Archive - Tour Backspin

“It’s a Damn Hard Golf Course”

Tom Kite wins first tournament in over a year at the 1986 Western Open in a four-way playoff

Aug 14 •

"I Didn't Know How Difficult This Game Could Be"

Lee Trevino passes the $1 Million mark in career earnings

Aug 7 •

July 2025

“What Am I Doing With My Life?”

New serious approach lands Chi Chi Rodríguez in the winner's circle at 1973 Greensboro Open

Jul 31 •

"I Didn't Want To Go To The Golf Course"

An exhausted Frank Beard was not motivated for the Minnesota Golf Classic. Then he won.

Jul 24 •

You've Got To Make That Putt—AND I DID!

Tom Watson loses the "choker" moniker by winning the 1975 Open Championship

Jul 17 •

The Gratitude Of Gary Player

Gary Player is grateful to play professional golf in America and around the world

Jul 10 •

Maltbie Makes Up Seven Strokes To Win

Roger Maltbie made up seven strokes to win the Ed McMahon-Jaycees Quad Cities Open

Jul 3 •

June 2025

Irwin Comes Out Fighting in 1981

After being winless in 1980, Hale Irwin comes out strong in 1981

Jun 26 •

From Ross to Dye and a TPC Design

Pete Dye renovates Wethersfield Country Club, a Donald Ross design, into a TPC Course

Jun 19 •

“Holy Mackerel!"

Andy North turns a cakewalk into a nail biter at the 1978 U.S. Open

Jun 12 •

Littler Sneaks In To Win Canadian Open

The $100,000 purse for the Canadian Open Attracts the Biggest Names

Jun 5 •

May 2025

$20,000 Inside Floyd's Bag

Raymond Floyd has unique request for his agent

May 29 •

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