Mar 20

March 20 in Golf History

On March 20 in golf history — 1955: Cary Middlecoff wins St. Petersburg Open, plus 5 more moments from 1925–2005.

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1925 Milestone

PGA Tour winner John Barnum era figure

American golfer John Barnum, who became one of the oldest first-time PGA Tour winners in 1962 at age 51, played during the mid-20th century.

1955 Championship

Cary Middlecoff wins St. Petersburg Open

Cary Middlecoff won the St. Petersburg Open in Florida, building toward a season that included a Masters title.

Cary Middlecoff
1966 Milestone

Doug Sanders wins Bob Hope Classic era

Doug Sanders, one of the most colorful figures of the 1960s, won 20 PGA Tour titles during a celebrated career.

Doug Sanders
1983 Championship

Gary Koch wins Doral-Eastern Open

Gary Koch won the Doral-Eastern Open in Miami for one of his six PGA Tour titles.

1994 Record

Greg Norman wins Players Championship by record margin

Greg Norman won The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, posting a 24-under-par total that set a tournament scoring record.

Greg Norman
2005 Milestone

Adam Scott wins Players Championship era

Adam Scott, the future Masters champion, established himself as a global star in the mid-2000s with multiple worldwide titles.

Adam Scott