Jan 30

January 30 in Golf History

On January 30 in golf history — 2011: Bubba Watson wins Farmers Insurance Open, plus 4 more moments from 1934–2011.

January 29 All days January 31

On This Day in Golf

1934 Milestone

American golfer of the era born

Players born in the mid-1930s came up during golf's mid-century era.

1957 Milestone

American golfer born this era

Late-1950s births became established tour players in the 1980s.

1971 Milestone

PGA Tour player born this era

Players born in the early 1970s reached the tour around 2000.

1987 Milestone

American golfer born this era

Late-1980s births populated the PGA Tour in the late 2010s.

2011 Championship

Bubba Watson wins Farmers Insurance Open

Bubba Watson captured the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, holding off Phil Mickelson on the South Course to begin a strong 2011 season.

Bubba Watson