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May 25 in Golf History

On May 25 in golf history — 1924: Cyril Walker's surprise U.S. Open, plus 5 more moments from 1924–2014.

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1924 Championship

Cyril Walker's surprise U.S. Open

Cyril Walker, a transplanted Englishman, methodically picked his way to the 1924 U.S. Open title at Oakland Hills, three strokes clear of the great Bobby Jones.

Cyril Walker
1958 Milestone

Mickey Wright's golden era begins

Mickey Wright, regarded by many as the greatest woman golfer in history, won 82 LPGA titles including 13 majors and at one point held all four LPGA major titles at once.

1969 Championship

Raymond Floyd wins first PGA Championship

Raymond Floyd led wire-to-wire to win the 1969 PGA Championship at NCR Country Club in Dayton for his first major title.

Raymond Floyd
1986 Milestone

Bob Tway's breakout season

Bob Tway, who would win the PGA Championship that August with a holed bunker shot, was in the midst of a four-win season that earned him PGA Tour Player of the Year.

Bob Tway
2003 Championship

Kenny Perry wins Colonial in record style

Kenny Perry birdied the final hole to win the Bank of America Colonial at Fort Worth, one of three wins in a strong 2003 season.

2014 Championship

Brendon Todd wins HP Byron Nelson

Brendon Todd held on to win the HP Byron Nelson Championship in Texas by two strokes for his first PGA Tour victory.