On July 28 in golf history — 1985: Sandy Lyle wins the Open at Royal St George's, plus 5 more moments from 1968–2002.
Gary Player, the 1968 Open champion at Carnoustie, won majors in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s era of senior golf, a testament to his longevity.
Gary PlayerLee Trevino's 1972 Open win at Muirfield ended Jack Nicklaus's bid for the calendar-year Grand Slam after Nicklaus had won the Masters and U.S. Open.
Lee TrevinoScotland's Sandy Lyle won the 1985 Open Championship at Royal St George's, the first British winner since Tony Jacklin in 1969.
Sandy LyleIan Baker-Finch's outward 29 in the final round of the 1991 Open at Royal Birkdale carried him to a runaway victory and his only major.
Ian Baker FinchTom Lehman won the 1996 Open Championship at Royal Lytham by two strokes, the first American club professional product to win the Claret Jug in his era.
Tom LehmanErnie Els's 2002 Open win at Muirfield came after a Saturday storm scattered the leaders, with Els outlasting a four-man playoff for his third major.
Ernie Els