This Day in Golf--May 23

Australian David Graham was born on this date in 1946. A meticulous player, Graham won two majors on courses that required patience: Merion in the 1981 U.S. Open, and Oak Hill for the 1979 PGA Championship. He also won six other PGA Tourevents: the 1972 Cleveland Open, 1976 American Express Westchester Classic and American Golf Classic, the 1980 Memorial Tournament, the 1981 Phoenix Open and 1983 Houston Coca-Cola Open. He had 24 other wins worldwide, including the 1977 Australian Open, 1970 French Open, the 1981 and 1982 Trophée Lancôme, 1976 Chunichi Crowns and Piccadilly World Match Play Championship, along with five Champions Tour victories. Graham was a noted equipment expert and served on the Masters’ tournament committee.