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August 30 in Golf History

On August 30 in golf history — 2026: Scottie Scheffler wins the Tour Championship for his second FedEx Cup, plus 6 more moments from 1970–2012.

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1970 Milestone

Dave Stockton's PGA at Southern Hills

In August 1970 Dave Stockton won the PGA Championship at Southern Hills for the first of his two PGA titles.

Dave Stockton
1980 Milestone

Jack Nicklaus's record-tying fifth PGA

In August 1980 Jack Nicklaus won the PGA Championship at Oak Hill by seven strokes, his fifth PGA title in the same year he won the U.S. Open.

Jack Nicklaus
2002 Milestone

Rich Beem's stunning major over Tiger

In August 2002 Rich Beem held off Tiger Woods to win the PGA Championship at Hazeltine, one of the most surprising major victories of the era.

Rich Beem
2006 Milestone

Tiger Woods's Medinah romp

In August 2006 Tiger Woods won the PGA Championship at Medinah by five, his third major in the summer following his father's death.

Tiger Woods
2012 Milestone

Rory McIlroy's record Kiawah margin

In August 2012 Rory McIlroy won the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island by eight strokes, the largest winning margin in the event's history.

Rory McIlroy
2026 Tour Win

Scottie Scheffler wins the Tour Championship and second FedEx Cup

On August 30, 2026, Scottie Scheffler closed out the Tour Championship at East Lake at 16 under par (264), three strokes clear of Viktor Hovland, to claim his second FedEx Cup title and the $10 million bonus.

Scottie Scheffler
2026 Tour Win

Joe Dean wins the British Masters

On August 30, 2026, Joe Dean closed with a course record-equalling 9-under 63 to win the Husqvarna British Masters at The Belfry at 14 under par, three strokes clear of four players, for his maiden DP World Tour title.

Joe Dean