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Britain resumes its national championships following a suspension during World War I.
The USGA adds the Green Section, whose mission is to research and improve turfgrasses.
The USGA and R&A set a standardized size and weight for golf balls - 1.62 inches in diameter and 1.62 ounces.
The R&A is given sole responsibility for running the British Open.
Walter Hagen is the first American-born golfer to win the French Open.
Born This Year:
• Julius Boros, 3-time major winner
• Kel Nagle, 1960 British Open champion
• Kel Nagle, 1960 British Open champion
Men's Major Championship Winners:
U.S. Open: Edward Ray
British Open: George Duncan
PGA Championship: Jock Hutchison
British Open: George Duncan
PGA Championship: Jock Hutchison
Amateur Champions:
U.S.: Chick Evans
British: Cyril Tolley
U.S. Women's: Alexa Stirling
British Women's: Cecil Leitch
British: Cyril Tolley
U.S. Women's: Alexa Stirling
British Women's: Cecil Leitch
