Sep 23

September 23 in Golf History

On September 23 in golf history — 2007: Tiger Woods wins inaugural FedEx Cup, plus 5 more moments from 1940–2018.

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On This Day in Golf

1940 Milestone

Jack Nicklaus era of records begins

Jack Nicklaus, born in 1940, would win a record 18 professional major championships and is widely regarded as the greatest golfer of all time.

Jack Nicklaus
1956 Milestone

Peter Senior; Australian stalwart

Australian golfer Peter Senior won numerous events worldwide across four decades, including multiple Australian Opens and PGA Championships.

1958 Born

Larry Mize born

Larry Mize, who holed a stunning chip on the second playoff hole to win the 1987 Masters over Greg Norman, was born on this day in Augusta, Georgia.

Larry Mize
2007 Championship

Tiger Woods wins inaugural FedEx Cup

Tiger Woods won the Tour Championship at East Lake and the inaugural FedEx Cup, claiming the season-long competition in its first year.

Tiger Woods
2012 Championship

Brandt Snedeker wins Tour Championship and FedEx Cup

Brandt Snedeker won the Tour Championship at East Lake and the FedEx Cup, the biggest payday of his career.

2018 Championship

Tiger Woods wins Tour Championship, ends drought

Tiger Woods won the Tour Championship at East Lake for his first PGA Tour title in over five years, completing one of the great comebacks as huge galleries flooded the 18th fairway.

Tiger Woods