Mar 19

March 19 in Golf History

On March 19 in golf history — 1972: Jack Nicklaus wins Doral-Eastern Open, plus 5 more moments from 1929–2017.

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On This Day in Golf

1929 Born

PGA Tour winner Don January born

American golfer Don January, who won the 1967 PGA Championship and later starred on the Senior PGA Tour, was born on this day in Plainview, Texas.

Don January
1936 Milestone

PGA Tour winner Bunky Henry era figure

The PGA Tour expanded significantly during the 1930s as winter events in Florida and the West Coast became staples of the schedule.

1972 Championship

Jack Nicklaus wins Doral-Eastern Open

Jack Nicklaus won the Doral-Eastern Open in Miami, adding to his all-time record win total.

Jack Nicklaus
1989 Championship

Bill Glasson wins Doral-Ryder Open

Bill Glasson won the Doral-Ryder Open in Miami for one of his PGA Tour titles.

1995 Championship

Nick Faldo wins Doral-Ryder Open

Nick Faldo won the Doral-Ryder Open in Miami, one of the English star's PGA Tour titles to go with his six majors.

Nick Faldo
2017 Championship

Marc Leishman wins Arnold Palmer Invitational

Marc Leishman won the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, holding off Charley Hoffman and Kevin Kisner for one of his PGA Tour titles.