Hal Sutton
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
- 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.