Aug 28

August 28 in Golf History

On August 28 in golf history — 1964: Two-time U.S. Open champion Lee Janzen born, plus 4 more moments from 1964–2011.

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1964 Born

Two-time U.S. Open champion Lee Janzen born

American Lee Janzen, who won the U.S. Open in 1993 and 1998, was born on August 28, 1964, in Austin, Minnesota.

Lee Janzen
1969 Milestone

Raymond Floyd's first major at NCR

In August 1969 Raymond Floyd won the PGA Championship at NCR Country Club, launching a career that would yield four major titles.

Raymond Floyd
1985 Milestone

Hubert Green's second major at Cherry Hills

In August 1985 Hubert Green won the PGA Championship at Cherry Hills, his second major title after the 1977 U.S. Open.

Hubert Green
2005 Milestone

Phil Mickelson's first PGA at Baltusrol

In August 2005 Phil Mickelson won his first PGA Championship at Baltusrol, flopping a chip to two feet on the final hole for a one-shot victory.

Phil Mickelson
2011 Milestone

Keegan Bradley's playoff PGA debut

In August 2011 Keegan Bradley won the PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club in a playoff over Jason Dufner, a major in his very first appearance.

Keegan Bradley