Tune into Shark.com each Thursday for a recap of every victory -- from the 1976 West Lakes Classic to the 2001 Skins Game. In total, Norman has won 86 professional events around the world, including two British Open
Championships and 20 U.S. PGA Tour titles.
Third Title For Norman
1981 Martini International
Venue:
Wentworth Golf Club
Where:
Surrey, England
Greg Norman returned to Wentworth and claimed his third Martini International title in five years by defeating German Bernhard Langer by one stroke.
On the final hole, Norman selected a 1-iron for his second shot and blasted the ball with every ounce of energy he could muster. The long-hitting Australian rocketed that shot an astounding 228 yards onto the green. It came to rest 50 feet from the hole and Norman holed the eagle putt for a most-dramatic finish.
Langer's birdie putt strayed from the cup and Norman was home with yet another victory. To this day, Norman considers that final-hole charge one of his all-time best en route to victory.
Rain lashed the course all week, and the final day was no exception. By the time Norman reached the 18th hole, play had been delayed and his final round stretched to six hours. This was the Australian's second tournament title of the year. In March, he secured an impressive victory in the Australian Masters.