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David Graham is an Australian professional golfer who achieved significant success on the PGA Tour during the 1970s and 1980s. He is distinguished as the first Australian to win the U.S. Open, claiming the title at Merion Golf Club in 1981 with a strong final round. Earlier, he secured the 1979 PGA Championship by defeating Ben Crenshaw in a sudden-death playoff.
Known for his precise ball-striking, Graham accumulated multiple worldwide victories, including wins on the European Tour and the PGA Tour of Australasia.
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How did David Graham make history at the 1981 U.S. Open?
Graham closed with a strong final round at Merion Golf Club in Pennsylvania to become the first Australian ever to win the U.S. Open. The 1981 victory remains the defining moment of his career.
What other major championship did David Graham win?
He also captured the 1979 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills, making him a two-time major winner. Together with the 1981 U.S. Open, those titles bookended the peak of his PGA Tour career in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
How many PGA Tour wins did David Graham have?
Graham won eight times on the PGA Tour, with the two majors among them. He also racked up numerous victories in his native Australia and on other international circuits.
Did David Graham have success on the Senior Tour after turning 50?
Yes, he won multiple events on the Senior PGA Tour during the 1990s. His senior career kept the Australian among the familiar names in golf well after his prime PGA Tour years.
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