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John Mahaffey is an American professional golfer who won the 1978 PGA Championship at Oakmont Country Club. He defeated Tom Watson and Jerry Pate in a sudden-death playoff after the regulation rounds left the three players tied. The victory was Mahaffey's first major championship, and his professional record also includes victories on the PGA Tour. His name is associated with the championship's Oakmont setting and its playoff finish.
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Which major championship did John Mahaffey win?
John Mahaffey won the 1978 PGA Championship at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. It was his first major championship victory.
Who did John Mahaffey defeat in the 1978 PGA Championship playoff?
Mahaffey defeated Tom Watson and Jerry Pate in a sudden-death playoff. The three players were tied after the regulation rounds, so the title was decided by extra holes.
Where was the 1978 PGA Championship played?
The tournament was held at Oakmont Country Club, one of the most demanding championship courses in the United States. Mahaffey's playoff victory there became the highlight of his major-championship record.
How many majors did John Mahaffey win?
John Mahaffey won one major championship, the 1978 PGA Championship. He also won multiple PGA Tour events during a career that included a victory at the 1978 World Series of Golf.
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