In 1961, Don January coughed up a four-shot lead with just three holes left and ended up in a playoff with Jerry Barber in the PGA Championship. January came up short that day but six years later, he tracked down Don Massengale to force a playoff at Columbine Country Club in Denver.
This time, January would not be denied a PGA Championship title, as he would prevail the next day in an 18-hole playoff for his lone major championship.
January won 10 times in all on the PGA Tour, and another 22 times after he turned 50, tying for seventh most on the senior circuit.
Don January signs autographs after playing in the Greats of Golf Challenge at the 2007 3M…Don January at the 1993 Senior PGA Championship in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo: USA TODAY)Don January hits a tee shot at the 2015 Greats of Golf Scramble ahead of the…The 1956 U.S. Ryder Cup team: Arnold Palmer, Tommy Jacobs, Gene Littler, Dave Marr, Tony Lema,…Don January at the 1968 Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas. (Photo: David F. Smith/Associated Press)Don January, who won first-prize money of $30,000, celebrates at the 1968 Tournament of Champions. (Photo:…Don January celebrates after winning for the 16th time on the Senior PGA at the 1984…Don January tees off on the first hole during the second round of the 3M Championship…Don January at the 1995 Health Care Classic at the Ojai Valley Inn in Ojai, California.…Don January at the 1995 Ralph's Senior Classic at Rancho Park Golf Club in Los Angeles.…
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