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September 20 in Golf History

On September 20 in golf history — 1913: Francis Ouimet wins 1913 U.S. Open playoff, plus 4 more moments from 1913–2015.

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On This Day in Golf

1913 Championship

Francis Ouimet wins 1913 U.S. Open playoff

In an 18-hole playoff at Brookline, 20-year-old amateur Francis Ouimet defeated British stars Harry Vardon and Ted Ray by five and six strokes, a landmark that ignited American interest in golf.

Francis Ouimet
1922 Milestone

Roberto De Vicenzo era begins

Argentine legend Roberto De Vicenzo, the 1967 Open champion famed for his scorecard error at the 1968 Masters, won well over 200 events worldwide.

Roberto De Vicenzo
1990 Born

Cody Gribble born

American golfer Cody Gribble, the 2012 NCAA champion at Texas who won the 2016 Sanderson Farms Championship, was born on this day in Dallas.

2015 Championship

USA wins Solheim Cup at St. Leon-Rot

Paula Creamer clinched the deciding point as the United States completed a stunning final-day comeback to beat Europe 14.5-13.5 in Germany.

2015 Championship

Jason Day wins BMW Championship by six

Jason Day won the BMW Championship at Conway Farms by six strokes, his fourth victory in six starts during a torrid stretch that took him to World No. 1.

Jason Day