On July 18 in golf history — 1999: Paul Lawrie wins the Open after Van de Velde collapse, plus 5 more moments from 1957–2021.
Six-time major champion Sir Nick Faldo, winner of three Open Championships and three Masters and a Ryder Cup stalwart, was born on this day in England.
Nick FaldoPeter Thomson, whose final Open win came in July 1965, remains one of only a handful of golfers to win the Open Championship five times.
Peter ThomsonA 19-year-old Seve Ballesteros tied for second at the 1976 Open at Royal Birkdale, a star-making performance that launched a legendary career.
Seve BallesterosGreg Norman won the 1993 Open Championship at Royal St George's with a then-record 13-under 267, closing with a 64 to beat Nick Faldo and Bernhard Langer.
Greg NormanPaul Lawrie won the 1999 Open at Carnoustie in a four-hole playoff over Jean van de Velde and Justin Leonard, completing the largest final-round comeback in major history.
Paul LawrieCollin Morikawa won the 2021 Open Championship at Royal St George's in his debut, closing with a 66 to beat Jordan Spieth and become the first to win two different majors at the first attempt.
Collin Morikawa