Tournament results
| Date | Tournament | Location | Winner | Score |
| Apr 18 | Tallahassee Open | Florida | Gary Koch (1) | 277 (−11) |
| Apr 25 | First NBC New Orleans Open | Louisiana | Larry Ziegler (3) | 274 (−14) |
| May 2 | Houston Open | Texas | Lee Elder (2) | 278 (−10) |
| May 9 | Byron Nelson Golf Classic | Texas | Mark Hayes (1) | 273 (−11) |
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Tournament results.
| Date | Apr 25 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | First NBC New Orleans Open |
| Location | Louisiana |
| Winner | Larry Ziegler (3) |
| Score | 274 (−14) |
Where was the 1976 Open Championship played?
The 1976 Open Championship was the 105th Open Championship, played 7–10 July at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England.
What happened to Jerry Pate in 1976 US Open?
The 1976 U.S. Open was the 76th time the tournament was played. A 22-year-old won it, a golfer who appeared to be at the beginning of a long career filled with victories. But it wasn't to be. Where it was played: Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth, Georgia Jerry Pate's first win as a pro was a big one: this U.S. Open.
Who won the 1976 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale?
The 1976 Open Championship was the 105th Open Championship, played 7–10 July at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Johnny Miller won his only Open championship, six strokes ahead of runners-up Seve Ballesteros and Jack Nicklaus. It was Miller's second and last major championship title; his first was the U.S. Open in 1973.
Where did Johnny Miller win the 1976 open?
north of Liverpool, England. The 1976 Open Championship was the 105th Open Championship, played 7–10 July at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Johnny Miller won his only Open championship, six strokes ahead of runners-up Seve Ballesteros and Jack Nicklaus.
Who won The Open Championship in 1976?
United States1976 Open Championship / Winner
Where was the 1976 Open played?
Royal Birkdale Golf ClubThe 1976 Open Championship was the 105th Open Championship, played 7–10 July at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Johnny Miller won his only Open championship, six strokes ahead of runners-up Seve Ballesteros and Jack Nicklaus.
Who won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans?
In the end, though, Cantlay and Schauffele won the golf tournament by two shots with a final round of even-par 72 to win on a four-round total of 29-under 259. Cantlay and Schauffele each won the $1,199,350 winner's share of the $8,300,000 purse.
Which golf Open is the oldest?
The British OpenThe Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship, is the oldest of all four major championships in professional golf – The Masters, The US Open, The Open, and The PGA Championship. The Open was first played on October 17, 1860 at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland.
Who won the US Open in 1977?
Hubert GreenThe 1977 U.S. Open was the 77th U.S. Open, held June 16–19 at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hubert Green won the first of his two major titles, one stroke ahead of runner-up Lou Graham, the 1975 champion.
What year did Jerry Pate win the US Open?
1976Jerome Kendrick Pate (born September 16, 1953) is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour Champions, formerly on the PGA Tour. As a 22-year-old rookie, he won the U.S. Open in 1976....Jerry PateBest results in major championships (wins: 1)Masters TournamentT3: 1982PGA Championship2nd: 1978U.S. OpenWon: 197622 more rows
What does TPC stand for?
Tournament Players ClubTPC — which stands for Tournament Players Club — means that a golf course is part of a prestigious network of golf courses around the world.
What was the Zurich Classic called before?
In 1963, the Greater New Orleans Invitational (as it was originally called) moved to Lakewood Country Club.
How much does Zurich Classic pay?
Zurich Classic Purse, Prize Money, Payouts: Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele Win. The two Americans, frequent partners on U.S. Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup teams, won in New Orleans and split the first-place prize of $2,398,700.
What is the oldest golf tournament in the USA?
If you include the U.S. Open (1895) managed by the USGA, and the PGA Championship (1916) managed by the PGA of America, then the Valero Texas Open is the sixth oldest professional tournament worldwide. The Valero Texas Open is the oldest professional golf tournament to be held in the same city its entire existence.
What country invented golf?
ScotlandSt. Andrews, Scotland. It was here at the St. Andrews Golf Links that the R&A was formed and where the 18-hole round was established.
Why is it no longer called the British Open?
There was only the open — The Open Championship. And so it has been officially named ever since. However, beginning around 2017, the R&A started referring to the tournament as simply "The Open." The "championship" part of the name is usually dropped today by the R&A.
Who led the golfers at the 72nd hole?
When Pate and Mahaffey reached the 72nd hole, they were the last golfers on the course, and Pate led Mahaffey, Geiberger (who shot 69) and Weiskopf (who carded 68) by one stroke each.
Where was the Atlanta Athletic Club played?
Where it was played: Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth, Georgia
Did Pate win a major?
You could say that Pate didn't live up to his early promise, but he did win a major, plus The Players, and his shortfall, if you want to call it that, was due to injuries. Pate had recurrent shoulder injuries that limited his winning ways to that seven-year time span.
Who is the amateur golfer who has a 67?
Amateur Mike Reid, age 21, grabbed the first round lead with a three-under 67, while the rest of the field posted no better than par. Several professionals voiced their concerns over the playing conditions of the course.
Who is ahead of Pate in golf?
Mahaffey kept the lead with a 69, two strokes ahead of Pate, with Al Geiberger and Tom Weiskopf in third and fourth place. After nine holes, Mahaffey opened up a six-stroke lead but struggled on the back nine and, with Pate making a remarkable eagle on 12, the lead was cut to two when the day ended.
