Colonial Invitational: The Major Champions Who Have Won in Fort Worth.

Mike LynchMay 19, 2011

The Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial has a history of notable winners. Ben Hogan, with five victories, is most associated with the tournament. Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson and Arnold Palmer have all claimed victory at Colonial Country Club. Founded in 1946, it is the longest running PGA Tour event to only be contested on one course. In 2003, Colonial saw Annika Sorenstam become the first woman to compete in a PGA Tour event since 1946. With the Players Championship played the previous week and the U.S. Open on the horizon, the rich history of the Colonial is easily forgotten.

Zach Johnson: 2010

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Zach Johnson posted the lowest winning score in tournament history. The 2007 Masters Champion shot 21 under par for a total of 259. This bested the 261 that had been twice posted by Kenny Perry in 2005 and 2003.

Phil Mickelson: 2008 and 2000

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A four time Major Champion and perennial fan favorite. Lefty won the Colonial with scores of 14 and 12 under par. His victory in 2008 made him the 10th golfer to win the Colonial multiple times.

Nick Price: 2002 and 1994

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Nick Price recorded his final PGA Tour victory at Colonial in 2002. Price won two PGA Championships and the British Open. A member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Price spent 43 weeks ranked No. 1 in the world.

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Tom Watson: 1998

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The legendary Tom Watson recorded his final PGA Tour victory at age 48. Watson won nine majors in his career, the final being in 1983. Colonial was his 39th PGA Tour win, but only his second since 1987.

Corey Pavin: 1996 and 1985

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Pavin won the 1995 U.S. Open and was the 2010 Ryder Cup Captain for the U.S. Pavin would not win for 10 years following his 1996 victory at Colonial.

Tom Lehman: 1995

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The 1996 British Open Champion spent one week atop the World Golf Rankings in 1997.

Ben Crenshaw: 1990 and 1977

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Ben Crenshaw won the Masters twice, in 1984 and 1995. He captained the 1999 U.S. Ryder Cup team.

Ian Baker-Finch: 1989

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Better known now for his commentary, Baker-Finch was the 1991 British Open Champion. The Australian would not record another victory on the PGA Tour after Colonial.

Lanny Wadkins: 1988

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Lanny Wadkins won the PGA Championship in 1977. He also won the 1970 U.S. Amateur Championship.

Jack Nicklaus: 1982

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The 18-time Major Champion had entered the twilight of his career by 1982. He would only win two more PGA Tour events: the 1984 Memorial, and of course, the 1986 Masters.

Fuzzy Zoeller: 1981

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Fuzzy Zoeller won the Masters in 1979 and the U.S. Open in 1984.

Al Geiberger 1979

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Al Geiberger turned professional in 1959 and won the 1966 PGA Championship.

Lee Trevino: 1978 and 1976

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Lee Trevino won six majors in his career.

Tom Weiskopf: 1973

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Tom Weiskopf won his only major, The British Open, in 1973.

Gene Littler: 1971

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Gene Littler recorded 29 victories on the PGA Tour. He won the 1961 U.S. Open.

Billy Casper: 1968 and 1964

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Billy Casper won three majors and 51 PGA Tour events.

Dave Stockton: 1967

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Highly regarded for his putting, Dave Stockton won the PGA Championship in 1970 and 1976.

Julius Boros: 1963 and 1960

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The late blooming Boros won three majors. His win at the 1968 PGA Championship at 48 is still the record for oldest major champion.

Arnold Palmer: 1962

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The legendary Palmer won seven major championships. His charisma and aggressive play garnered many fans and helped popularize the sport.

Ben Hogan: 1959, 1953, 1952, 1947, 1946

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Ben Hogan won his 64th and final PGA Tour title in the 1959 Colonial. He won nine major championships in his career. In 1953, he won all three majors he entered. He is the only man to win more than two Colonial Championships, hence the name Hogan's Alley.