On September 26 in golf history — 1999: Battle of Brookline: USA's historic comeback, plus 4 more moments from 1934–2010.
Englishman Neil Coles, a winner of more than two dozen European events and a member of eight Ryder Cup teams, was born on this day in London.
Lucas Glover, who won the 2009 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black, emerged from South Carolina as a steady and powerful PGA Tour competitor.
Lucas GloverThe United States rallied from 10-6 down on the final day at Brookline, capped by Justin Leonard's 45-foot putt on the 17th, to win the 1999 Ryder Cup 14.5-13.5.
Justin LeonardByron 'Lord Byron' Nelson, who won 11 consecutive PGA Tour events in 1945, died on this day at his home in Roanoke, Texas, at age 94.
Byron NelsonJim Furyk won the Tour Championship at East Lake by one over Luke Donald to also claim the FedEx Cup, capping his PGA Player of the Year season.
Jim Furyk