Aug 15, 2002 CE
First Round
The tournament began at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Fred Funk and Jim Furyk shared the first-round lead at 4-under-par 68.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
Aug 16, 2002 CE
Second Round
Rich Beem shot a 6-under-par 66 to take the 36-hole lead at 10-under-par, three strokes ahead of Justin Leonard.
Aug 17, 2002 CE
Third Round
Rich Beem maintained his lead after three rounds, shooting a 72 to sit at 6-under-par, one stroke ahead of Justin Leonard. Tiger Woods was five strokes back.
Aug 18, 2002 CE
Historical Significance
The victory marked Rich Beem's only major championship win and prevented Tiger Woods from winning three majors in a single calendar year.
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Aug 18, 2002 CE
Rich Beem Wins the Championship
Rich Beem held off the charging Tiger Woods, finishing with a 2-under-par 70 to win his first major championship by one stroke at 10-under-par.
Aug 18, 2002 CE
Tiger Woods' Final Round Charge
Tiger Woods made a significant charge in the final round, shooting a 5-under-par 67 which included a dramatic eagle on the par-4 16th hole.