1935
Gene Sarazen vs. Craig Wood
282-282*
(Won playoff, 144-149)

A daunting task awaited Gene Sarazen when he arrived at the 15th tee in the final round: He needed three birdies in the final four holes to catch clubhouse-leader Craig Wood. For his second shot from roughly 225 yards, Sarazen chose a 4-wood — and nailed it. The shot landed on the far bank of the pond, hopped onto the green then rolled into the cup, for a double eagle. He tied Wood with one swing. Three pars later, he earned a playoff, and he finished off Wood the following day.

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