Mar 22

March 22 in Golf History

On March 22 in golf history — 1981: Raymond Floyd wins Doral-Eastern Open, plus 5 more moments from 1857–2009.

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1857 Milestone

Open champion Willie Park Jr. era figure

Willie Park Jr., a two-time Open champion and influential course designer and clubmaker, was born in 1864 into a famous Scottish golfing family.

Willie Park Jr.
1934 Milestone

Champions Tour winner Orville Moody era

Orville Moody, the 1969 U.S. Open champion who later thrived on the Senior PGA Tour, was a notable figure of his generation.

Orville Moody
1959 Milestone

Art Wall wins Azalea Open era

Art Wall Jr. enjoyed a remarkable 1959, winning multiple times along with the Masters and PGA Player of the Year award.

Art Wall Jr.
1981 Championship

Raymond Floyd wins Doral-Eastern Open

Raymond Floyd won the Doral-Eastern Open in Miami, one of several titles he captured at the Blue Monster.

Raymond Floyd
1992 Championship

Fred Couples wins Nestle Invitational at Bay Hill

Fred Couples won the Nestle Invitational at Bay Hill, part of a dominant spring that led to his Masters win.

Fred Couples
2009 Championship

Phil Mickelson wins WGC-CA Championship at Doral

Phil Mickelson won the WGC-CA Championship at Doral in Miami by a wide margin for one of his World Golf Championship titles.

Phil Mickelson