On September 19 in golf history — 2008: Ryder Cup begins at Valhalla, plus 4 more moments from 1976–2008.
American golfer Ryan Palmer, a four-time PGA Tour winner including the 2019 Zurich Classic alongside Jon Rahm, was born on this day in Amarillo, Texas.
American golfer Brittany Lincicome, an eight-time LPGA Tour winner with two major titles at the ANA Inspiration, was born on this day in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Englishwoman Mel Reid, born in 1987, won on the LPGA and Ladies European tours and played in multiple Solheim Cups for Europe.
During his historic 2004 season, Vijay Singh overtook Tiger Woods to become World No. 1, ending Woods's record reign of 264 consecutive weeks atop the rankings.
Vijay SinghThe 2008 Ryder Cup got underway at Valhalla in Louisville, where Paul Azinger's U.S. team would end a run of European dominance.
Paul Azinger