On May 3 in golf history — 1981: Bruce Lietzke wins Byron Nelson Classic, plus 5 more moments from 1921–2015.
American Vic Ghezzi, who won the 1941 PGA Championship by defeating Byron Nelson in a 38-hole final, was born on this day in Rumson, New Jersey.
Vic GhezziIn 1953 Ben Hogan won five of the six tournaments he entered, including the Masters, U.S. Open and Open Championship, a 'Triple Crown' regarded as one of the greatest seasons in golf history.
Ben HoganBruce Lietzke, known for his fade and his light schedule, won the Byron Nelson Golf Classic in Texas during a strong stretch of his career.
American Brooks Koepka, a five-time major champion including PGA Championships in 2018, 2019 and 2023, was born on this day in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Brooks KoepkaDavis Love III, one of the most prolific PGA Tour winners of the 1990s, captured another title during a season that affirmed his place among the game's elite ball-strikers.
Davis Love IIIRory McIlroy closed with a 61 to win the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow by seven strokes, a course he has dominated throughout his career.
Rory McIlroy