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Jordan Spieth celebrates a birdie

On this day in 2015: Jordan Spieth wins US Open for second time

The American became just the sixth man to win the Masters and US Open in the same year.

Tiger Woods looks into the distance

On this day in 2008: Tiger Woods beat Rocco Mediate in play-off for US Open

The world number one’s 14th major title came two months after he had undergone knee surgery.

Sergio Garcia

On this day in 2017 – Sergio Garcia claims first major at the Masters in a playoff

The Spaniard beat Justin Rose on the first extra hole at Augusta National.

Tiger Woods returned to golf after a life-threatening car crash.

On this day in 2021: Tiger Woods severely injured after car crash in California

Woods was recovering from back surgery and had been travelling alone at 7am local time when his SUV veered off the road at high speed.

On this day in 2011: Darren Clarke becomes oldest Open champion since 1967

On this day in 2011: Darren Clarke becomes oldest Open champion since 1967

The 42-year-old Northern Irishman held off the challenge of American pair Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson to win by three shots.

Golf – The Open Championship 2015 – Practice Day Two – St Andrews

On this day in 2015: Jordan Spieth wins US Open to claim second straight major

Spieth, then 21, became just the sixth man to win the Masters and US Open in the same year.

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.

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