Payne Stewart

Payne Stewart, full name William Payne Stewart, was an American professional golfer born in 1957 who won 11 PGA Tour events, including three major championships. He took his first major at the 1989 PGA Championship, won the 1991 U.S. Open after a playoff against Scott Simpson, and captured his third major at the 1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst with a 15 foot par putt on the last hole. He died in an airplane accident in October 1999 at the age of 42. He was known for his fluid swing and for distinctive clothing, including ivy caps and patterned pants that recalled the old plus fours of golf.