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Flashback: This week in golf, April 1-8

Let’s look back in history at this week in golf from April 1-8. Information courtesy Golf Channel Research unit.

April 2, 1939: After finishing runner-up the previous two years, Ralph Guldahl wins the Masters by one over Sam Snead.

April 2, 1958: The Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson Bridges are dedicated at Augusta National Golf Club.

April 3, 1988: Amy Alcott wins the ANA Inspiration and becomes the first champion to jump into the water at 18.

April 4, 1937: Byron Nelson goes 2-3 on holes 12 and 13 in the final round to win the Masters by two over Ralph Guldahl.