This Day in Golf History: September 4

Two American golf stars, both in the World Golf Hall of Fame, were born on this date. In 1942, Raymond Floyd, a four-time major winner, was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. And in 1949, eight-time major champion Tom Watson was born in Kansas City, Missouri. Also, Jay Sigel won the 1983 U.S. Amateur Golf Championship on this date at North Shore Country Club, by an 8 & 7 score over Chris Perry, to give him two consecutive victories. He had also won 8 & 7 the previous year over David Tolley at The Country Club.