On October 2 in golf history — 2016: USA wins Ryder Cup at Hazeltine, plus 4 more moments from 1957–2024.
John Cook, an 11-time PGA Tour winner and 1993 U.S. Ryder Cup team member, was born on this day in Toledo, Ohio.
Webb Simpson capped a breakout 2011 campaign with multiple PGA Tour wins, establishing himself as a Ryder Cup contender and future U.S. Open champion.
Webb SimpsonThe United States defeated Europe 17-11 at Hazeltine National in Minnesota to reclaim the Ryder Cup, the Americans' first win since 2008. Ryan Moore clinched the decisive point.
Mackenzie Hughes of Canada beat Sepp Straka on the second playoff hole to win the Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson, Mississippi.
Susie Maxwell Berning, a three-time U.S. Women's Open champion (1968, 1972, 1973) and World Golf Hall of Fame member, died on this day at age 83.