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Golf legend Jack Nicklaus is elated after birdieing the 17th hole in the final round of the 1980 US Open at the Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey.
Punching the air in delight, Severiano Ballesteros celebrates on the 18th green after sinking the winning putt at the 1984 Open Championship at St Andrew's, Scotland. Sadly, Ballesteros died of brain cancer in 2011, aged 54.
Dancing for joy after sinking a putt during the 1986 PGA Open Golf Championship at Wentworth in Surrey, England is Sam Torrence.
A dandy-looking Payne Stewart is ecstatic after sinking his putt at the 13th hole during the 1986 US Open at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island, New York. Tragically, Payne Stewart died in a bizarre airplane accident in 1999. He was 42.
Rodger Davis of Australia celebrates a holed putt during the 1987 Whyte & Mackay PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey, England.
Bernhard Langer of Germany celebrates after receiving the green jacket for winning the 1993 US Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
Powering ahead during the 1993 Open Championship at the Royal St George's Golf Club in Kent, England is Nick Faldo after holing a putt.
Tom Kite celebrates victory after sinking the final putt at the 1992 US Open held at Pebble Beach Golf Course in California.
It's mine! Zimbabwean golfer Nick Price hugs the trophy after winning the British Open Golf Championship at Turnberry in Scotland.
Costantino Rocca of Italy can't believe it as he celebrates after holing a birdie putt on the 18th to force a play-off during the 1995 British Open at St Andrews Golf Club in Scotland.
Sweden's Helen Alfredsson celebrates on the green after holing a putt during the 1996 Solheim Cup hosted at St. Pierre Hotel & Country Club in Wales.
Europe's Lee Westwood celebrates after holing a birdie putt during the 1997 Ryder Cup held at Valderrama Golf Club in Spain. Meanwhile, Nick Faldo's caddie, Fanny Sunesson, wonders what all the fuss is about.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates a birdie putt on the fourth playoff hole to win the TOUR Championship and clinch the 2016 FedExCup at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
South Korea's Sei Young Kim contemplates her achievement after making a putt on the 18th green to win the 2019 CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida.
Paula Creamer of Team USA revels in her birdie putt on the 10th green during the final day singles matches of the 2017 Solheim Cup at Des Moines Golf and Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Rain can't dampen the spirits of Australia's Adam Scott as he lets loose a cheer after making a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
Danielle Kang and Cristie Kerr of Team USA celebrate under a sea of ticker tape during the closing ceremony of the 2017 Solheim Cup at Des Moines Golf and Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Sergio Garcia of Spain can't believe what he's just done after defeating Justin Rose (not pictured) of England on the first playoff hole during the final round of the 2017 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
Australia's Geoff Ogilvy is overjoyed after sinking a putt on the 17th hole during final round play at the 2006 US Open Golf Tournament at Winged Foot Golf Club in Maraoneck, New York.
Phil Mickelson has the crowd up in arms as he acknowledges victory after winning the 2010 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
Tommy Fleetwood of Europe rejoices during the afternoon foursome matches of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Paris, France.
Bubba Watson watches in near-disbelief after holing a bunker shot on the 18th hole for eagle during the final round of the 2014 WGC - HSBC Champions at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, China.
Matt Kuchar looks like he's about to throw a punch as he celebrates on the 18th green during the final round of the 2014 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Who needs a caddy? Y.E. Yang of South Korea is obviously delighted with his victory at the 2009 PGA Championship hosted at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota.
A smiling Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand reacts after getting sprayed with Champagne after winning the 2021 ANA Inspiration at the Dinah Shore course at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California.
A picture of understatement, Dustin Johnson looks forward to victory during the final round of the 2017 World Golf Championships Mexico Championship at Club De Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City. Johnson is currently the world's number one golfer.
It's no uphill struggle for Karrie Webb as she celebrates a successful putt in the 2006 Evian Masters golf tournament held at Evian Royal Resort Golf Club in Evian, France.
Branden Grace of South Africa does a celebratory jig as he birdies the 16th green during the final round of the 2017 Nedbank Golf Challenge at the Gary Player Golf Course and Country Club in Sun City, South Africa.
Ernie Els of South Africa in dancing mode after his final putt on the 18th hole to clinch victory at the 2002 Open Championships at Muirfield Golf Club in Scotland.
Fred Couples of the United States celebrates during the 1996 Presidents Cup at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. Members of the International team, dressed in yellow, are not so enthusiastic.
Jordan Spieth of the United States returns the applause on the 18th green after his victory at the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
Sources: (Golf.com) (CBS Sports) (Golf Digest)
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Annika Sörenstam of Sweden, regarded as one of the best female golfers in the history of the sport, celebrates her birdie putt on the 7th green during the third round of the 2005 McDonald's LPGA Championship at Bulle Rock Golf Course in Havre de Grace, Maryland.
Tiger Woods celebrates his birdie putt on the 18th hole in the fourth round of the 2008 US Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, California.
The winning putt and celebration of Michelle Wie of the United States on the 18th green during the final round of the 2018 HSBC Women's World Championship at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore.
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Golf has always been a measured, deliberate, and somewhat sedate-looking sport. Requiring patience and pin-sharp accuracy, a round of golf can take hours to complete, even at competition level. But it only takes a fearsome fairway tee-off, a successful long range putt, or a lucky hole in one to get the crowds ecstatic and the players euphoric. And it's those celebratory moments that produce some of the most memorable images from a professional golf tournament.
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