On September 17 in golf history — 1897: Joe Lloyd wins U.S. Open at Wheaton, plus 4 more moments from 1897–2006.
Joe Lloyd won the 1897 U.S. Open at Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton by one stroke over Willie Anderson, finishing the 36-hole event at 162.
Joe LloydVic Ghezzi won the 1941 PGA Championship in a thrilling 38-hole final over Byron Nelson, one of the memorable match-play duels of the era.
Vic GhezziScott Simpson, who won the 1987 U.S. Open at Olympic Club by holding off Tom Watson, was born on this day in San Diego, California.
Scott SimpsonThe 2004 Ryder Cup got underway at Oakland Hills, where Europe would rout the United States 18.5-9.5 for a record-tying away margin.
Tiger Woods cruised to victory at The Grove in England, extending a remarkable winning streak during the second half of his 2006 season.
Tiger Woods