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May 17 in Golf History

On May 17 in golf history — 2015: Rory McIlroy wins second Wells Fargo title, plus 5 more moments from 1903–2015.

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1903 Milestone

Willie Anderson's U.S. Open run

Willie Anderson, the only man to win three consecutive U.S. Opens (1903-1905), captured four titles in all and was among the most dominant players of golf's early American era.

Willie Anderson
1953 Milestone

Ben Hogan begins Masters-to-Open triple

In 1953, weeks after winning the Masters, Ben Hogan went on to claim the U.S. Open and his only Open Championship, completing a legendary three-major season.

Ben Hogan
1981 Milestone

David Graham wins on PGA Tour

Australian David Graham, who won the 1979 PGA Championship and 1981 U.S. Open, was among the most accomplished international players of his generation.

David Graham
1992 Milestone

David Toms born era of Tour stars

The early 1990s saw the emergence of a wave of American professionals who would dominate the PGA Tour into the new century alongside Tiger Woods.

2009 Milestone

Angel Cabrera defends amid major form

Angel Cabrera, who won the 2007 U.S. Open and the 2009 Masters, was one of the most powerful and resilient players of his era, a two-time major champion from Argentina.

Angel Cabrera
2015 Championship

Rory McIlroy wins second Wells Fargo title

Rory McIlroy closed with a course-record 61 to win the 2015 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow by seven strokes, one of his most dominant performances there.

Rory McIlroy