This Day in Golf History: August 18
On this date in 2002, Rich Beem bucked the odds and won the PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, winning his first major title by one shot over Tiger Woods with a 10-under 278.
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On this date in 2002, Rich Beem bucked the odds and won the PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, winning his first major title by one shot over Tiger Woods with a 10-under 278.