Nov 14

November 14 in Golf History

On November 14 in golf history — 1855: Charles Blair Macdonald born, plus 5 more moments from 1855–2020.

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On This Day in Golf

1855 Born

Charles Blair Macdonald born

Charles Blair Macdonald, the 'Father of American Golf Course Architecture' who won the inaugural 1895 U.S. Amateur and helped found the USGA, was born on this day.

1910 Born

Errie Ball born

Welsh-American professional Errie Ball, who played the first Masters in 1934 and lived to 103 as its last surviving inaugural competitor, was born on this day.

1985 Born

Martin Piller born

American Martin Piller, a six-time Korn Ferry Tour winner and husband of LPGA star Gerina Piller, was born on this day.

1991 Born

Talor Gooch born

American Talor Gooch, who won the 2021 RSM Classic before joining LIV Golf and taking its 2023 individual title, was born on this day.

2014 Milestone

Henrik Stenson contends in Dubai

Henrik Stenson, the 2013 Race to Dubai winner, remained in contention at the DP World Tour Championship during the European Tour's season-ending week in Dubai.

Henrik Stenson
2020 Record

Dustin Johnson seizes Masters lead

Dustin Johnson shot a bogey-free 65 to reach 16-under in Round 3 of the rescheduled Masters, taking a four-shot lead and tying the tournament's 54-hole scoring record.

Dustin Johnson