Nov 6

November 6 in Golf History

On November 6 in golf history — 2011: Martin Kaymer wins WGC-HSBC Champions, plus 5 more moments from 1916–2022.

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On This Day in Golf

1916 Born

Harry Todd born

American professional Harry Todd, winner of the 1946 Orlando Open and runner-up to Ben Hogan at the inaugural Colonial, was born on this day.

1935 Born

Johnny Pott born

American Johnny Pott, who won five PGA Tour events in the 1960s and played on three U.S. Ryder Cup teams, was born on this day.

1978 Born

Scott Piercy born

American Scott Piercy, a four-time PGA Tour winner who tied for second at the 2016 U.S. Open, was born on this day.

1979 In Memoriam

Chick Evans dies at 89

Legendary American amateur Chick Evans, the first to win the U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur in the same year (1916) and founder of the Evans Scholars, died on this day at age 89.

Chick Evans
2011 Championship

Martin Kaymer wins WGC-HSBC Champions

Martin Kaymer shot a final-round 63 at Sheshan in Shanghai to come from five back and win the WGC-HSBC Champions, his first World Golf Championship.

Martin Kaymer
2022 Championship

Russell Henley wins at Mayakoba

Russell Henley finished at 23-under, matching the tournament record, to win the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba by four over Brian Harman.