Payne Stewart was an exciting young golfer who was always well-watched by fans all over the world, not only because of his bold plus fours but his undeniable golfing talent.
The American made his maiden Open Championship appearance in 1981 at Royal St George’s for The 91st Open Championship – finishing tied 58th overall.
At two Open Championships (1990 & 1995) Stewart finished runner-up, being bested by Sandy Lyle and Nick Faldo, respectively.
The three-time major winner would make his last appearance at The 128th Open at Carnoustie Golf Links in 1999.
Mere months later, Payne Stewart would tragically die in a plane crash, aged just 42. We remember a great man on and off the course with this edition of ‘First and Last’.
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11 Comments
I’m not a great fan of US golf. The stereotypical look but Payne was definitely from a different mould. Sorely missed!
Ah, liked this. So sad that he went so young, but he lit up the game.
Can do one of these videos but with Seve Ballesteros
Possibly the smoothest driver swing ever. I didn't ever see much of him back in his day so thanks for sharing this. Cheers!
3:45 Club twirl before it became a popular thing to do.
Beautiful languid swing! A tragic loss.
🙏 😔
Can't believe it's 24 years…. My goodness wheres the time gone. Wonderful player
Bryson’s dad was damn good
What is your favourite Payne Stewart memory in golf?
Praise Gcd he received not to long before he died where will you spend eternity you decide either to reject Christ or receive him For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life we’ve all sinned. It Jesus never sinned he took our sins and sicknesses on his body call on Jesus repent from your sins turn from them Jesus loves you and what’s to free you today God Bless you