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Arnold Palmer wins eight PGA Tour events, including The Masters and the U.S. Open. At the U.S. Open, he shoots 65 in the final round, coming from seven shots back. Amateur Jack Nicklaus finishes second.
The Bob Hope Desert Classic Pro-Am is held for the first time. It is among the eight Tour events won by Arnold Palmer.
Charlie Sifford becomes the first African-American member of the PGA of America.
Betsy Rawls wins her fourth U.S. Women's Open.
Born This Year:
Paul Azinger, 1993 PGA Championship winner
Ian Baker-Finch, 1991 British Open champion
Mark Calcavecchia, 1989 British Open champion
Juli Inkster, LPGA career grand slam winner
Kenny Perry, PGA Tour
Jane Geddes, 1986 U.S. Women's Open winner
Andrew Oldcorn, PGA European Tour
Bobby Clampett, PGA Tour
Jodie Mudd, PGA Tour
Bill Glasson, PGA Tour
Frank Nobilo, PGA European Tour, PGA Tour
J.L. Lewis, PGA Tour
Steve Lowery, PGA Tour
Val Skinner, LPGA Tour
Dawn Coe-Jones, LPGA Tour
Money Leaders:
Scoring Leaders:
Men's Major Championship Winners:
The Masters: Arnold Palmer
U.S. Open: Arnold Palmer
British Open: Kel Nagle
PGA Championship: Jay Hebert
Women's Major Championship Winners:
Amateur Champions:
U.S.: Deane Beman
British: Joe Carr
U.S. Women's: JoAnne Gunderson (Carner)
British Women's: Barbara McIntire

