Amateur winner ( David Gossett), and U.S. Nicklaus was asked to take Stewart's spot in the traditional opening grouping of the prior year's Open Championship (British Open) winner ( Paul Lawrie), U.S.
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García also wore Stewart's trademark navy plus fours in Stewart's honor in the first round. Speakers included Stewart's widow Tracey and his good friend Paul Azinger, while attendees included Phil Mickelson, Davis Love III, David Duval, Tom Lehman, Lee Janzen, Sergio García and Stewart's caddy Mike Hicks, and it concluded with shots being hit into Stillwater Cove in a golf version of a 21-gun salute. His death was commemorated many times throughout the week, starting with a ceremony on the eve of the tournament at the 18th hole. Open Vijay Singh, the year's Masters winner Ernie Els and David Duval.ĭefending champion Payne Stewart had died in an aviation accident on October 25 the previous year at the age of 42. Notable golfers going into the tournament at large included Jack Nicklaus, playing in his final U.S. As the United States Golf Association wanted to begin the millennium with a memorable tournament, Pebble Beach was moved up two years in the rotation. Open by a record-setting fifteen strokes over runners-up Ernie Els and Miguel Ángel Jiménez – it remains the most dominating performance and victory in any major championship. Open Championship, held June 15–18 at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California.
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