On May 25 in golf history — 1924: Cyril Walker's surprise U.S. Open, plus 5 more moments from 1924–2014.
Cyril Walker, a transplanted Englishman, methodically picked his way to the 1924 U.S. Open title at Oakland Hills, three strokes clear of the great Bobby Jones.
Cyril WalkerMickey Wright, regarded by many as the greatest woman golfer in history, won 82 LPGA titles including 13 majors and at one point held all four LPGA major titles at once.
Raymond Floyd led wire-to-wire to win the 1969 PGA Championship at NCR Country Club in Dayton for his first major title.
Raymond FloydBob Tway, who would win the PGA Championship that August with a holed bunker shot, was in the midst of a four-win season that earned him PGA Tour Player of the Year.
Bob TwayKenny Perry birdied the final hole to win the Bank of America Colonial at Fort Worth, one of three wins in a strong 2003 season.
Brendon Todd held on to win the HP Byron Nelson Championship in Texas by two strokes for his first PGA Tour victory.