Feb 8

February 8 in Golf History

On February 8 in golf history — 1970: Bruce Devlin wins Bob Hope Classic, plus 6 more moments from 1944–2015.

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On This Day in Golf

1944 Born

Bunky Henry born

PGA Tour winner Bunky Henry, who captured the 1969 National Airlines Open, was born on this day in Valdosta, Georgia.

1970 Championship

Bruce Devlin wins Bob Hope Classic

Australian Bruce Devlin won the Bob Hope Desert Classic by four strokes over Larry Ziegler.

1971 Born

Raquel Carriedo born

Spaniard Raquel Carriedo, who topped the 2001 Ladies European Tour Order of Merit and became the first Spaniard in the Solheim Cup, was born on this day.

1976 Championship

Johnny Miller wins Bob Hope Classic

Johnny Miller, in the midst of a dominant stretch, won the Bob Hope Desert Classic by three strokes over Rik Massengale.

Johnny Miller
2004 Championship

Vijay Singh wins Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Vijay Singh beat Jeff Maggert by three strokes to win the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am during his ascent to World No. 1.

Vijay Singh
2009 Championship

Nick Watney wins Buick Invitational

Nick Watney beat John Rollins by one stroke to win the Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines for his second PGA Tour title.

2015 Championship

Jason Day wins Farmers Insurance Open

Jason Day prevailed in a four-man playoff at Torrey Pines to win the Farmers Insurance Open, a stepping stone to his major breakthrough later that year.

Jason Day