On December 29 in golf history — 1903: 1930s PGA Tour star Jimmy Hines is born, plus 4 more moments from 1903–1982.
American golfer Jimmy Hines was born December 29, 1903. He won nine PGA Tour events in the 1930s and was named to the 1939 U.S. Ryder Cup team, though that match was cancelled by World War II.
Golf course architect Pete Dye was born December 29, 1925. He designed iconic layouts including TPC Sawgrass and Whistling Straits and entered the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2008.
Filipino golfer Frankie Minoza was born December 29, 1959. He won seven Japan Golf Tour titles and twice topped the Asia Golf Circuit Order of Merit during a long international career.
Singaporean golfer Lam Chih Bing was born December 29, 1976. He won the 2008 Volvo Masters of Asia and became the first Singaporean to make the cut at a major championship.
Scottish golfer Martin Laird was born December 29, 1982, in Glasgow. He won four PGA Tour titles, including the 2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational and the 2013 Valero Texas Open.