My colleague raised this debate at lunch the other day, after noticing the iconic photo of Payne Stewart hanging on the restaurant wall.
And so over lunch, using our iphones and google, we debated the most iconic golf photos of all time, finally agreeing on these five: Jack’s Walk, Payne’s Pump, Tiger’s Explosion, Arnie’s Throw, and Phil’s Leap.
As something of a #WaybackWednesday-type post, here’s a look at our choices for the five most iconic golf photos of all time.
1. JACK’S WALK
Who: Jack Nicklaus What: 1986 Masters When: Sunday, April 13, 1986 Where: Hole 17, Augusta National GC Photographer: Phil Sheldon, Popperfoto
ORIGINAL CAPTION: Jack Nicklaus of the United States sinks a birdie putt at the 17th hole during the US Masters Golf Tournament held at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on 13th April 1986. Nicklaus won the tournament by one stroke, his record-breaking 18th Major Championship victory over a record-breaking 24 years. (Photo by Phil Sheldon / Popperfoto / Getty Images)
TIGER’S EXPLOSION
Who: Tiger Woods What: 2008 U.S. Open When: Sunday, June 15, 2008 Where: Hole 18, Torrey Pines GC Photographer: Robyn Beck, AFP
ORIGINAL CAPTION: Tiger Woods of the US celebrates his birdie putt on the 18th hole in the fourth round of the 108th U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, California on June 15, 2008. Woods’ finished tied for the lead with compatriot Rocco Mediate, forcing a playoff which will take place on June 16. (AFP PHOTO / ROBYN BECK / Getty Images)
ARNOLD’S THROW
Who: Arnold Palmer What:Â 1960 U.S. Open When:Â Saturday, June 18, 1960 Where:Â Hole 18, Cherry Hills CC Photographer: John G. Zimmerman, SI
ORIGINAL CAPTION: 6/18/1960 – Denver, CO – Arnold Palmer came in with a 4 under par 280 to win the U.S. Open at Cherry Hills Country Club, Englewood, Colo. After holing out his final putt on the 18th green, he winds up to throw his sun visor high in the air. One of the leading money winners this year, Palmer also won the Masters Tournament. (Photo by John G. Zimmerman / Sports Illustrated / Getty Images)
PAYNE’S PUMP
Who: Payne Stewart What: 1999 U.S. Open When:Â Sunday, June 20, 1999 Where:Â Hole 18, Pinehurst No. 2 Photographer: Al Tielemans, SI
ORIGINAL CAPTION: Payne Stewart victorious after winning U.S. Open golf tournament on Sunday June 20, 1999 at Course No. 2 of Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, NC. (CREDIT: Al Tielemans / Sports Illustrated/ Getty Images)
PHIL’S LEAP
Who: Phil Mickelson What: 2004 Masters When: Sunday, April 11, 2004 Where: Hole 18, Augusta National GC Photographer: Dave Martin, AP
ORIGINAL CAPTION: Phil Mickelson celebrates after winning the Masters golf tournament with a long birdie putt on the 18th hole at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga on April 11, 2004. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
