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October 24 in Golf History

On October 24 in golf history — 2021: Hideki Matsuyama wins Zozo Championship, plus 4 more moments from 1934–2021.

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On This Day in Golf

1934 Born

LPGA pioneer Margie Masters born

Margie Masters, the first Australian woman to win on the LPGA Tour, was born on this day.

1960 Born

Ian Baker-Finch born in Australia

Ian Baker-Finch, who won the 1991 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, was born on this day in Australia. He later became a respected television commentator.

Ian Baker Finch
1991 Milestone

Ian Baker-Finch's Birkdale triumph

Ian Baker-Finch's 1991 Open Championship win featured a sparkling front-nine 29 in the final round at Royal Birkdale to pull clear of the field.

Ian Baker Finch
2021 Championship

Hideki Matsuyama wins Zozo Championship

Hideki Matsuyama won the Zozo Championship in his native Japan, thrilling home fans the same year he became the first Japanese man to win the Masters.

Hideki Matsuyama
2021 Milestone

Matsuyama's landmark year

Hideki Matsuyama's 2021 season, capped by wins at home and his historic Masters victory, made him the most celebrated golfer in Japanese history.

Hideki Matsuyama