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Hal Sutton

1 Major Championship • 90th All-Time

1 Wins
0 2nd Place
First Win Age
Last Win Age

Major Championship Wins

About Hal Sutton

Hal Sutton won 1 major championship during their career.

Career Highlights

  • 1983 — Won PGA Championship, beating Jack Nicklaus head-to-head in final round
  • 1980s-1990s — Won 14 PGA Tour events
  • 2000 — Won THE PLAYERS Championship at age 42
  • 1983, 1986 — PGA Player of the Year

Did You Know?

  • Beat the Bear: Sutton's 1983 PGA Championship victory came by outdueling Jack Nicklaus in a memorable final-round head-to-head battle, earning him "Be the right club today" fame.
  • Ryder Cup Captain: He captained the 2004 U.S. Ryder Cup team at Oakland Hills, though the Americans lost to Europe in a surprising upset.
  • Louisiana Legend: A proud Louisianan, Sutton's aggressive style and confident swagger made him one of the 1980s' most compelling players.