Jul 15, 1965 CE
Tournament Begins
The 1965 PGA Championship commenced at Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, marking the first time the course hosted the prestigious major championship.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
Jul 16, 1965 CE
Second Round and Cut
Following the second round of stroke play, the field was narrowed down as players battled the challenging course layout to make the cut for the weekend.
Jul 17, 1965 CE
Third Round
Dave Marr positioned himself at the top of the leaderboard after the third round, setting up a final day showdown against a competitive field.
Jul 18, 1965 CE
Runners-Up Finish
Billy Casper and Jackie Burke finished tied for second place, four strokes behind the champion Dave Marr, unable to close the gap in the final round.
By Dave Hogg from Royal Oak, MI, USA - Billy Casper and Brian Bateman, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44052755
Jul 18, 1965 CE
Historical Significance
Marr's victory was celebrated as a triumph for the American golfer, and the tournament's successful staging solidified Laurel Valley Golf Club's reputation as a premier championship venue.
By Medenzon - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=123857844
Jul 18, 1965 CE
Final Round Victory
Dave Marr shot a final round 69 to secure his first and only major championship victory, finishing with a total score of 277, 11 under par.
By Dave Marr - Own photo of personally received autograph, PD, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=82079048