May 19

May 19 in Golf History

On May 19 in golf history — 1985: Hubert Green wins PGA Championship, plus 5 more moments from 1900–2024.

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1900 Milestone

Harry Vardon's American tour

Harry Vardon, six-time Open champion and member of the 'Great Triumvirate,' won the 1900 U.S. Open during a celebrated barnstorming tour that helped popularize golf in America.

Harry Vardon
1968 Record

Julius Boros wins PGA as oldest major champ

At 48, Julius Boros won the 1968 PGA Championship at Pecan Valley to become the oldest major champion, a record that stood until Phil Mickelson in 2021.

Julius Boros
1985 Championship

Hubert Green wins PGA Championship

Hubert Green held off Lee Trevino by two strokes to win the 1985 PGA Championship at Cherry Hills, the second major title of his career.

Hubert Green
2002 Milestone

Rich Beem stuns the field

Rich Beem, a former cellphone salesman, would go on to win the 2002 PGA Championship by holding off a charging Tiger Woods, one of the era's most surprising major winners.

Rich Beem
2019 Championship

Brooks Koepka defends PGA at Bethpage Black

Brooks Koepka withstood a back-nine charge from Dustin Johnson to win the 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage Black by two strokes, his fourth major and second straight PGA title.

Brooks Koepka
2024 Record

Xander Schauffele wins PGA with record score

Xander Schauffele birdied the 72nd hole to win the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla at 21-under 263, the lowest 72-hole score in major championship history, for his first major.

Xander Schauffele