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September 16 in Golf History

On September 16 in golf history — 1990: Wayne Grady wins PGA Championship, plus 5 more moments from 1883–2012.

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On This Day in Golf

1883 Born

George Duncan born

Scotland's George Duncan, the 1920 Open Championship winner known for his fast play and great final-round comeback at Deal, was born on this day in Methlick.

George Duncan
1953 Born

Jerry Pate born

Jerry Pate, who won the 1976 U.S. Open at Atlanta Athletic Club as a rookie, was born on this day in Macon, Georgia.

Jerry Pate
1990 Championship

Wayne Grady wins PGA Championship

Australian Wayne Grady won the 1990 PGA Championship at Shoal Creek for his lone major title.

Wayne Grady
1993 Born

Bryson DeChambeau born

American golfer Bryson DeChambeau, a two-time U.S. Open champion (2020 and 2024) known for his power and scientific approach, was born on this day in Modesto, California.

Bryson Dechambeau
2007 Championship

Tiger Woods wins inaugural FedEx Cup

Tiger Woods closed out the first Tour Championship and FedEx Cup at East Lake with an eight-stroke victory, the lowest 72-hole score of his career.

Tiger Woods
2012 Championship

Rory McIlroy wins BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy won the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick by two strokes, his second straight victory amid a dominant late-2012 stretch.

Rory McIlroy