie in his only appearance in the event, completing the 'Hogan Slam' of three majors in 1953. He shot a closing 68 to win by four strokes.
Ben HoganArnold Palmer won the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, the first of his two Claret Jugs, prevailing in difficult weather to beat Dai Rees by one stroke.
Arnold PalmerTony Jacklin would win the 1969 Open Championship at Royal Lytham, becoming the first Englishman in 18 years to lift the Claret Jug before adding the 1970 U.S. Open.
Tony JacklinNick Faldo began his dominant run at the 1990 Open Championship at St Andrews, a week in which he would win by five strokes for his second Claret Jug in three years.
Nick Faldo