John Daly won the first of his two major titles, three strokes ahead of runner-up Bruce Lietzke.

Nick Price withdrew for the birth of his first child and Daly hired his caddy, Jeff "Squeaky" Medlin.

Daly's outgoing personality and "grip it and rip it" style of play made him an instant fan favorite.

[4][5] A spectator, Thomas Weaver, died after being struck by lightning during a weather delay in the first round.

[7] Source:[8] Thursday, August 8, 1991 Kenny Knox shot an opening round 67 to take the 18-hole lead alongside reigning Masters champion Ian Woosnam.