Aug 5

August 5 in Golf History

On August 5 in golf history — 1973: Bruce Crampton wins American Golf Classic, plus 5 more moments from 1973–2012.

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1973 Championship

Bruce Crampton wins American Golf Classic

On August 5, 1973, Australian Bruce Crampton won the American Golf Classic at Firestone during one of his strongest PGA Tour seasons.

1990 Born

Patrick Reed born in San Antonio, Texas

Patrick Reed, the 2018 Masters champion and a fiery Ryder Cup competitor known as 'Captain America,' was born on August 5, 1990.

Patrick Reed
1990 Championship

Wayne Levi wins Western Open

On August 5, 1990, Wayne Levi won the Western Open at Butler National, one of four titles in a career year that earned him PGA Tour Player of the Year.

2001 Championship

Tiger Woods wins third straight WGC-NEC Invitational

On August 5, 2001, Tiger Woods beat Jim Furyk in a playoff to win the WGC-NEC Invitational at Firestone for the third year in a row.

Tiger Woods
2007 Championship

Tiger Woods wins WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

On August 5, 2007, Tiger Woods won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone, completing a three-peat from 2005 to 2007 just ahead of his PGA Championship win.

Tiger Woods
2012 Championship

Keegan Bradley wins WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

On August 5, 2012, Keegan Bradley won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone, beating Jim Furyk and Steve Stricker by one stroke.

Keegan Bradley