On October 3 in golf history — 2010: Europe wins Celtic Manor Ryder Cup on Monday, plus 4 more moments from 1934–2021.
Harold Henning, a South African with roughly 50 wins worldwide and a Ryder Cup-era international competitor, was born on this day in Johannesburg.
Fred Couples, the 1992 Masters champion and former World No. 1 known for his smooth swing and easygoing charisma, was born on this day in Seattle, Washington.
Fred CouplesIn 1992 Fred Couples won the Masters and reached World No. 1, a peak season for the Seattle native who remained beloved by fans throughout his career.
Fred CouplesOn a rain-delayed Monday finish, Europe beat the United States 14.5-13.5 at Celtic Manor in Wales, with Graeme McDowell securing the decisive point against Hunter Mahan.
Graeme McdowellSam Burns won the Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson, Mississippi, finishing 22-under to win by one stroke.