On October 7 in golf history — 2018: Kevin Tway wins Safeway Open, plus 4 more moments from 1905–2018.
In the early 1900s the Open Championship and other British events were often contested in early autumn before the modern summer schedule was fixed.
Englishman Peter Baker, a member of Europe's victorious 1993 Ryder Cup team at The Belfry, was born on this day.
Peter Baker was one of Europe's standout rookies at the 1993 Ryder Cup, contributing crucial points in a narrow defeat at The Belfry.
Steve Stricker capped a remarkable career resurgence in 2007, named PGA Tour Comeback Player of the Year as he climbed back into the world's top ranks.
Kevin Tway beat Ryan Moore in a playoff to win the Safeway Open at Silverado in Napa, California, for his first PGA Tour title.