The 69th Senior PGA Championship visits renowned Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y., for the first time, May 19-25. PGA NEWS continues a series of celebrating special moments in the history of the most prestigious event in senior golf.

1969 -- Tempestuous Tommy
PGA National Golf Club -- Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Though his fiery temper often overshadowed his outstanding skill, Tommy Bolt was in tune with his game at PGA National Golf Club (now known at BallenIsles Country Club) in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. In his first year of eligibility on the senior circuit, Bolt recorded a final-round 67 on his way to a 278 total and one-stroke victory over Pete Fleming of Hot Springs, Ark.

Three-time champion Sam Snead, who finished third two strokes back, commented about Bolt, "You know, it's real funny the way a guy is 39 one year and beats you in the Senior PGA Championship the next."