Greg Norman overcame third-round leader John Cook and defending champion Phil Mickelson to win the 1997 World Series of Golf at the Firestone Country Club.

At the time, Woods was the youngest U.S. Amateur champion at 18 years, 7 months, 29 days.

At the 122nd British Golf Open, Australian Greg Norman shoots a 267 at Royal St George for first place.

In 1992, golfing great Nacny Lopez had back-to-back, sudden-death playoff victories at the Rail Charity Golf Classic and the PING-Cellular One LPGA Golf Championship.

Golfer Juli Inkster wins Atlantic City Classic at the Sands Country Club in a playoff, she wins $33,750.

During his career, Player won nine major championships on the regular tour and nine championships on the PGA Tour Champions

The 26th Ryder Cup Matches were held at the Brabazon Course of The Belfry in England, team Europe won the competition.