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August 19 in Golf History

On August 19 in golf history — 2001: David Toms wins PGA Championship at Atlanta, plus 4 more moments from 1979–2018.

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1979 Milestone

David Graham wins PGA Championship at Oakland Hills

On August 6, 1979 David Graham beat Ben Crenshaw in a playoff at Oakland Hills; the Australian later became the 1981 U.S. Open champion.

David Graham
1990 Milestone

Wayne Grady's PGA triumph at Shoal Creek

In August 1990 Wayne Grady captured the PGA Championship at Shoal Creek, the high point of the Australian's professional career.

Wayne Grady
2001 Championship

David Toms wins PGA Championship at Atlanta

On August 19, 2001, David Toms laid up on the 72nd hole and made par to win the PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club, edging Phil Mickelson by one.

David Toms
2007 Milestone

Tiger Woods wins PGA Championship at Southern Hills

On August 12, 2007 Tiger Woods won the PGA Championship at Southern Hills by two over Woody Austin for his fourth PGA title and 13th major.

Tiger Woods
2018 Milestone

Brooks Koepka completes major double

After winning the PGA Championship at Bellerive in August 2018, Brooks Koepka had captured three of his last six majors, cementing his status as the era's top closer.

Brooks Koepka