Gay Brewer
1 Major Championship • 90th All-Time
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Wins
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2nd Place
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First Win Age
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Last Win Age
Major Championship Wins
Career Highlights
- 1967 Masters — Won by one stroke over lifelong friend Bobby Nichols in the first live television broadcast of a golf tournament from the United States to Europe
- 1966 Masters Heartbreak — Bogeyed the 72nd hole to force a three-way playoff, then finished third behind Jack Nicklaus after an 18-hole playoff
- 1972 Canadian Open — Won by one stroke over Sam Adams and Dave Hill to capture his final PGA Tour victory
- 10 PGA Tour Wins — Including back-to-back Pensacola Open titles (1966, 1967)
- Alcan Championships — Won the prestigious Alcan Golfer of the Year Championship in consecutive years (1967, 1968)
- Junior Golf Dominance — Won three consecutive Kentucky State Boys titles (1949-1951) and the 1949 U.S. Junior Amateur
Did You Know?
- Historic Television Moment: Brewer's 1967 Masters victory was broadcast live to Europe for the first time, making it a groundbreaking moment in golf broadcasting history. He called it "the biggest thrill I've had in golf."
- The Unusual Swing: Brewer was famous for his highly unconventional golf swing — described as "loopy" — yet despite its unorthodox appearance, he used it to win 10 PGA Tour events and become a Masters champion.
- Three-Generation Masters Competitor: Brewer played in 39 Masters Tournaments from 1960 to 2001, with his final competitive round coming at the 2001 Masters. He competed in the tournament for over four decades, witnessing dramatic changes in the game.