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Who Was The Last B2B Masters & PGA Championship Winner?

Who was the last back-to-back Masters and PGA Championship winner in the same year? Has anyone achieved this feat in professional golf?

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Two-Time Major Winner Jack Burke Jr Dies At The Age Of 100

The World Golf Hall of Fame member, who was the oldest living Masters champion, passed away on Friday, just 10 days before his 101st birthday

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Jack Burke Jr., who was the oldest living Masters champion, dies at age 100

In 1956, Burke staged the greatest comeback ever at Augusta National. He was a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, won the PGA Championship and was equally skilled as a teacher.

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Jack Burke Jr., who was the oldest living member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, has died at age 100

Burke claimed that he received more for attending the Champions Dinner at the Masters than he did for winning it.

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Photos: Remembering three-time Masters winner Jimmy Demaret through the years

Known for his loud apparel, "The Wardrobe," as he was often called, won a total of 31 times on the PGA Tour.

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These are the 10 father-son combinations who have won PGA Tour events

The first happened all the way back in 1861. The most recent occurred in 2018.

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Can Jordan Spieth imitate fellow Texan Jack Burke Jr. and come back from seven down at Augusta? The weather might help

Jack Burke Jr. holds the record for the largest comeback after 36 holes at eight strokes in 1956.

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Jack Burke, Jr. will have a 100th birthday party befitting his legendary status

Jack Burke, Jr., golf’s oldest living Masters and PGA Championship winner, turns 100.

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Photos: Oldest living Masters champ Jack Burke, Jr. turns 100

His Masters win in 1956 remains the largest comeback in tournament history.

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