On September 27 in golf history — 1930: Bobby Jones completes the Grand Slam, plus 4 more moments from 1923–2014.
Christy O'Connor Snr, a fixture in 10 consecutive Ryder Cups, was one of the most beloved figures in Irish and European golf.
Bobby Jones defeated Eugene Homans 8 and 7 in the U.S. Amateur final at Merion to win all four majors of 1930, completing golf's only Grand Slam before retiring at age 28.
Bobby JonesKathy Whitworth, whose 88 LPGA Tour victories are the most by any professional on the LPGA or PGA Tour, was born on this day in Monahans, Texas.
Phil Mickelson won the Tour Championship at East Lake, though Tiger Woods captured the season-long FedEx Cup that year.
Phil MickelsonAt Gleneagles, Europe completed a 16.5-11.5 win over the United States, a result that prompted American soul-searching and the formation of the PGA's Ryder Cup task force.