Significant "Lasts"

By Ron Whitten
June 2008

1897

Last time a player eagled the final hole to win (Joe Lloyd).

1905

Last player to win three Opens in a row (Willie Anderson).

1910

Last time a brother beat a brother in a playoff (Alex Smith over Macdonald).

1911

Last player to win with a round in the 80s (Johnny McDermott).

1926

Last time a pro-am was held before the Open (Scioto).

1933

Last time an amateur won (Johnny Goodman).

1946

Last time there was a 36-hole playoff (Lloyd Mangrum beat Byron Nelson and Vic Ghezzi).

1969

Last time a player went through local and sectional qualifying and won the championship (Orville Moody).

1990

Last winner who had received a special exemption (Hale Irwin).

1993

Last winner to birdie the 72nd hole and win (Lee Janzen).
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