Profession: Golfer
Biography: Don January was an American golfer, best known for his win in the 1967 PGA Championship. This was January's only major title, which he won over Don Massengale, although he also won 10 PGA Tour titles. He was also a member of the Ryder Cup teams in 1965 and 1977.
Born: November 20, 1929
Birthplace: Plainview, Texas, USA
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
Playing Career
- 1961-07-31 PGA Championship Men's Golf, Olympia Fields CC: Jerry Barber wins his only major title in a Monday 18-hole playoff with Don January (67-68)
- 1967-07-24 PGA Championship Men's Golf, Columbine CC: Don January wins his only major title in 18-hole playoff with Don Messengale (69-71)
- 1976-08-16 PGA Championship Men's Golf, Congressional CC: Dave Stockton wins 2nd PGA C'ship in a Monday bad weather finish; by 1 stroke from Ray Floyd & Don January
- 1980-06-22 American golfer Don January beats Mike Souchak by 2 strokes to win the Atlantic City Senior International in Northfield, New Jersey; inaugural tournament of the Senior PGA Tour
- 1982-12-05 Senior PGA Championship, PGA National GC: Don January wins his lone Champions Tour major title by 1 stroke over Julius Boros
- 1984-01-22 Senior PGA Championship, PGA National GC: Arnold Palmer wins third of 5 Champions Your major titles by 2 strokes from Don January
- 1984-12-09 Senior PGA Championship, PGA National GC: Australian Peter Thomson wins his lone Champions Tour major title by 3 strokes from Don January
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