Golf entered a new era of accessibility and popularity when CBS aired the Masters Tournament in 1956. For the first time, fans could watch the drama unfold from the comfort of their living rooms. This moment marked the beginning of golf\u2019s transformation into a global spectacle, paving the way for the game\u2019s widespread appeal today.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seve Ballesteros\u2019 magic at St Andrews (1984)<\/h2>\n

Seve Ballesteros was known for his flair and creativity, and his victory at the 1984 Open Championship at St Andrews encapsulated his brilliance. His birdie on the 18th hole, celebrated with an iconic fist-pumping pose, remains one of the most joyous moments in golf history. Ballesteros\u2019 charisma and artistry left an indelible mark on the sport.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are so many great moments in elite level golf – here are a few reminders of some of the most iconic to whet the appetite for some more this year, please!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":1255305,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":35,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9394],"tags":[3317,1297,6714,162,9418,271,437,183,105,441,95,465],"class_list":["post-1255304","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-golf-history","tag-annika-sorenstam","tag-ben-hogan","tag-best-golfer","tag-ian-poulter","tag-iconic-moments","tag-jack-nicklaus","tag-jon-rahm","tag-phil-mickelson","tag-rory-mcilroy","tag-seve-ballesteros","tag-tiger-woods","tag-tom-watson","priority_tax-featured-posts"],"yoast_head":"\n