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On this day 2008: Tiger Woods beats Rocco Mediate after play-off to win US Open

Woods forced the play-off at Torrey Pines when he converted a 15-foot birdie putt on 18 which saw the pair tied on one under after…

The ten greatest shots in U.S. Open history

The ten greatest shots in U.S. Open history

The 123rd national championship of American golf takes place for the first time at Los Angeles Country Club. M. James Ward outlines the ten greatest…

The Wanamaker Trophy - PGA Championship

2023 PGA Championship notes

Oak Hill CC (East Course), May 18-21, Pittsford, New York

Tiger Woods won his 15th major at the 2019 Masters

On this day in 2019: Tiger Woods ends his major drought with Masters victory

The 43-year-old held his nerve to make history on the final day.

Sergio Garcia claimed his first major at the 2017 US Masters in Augusta

On this day in 2017: Sergio Garcia wins Masters to end major drought

It was the Spaniard’s first major title at the 74th attempt.

Colin Montgomerie

On this day in 2009 – Colin Montgomerie appointed Europe’s Ryder Cup captain

The Scot made eight playing appearances in the competition.

Wyndham Championship - Three era-defining winners

Three era-defining winners from The Wyndham Championship

The championship has seen some truly memorable moments in its rich history

Looking back -- the Lopez / Wright Intersection

Looking back — the Lopez / Wright Intersection

2022 Cognizant Founders Cup underway

(British) Open Championship venues

(British) Open Championship venues

‘The Open’ was first played on October 17, 1860 at Prestwick

World Handicap System Explained

The World Handicap System Explained

Golf Today aims to help the average golfer understand the WHS

On this day in 2005: Jack Nicklaus calls time on glittering career at St Andrews

On this day in 2005: Jack Nicklaus calls time on glittering career at St Andrews

Nicklaus bowed out at the age of 65, with 18 major titles to his name

Top 10 performances in golf’s major championships

Golfing greats such as Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods have produced some of the greatest displays at major championships

On this day: Tiger Woods wins the Masters – and changes golf forever

On this day: Tiger Woods wins the Masters – and changes golf forever

Woods became the youngest winner at Augusta and his 12-shot victory margin remains a record

On this day: Danny Willett’s glorious Masters victory

Yorkshireman tasted success in 2016

On this day in 2017: Sergio Garcia breaks majors duck at Masters

Garcia took 74 attempts before managing to win his first major in 2017

On This Day: Seve Ballesteros’ remarkable career in numbers

On This Day: Seve Ballesteros’ remarkable career in numbers

The Spaniard won five majors – two Masters and three Open Championships

Shortest professional golfers to grace the game

Height isn’t everything: the shortest professional golfers to grace the game

Some of the game’s shortest golfers have established themselves as the most successful.

Watson and Turnberry – Remembering 2009

“It would have been a helluva story”

Left-handers – how many have won Majors?

There are few left-handed golfers but some have won golf’s top tournaments.

Open 1987 - Nick Faldo

18 Pars on Sunday – Nick Faldo’s Open win of 1987

Has there been a more iconic round of golf played in the course of winning a major championship?