This Day in Golf History: October 14
The inaugural PGA Championship ended on this date in 1916 at Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, New York, with England’s Jim Barnes winning an epic 1-up victory in 36 holes over Jock Hutchison; Barnes made a four-foot putt on the final hole to clinch the title. And on this date In 1881, The Open Championship was completed at Prestwick Golf Club, won by Bob Ferguson with a three-stroke victory over Jamie Anderson in poor weather conditions.