On March 14 in golf history — 1971: Jack Nicklaus wins PGA Championship at PGA National, plus 5 more moments from 1932–2004.
American golfer Charles Coody, who won the 1971 Masters and later three Senior major titles, was born on this day in Stamford, Texas.
Charles CoodyBen Hogan, on his way to a dominant 1948 season that included the U.S. Open and PGA Championship, won regularly on the PGA Tour.
Ben HoganJack Nicklaus, early in his career, was already winning multiple titles a year as he established himself as the game's dominant force.
Jack NicklausJack Nicklaus won the 1971 PGA Championship at PGA National, the year the event was played in late winter, to complete his second career Grand Slam.
Jack NicklausAndy Bean won the Doral-Eastern Open in Miami for one of his 11 PGA Tour titles.
Australian Craig Parry holed out from the fairway for an eagle two on the first playoff hole to beat Scott Verplank and win the Ford Championship at Doral.