January 4 David Toms, winner of 13 PGA events including the 2001 PGA Championship, turns 49. He turned pro in 1989, but did not win a tournament until 1997. He became one of the best golfers in the world over the next few years, winning twice in 1999, once in 2000, and three times in … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: January 4-10
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Golf Birthdays: January 9-10
A look at professional golfers celebrating birthdays on January 9 and 10. Rod Curl, the first Native American to win a PGA event, turns 72. Curl played regularly on the PGA tour from 1969-1978 and had 42 top 10 finishes. His crowning victory came when he defeated Jack Nicklaus by a single stroke to win … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: January 9-10
