1989 Masters Tournament first Masters title. 1989 Masters Tournament The 1989 Masters Tournament was the 53rd Masters Tournament, held April 6–9 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Nick Faldo won the first of his three Masters titles, the second of his six major championships. After a third round 77 (+5), he shot a final round 65 (−7) and won with a birdie on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff with Scott Hoch. The 1989 Masters is remembered for Hoch missing a putt on the first playoff hole that would have won him the green jacket. Greg Norman continued his misfortunes
Rockford Pro-Am Golf Tournament star of TV's Wonder Woman Lynda Carter. Other pros who made appearances include Gary Player, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Jim Thorpe, Lee Trevino and LPGA veteran Nancy Lopez. 13 WREX broadcasts live from the golf course during the newscasts and produces a coverage program in the afternoon. Rockford Pro-Am Golf Tournament The Rockford Pro-Am Golf Tournament, also known as the Rockford ProAm, is a one-day tournament featuring golf professionals, sponsors and amateur golf enthusiasts in order to raise funds for special organizations. It is the longest free-standing pro-am (not attached to the PGA or LPGA) event in the United States. It