On September 22 in golf history — 1996: Mark Brooks wins PGA Championship in playoff, plus 5 more moments from 1957–2023.
American golfer Phil Blackmar, a three-time PGA Tour winner who later became a television analyst, was born on this day in San Antonio, Texas.
Mark Brooks beat Kenny Perry in a playoff at Valhalla to win the 1996 PGA Championship for his lone major title.
Mark BrooksThe 2006 Ryder Cup got underway at The K Club in Ireland, where Europe would rout the United States 18.5-9.5 amid an emotional week for Darren Clarke.
Darren ClarkeHenrik Stenson won the Tour Championship at East Lake and the FedEx Cup, capping a season in which he also won the European Tour's Race to Dubai.
Henrik StensonXander Schauffele helped clinch the decisive points as the United States beat the International team 17.5-12.5 at Quail Hollow in Charlotte.
Xander SchauffeleThe 2023 Solheim Cup got underway in Spain, where the match would end in a historic 14-14 tie that allowed Europe to retain the cup.